Assistance with budget preparation – from one year up to five year forecasts
	Preparation of year-end financial statements in support of Annual Return Statements of Accounts
Contract (out-sourced) Accounting More and more councils are finding that the ongoing costs associated with the employment of in-house accounting staff are no longer the most cost-effective way of maintaining the council’s accounting records.   Contract accounting dispenses with the need for:
	Training new staff
	Providing cover for annual leave
	Cover during periods of absence, sickness, maternity/paternity leave etc
	Agency and / or consultancy fees
For a no-obligation consultation on how out-sourcing can save your council time, money and worry contact us.

Major Projects

The VAT consequences in particular of not making the right decisions relating to major projects before they happen can be very expensive. If your council is contemplating building/refurbishing/replacing a village hall, community centre or sports pavilion the early consideration of the VAT implications is essential.

Year-end Financial Statements

Councils owe it to their electors to make available meaningful information about the services they provide and the associated costs. We can take all the strain out of this once a year exercise and will ensure compliance with current regulations. We will also deal with auditor’s queries and adjustments, taking care of the whole process and will assist with asset registers and inventories.

Quote from a Wiltshire Town Council

“DCK Beavers understand our needs, help prepare and analyse our budgets and produce our monthly accounts. Now our procedures are up to date and compliant and we enjoy stress-free audits and inspections, with more time to spend on community business”