Final account preparation worksheet
Assemble the proposed final account and separate agreed changes, disputed items, retention and payments.
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How to use it
Reconcile the closing value with the change register before recording payments. Label proposals and agreements distinctly.
Final account preparation worksheet
Reconcile the closing value with the change register before recording payments. Label proposals and agreements distinctly.
Free blank template for your own project. The completed example is shown below. No email address required.
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Westhaven refurbishment · 14 October 2026 · Version 1.0
Final account preparation worksheet
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| Account | Original sum (£) | Agreed changes (£) | Unagreed claim (£) | Proposed gross (£) | Retention held (£) | Payments received (£) | Proposed balance (£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH-042 closing proposal | £200,000.00 | £18,000.00 | £3,000.00 | £221,000.00 | £10,900.00 | £190,000.00 | £20,100.00 |
£221,000 is the proposed gross account, including £3,000 still disputed. £20,100 is the proposed balance excluding retention and VAT; it is not an agreed final payment.
Understanding your results
£221,000 is the proposed gross account, including £3,000 still disputed. £20,100 is the proposed balance excluding retention and VAT; it is not an agreed final payment.
How it works
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