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Account reconciliation sign-off

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Account reconciliation sign-off

Organisation: Northfield Bakery Ltd
Account: Current account at First Bank, 1010
Reconciled as at: 30 September 2030
Currency: EUR

1. Balances

Balance in our books: 212,450.30
Balance on the source (First Bank statement 30 September 2030): 219,980.10

2. Reconciling items

These are the items that explain why the two balances differ.

Item Amount
Cheques paid in not yet cleared -9,200.00
Supplier payments sent not yet cleared 1,780.20
Bank charges not yet booked -110.00

3. Unexplained difference

0.00

4. Explanations and actions

Bank charges booked on 2 October. Uncleared items checked and cleared in October.

5. Sign-off

I confirm that I have compared the balances above, that the reconciling items are supported by documents and that any difference is explained.

______________________ Hamza Idrissi, preparer Date: 4 October 2030

______________________ Anna Berg, Finance Manager, reviewer Date: ____________

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An account reconciliation sign-off sheet. Compare the ledger with the bank, list reconciling items, explain differences and sign as preparer and reviewer.

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The form asks for 13 details. The document fills itself in as you type.

  • Organisation

    For example: Northfield Bakery Ltd

  • Account reconciled

    For example: Current account at First Bank, 1010

  • Reconciled as at

    For example: 30 September 2030

  • Currency

    For example: EUR

  • Balance in our books

    For example: 212,450.30

  • Balance on the bank statement or other source

    For example: 219,980.10

  • Source document

    For example: First Bank statement 30 September 2030

  • Reconciling items

    One row for each item. Write the amount with its sign, plus or minus.

    For example: Cheques paid in not yet cleared | -9,200.00 Supplier payments sent not yet cleared | +1,780.20 Bank charges not yet booked | -110.00

  • Unexplained difference

    Should be zero. If it is not, explain it below.

    For example: 0.00

  • Explanations and actions (optional)optional

    For example: Bank charges booked on 2 October. Uncleared items checked and cleared in October.

  • Prepared by

    For example: Hamza Idrissi

  • Prepared on

    For example: 4 October 2030

  • Reviewed by

    For example: Anna Berg, Finance Manager

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What is inside

The parts of this document, in order.

  1. 11. Balances
  2. 22. Reconciling items
  3. 33. Unexplained difference
  4. 44. Explanations and actions
  5. 55. Sign-off

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