In this guide, we show how to Manage DfE Financial Returns in MAT Finance, including:
- Prerequisites for Using the Financial Returns Page
- How to Authenticate and Connect to the DfE
- How to Submit a Return
- How to Resubmit a return
- How to View Previous Returns
Access: The minimum permissions required to Manage and Complete DfE Financial Returns are found in the Finance Module section of Config > Setup > Roles and Permissions.
Prerequisites for Using the Financial Returns Page
To begin, from the left Menu, go to Config > Finance > Global Configuration.
Prerequisites before submitting an Annual Return: Tick Enable DfE AAR API Automation. Enter Companies House Number, select Sites, and a Central Site.
How to Authenticate and Connect to the DfE
From the left Menu, go to Finance > Routines > Financial Returns.
Click on the Authenticate button to connect to the DFE AAR API Gateway.
This opens a pop up of IDAMS where the user will be asked to enter the Trust Login credentials and then authenticate with the MAT Finance software.
A confirmation statement will appear. Confirm agreement for DfE to communicate with Bromcom.
Once Authenticated, it will show the date and time stamp.
To remove the current authentication with the DfE, click on the Clear button.
How to Submit a Return
Click on the green Submit icon.
Note: Returns can only be Submitted if the Authentication has occurred.
When Submitting, the user may be asked to check the Trial Balances for the Sites.
Once a Return has been Submitted, it is possible to Download the latest Submitted Data, and View all previously submitted Returns for the Financial Year.
How to Resubmit a Return
Click on the blue Resubmit icon.
How to View Previous Returns
Once a Return has been Submitted, it is possible to Download the latest Submitted Data, and View all previously submitted Returns for the Financial Year.