{"id":15932,"date":"2018-09-14T14:31:58","date_gmt":"2018-09-14T14:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/suttonmcgrathhartley.3be.co.uk\/?page_id=15932"},"modified":"2025-04-11T08:53:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T07:53:30","slug":"bookkeeping-management-accounts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/accounting-business-advisory\/bookkeeping-management-accounts\/","title":{"rendered":"Bookkeeper Near Me"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n    <div class=\"contact-profile-box animated fadeIn\">\r\n        \r\n        \r\n                <div class=\"contact-profile\">\r\n                    <div class=\"contact-profile__image\">\r\n                        <figure>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/our-people\/jonathon-dickens-fca\/\">\r\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" 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<\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                    <div class=\"contact-select\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"call-office\">Call Your Local Office<\/h3>\r\n                                <select title=\"Select Your Local Office\" id=\"select-local-office\">\r\n                                    <option>Select Your Local Office<\/option>\r\n                                                                                                                                                            <!-- on select, the data number will change the link -->\r\n                                        <option value=\"Barnsley\" data-number=\"01226 242 250\" data-location=\"Barnsley\">Barnsley<\/option>\r\n                                                                                                                                                            <!-- on select, the data number will change the link -->\r\n                                        <option value=\"Buxton\" data-number=\"0129822108\" data-location=\"Buxton\">Buxton<\/option>\r\n                                                                                                                                                            <!-- on select, the data number will change the link -->\r\n                                        <option value=\"Chesterfield\" data-number=\"01246 277 266\" data-location=\"Chesterfield\">Chesterfield<\/option>\r\n                                                                                                                                                            <!-- on select, the data number will change the link -->\r\n                                        <option value=\"Harrogate\" data-number=\"01423 524 322\" data-location=\"Harrogate\">Harrogate<\/option>\r\n                                                                                                                                                            <!-- on 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data-location=\"Wakefield\">Wakefield<\/option>\r\n                                                                    <\/select>\r\n                                <a id=\"call-local-office-link\" class=\"contact-profile__contact hidden\" href=\"\"><i class=\"fa fa-phone animated tada delay-3s\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"contact-number-content\"><\/span><\/a>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    \n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want your business to grow and be profitable? You must have control of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And you can\u2019t have financial control of your business without a financial reporting system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At SMH <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/chartered-accountants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting &amp; Business Advisory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the most successful businesses we represent all have highly regarded financial reporting systems and bookkeeping in place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We support our clients across all areas of Bookkeeping, which keeps the business organised and financial records up to date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can help you review and improve your existing management accounts systems or design and implement a completely new one..\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will work with your in-house accounts staff to ascertain what is required and provide training wherever necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The end result will be a management accounts information system that gives you exactly the financial information you need to improve control and make the important decisions that will benefit your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you need to find a bookkeeper near you &#8211; look no further than SMH Group. Contact our accounting and bookkeeping experts today for a free consultation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Why Choose SMH Group for Your Bookkeeping?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need an experienced bookkeeper near you? Look no further than SMH Group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among our many accountancy and financial services, one of our most popular is bookkeeping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, you\u2019ll find three great reasons why SMH Group should be your number-one pick for bookkeepers near you:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Unrivalled Bookkeeping Experience<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMH Group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a collection of world-class accountants located across Yorkshire and the Midlands with hundreds of years of combined experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And in this time, we\u2019ve helped hundreds of big and small businesses with their bookkeeping.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know better than anyone that experience and a good track record are irreplaceable for bookkeeping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the ability to pinpoint opportunities to maximise profits, you need someone you can trust to implement the right bookkeeping system for you and your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As your trusted local bookkeeper, we are well placed to help deliver all your bookkeeping needs thanks to a 120-strong team of highly qualified accountants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But don\u2019t just take our word for it:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From major PLCs to Premier League footballers, you can learn more about all our good work from our clients on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/testimonials\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">testimonials<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Bookkeepers Near You That You Can Trust<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust is a huge part of accountancy, and this is especially true for bookkeeping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, you\u2019re putting considerable faith in an accountant or bookkeeping firm to manage or implement a financial recording system that works for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alongside our vast experience, our SMH accountants are experts on all things bookkeeping.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icaew.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICAEW<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accaglobal.com\/gb\/en.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACCA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cii.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chartered Insurance Institute<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, SMH Group&#8217;s accountants are highly qualified and held to the highest ethics standards possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, you can feel confident that each of our accountants will deliver the best bookkeeping possible to help maximise your profits.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Huge Team of Expert Bookkeepers Near You<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one of the largest accountancy firms in Yorkshire and the Midlands, SMH Group has unrivalled coverage of the region, placing plenty of local and expert bookkeepers near you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Sheffield and Leeds to Buxton and Wakefield, SMH Group is a collection of some of the most decorated accountancy firms in the UK.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our founding member, Sutton McGrath Hartley, has been bookkeeping in Sheffield and Chesterfield for over 25 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since then, the firm acquired industry veterans like Bullock Woodburn, Andertons Liversidge, Haywood &amp; Co, Jolliffe Cork, Malcolm J Harris, BCL Accountants, and D\u2019Arcy Howard &amp; Co &#8211; forming the SMH Group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We now have over 120 financial experts covering every aspect of accountancy, including bookkeeping.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means we\u2019re uniquely positioned to answer and solve all your bookkeeping needs &#8211; no matter the difficulty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Finding the Best Local Bookkeepers Near You<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need help finding the best bookkeepers near you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re searching from Yorkshire or the Midlands, SMH Group is the perfect bookkeeping firm for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have 7 offices across the region, the details for each you can find below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><br \/>\nBookkeeper Sheffield\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For bookkeepers in Sheffield, be sure to contact <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/suttonmcgrathhartley\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sutton McGrath Hartley<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the founding company of the SMH Group, Sutton McGrath Hartley has offered world-class bookkeeping services since 1995.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find our Sheffield office on Sharrow Vale Road.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to contact our bookkeeping expert <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/our-people\/mark-bardwell\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mark Bardwell ACA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, our go-to for cloud accounting in Sheffield and Wakefield, for bookkeeping enquiries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or reach out to our Sheffield office by calling 0114 266 4432 and organise your free consultation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Bookkeeper Chesterfield\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the best bookkeepers in Chesterfield, you can once again contact our founding member, Sutton McGrath Hartley.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Chesterfield office is located in Saltergate S40, and you can call 01246 277266 for a free consultation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or reach out to our Managing Partner <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/our-people\/james-hartley\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">James Hartley FCCA, ACA <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/our-people\/jonathon-dickens-aca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jonathon Dickens ACA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/info@smh.group\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@smh.group\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Bookkeeper Leeds<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need a bookkeeper in Leeds? Look no further than SMH <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/bcl-accountants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCL Accountants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; an independent firm of accountants in Leeds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although boasting over 40 years of bookkeeping experience, BCL joined the SMH Group ranks in 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need bookkeeping specialists in the Licensed trade, engineering and building trades &#8211; SMH BCL Accountants is the perfect choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The world-class independent accountant firm SMH D\u2019Arcy Howard &amp; Co. also operates from our Leeds office after joining the Group in 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find our Leeds office in Pavilion Business Park in Lower Wortley.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach out for a free consultation on 0113 242 4677 or contact our Leeds partner, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/our-people\/stacey-pocklington\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stacey Pocklington ACA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/info@smh.group\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@smh.group<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Bookkeeper Buxton<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those looking for bookkeepers in Buxton are spoiled for choice with two world-class Buxton bookkeepers part of the SMH Group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMH <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/bullock-woodburn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BullockWoodburn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the oldest accountancy firms in Derbyshire, tracing its roots back all the way to 1882.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They joined the SMH Group in 2018 and have expert bookkeeping experience in farming, agriculture, manufacturing, retail, and charity sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, SMH <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/malcolm-j-harris\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malcolm J Harris<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also operates from our Buxton office since joining in 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find the SMH Group Buxton office at Norfolk House in Hardwick Square North.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call 01298 22108 for a free consultation or contact Buxton partner <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/our-people\/ross-jordan-fcca-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ross Jordan FCCA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/info@smh.group\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@smh.group<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Bookkeeper Rotherham<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have two esteemed bookkeepers in Rotherham operating from the SMH Group office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMH <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/haywood-co\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haywood &amp; Co<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a regional accountancy practice established back in 1961.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boasting over 62 years of bookkeeping experience, they joined the SMH Group in 2019 and specialise in a wide range of sectors, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medical &amp; Dental<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Legal &amp; Financial<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Care Homes<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Property &amp; Construction<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Subcontractors<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Manufacturing<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Agricultural<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Information Technology<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Motor Trade<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Charities<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Restaurants &amp; Catering<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Leisure &amp; Retailing<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMH <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/andertons-liversidge\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andertons Liversidge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is equally expert in bookkeeping, dating its proud history all the way back to 1901!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They joined SMH Group in 2019 and service clients across multiple industries and business structures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find both SMH Haywood &amp; Co and SMH Andertons Liversidge at our Rotherham office on Mansfield Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call 01709 377909 for a free consultation or reach out to our Rotherham partner <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/our-people\/sharon-webb-acca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharon Webb FCCA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/info@smh.group\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@smh.group<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Bookkeeper Harrogate<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMH Howard Matthews is also here for all bookkeeping in Harrogate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Established in 1985, the firm became part of the SMH Group following a merger in December 2023.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find unrivalled bookkeeping support in Harrogate with SMH Howard Matthews.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find our Harrogate office in Queensgate House, 23 North Park Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach out for a free consultation on <a href=\"tel:01423 524322\">01423 524322<\/a> or contact <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/info@smh.group\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@smh.group<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Bookkeeper Garforth<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMH Howard Matthews<\/span> is also here for all bookkeeping in Garforth.<\/p>\n<p>Offering the exact same expertise you\u2019d expect at our Harrogate office, you can find unrivalled bookkeeping support in Garforth with <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMH Howard Matthews<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can find our Garforth office at Lidgett House, 56 Lidgett Lane.<\/p>\n<p>Reach out for a free consultation on <a href=\"tel:0113 286 2663\">0113 286 2663<\/a> or contact <a href=\"http:\/\/info@smh.group\/\">info@smh.group<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Bookkeeper Wakefield<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For all your bookkeeping in Wakefield, be sure to contact SMH Jolliffe Cork today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one of the biggest regional accountancy practices in West Yorkshire, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/jolliffe-cork\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jolliffe Cork<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been helping businesses with bookkeeping since 1951.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They joined the SMH Group back in 2021 and have since supported businesses of every size with all their bookkeeping needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can reach out to SMH Jollifee Cork, located on George Street in Wakefield, by calling 01924 376045 for a free consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or contact our Wakefield director <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/our-people\/mark-bardwell\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mark Bardwell ACA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/info@smh.group\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@smh.group\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What\u2019s Included in Bookkeeping UK?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bookkeeper is someone who keeps a business\u2019s financial records up-to-date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main duties you can expect our bookkeepers to do include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Data entry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Bookkeepers record day-to-day financial transactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Monthly financial reports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; They summarise day-to-day financial transactions in monthly reports to help businesses understand their performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Bank reconciliation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Bookkeepers will cross-reference a business\u2019s books against bank statements to confirm their accuracy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Payroll <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Some bookkeepers will help with payroll by calculating pay and deductions, like taxes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Tax filing <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Some bookkeepers can prepare tax returns on behalf of their company.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Accounts receivable <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Bookkeepers can create and send invoices for your business and follow up to ensure they&#8217;re paid.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Accounts payable <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 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