Virtual assistant UK: virtual PAs and admin support on UK time.
A virtual assistant UK small businesses can trust covers admin, calls, bookkeeping and customer support during UK business hours. MyRemoteVA virtual PAs start the same day and cost from $5.62 an hour.
UK small businesses face rising employment costs, and many can't justify a full-time office manager. A virtual assistant UK firms hire by the hour fills the gap without adding to payroll.
What a virtual assistant UK firms hire covers
Our UK virtual assistant services cover the recurring work that fills a small team's week. A virtual assistant for small business UK owners often starts with inbox and calls, then adds bookkeeping or customer support.
- Inbox, diary and meeting management.
- Call answering and virtual reception.
- Bookkeeping support in Xero or QuickBooks.
- Customer service by email, chat and phone.
- Social media scheduling and reporting.
Virtual PA vs. a local hire
A full-time hire adds employer National Insurance, pension contributions, holiday pay and desk costs on top of salary. A virtual PA is billed for hours worked. You can start with a small block of hours and grow as the work proves out.
Virtual receptionist UK: answer every call
A virtual receptionist UK callers speak to answers in your company name during UK hours. Messages are logged, urgent calls are passed on and appointments go straight into your calendar.
From Manchester to Edinburgh
Our VAs work with businesses across the UK, from London agencies to Manchester trades and Scottish consultancies. Location doesn't matter. Working hours do, and ours match the UK day.
Xero, HMRC deadlines and UK formats
UK bookkeeping support uses Xero or QuickBooks, UK VAT and date formats. Your VA keeps records ready for your accountant well ahead of HMRC deadlines. Your accountant still files, but the books are clean when they need them.
Bookkeeping for UK businesses
UK bookkeeping is shaped by two dates: your VAT quarter and, for sole traders and landlords, the Making Tax Digital start date HMRC gives you. Our team works during the UK day (9am in London is 2:30pm in Kerala on GMT and 1:30pm in summer), so receipts you forward in the morning can be matched and coded before you finish work.
| Tax authority | HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) |
|---|---|
| VAT standard rate | 20% |
| VAT registration | Taxable turnover over £90,000 in any 12 months |
| Making Tax Digital for Income Tax | Sole traders and landlords: from 6 April 2026 (qualifying income over £50,000), 6 April 2027 (over £30,000), 6 April 2028 (over £20,000) |
What a bookkeeper keeps up to date for you:
- Keep digital records in software that can send updates to HMRC
- Code VAT on every sale and purchase so your accountant can file the return
- Reconcile bank feeds and chase missing receipts before each quarter closes
Bookkeeping is record-keeping, not tax advice. Your accountant or registered agent files returns and advises on tax. Sources: GOV.UK: VAT rates; GOV.UK: register for VAT; GOV.UK: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
Services our clients hand off first.
Executive Assistant
Inbox, calendar, travel, admin
Social Media VA
Content calendars, community
Bookkeeping VA
Invoicing, reconciliation
Customer Support VA
Ticket queues, live chat
E-commerce VA
Shopify, Amazon, fulfilment
Real Estate VA
MLS, CRM, transactions
Virtual Receptionist
Calls, booking, follow-up
Admin & Data Entry VA
Data entry, documents, admin
Questions from the UK businesses
What does a virtual PA do for a UK business?
Inbox and diary management, calls and messages, invoicing, bookkeeping support, customer service and research, all during UK hours.
Is a UK virtual assistant cheaper than hiring?
Usually. A hire adds salary, employer National Insurance, pension and office costs. A virtual assistant is billed only for hours worked, from $5.62/hr.
Can you cover Manchester, Birmingham and Scotland?
Yes. Our VAs work remotely for businesses anywhere in the UK, on UK time.
How much does a virtual assistant cost for a the UK business?
From $5.62 an hour on a full-time dedicated plan, which is 160 hours for $899 a month. Monthly hourly blocks start at $33, and pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour. Prices are in US dollars.
Can a virtual assistant cover the UK business hours?
Yes. Our team is based in Kerala, India, and shifts are planned around your the UK working day. Tell us your hours at sign-up and we match them.
Can you keep the books for a UK business?
Yes. A bookkeeper reconciles your bank accounts, records bills and invoices, and codes VAT so the figures are ready for your accountant, who still files returns. Bookkeeping uses the same plans as other work, from $5.62 an hour on the full-time plan.
More in UK (all locations): London Birmingham Manchester
How many hours would you hand off?
Tick your tasks to see a weekly timeline, the hours you win back and a plan that fits. Takes about a minute.
Tell us about your business.
Not ready to start? Tell us about the work and we will reply by email, or arrange a call. The consultation is free.
- Tell us the tasks. We suggest the right role and plan.
- Or call +1 (917) 920 7030 (US number).
- Prefer to just start? Start for $1.
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