Hello,
The only way to record this, as it is for a period prior to using QuickBooks, is as an expense. Paying your VAT bill is an expense to your company, and would be treated as such, however without the filing within QuickBooks, it cannot be associated with a liability amount. If you are still unsure about this, we would advise to speak to an accountant who can advise you how they would like you to record this.
Thanks,
Talia
