Our Services
At Small Business Bookkeeping, we provide clear, practical bookkeeping and tax support for self-employed individuals across the UK. All of our services are delivered remotely, with flexible communication and straightforward explanations, so you always know where you stand.
Whether you want help keeping on top of your books, support with tax, or someone to handle everything for you, our services are designed to fit around your business and how you work.
Bookkeeping
Support
Keeping your records up to date is the foundation of everything else. We offer bookkeeping support that helps you stay organised, compliant, and clear on your numbers.
This can include:
- Reviewing and checking your bookkeeping
- Correcting errors and tidying up records
- Ongoing monthly bookkeeping
- Making sure income and expenses are recorded correctly
- Supporting you to keep digital records in line with HMRC requirements
Bookkeeping support can be provided as a check-over service or as a fully managed solution, depending on what you need.
Self Assessment Tax Returns
We prepare and submit Self Assessment tax returns for self-employed individuals and directors, making sure everything is accurate and submitted on time.
This includes:
- Preparing and submitting your tax return
- Calculating your tax and National Insurance
- Explaining what you owe and when it’s due
- Dealing with HMRC on your behalf where needed
We’ll always explain things clearly, so you understand the figures rather than just being told what to pay.
VAT
Returns
If you’re VAT registered, we can take care of your VAT returns and help you stay compliant with HMRC requirements.
This includes:
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Making sure VAT is recorded correctly
- Supporting Making Tax Digital for VAT
- Explaining your VAT position clearly, including what’s due and when
We’ll make sure your VAT returns are accurate and submitted on time, without unnecessary stress.
MTD
Support
Making Tax Digital is a big change for many small businesses. We offer practical support to help you understand what’s required and get set up properly.
This includes:
- Confirming whether MTD applies to you
- Setting up and using MTD-compatible software
- Supporting quarterly updates and final declarations
Helping you stay compliant without overcomplicating things
Xero Set Up & Training
Getting your accounting software set up properly makes everything else easier. With years of experience using Xero to support small businesses, we know how to set things up in a way that works properly from the start and supports accurate, reliable records.
This includes:
- Xero setup and initial configuration
- Helping you move from spreadsheets or another system
- Practical guidance on how to use Xero day to day
- Support with invoicing, expenses, bank feeds, and reports
- Ongoing support to keep everything running smoothly as your business grows
Our aim is to make sure your Xero setup is clear, efficient, and fit for purpose, so your bookkeeping supports your business rather than creating extra work.
Business Reporting
Management accounts are regular reports that show how your business is performing.
These reports can be prepared monthly or quarterly and typically include:
- A clear summary of your income and expenses
- A simple breakdown of your profit, so you can see what you’re actually earning
- Comparisons over time, helping you spot patterns or changes
- An explanation of what the figures mean and anything important to be aware of
Management accounts help you move away from guesswork. They can show whether your pricing is working, whether costs are creeping up, and whether your business is moving in the right direction. They also help you plan ahead, rather than only looking at the numbers when a tax bill is due.
Everything is explained in plain English, so you’re not left trying to interpret reports on your own.
Not Sure What You Need?
If you’re not completely sure which services you need, that’s absolutely fine. Many clients come to us feeling unsure about what they should be doing or where to start, especially as their business grows or changes.
Our services are designed to work together, rather than as one-off pieces of work. For most clients, bookkeeping, VAT, tax returns, and business reporting all link into one another, which is why we offer clear monthly packages instead of separate, individual services.
Your support can also change over time. As your business grows, your needs may change too, and we can adjust your level of support so it continues to suit you.
👉 You can take a look at our Packages to see what’s included, or get in touch if you’d prefer to talk things through first.