Practical guide
A five-day month-end close for small organizations
A practical calendar and checklist for closing the books in five working days with a team of two.
Published 24 Oct 2026 · Reviewed 24 Oct 2026
Who this is for
Finance leads in small nonprofits and companies.
Before you start
A chart of accounts and bank feeds.
Steps
Day 1: bank reconciliations. Day 2: accruals and prepayments. Day 3: payroll and VAT checks. Day 4: review variances. Day 5: sign-off and pack.