Bookkeeping Services for Small Businesses
Up-to-date books mean fewer surprises, cheaper year-end accounts and a clear view of how your business is doing. We'll connect you with a local bookkeeper or accountant who'll keep on top of them for you.
What a bookkeeper does
- Reconciles your bank accounts and card transactions
- Records sales invoices and supplier bills, and chases what you're owed
- Matches receipts to expenses so nothing is missed
- Prepares the figures for VAT returns, payroll and Making Tax Digital updates
- Gives you regular reports on profit and cash flow
Cloud bookkeeping software
Most bookkeepers work in cloud software such as Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent or Sage. Your bank feeds straight in, you snap receipts on your phone and your bookkeeper and accountant can see the same figures as you. If you're still using spreadsheets or a shoebox of receipts, they can move you over.
Bookkeeper or accountant?
A bookkeeper keeps your day-to-day records. An accountant prepares your year-end accounts and tax returns and advises you on tax. Many accountancy practices do both, which saves passing information back and forth.
Bookkeeping questions
How much does a bookkeeper cost?
It depends on how many transactions you have. A small business might pay from around £50 to £300 a month. Many bookkeepers quote a fixed monthly fee once they've seen your records.
Do I need bookkeeping software for Making Tax Digital?
Yes. VAT-registered businesses, and sole traders and landlords within Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, must keep digital records and file from compatible software. A bookkeeper can set it up for you.
Can a bookkeeper catch up on months of missing records?
Yes. Catch-up bookkeeping is common. Expect a one-off charge to bring everything up to date before a regular monthly fee.
Tell us what you need
Answer a few quick questions and we'll pass your enquiry to a local accountancy firm that covers your area. It's free and there's no obligation.
- Usually a reply within one working day
- One local firm, not a flood of calls
- You decide whether to go ahead
Other ways an accountant can help
Self Assessment tax returns
Get your tax return done right and on time, with every allowance and expense claimed.
Sole trader accountants
Accounts, tax returns and expenses for the self-employed, plus help with Making Tax Digital.
Limited company accountants
Year-end accounts, corporation tax, director pay planning and Companies House filings.
VAT returns
VAT registration, the right VAT scheme and quarterly returns filed through Making Tax Digital.
Making Tax Digital
Software, digital records and quarterly updates sorted for sole traders and landlords.
Landlord accountants
Rental income, mortgage interest, Capital Gains Tax and property company advice.