Nominal Control & Default Codes (Settings > Accounts)

We’ve introduced a new Nominal Control & Default Codes section in Settings > Accounts. This area lets you see which nominal (general ledger) codes are being used as control and default accounts across your BrightBooks business, and update certain defaults where appropriate.

Where to find it

1. Go to Settings from the main menu.
2. Click Accounts.
3. Open the Nominal Control & Default Codes section.

You’ll see a list of key codes used by the system, including:

• Control accounts (e.g. Debtors, Creditors, VAT control).
• Default posting accounts (e.g. default bank accounts, default sales and purchase accounts, bank charges, rounding, etc.).

What you can do here

From this screen you can:

• Review which nominal codes are currently set as control and default accounts.
• Change default codes where appropriate, for example:
  • Update the default bank account used for certain postings.
  • Change default sales or purchase nominal codes.
  • Adjust other default posting accounts (e.g. bank charges, interest, rounding).

System control accounts may be locked or restricted from editing to protect the integrity of your ledgers. If you’re unsure about changing a particular code, check with your accountant before making changes.