Is there a way for me to balance what is in quick books & what is actually in my bank account ?

Hey mick-smidrywall,

I'm glad to see you've got an eye for noticing discrepancies like this. Addressing them early goes a long way in maintaining accurate records, which will save you a lot of time in the long run. QuickBooks Online comes equipped with all sorts of tools to help you balance your books without breaking a sweat. Your Dashboard and Banking tab let you easily compare the bank and QuickBooks account balances, so you'll always know how things stand. I'll be happy to help you get this sorted.

The most reliable way to keep things balanced between your books and your bank is to reconcile accounts. This tried-and-true accounting practice is an effective way to identify and address differences like this one. Whether or not you've connected your bank account, QuickBooks Online helps you reconcile efficiently so you can get back to running your business. Simply head to your Accounting tab and select Reconcile to get started. If you're new to bank reconciliations, this awesome step-by-step guide is a great resource to help you: Reconcile an account in QuickBooks Online 

I'm confident you'll have no problem getting things to balance, but your accountant is an incredible partner for reconciliations. They understand your particular company's financials, so they're well-suited for reconciling your accounts and resolving discrepancies. They can even offer you additional insight into keeping things balanced going forward. You can easily invite your accountant as a user to approach this as a team. To search for a pro in your area, simply head to the My Accountant tab in QuickBooks Online then click on Find a pro to help. 

Let me know how this goes! Don't be afraid to reach out with any additional questions.