Petty cash log

It is free to fill in online, needs no account, and downloads as a Word document or a PDF. See all Finance and accounting templates

• Company or department

  For example: Northgate Building Ltd, Head Office

• Cash holder

  For example: Anna Berg

• Period from

  For example: 1 October 2027

• Period to

  For example: 31 October 2027

• Float (opening cash)

  For example: EUR 200.00

• Payments out

  One row for each payment.

  For example: 04 Oct | Printer paper | Receipt 101 | 24.50 09 Oct | Courier fee | Receipt 102 | 18.00 20 Oct | Coffee for client meeting | Receipt 103 | 12.40

• Total paid out

  For example: EUR 54.90

• Money in (top-ups)optional

  For example: None this month.

• Cash that should be in the box

  Float plus money in, less total paid out.

  For example: EUR 145.10

• Cash counted

  For example: EUR 145.10

• Difference

  For example: EUR 0.00

• Explanation of any differenceoptional

  For example: No difference.

• Checked by

  For example: Sofia Marin, Finance Manager

1. 1Opening cash
2. 2Payments out
3. 3Money in
4. 4Count at the end
5. 5Signed

1. 01

   Fill in

   Type your details in the form. The document fills itself in as you type; click any gap to jump to its field.

2. 02

   Check

   Read it through. Gaps you have not filled stay marked, so nothing goes out half done.

3. 03

   Download

   Save it as a Word document to edit further, or as a PDF to send or print.

What details does this template ask for?

The form asks for 13 details, starting with Company or department, Cash holder, Period from, Period to, Float. 2 more are optional.

Can I download this template as Word or PDF?

Yes. When you have filled in the form, save it as a Word document to keep editing, or as a PDF to send or print. It is free and needs no account.

Is what I type sent anywhere?

No. What you type stays in your browser while you fill in the document. It only goes to nerix if you choose to open the template in the chat.

What should I check before I use this template?

Keep every receipt. The person who holds the cash should not be the only person who checks it. Follow your company and tax record rules.

Are these finance templates free?

Most are. Fill in and download them for free as Word or PDF, with no account. A few longer documents are premium: free to fill in, paid once to download, and marked with their price.

Do these templates include tax rules?

No. Tax and invoicing rules differ by country. Each template has fields for amounts and references, and you add the tax details your local rules require.

Can I use them with my accounting software?

Yes. They are plain documents. Download the Word version, or copy the figures into your software.

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