Double-entry bookkeeping and the VAT return in the same service
A small business's bookkeeping rarely fails for lack of skill. It fails because the same figures are typed into two places and one of them falls behind. Kirjus does the books from the information that has already been recorded.
The voucher comes from the entry
An approved expense, a sent invoice and a reimbursable work trip turn into vouchers with their debit and credit postings. The image of the receipt stays attached to the voucher, so in an audit the original document is one click away.
Kirjus posts and explains why
Every voucher gets a proposed account and VAT code, with the reasoning spelled out. When you correct a proposal, Kirjus learns a rule from it and does not ask the same thing again. Rules you are sure about can be left to post themselves.
The VAT return ready to go
The period's return is compiled from the recorded postings and the origin of every figure is visible line by line. The file downloads in the Tax Administration's format and Kirjus has the required software identifier, so it is accepted by the Ilmoitin.fi service as it is.
The bank statement in
A camt.053 or CSV statement is imported as it is, and Kirjus looks for a match for every payment by reference number or amount. A matched payment marks the invoice paid.
Reports without a separate run
The journal, the general ledger, the income statement and the balance sheet are formed from the same postings at any time. The financial year can be locked with a date before which nothing more is posted.
FAQ
Do I still need a separate accounting program?
Not necessarily. Kirjus keeps double-entry books, produces the financial statement reports and the VAT return file. Drawing up the financial statements and the tax return is still worth going through with an accountant, and an accounting firm gets the material from Kirjus as it is.
Does Kirjus file the VAT return on my behalf?
No. Kirjus prepares the file, but filing the return and paying the tax are up to you. The file is downloaded and submitted in the Ilmoitin.fi service.
Can the bookkeeping be adopted mid-financial-year?
Yes. You open the financial year, install the chart of accounts and post from there on. The earlier part of the year is brought in as memorandum vouchers if needed.
Related modules
Invoicing
An invoice assembled from approved hours, expenses and trips, a printable A4 and a Finvoice file for e-invoicing.
Expenses and receipts
The receipt is photographed with the phone camera and the expense is allocated to the right job. VAT is calculated automatically according to the expense type.
Reports
Hours by employee and by site, a daily allowance summary and cost tracking for the chosen period.
You can set it up yourself in a few minutes. No credit card is asked for.