Bookkeeping services for small business cover invoices, bills, bank reconciliation and monthly reports. A trained person keeps your books tidy in your own software, and a team lead reviews the work. You pay by the hour.
Bookkeeping services for small business keep your money records neat and current. Invoices go out on time. Bills get paid. At month end, you have a clear report instead of a pile of receipts.
What bookkeeping services for small business cover
- Income and expenses. Every sale and cost goes in the right category.
- Invoices. Sent on time, with a polite reminder when payment is late.
- Bills. Entered and scheduled so nothing is paid twice.
- Bank reconciliation. Your books are matched to your bank each month.
- Monthly report. A simple summary you can read in five minutes.
Monthly bookkeeping services or a one-off clean-up?
Monthly bookkeeping services suit most owners. The work is small each week, and errors are caught early. A clean-up suits you if your books are months behind. Start with the clean-up, then move to a steady monthly routine.
Outsourced bookkeeping services: what to hand off first
- Entering receipts and bills.
- Sending invoices and payment reminders.
- Bank reconciliation at month end.
- The monthly report for you and your accountant.
Keep tax advice and filing with your accountant. Share access to your accounting software with limited permissions, and remove it when the work ends.
How to check the work
Ask for a short note each month. It should list what was done, what is still open and any questions. Spot-check five items against the receipts. If something looks wrong, give notes in writing, and your assistant will fix it.
Online bookkeeping services and your tools
Online bookkeeping services work inside the tools you already use, such as QuickBooks, Xero or a spreadsheet. You do not change your system. Your assistant learns it, and a team lead checks the month before you see it.
Where AI helps
Your assistant is a real person. AI helps sort receipts and draft reminder messages. A person checks each entry, and a team lead reviews the result.
What it costs
Pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour, and hours never expire. A dedicated assistant starts from $5.62 an hour. See the pricing page, the bookkeeping service, or read how to hire a bookkeeper.
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Frequently asked questions
What do bookkeeping services for small business include?
Recording income and expenses, sending invoices, chasing late payments, bank reconciliation and a monthly report your accountant can use.
Is a bookkeeper the same as an accountant?
No. A bookkeeper keeps the records up to date. An accountant gives tax advice and files returns. Good books make the accountant's job faster.
How much do online bookkeeping services cost?
Pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour. A dedicated assistant starts from $5.62 an hour. Ask for an hour estimate before you start.
What is doing this yourself costing you?
Doing it yourself: $2,165 a month of your time.
The same hours at our $12/hr pay-as-you-go rate: $520. Dedicated plans start at $5.62/hr.
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