What does external bookkeeping support mean?
Meaning and process
Recurring bookkeeping tasks such as data entry, coding, reconciliation, ledger maintenance and reporting are delegated to us. You keep control of client relationships, review and sign-off.
Remote, UK-trained teams
Our team is trained on UK chart of accounts structures, UK VAT treatment and UK filing calendars.
Secure collaboration
Documents are exchanged through encrypted, permission-controlled tools such as Dext and Hubdoc. Access is limited, logged and revoked at the end of an engagement.
Cloud accounting first
Live bank feeds, automated bank rules and app-based receipt capture.
Platforms we work in
- Xero
- QuickBooks Online
- Sage Business Cloud and Sage 50
- FreeAgent
- Excel
- Google Sheets
Types of bookkeeping services
Daily bookkeeping
Daily coding and posting so transactions never build into a month-end backlog.
Purchase ledger
Supplier invoices logged, matched and coded, with payment runs prepared for authorisation.
Sales ledger
Customer invoices, credit notes and receipts maintained, with debtor days kept under control.
Bank reconciliation
All bank and credit card accounts reconciled against statements.
Management accounts
Monthly profit and loss, balance sheet and commentary.
Year-end preparation
Ledgers reconciled and schedules prepared ahead of statutory accounts.
Cash flow monitoring
Regular cash position reporting that flags shortfalls early.
Credit control
Structured chasing of overdue invoices.
General ledger maintenance
Chart of accounts, journals and nominal codes kept clean and consistent.
Why UK businesses choose us
- Dedicated bookkeeping teams
- UK accounting experience
- Affordable pricing
- Data security by design
- NDA protection
- Documented, quality-led process
- Cloud accounting expertise
- Quick turnaround
- Flexible engagement
- Real-time communication
- Built-in quality assurance
- Transparent pricing
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What is bookkeeping?
The routine recording of your business’s financial transactions: data entry, reconciliation, ledger maintenance and reporting.
How secure is remote bookkeeping?
Data is shared through encrypted, permission-controlled cloud tools and protected by signed NDAs. Access is limited to your assigned team and revoked when an engagement ends.
Do you work with Xero?
Yes. Xero is a core platform our teams use every day.
Can you manage VAT?
Yes. Ledgers are prepared ready for VAT return submission in line with UK and Making Tax Digital requirements.
How quickly can you start?
Most engagements begin within one to two weeks of the discovery call, once access and requirements are confirmed.
Do you work during UK business hours?
Yes. Communication windows are aligned to UK working hours.
Do you offer dedicated resources?
Yes. Named bookkeepers work consistently on your files rather than a rotating pool.