By appointing a “pay as you go” bookkeeper, you will engage the services of a highly professional Bookkeeper who will work with you in your business, without having to enter into a permanent commitment.
Why should you use a “pay as you go service”?
- You can be flexible in the recession so you can adapt to changes in demand for your business
- To reduce overheads, without losing your ability to manage your finances effectively, and have right the information to make the right decisions.
- Not be committed to paying set salaries
- Not have responsibility for Employer’s NI costs
- Not have to worry about providing cover during holiday periods
- Not have up-front recruitment costs (20% of first years salary)
- No lengthy notice period is required
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You can avoid training costs as all training is managed by The Local Bookkeeper
No matter if you require interim or temporary staff, we are able to help you.
What is a bookkeeper?
The bookkeeper is a qualified professional who is responsible for the maintenance of the records within the business. All our bookkeepers are qualified either by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers or an equivalent institution.
The Key Benefits of a Bookkeeper:
- Allows you to focus on running your business
- Resolves issues of compliance and red tape
- Reduces the risk of penalties
- Lowers accountancy fees
- Increases your cash flow by reducing debts
- Provides a highly consistent service – because we are not just an independent, self-employed bookkeeper, The Local Bookkeeper has the support of the other offices across the UK to ensure you get the high standard of service you deserve!
- You do not have to pay for holidays or illness.
We speak to you in English, no jargon - just the facts you need to run your business and survive the recession
What can a Bookkeeper do to help?
The bookkeeper is a very flexible resource but can be involved in the following tasks:-
- Preparation and processing of sales invoices
- Posting and allocation of sales receipts
- Credit control and debt chasing
- Processing, coding and posting of supplier invoices
- Posting and allocation of supplier direct debit payments
- Production of cheques in accordance with credit terms
- Posting and allocation of supplier cheques
- Analysing and posting of petty cash payments
- Payroll journal entries
- Bank reconciliations
- Management of VAT returns
- Fulfilment and Management of Payroll (this can be onsite or through our central payroll bureau to provide a competitive rate)
- Liaison with accountant and/or auditor for End of Year Compliance and accounts production
