Bookkeeping
Up-to-date books, so you always know where you stand and year-end is never a scramble
Spending your evenings on receipts and bank statements?
Hand them to us, and we will keep your books right every month.
Accurate, up-to-date books that keep you compliant and show you where the business stands.
Good records are the foundation of everything else we do for you. Our bureau keeps your books accurate and current, reconciles your bank accounts and gives you regular reports, so year-end is straightforward and you always know your position. For smaller businesses we can provide a simple spreadsheet format that keeps fees down.
A bureau team that knows your business
Hands-on support
You deal with people who know your records and your business, not a call centre. We tell you what we need, chase the gaps and explain what the figures are telling you.
From a simple spreadsheet to cloud software
Tailored to the way you work
Some clients want us to do everything; others prefer to keep their own records with our support. We set up the approach that fits, including a simple spreadsheet format for smaller businesses that keeps fees down.
Fewer questions at year-end
Compliant and cost-effective
Books kept right through the year mean faster accounts, fewer surprises and better information for decisions, at a fee that reflects the work involved.
Our bookkeeping services
What is included, one area at a time. Pick any panel to read more.
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Accurate and compliant records
Complete, correct books that meet HMRC and Companies House requirements.
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Data entry and categorisation
Every transaction recorded promptly and coded to the right place.
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Bank reconciliations
Regular reconciliations so your records always agree with the bank.
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Sales, purchases and cash flow
Managing what you owe and are owed, with a clear view of your cash.
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Regular financial reports
Profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports on a timetable that suits you.
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VAT and CIS returns
Quarterly VAT returns and monthly Construction Industry Scheme returns prepared from your books.
Your bookkeeping, month by month
A simple routine that keeps your records right, all year round.
More ways we can help
Services our clients often add to their bookkeeping.
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Catch-up bookkeeping
Behind on your records? We bring months or years of books up to date and get you back on track with HMRC.
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Credit control
Chasing unpaid invoices politely and promptly, so cash comes in when it should.
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Purchase ledger and supplier payments
Supplier bills recorded, checked and scheduled for payment, with nothing paid twice.
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Cloud software set-up and migration
Moving you onto cloud accounting, or from one package to another, with bank feeds connected.
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Receipt capture and automation
Snap a receipt on your phone and it flows into your books, cutting paperwork and data entry.
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Management accounts and KPIs
Monthly or quarterly reports showing profit, margins and the numbers that matter most to you.
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Cash flow forecasting and budgets
A clear view of the months ahead, so you can plan spending, hiring and tax payments.
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Making Tax Digital
Digital records and submissions for VAT and Income Tax, set up and filed for you.
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Software training
Friendly training for you or your team, so you feel confident keeping your own records.
Choose your level of support
From a complete service to a helping hand.
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We do it for you
A complete bookkeeping service
- We record every transaction
- Monthly bank reconciliations
- VAT returns prepared and filed
- Regular reports and a year-end ready set of books
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We do it together
You keep the records, we keep them right
- You record sales and costs in your software
- We review, correct and reconcile each month or quarter
- VAT returns checked and filed
- A quick call whenever you have a question
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You do it, we support
For confident do-it-yourselfers
- Software chosen and set up for you
- Training for you and your team
- Year-end review and tidy-up
- Help on hand when you need it
Fees depend on the volume of transactions and how often you need us. We will give you a clear quote before we start.
01Do I need to change my accounting software?
Not usually. We work with the main cloud packages and with simple spreadsheets. If a change would save you time or money, we will explain why and handle the move for you.
02How do I send you my records?
By email, or straight from your bank feed and receipt app. Paper records are welcome too: post them or drop them in at Pyramid House.
03How often will you update my books?
Weekly, monthly or quarterly: whatever suits your business and your VAT periods. Most clients choose monthly.
04Can you catch up on months I have fallen behind?
Yes. We regularly bring overdue records up to date, then keep them current from there.
05What is the difference between bookkeeping and accounts?
Bookkeeping is the day-to-day recording of what comes in and goes out. Your accounts are the year-end summary built from those records, which go to HMRC and, for companies, Companies House. Good bookkeeping makes the accounts quicker, cheaper and more accurate.
06Does Making Tax Digital affect me?
If you are a sole trader or landlord, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax applies from April 2026 when your qualifying income is over £50,000, from April 2027 over £30,000, and from April 2028 over £20,000. It means keeping digital records and sending HMRC quarterly updates. We can set this up and file the updates for you.
07Is it easy to switch to ELP from my current bookkeeper or accountant?
Yes. With your permission we contact your current adviser for the records we need, so you do not have to chase anything yourself.
08How much does bookkeeping cost?
It depends on how many transactions you have and how often you need your books updated. We suggest the simplest option for your business and agree the fee with you before we start.
09Can you look after VAT and payroll as well?
Yes. Our bureau prepares VAT returns and runs payroll, so everything is handled by one team that knows your figures.
Who we help with bookkeeping
All sectors-
Owner-managed businessesAccounts, tax and advice for owner-run companies. -
Landlords & propertyRental accounts, property tax and portfolio planning. -
Start-ups & sole tradersThe right structure from day one, and simple, reliable compliance. -
Medical professionalsDoctors, dentists and opticians, including medical tax investigations. -
SolicitorsSRA accountant’s reports and accounts for smaller law firms. -
Construction & tradesCIS, VAT and accounts for builders, contractors and tradespeople. -
Retail & hospitalityPayroll, VAT and accounts for shops, cafés and restaurants. -
Contractors & consultantsCompany accounts, tax and IR35 questions for independent professionals. -
Online & e-commerceBookkeeping, VAT and accounts for businesses that sell online.
Explore our services
All services- Audit & Assurance Statutory audits and independent examinations, carried out by a registered audit firm.
- Accounts Year-end accounts for companies, partnerships, sole traders and landlords, filed on time.
- Tax Personal and business tax: returns, planning and dealing with HMRC on your behalf.
- Bookkeeping You are here
- Payroll Our payroll bureau pays your staff correctly and on time, and keeps you right with HMRC.
- Business Advisory Partner-level advice on structure, growth, finance and succession.
- Service Charge Accounts One of the country’s largest specialists in residential service charges, acting on over 200 portfolios.
- Tax Investigations Decades of experience defending clients against HMRC enquiries, with a high success rate.
- SRA Accountant’s Reports Cost-effective client money reports for smaller firms of solicitors.
Ready to hand over the books?
Tell us how you keep your records today and we will suggest the simplest way forward.