What is bookkeeping?

Every business, no matter how large or small, is required by law to "keep books". This is the recording of the financial transactions undertaken by an individual or organisation.

This can often be an underestimated task for new business start-ups, as it is very time consuming.

Why use a bookkeeper?

The benefit to you: to alleviate the often very time-consuming and repetitious, yet essential workload, enabling sole traders and small businesses to concentrate on more core business tasks and to focus on their customers.

What makes a good bookkeeper?

A good bookkeeper is one that records the financial transactions of the business accurately, that is accredited to a professional institute, and is honest and reliable.

It is also someone who is approachable at all times and can communicate effectively in a 'language' you can understand.

Bookkeepers and accountants charge for every single minute and envelope don't they?

This may be true of some businesses, however, at Budget Bookkeeping Services once we ascertain your needs and have agreed the services you require, we will quote a charge for our work.

There are no hidden costs. The price you are quoted, for the services agreed, is the price you pay. You will not be charged without prior agreement from yourselves. Clear and simple.

Do you offer alternative pricing methods?

Our bookkeeping fee's vary depending on the work involved and the size of your business. In essence, we offer two pricing plans to best suit your business:

(a) "pay as you go" scheme at a fixed hourly rate & a charge for the one-off services you require.

(b) Monthly fixed fee package - this can be the preferred option to help your business manage its cash flow better.

I'm new in business, are their reduced rates for start-ups?

We 100% support new business ventures and will offer you a preferential rate.

It requires a great deal of trust to put my financial paperwork in your hands - how do I know its in good hands?

You may have noticed the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) logo displayed on the marketing material. This shows that I am member of a globally recognised Institute of Chartered Managements Accountants. We all work to a code of ethics, maintaining the Institutes very high ethical standards - privacy and confidentiality is a key focus. Be rest assured, you're in safe and trustworthy hands at all times.

Will my data be kept securely?

Our computer and applications are password protected.  All paperwork will be stored in locked filing cabinets. All computer files will be backed up regularly.

Great, what the next step?

Contact us today on our Freephone number: 0800 990 3516 (or alternatively email us or use the online 'contact form') and we will come and see you for a free consultation.

We shall build a package that is tailored to your specific weekly, monthly or annual requirements.

If you like us, then we will then take all your financial paperwork off your hands and you can focus your efforts on growing your business.