Outsourcing
Outsourced bookkeeping services
Your books recorded, reconciled and reported each month, so you always know where the business stands.
The short answer
What you get
What outsourced bookkeeping covers
This is the monthly task list. We confirm the tasks on a call before work starts.
Recording transactions
Sales, purchases and expenses entered and coded to your chart of accounts.
Bank reconciliation
Bank and card accounts matched to the books, with differences queried.
Invoices and bills
Supplier bills and customer invoices tracked, with overdue items flagged.
Monthly reports
A profit and loss summary and balance sheet in plain English.
Records for your accountant
Records kept in a form your accountant can use for VAT returns and year end accounts.
How it works
How outsourced bookkeeping works
Onboarding, the monthly cycle and reporting.
Onboarding
We review your current books, agree the chart of accounts and set up access.
Monthly cycle
Each month we record, code and reconcile your transactions.
Queries
We send you a short list of questions on anything unclear.
Reporting
You receive your reports and a note on what changed.
Pricing
How is outsourced bookkeeping priced?
Pricing depends on scope. Book a 15 minute call or email contact@zemash.com.
What affects the cost
- Number of transactions
- Number of bank accounts
- Reports you need
- Catch up work on past records
Compare
Bookkeeping outsourcing or accounting outsourcing?
The terms overlap, so here is how we use them.
| Service | What it covers | Who usually does it |
|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeping outsourcing | Recording and reconciling transactions each month | A bookkeeper |
| Accounting outsourcing | Year end accounts, tax returns and advice | A qualified accountant. |
| Finance and accounting outsourcing | Bookkeeping plus finance tasks such as payables and receivables | A mixed finance team. |
This page covers bookkeeping. If you also need accounts or tax returns, ask on the call what fits.
Related
Related outsourcing services
Back office support
Admin, data entry and order processing taken off your team.
Questions
Outsourced bookkeeping questions
What are outsourced bookkeeping services?
A provider records your transactions, reconciles your accounts and prepares monthly reports, usually working in your accounting software.
How much do outsourced bookkeeping services cost in the UK?
Pricing depends on scope. Book a 15 minute call or email contact@zemash.com.
Is outsourced bookkeeping different from outsourced accounts?
Yes. Bookkeeping records and reconciles transactions. Accounts usually add year end accounts, tax returns and advice. We confirm what we cover on the call.
How do you keep my financial data secure?
See our security and data protection page for the detail. Terms are agreed in writing before work starts.
What should I look for in a bookkeeper?
Ask who does the work, what qualifications or professional body membership they hold, which software they work in and how they keep your data secure.
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