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Set Up a Chart of Accounts and Process Basic Transactions
Configure a customized Chart of Accounts and record double-entry transactions for a freelancer.
Reconcile a Bank Statement and Post Adjusting Journals
Resolve complex unreconciled bank items and post month-end adjusting journals.
Design and Implement a Cloud Accounting System and Month-End Close
Architect a cloud accounting solution for a retail/e-commerce SME and establish month-end closing procedures.
SME Bookkeeping & Cloud Accounting (Xero / Sage / QuickBooks)
Cloud accounting platforms streamline financial record-keeping for growing small businesses. Bookkeepers and junior accountants prove value by establishing Chart of Accounts structures, reconciling automated bank feeds, managing invoicing, and producing monthly management accounts.
1. Cloud Accounting Setup & Chart of Accounts Spec
System setup blueprint establishing general ledger account codes, tax settings, and tracking categories.
2. Bank Feed Reconciliation & Trial Balance Export
Reconciliation working paper confirming zero unreconciled bank transactions and verified trial balance balances.
3. Monthly SME Management Accounts Deck
Professional management pack featuring Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Aged Receivables, and Cash Summary.
Frequently Asked Questions (Practical SME Bookkeeping & Cloud Accounting)
How should a Chart of Accounts be structured for an SME?
Organize accounts logically into Assets (1000s), Liabilities (2000s), Equity (3000s), Revenue (4000s), and Expenses (5000s+) with consistent numbering.
What is the difference between Cash-Basis and Accrual-Basis accounting?
Cash-basis records transactions only when cash moves. Accrual-basis records revenue when earned and expenses when incurred, regardless of cash timing.
How do you handle unreconciled items in bank reconciliations?
Investigate un-matched transactions against supplier invoices or bank statements, clearing duplicate entries or posting adjusting journal entries.
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