At The Business Bookkeeper, we believe every business owner deserves peace of mind when it comes to their finances. Managing your business numbers shouldn’t feel like a constant worry, but for many, it does.
We understand how overwhelming it can be to stay on top of financial tasks and keep good systems in place. That’s why we’re here to make things simpler, more organised, and less stressful.
We call this Financial Serenity: feeling calm in your business, clear in your numbers, and confident in your decisions. It’s at the heart of everything we do.
If that feels familiar, you’ve found the support you need. We can help.
At The Business Bookkeeper, we believe every business owner deserves to feel calm, clear, and confident about their finances. Here’s how we make that happen:
We take financial tasks off your plate, including bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll, and reconciliations. This means you can breathe easier knowing deadlines are met and nothing gets overlooked. No more late nights worrying about what has been missed.
Using Xero and other smart tools, we give you a clear picture of your financial position. We simplify the numbers so you fully understand your cash flow, income, and expenses. That way, you always know where your business stands.
With reliable systems and organised records, you can make decisions that align with your goals. Whether you are planning ahead, managing resources, or spotting opportunities, you will feel supported and secure in every choice.
Our way of working gives you the time and headspace to focus on what matters most. That might be growing your business, serving your clients, spending time with loved ones, or simply taking a moment to breathe. We bring peace of mind to your finances so you can focus on what truly matters to you.
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We use Xero to keep your records organised, accurate, and up to date. From bank reconciliation to expense tracking, we take care of the details so you have a clear picture of your business at any time.
We take care of payroll from start to finish, adding new team members, making sure everyone is paid correctly and on time, and keeping everything compliant with HMRC.
Regular bank reconciliations keep your records reliable. We make sure your statements and records match, and if anything looks unusual, we let you know straight away before it becomes a problem.
When year end arrives, we prepare accurate records for your accountant. Whether it’s a sole trader self assessment or company accounts and corporation tax, everything is ready for smooth completion without the stress.
VAT can be complicated, but it does not have to be stressful. We keep your records accurate throughout the year and prepare VAT returns so you can feel confident you are fully compliant.
We turn your numbers into clear reports that actually mean something. They show how your business is performing and give you the confidence to make better decisions.
Sometimes you just need someone to ask. Whether it is a quick query or a bigger concern, we are only ever a call or message away with straightforward answers and support whenever you need them.
Healthy cash flow keeps your business steady. We take care of invoicing and credit control so you get paid faster and can feel more secure about your finances.
Our virtual accounts office gives you the support of an in-house finance team, without the overhead. It’s outsourced bookkeeping that feels personal, reliable, and tailored to your business.
We have more than 25 years of bookkeeping experience, so you can feel reassured your finances are in safe hands.
Good decisions start with reliable numbers. We keep your Xero bookkeeping accurate and up to date, giving you and your accountant the right information whenever you need it.
We don’t just record transactions. We explain your figures in plain English, so you have a clear understanding of where your business stands and what it means for you.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) was the biggest change in the way tax has been reported and collected for a generation.
We work with a small number of business owners so we can really get to know you and your business. That way, the support you receive is shaped around your goals, not a generic service.
For us, bookkeeping isn’t just about numbers. It’s about building trust and understanding what matters to you. It’s personal, and that’s how it should feel. With us, you’ll feel valued, not like just another client.
Caroline Butler, Director, Dulwich Tutors
Have a question?
The main job of a bookkeeper is to make sure that a company’s financial transaction records are up to date and up-to-date. Previously, this used to be done on paper or on spreadsheet although, nowadays, this is done on platforms like Xero.
Whereas many bookkeepers work for a single employer, a freelance bookkeeper (sometimes called a self-employed bookkeeper) will often work for numerous clients on a part-time basis.
We are a team of freelance bookkeepers and we work with businesses across London.
The role of a bookkeeper is wide but it normally includes (but is not limited to) producing invoices, monitoring purchase orders, calculating interest, managing business repayments, chasing debtors, paying suppliers and creditors, and more.
However, we see our role as more than bookkeeping.
We make sure that you have the access to accurate and up-to-date information on which you can base decisions for the future of your business.
There’s a lot of confusion in the mind of the general public about what a bookkeeper does and what an accountant does. There is a lot of crossover but, to do their jobs to the best of their abilities, accountants rely on the work that business bookkeepers carry out.
We do your bookkeeping weekly, fortnight, or monthly meaning that your accountant has the accurate figures they need to minimise both your personal and business tax liabilities at year end.
Whereas your accountant may only periodically check your business’s performance, it’s part of your bookkeeper’s job to make sure that your records are continuously and accurately updated. This gives your bookkeeper a much greater insight into your business, how well it’s performing, and any issues which you might need to address sooner or later.
It’s a well-known fact too that businesses whose owners and senior managers work from the very latest information are better at making decisions. So a bookkeeper actually does a lot more than input data onto a spreadsheet or an online accounting platform.
We’re here to help you at all stages of your business journey.
We simplify bookkeeping for our clients by taking on the vast majority of the work involved ourselves.
Keeping your books up to date yourself takes time out of your day that you could be using to be productive – finding new clients, looking after existing customers, managing staff and more.
Let us do the work for you.
We know London business and we love London businesses.
Running a business in the capital is different from running a business elsewhere in the UK – there’s a lot more competition for customers, a lot more competition for staff, and the costs of trading are much higher.
Because we know the reality of commercial life for London business owners, you’ll find out input and our insights to be far more actionable and relevant than an online bookkeeper located elsewhere in the country who doesn’t know London like you and we do.
Yes – we offer a sole trader bookkeeping service for companies in London as well as bookkeeping for partnerships.
To appoint us as your part-time bookkeeper, please get in touch with us first for a consultation.
The relationship between a business owner and bookkeeper is one of the most significant commercial relationships you’ll have.
It’s important that we both feel that we understand each other and that we can work together too.
To get in touch with us, please call 020 3137 6565 or email us.
The average bookkeeper salary is £35,045 according to Adzuna. That’s approximately how much it would cost you to employ a bookkeeper full-time so it’s not cheap.
By working with our outsourced London bookkeepers, you’ll enjoy a very similar level of service with added business insights for around one tenth of the cost.
And the money you’ll save on tax and the money you’ll earn through our insights and advice will likely be much greater than the fees you pay us.
In the best and most sustainable business relationships, both sides see value and both sides win. This is what we offer our clients.