Bookkeeping services
Bookkeeping for sole traders and small businesses across Ireland. We keep records tidy, reconcile accounts, and provide clear reporting, so year-end and tax filing is smoother/easier.
Fixed-fee scope agreed in writing. Draft-first approach for any filings, and plain-English updates.
You deal directly with a Chartered Accountant who explains everything in plain language and delivers to the agreed scope, so you know what to expect.
Related services: For annual self-assessment, see Form 11. If you have rental income, see Landlords.
At a glance
- Fixed fee: from €150 incl. VAT / month
- For: Sole traders and micro-SMEs
- Packages: Starter, Growth, Plus, Bronze, Silver and Gold
- Core work: records support or monthly bookkeeping, depending on scope
- VAT support: available where agreed
Who this bookkeeping service is for
- Sole traders who want to build a clean records routine;
- Established sole traders with regular monthly transactions;
- Micro-SMEs that need monthly bookkeeping and clearer reporting;
- Clients who want fixed monthly pricing and clear scope;
- Clients who can provide records regularly and respond to queries.
What’s included
- Processing of income and expenses;
- Bank and payment-platform reconciliations;
- Coding consistency checks;
- Profit and loss summaries;
- Balance sheet reporting for higher tiers;
- VAT support where agreed;
- Clear query follow-up where records are missing or unclear.
The exact scope is confirmed in your written quote before work starts.
Bookkeeping Packages
Packages are based on monthly transaction volume and your workflow.
Starter, Growth and Plus are designed for lower-volume records support. Bronze, Silver and Gold are for fuller monthly bookkeeping and higher-volume records.
Starter
€150 incl. VAT / month ≤40 lines/month
- Records support for lower-volume clients
- Processing of income and expenses
- Basic coding consistency checks
- Quarterly check-in
- VAT support available where agreed
Growth
€180 incl. VAT / month ≤60 lines/month
- Records support or light monthly bookkeeping
- Processing of income and expenses
- Basic coding consistency checks
- Quarterly check-in
- More transaction volume than Starter
- VAT support available where agreed
Plus
€240 incl. VAT / month ≤80 lines/month
- Records support or monthly bookkeeping
- Processing of income and expenses
- Basic coding consistency checks
- Quarterly check-in
- More query time than Growth
- VAT support available where agreed
For simple sole traders, one annual Form 11 may be included where confirmed in the written quote. For micro-SMEs, company, corporation tax, payroll, CRO or other compliance work is quoted separately. VAT registration, VAT returns, RTD and VIES are quoted separately unless specifically included in your written quote.
Bronze
€300 incl. VAT / month ≤100 lines/month
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Bank/payment reconciliations
- Processing of income and expenses
- Basic coding consistency checks
- Basic monthly profit and loss summary
- VAT: VAT3 + annual RTD (if VAT-registered, within scope)
Silver
€430 incl. VAT / month ≤250 lines/month
- Everything in Bronze
- More detailed balance sheet coding support
- Reporting: profit and loss + balance sheet
- Better month-to-month comparability (consistent categorisation)
Gold
€675 incl. VAT / month ≤500 lines/month
- Everything in Silver
- Enhanced reporting agreed upfront
- More complex workflows supported (where relevant)
Bronze, Silver and Gold are for fuller monthly bookkeeping and higher-volume records.
Notes: “Lines” generally refers to bank/payment transactions processed for the month. Catch-up/backlog work, payroll, statutory accounts, and audit are outside standard bookkeeping scope. If volumes or complexity exceed the package, we confirm any additional work in writing before proceeding.
Common add-ons
- Quarterly management accounts (where you want more structured performance reporting)
- Annual Form 11 filing (separate service; bundles may apply)
Bookkeeping packages cover processing and reconciliations at the agreed frequency. In addition, we quote annual Form 11 filing and management accounts separately, because the scope varies by client.
What we need from you
To confirm scope and the fixed monthly/quarterly fee, we’ll review your setup first. Typically, we need:
- Access to bank statements, payment platform reports, or accounting software
- Sales and purchase records relevant to the period
- Confirmation of how records are maintained (e.g. Xero, Sage or another system)
- VAT status (if applicable) and filing frequency
- Any deadlines or urgency (e.g. year-end approaching, compliance issues)
Typical timeline and Scope
Bookkeeping is completed monthly or quarterly (as agreed) once records for the period are available. Catch-up work depends on how complete the historic records are.
Outside standard scope (quoted separately)
- Payroll processing
- Year-end statutory accounts
- Audit work
- Significant catch-up work or incomplete historic records
- Work outside the agreed transaction volume (“lines”)
For general guidance on VAT and filing obligations, refer to the Revenue website
How it works
1) Request a quote
Tell us your business type, volume, and current setup. We’ll confirm scope and the fixed fee in writing.
2) Agree the process
We agree how you’ll send records (and the frequency). We also confirm responsibilities and timelines upfront.
3) Bookkeeping + reporting
We process and reconcile, then provide the reporting appropriate to your package.
Pricing
Fixed fee from €150 incl. VAT / month. See the pricing page for tiers and what’s included.
FAQs for Bookkeeping
Do you offer catch-up or backlog bookkeeping?
Yes. Catch-up work is quoted separately depending on volumes, complexity, and record quality. We confirm scope and the fixed fee in writing before starting.
What counts as a ‘line’?
A “line” is generally one bank/payment transaction processed.
Do you work with clients outside Dublin?
Yes. We work remotely with clients across Ireland.
Do you include VAT returns?
Yes, VAT3 and annual RTD are included for VAT-registered retainer clients within agreed scope.
Do you run payroll?
No, payroll is outside standard bookkeeping scope; we can quote separately if needed.
How often do you do bookkeeping?
Monthly or quarterly, depending on your package and what you need. We agree the frequency and process in advance.
Can you work with Xero?
Yes. If you use Xero, we can work within your existing setup. If not, we’ll agree a simple process that fits your business.
What’s not included in standard bookkeeping?
Payroll processing, statutory accounts, and audit work are outside standard bookkeeping scope. If you need additional services, we’ll confirm scope and fees separately.
What records format do you need?
Bank statements, sales/purchase records, and access to your accounting system (e.g., Xero, Sage, etc.) or exported reports. We confirm the process before starting.