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How can overdue bookkeeping be brought up to date safely?
Start with a diagnostic review, define the periods and accounts involved, then reconcile the work in stages while documenting anything that cannot be supported.
Ask Larissa about thisWhat useful support looks like
A clear result, not an open-ended promise.
- ✓A records diagnostic
- ✓A missing-information list
- ✓Reconciled agreed periods
- ✓A completion and handover summary
Before you ask for a quote
Use this practical checklist.
- 01
Confirm the last reliable completed period
- 02
Gather bank and card statements
- 03
Locate sales and purchase records
- 04
List known VAT, payroll or Self Assessment deadlines
Example
What this can look like in practice.
An online business has nine months of unreconciled transactions. The first review identifies two missing statements and duplicated sales entries, then the work is completed month by month with unresolved items documented.
This is an illustrative example, not a promise of a particular result or turnaround time.
Compare the process
From uncertainty to a defined bookkeeping routine.
| Area | Before support | With an agreed EBA scope |
|---|---|---|
| Records | Accounts are behind and the size of the clean-up is not yet known | A records diagnostic |
| Questions | Unclear items stay unresolved until a deadline is close | Questions are grouped, prioritised and resolved to an agreed timetable |
| Next step | No clear owner, cut-off date or completion point | A written scope sets responsibilities, timing and the next action |
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers before you commit.
What can catch-up bookkeeping include?
A typical scope can include A records diagnostic, A missing-information list, Reconciled agreed periods. The final proposal confirms exactly what is included before work starts.
Can you promise a completion date immediately?
A dependable deadline usually follows the diagnostic review. Missing records, unreconciled accounts and unanswered questions can materially change the work.
How much will the work cost?
The fee is confirmed after the record condition, transaction volume, software, accounts and deadlines are reviewed. You receive a written fixed scope rather than an unsupported headline price.
Can Larissa work with my accountant?
Yes. With your permission, Larissa can organise records for your accountant and agree a clear handover. Tax advice, filing and bookkeeping responsibilities are separated in writing.
Official information
Check the current HMRC guidance.
Tax rules and deadlines can change. These official sources were checked when this page was reviewed on 30 July 2026.