Main Workbook
Accounting for UK Sole Traders Workbook
The primary workbook file for following the book’s examples, templates, and guided accounting tasks.
A Little About the Book
Accounting for UK Sole Traders
Accounting does not need to feel like a second business you never meant to start.
Accounting for UK Sole Traders is a practical guide for business owners and students who want to understand the records, routines and figures behind a small UK sole trader business.
Starting with the basics, this book explains how income, expenses, drawings, VAT, payroll, bank reconciliation, year-end figures, Self Assessment and Making Tax Digital fit together. Each topic is built around clear explanations, worked examples, practice tasks and checklists, so you can see how everyday transactions become reliable accounts.
Whether you are running a small business, starting self-employment, studying bookkeeping, or trying to make sense of your own records, this guide gives you a steady route through the essentials without unnecessary jargon.
- Keep accurate business records
- Record income, expenses, cash payments and refunds
- Understand drawings, profit and taxable profit
- Deal with VAT, payroll and year-end adjustments
- Prepare figures for Self Assessment
- Build better bookkeeping habits throughout the year
A clear, practical workbook-style guide for anyone who wants better records, more confidence and a stronger understanding of sole trader accounting in the UK.
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Reader Workbooks
These spreadsheet files are designed to be used alongside Accounting for UK Sole Traders. Download the workbook files to your device, open them in Excel or compatible spreadsheet software, and work through the examples at your own pace.
Practice Workbook
UK Sole Trader Accounting Workbook
A practical Excel workbook for everyday sole trader record keeping, including daily, monthly, and yearly accountancy tracking sheets for monitoring income, expenses, totals, and business activity over time.
Companion Workbook
Accounting for UK Sole Traders Companion Workbook
A companion spreadsheet for additional exercises, working notes, and practical bookkeeping support.
Before You Begin
Save your own copy before making changes. The downloaded files are provided as workbook resources for readers and should be treated as working templates.
These materials are educational resources and are not a substitute for professional accounting, tax, or legal advice.