Custom bookkeeping solutions for small businesses. Grow confidently with ACG.
Running a small business means wearing many hats — sales, marketing, operations… and yes, finances. At Audit Consulting Group, we’re here to take one of those hats off your head. We offer expert, simple, and affordable small business bookkeeping tailored for UK entrepreneurs and SMEs.
Whether you’re just starting out or have been trading for years, you need bookkeeping that’s clear, compliant, and useful — not a source of stress. That’s where we come in.
Why Small Businesses Need Proper Bookkeeping
Good bookkeeping isn’t just about keeping receipts or avoiding HMRC fines. It’s about understanding your money, your margins, your tax liability, and your business performance.
We offer both manual bookkeeping for small business setups and fully digital systems — depending on what works for you.
What Makes Our Bookkeeping for Small Businesses Unique
- Bookkeeping done in plain English, not jargon
- Monthly reports you’ll actually understand
- Tailored systems for trades, creatives, consultants, e-commerce, and more
- Support for manual bookkeeping if you prefer paper over software
- Quick setup and free guidance on your options
- Real UK-based team with small business experience
- Affordable pricing designed for small budgets
Whether you’re looking for easy bookkeeping for small business or more robust accounting and bookkeeping services for small businesses, we have flexible solutions to suit.
What’s Included in Our Small Business Bookkeeping Services
- Income and expense tracking
- Bank and credit card reconciliation
- Digital or manual receipt logging
- Monthly profit and loss (P&L) reporting
- VAT return preparation and filing
- Support for payroll and CIS (if needed)
- Annual reports and tax summaries
- Advice on allowable expenses and savings
- Year-end prep for your accountant or HMRC
We offer both traditional bookkeeping for a small business and full accounting and bookkeeping support under one roof.
Simplified Bookkeeping for Small Businesses
If you’ve been putting off sorting your finances, don’t worry. We offer simplified bookkeeping for small businesses, including:
- Easy templates if you want to DIY
- Full support if you want us to do it all
- Tools for scanning receipts from your phone
- Guidance on how to separate personal and business expenses
- Regular email reminders and check-ins to stay on track
Whether you want to be hands-on or hands-off, we make your books simple, accurate, and up-to-date.
Small Business Bookkeeping Costs
Our pricing is clear and transparent. No hidden charges. No upsells.
We offer:
- Fixed monthly packages for predictable costs
- Custom pricing based on your business size and volume
- Options starting from as low as £65/month
- Discounts for sole traders, new start-ups, and annual plans
If you’re unsure what bookkeeping costs for small business should be, book a free consultation. We’ll explain everything, no pressure.
Accounting and Bookkeeping for Small Business – All in One Place
Why juggle multiple providers when we can handle everything?
We offer:
- Bookkeeping
- Tax returns (Self Assessment, Corporation Tax)
- VAT registration and submissions
- Payroll
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Advice on cloud accounting tools
- Guidance on growing or starting a bookkeeping business if that’s your goal
Our all-in-one approach saves you time, money, and hassle — and helps your small business thrive.
We Support All Types of Small Businesses
We work with:
- Freelancers and contractors
- Tradespeople and local services
- Online sellers and Shopify businesses
- Consultants and coaches
- Creatives, designers, and photographers
- Therapists, personal trainers, and wellness businesses
- Limited companies and sole traders
- Partnerships and husband-and-wife teams
- Even small landlords and micro-property firms
Our team understands your world. We speak your language. We keep your books in perfect order.
How We Work – A Simple Process for Busy People
- Free consultation — we chat about your needs, goals, and current setup
- Quick onboarding — you share documents (securely), we get started
- Catch-up or setup — we clean up your books or start fresh
- Monthly bookkeeping begins — we handle income, expenses, VAT, and more
- You get reports and advice — so you always know where you stand
No need to be tech-savvy. We can use spreadsheets, cloud software, or even paper records. Whatever suits you best.
Client Success Stories
Case 1: Mobile Mechanic in Leeds
When he came to us, Jason was using a shoebox of receipts and had no idea how profitable his business really was. We:
- Set up QuickBooks
- Backdated 6 months of transactions
- Categorised fuel, parts, and job-related expenses
- Generated monthly reports and VAT returns
Now he says: “I finally feel like a real business. I know what I earn, what I owe, and where to grow.”
Case 2: Etsy Seller in Brighton
Maria was using manual spreadsheets and had no time for bookkeeping. Within a month:
- We imported her Etsy sales into a cloud system
- Set up receipt-scanning and bank sync
- Helped her register for VAT
- Provided profit reports by product line
Maria’s words: “Audit Consulting Group made bookkeeping feel manageable — even empowering.”
Case 3: Yoga Instructor in Birmingham
Claire wanted accounting and bookkeeping services for small businesses with minimal fuss. We:
- Logged her income from Stripe and cash
- Categorised travel and studio rent
- Prepared her year-end Self Assessment
- Sent regular reminders and summaries
She says: “Now I can focus on clients instead of spreadsheets. Best investment I’ve made.”
What Our Clients Say
“They helped me go from zero to organised in under 30 days. I can finally sleep at night.”
— Tom S., Plumber
“I didn’t think I needed bookkeeping help for small business, but now I can’t imagine life without it.”
— Rachel W., Designer
“Audit Consulting Group gets small businesses. They speak like people, not accountants.”
— Ian M., Copywriter
FAQ – Small Business Bookkeeping
Do I need accounting software?
Not necessarily. We work with paper records, Excel, and cloud tools like Xero and QuickBooks. We’ll recommend what fits your style and budget.
Can you teach me how to do my own bookkeeping?
Yes! We offer bookkeeping help for small business owners, including basic training or review sessions if you want to stay involved.
What if I’m months (or years) behind?
We handle catch-up bookkeeping all the time. No judgement — just clean books and peace of mind.
Do you help with VAT?
Yes. We prepare and submit VAT returns, help you register if needed, and make sure everything is MTD-compliant.
I’m starting a small bookkeeping business — can you advise me?
Absolutely. If you’re starting a bookkeeping business, we offer mentorship, templates, and practical guidance.
What records do I need to keep?
Invoices, receipts, bank statements, mileage logs, payroll records — we’ll help you understand exactly what to keep (and how).
Can I do my own books and just get help at year-end?
Sure. We offer flexible options — from DIY with support to full service.
Getting Started is Easy
- Book a free discovery call (15–30 mins)
- Get a simple fixed quote
- Choose a plan and send us your records
- We set up or clean up your system
- Monthly bookkeeping and reporting begins
You’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.
Why Choose Audit Consulting Group
- Small business specialists
- Friendly, plain-English service
- Affordable packages starting under £70/month
- Monthly check-ins and unlimited questions
- UK-based, fully insured and compliant
- Proven results for 100+ small businesses across the UK
We make your finances easy to understand and impossible to ignore. So you can stop guessing and start growing.
Let’s Make Bookkeeping Easy
Running a business is hard enough. Let us take the pressure off your books. Whether you want full support or just a little guidance, we’re here to help.
Book a free call today — and let’s get your small business bookkeeping sorted, once and for all.
