Introduction to Backlog Accounting
Backlog accounting (also called backlog cleanup or catch-up bookkeeping) helps businesses that have fallen behind on their accounting records by restoring accurate financial statements and records. Our backlog accounting service is ideal for startups scaling quickly, firms that changed accounting systems, or businesses that paused bookkeeping due to resource constraints.
Why Backlog Accounting Matters
Unresolved accounting backlogs increase business risk — they can mask cash flow problems, create tax exposure, and delay management information. Resolving backlog gives you accurate profit/loss visibility, ensures timely tax compliance, and restores confidence for lenders and investors.
Scope of Our Backlog Services
We handle full backlog catch-up: posting missing invoices and receipts, bank reconciliations, payroll catch-up, VAT return preparation, clearing suspense accounts, and rebuilding opening balances so your financial statements are audit-ready.
Our Backlog Cleanup Process
Our process starts with a scoping call to understand volume and systems, followed by a prioritised task list. We collect documents, import historic transactions, reconcile accounts, and produce draft financials. Throughout the engagement we maintain a secure document repository and report progress weekly.
Typical Timeline & Phases
Timeline depends on the backlog size and record quality. Small businesses can expect 1–3 weeks; medium-sized companies typically need 4–8 weeks. We deliver milestones (e.g., bank reconciliations complete, draft P&L prepared) so you see progress continuously.
Deliverables & Outputs
At completion you receive reconciled ledgers, adjusted trial balance, up-to-date VAT returns (if applicable), management accounts with commentary, and a handover pack including a document index and recommended ongoing procedures.
Benefits & Why Clients Choose Us
Clients choose our backlog service to regain control quickly with minimal disruption. Benefits include faster access to bank finance, clean records for audits or sales processes, improved cash forecasting, and less time spent by in-house staff on catch-up work.
Pricing & Engagement Models
We offer fixed-price packages for small backlogs and time-and-materials arrangements with weekly reporting for larger works. Pricing is quoted after a free scoping review that estimates hours and specialist resources required.
Contact & Next Steps
Ready to clear your accounting backlog? Contact our team for a free scoping call. We’ll provide a clear workplan, timeframe and fixed-fee estimate where possible. Book a Scoping Call WhatsApp Now