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Bookkeeping & VAT Returns

Accurate, up-to-date bookkeeping using cloud accounting software, with VAT return preparation and submission where applicable.

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What's included

Bookkeeping

Recording and categorising business transactions accurately, keeping your bookkeeping organised, up to date and ready for VAT, reporting and year-end.

What's included

  • Transactions recorded and categorised accurately
  • Bank, credit-card and relevant online payments recorded
  • Regular reconciliations, with discrepancies investigated
  • Records kept ready for VAT, reporting and year-end

VAT Returns

Preparation and submission of VAT returns, with records reviewed so the figures are complete and consistent.

What's included

  • Returns prepared and submitted (MTD-compliant)
  • Support with VAT registration and deregistration where required
  • Advice on available VAT schemes where appropriate
  • Missing information and inconsistencies identified and flagged
  • Returns supported by complete, accurate records

Cleanup & Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Bringing overdue or incomplete bookkeeping up to date and establishing reliable records for ongoing work.

What's included

  • Existing records reviewed for missing, duplicated or incorrect entries
  • Discrepancies investigated and issues resolved where possible
  • Outstanding reconciliations completed and records organised
  • Accurate, reliable records established going forward

Legal Bookkeeping & SRA Accounts Rules Support

Specialist bookkeeping and financial control services for law firms and solicitors, helping to maintain accurate financial records, monitor client accounts and the firm's office account, and support the processes required under the SRA Accounts Rules.

Specialist Support for Legal Practices

  • Accurate financial records for the legal practice – Recording and checking financial transactions to keep records clear and reliable.
  • Client ledger monitoring and maintenance – Checking balances and identifying discrepancies or potential debit balances for investigation.
  • Client account reconciliation support – Reconciling the three records: bank statements, cashbooks and individual client ledgers, at least every five weeks.
  • Financial control and documentation for the COFA – Reporting discrepancies and preparing supporting documentation for review by the COFA.

Questions about Bookkeeping & VAT Returns

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Can you submit my VAT returns to HMRC?

Yes. VAT returns are prepared from your reconciled records and submitted through MTD-compatible software, with any missing information or inconsistencies flagged before anything is filed.

My bookkeeping is months behind. Can you help?

Yes. Catch-up work starts with a review of what exists: missing, duplicated or incorrect entries are identified, outstanding reconciliations are completed, and the records are organised so ongoing bookkeeping can continue from a reliable base.

Which software do you work with?

The work is done in cloud accounting software, usually Xero. If you use QuickBooks, Sage or FreeAgent, tell us in the enquiry form and we'll discuss what suits your business.

Do I need to be near you?

No. AFS Books is fully remote and works with businesses across England. Documents are shared securely online and we keep in touch in writing, by email or by video call.

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