Annual accounts

After the end of each financial year (March 31), the council is required to produce an annual statement of accounts. This sets out the financial position of the authority for that period.

The accounts are prepared in accordance with all relevant prescribed guidance, codes of practice and reporting standards. Each account contains an explanatory note covering the purpose of the account and more detailed notes explaining key items.

The annual publication and independent external audit of council finances is an important part of demonstrating how we use public money.

The council’s external auditors (Grant Thornton UK LLP) report their findings to the Audit and Risk Management Committee, which is responsible for approving the final audited accounts. These are then published on this page and include the audit opinion.

A final certificate of completion of the audit is issued by the auditors and will be made available online when available, together with a public notice explaining the rights of local electors.

Statement of accounts

The PDF files below may not be suitable to view for people with disabilities, users of assistive technology or mobile phone devices. If you need an accessible copy of any of these documents please email Fin_publicinspection@wirral.gov.uk

Statement of Accounts 2022-23

Statement of Accounts 2021-22

Statement of Accounts 2020-21

Statement of Accounts 2019-20

Previous Statements of Accounts