Clean, accurate books — every month, without the chase.
Good bookkeeping is the foundation of every healthy business. When your records are accurate and up to date, VAT returns are quick, year-end accounts are painless, and you can actually trust the numbers you're making decisions on. We give UK business owners that foundation — without the late nights chasing receipts or wrestling with spreadsheets.
What's included
- Monthly bank, credit card and PayPal reconciliations
- Categorisation of all income and expenses
- Sales and purchase invoice processing
- Supplier and customer record management
- Cloud accounting software setup and training (Xero and QuickBooks)
- Receipt capture via Dext, Hubdoc or Auto-Entry
- Monthly trial balance review
- Quarterly check-in with your dedicated bookkeeper
Who it's for
How we help
We take your raw transactions — bank feeds, supplier bills, receipts and sales invoices — and turn them into clean, categorised, reconciled books inside your chosen cloud platform. Every month, you get a tidy set of records you can rely on. If we spot anything unusual (a duplicated supplier, a misposted transaction, an expense missing VAT) we flag it before it becomes a problem at year-end. The result is real-time visibility over your finances and a smoother process when tax season arrives.
Why clients choose this service
Always up to date
Reconciliations done monthly, so you always know where you stand.
Less admin for you
Hand us your receipts and bills — we do the rest.
VAT and year-end ready
No last-minute panic when deadlines roll around.
Real-time visibility
Log into your cloud software anytime to see live numbers.
How it works
- 1
Free discovery call
A 15-minute chat to understand your business, current setup and goals.
- 2
Tailored proposal
We send a clear fixed-fee proposal with exactly what's included — no surprises.
- 3
Smooth onboarding
We handle professional clearance from your previous accountant and set up your software.
- 4
Ongoing support
Email and WhatsApp support, proactive deadline reminders, and an annual planning review.
Pricing
From £149 / month
Final fee depends on transaction volume, number of bank accounts and whether you need receipt capture software included.
Frequently asked questions
Which accounting software do you support?+
We're certified Xero partners and work with QuickBooks too. If you don't have software yet, we'll recommend the best fit for your business and set it up as part of onboarding.
Do I need to send you receipts every week?+
No. Most clients use Dext or Hubdoc to snap receipts as they go, and our team processes them weekly or monthly depending on your package.
What if my books are a mess right now?+
That's very common. We offer a one-off catch-up service to bring your records up to date before ongoing bookkeeping begins. Pricing is quoted after a quick review.
Will I have a dedicated bookkeeper?+
Yes — you'll have a named point of contact who knows your business, plus the wider Ernest & Co team as backup.