Bookkeeping services Hamilton Ontario businesses need: recording income and costs in QuickBooks or Xero, tracking 13% Ontario HST for quarterly CRA filings, and reconciling the bank each month. A trained remote bookkeeper does the work and a team lead reviews every month.
Bookkeeping services Hamilton Ontario businesses rely on keep three things current: income and cost records in QuickBooks or Xero, Ontario HST data for quarterly CRA filings, and a bank reconciliation every month. A trained remote bookkeeper handles the work. A team lead reviews every entry.
What your remote bookkeeper Hamilton Ontario handles
- Recording sales, purchases and expenses in QuickBooks or Xero.
- Bank and credit card reconciliation each month.
- Payroll processing, CPP and EI records.
- Ontario HST (13%) tracking for quarterly CRA filings.
- Invoicing, chasing late payments and vendor reconciliation.
- Monthly profit and loss summary for your accountant.
How much do bookkeeping services cost in Hamilton Ontario?
Local bookkeepers in Hamilton charge $35 to $65 CAD an hour. A remote bookkeeper through MyRemoteVA starts from $5.62 USD an hour (around $7.80 CAD) on a dedicated full-time plan, or $12 USD an hour pay-as-you-go. PayPal converts to Canadian dollars. Hours roll over each month.
What your remote bookkeeper Hamilton Ontario industries cover
We work with steel and manufacturing businesses, McMaster University and university-facing companies, Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare contractors, financial services and professional services firms, logistics and distribution companies, retail and ecommerce brands, and construction and real estate businesses across the Hamilton-Wentworth area. Your bookkeeper works in QuickBooks, Xero or your existing setup. No migration needed. See our guides to bookkeeping for small businesses and virtual assistant Hamilton Ontario.
HST and payroll for Hamilton Ontario businesses
Ontario charges 13% HST on most goods and services. HST returns go to the CRA quarterly. Your bookkeeper tracks the figures in QuickBooks or Xero through the quarter so your accountant has clean data for the filing. Payroll records cover CPP contributions, EI premiums and Ontario provincial income tax deductions.
Frequently asked questions
How much do bookkeeping services cost in Hamilton Ontario?
A remote bookkeeper through MyRemoteVA starts from $5.62 USD an hour on a dedicated plan, or $12 USD an hour pay-as-you-go. Local Hamilton bookkeepers typically charge $35 to $65 CAD an hour. PayPal converts USD to Canadian dollars when you subscribe.
Can a remote bookkeeper handle HST for a Hamilton Ontario business?
Yes. Ontario charges 13% HST. Your bookkeeper tracks HST in QuickBooks or Xero through the quarter so your accountant has clean data when the CRA filing is due.
What industries do you work with in Hamilton Ontario?
Steel and manufacturing, McMaster University businesses, Hamilton Health Sciences contractors, financial services, logistics, professional services, construction, and retail and ecommerce brands.
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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