Tasks

The month-end run, in the order it has to happen. Nothing here is a to-do list for its own sake — each step is something the books need before the period can close.

To do

Post depreciation

high

Straight line, five accounts.

05 Oct

Prepare the tax return

high

Collected less reclaimed for the quarter.

08 Oct

Chase Kestrel

normal

31 days over, second reminder sent.

02 Oct

In hand

Reconcile the bank feed

high

214 transactions, 209 matched.

01 Oct

Review accruals

normal

Audit fee and the quarter's rent.

06 Oct

Waiting

Ferrow statement

normal

Asked for the remittance advice.

03 Oct

Merrow invoice copy

low

BILL-0117, missing the VAT breakdown.

04 Oct

Done

Receivables chased

normal

18 reminders sent.

02 Oct

Payables scheduled

normal

Nine bills, all within terms.

03 Oct

As a checklist

Bank feed reconciled to the statement
Receivables chased and aged
Payables scheduled within terms
Depreciation posted for the month
Accruals and prepayments reviewed
Tax return prepared and checked
Trial balance agreed
Period locked

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