Bookkeeping for small businesses and sole traders
Bookkeeping can be time consuming; by outsourcing it, you can focus better on your business – and that’s where I come in. As an experienced bookkeeper based in East Devon, I help national and local clients of varying sizes with different bookkeeping requirements.
About me
Trustworthy & Experienced
My career in accounting started over 20 years’ ago. More recently I found myself increasingly helping friends with bookkeeping at weekends. This led to referrals so I decided it was time to set up my own company, KW Accounting Services, to help small businesses, including Ltd companies, and sole traders with their bookkeeping.
My client list encompasses a wide range of business sectors and includes gift shops, a holiday firm, construction and property maintenance, property sales, removals, beauticians, driving instructors, food producers, plumbers, gardeners, courier drivers, dog groomers and sport associations.
I can either work with your existing accounting package, recommend a package or use spreadsheets, depending on individual company requirements. My experience covers using QuickBooks (ProAdvisor), VT, Xero, Sage, Iris Payroll, Kashflow Payroll and Excel.
Qualifications, certifications and registrations
- Qualified through the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
- MAAT – full member of AAT adhering to their professional standards
- Accountant Licence (practice licence 1003891) AATQB & covered for Anti Money Laundering Regulations
- QuickBooks certified ProAdvisor
- QuickBooks MTD certified
- Insured and registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
- Registered HMRC agent able to submit for self-assessment, PAYE CIS and VAT returns on a client’s behalf
Services overview
Bookkeeping
Every company has different needs, so my services are tailored exactly to suit your business.
Payroll, Auto Enrolment and CIS
I run client payrolls from processing payslips and calculating PAYE and NI liabilities to administration of pension schemes such as Auto Enrolment. I ensure companies fulfil their requirements with HMRC and The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
VAT Returns and MTD
Keeping on top of monthly bookkeeping is essential for VAT registered businesses. Using MTD compliant software I ensure paperwork is completely up to date and digitally processed as required.
Self-Assessment Tax Returns and Annual Accounts for Sole Traders
I am experienced in delivering annual accounts and completing self-assessment tax returns, producing income and expenditure sheets or a profit and loss balance sheet. I offer a full tax calculation service including submitting the tax return to HMRC.
Training, Consultation and Software Solutions
As a QuickBooks Certified Pro User, I provide training and consultation to help set clients up using Cloud software. This includes showing clients how to get the best from the software themselves.
Other Services
Sometimes more complex advice is required from an accountant. I liaise with a number of experienced accountants and am happy to recommend the right one for a client’s needs.
I can also submit accounts annually or quarterly if needed liaising directly with your accountant.
Testimonials
Service with a smile
I provide a friendly service, always with a smile. This is what some of my clients say about working with me.
I have used Karen’s services for a number of years. She knows exactly what she is doing and is always thoroughly professional and knowledgeable. Running a business is hard enough so it makes sense to get on with your work and leave this time consuming part of the business to the professionals – it freed up so much of my time which I was able to invest back into the business!
Karen has been our book keeper since we became a limited company in 2017. Our finances could not be in better hands. Karen provides us with a detailed spread sheet every month so we know exactly where we stand and we are able to prepare for our Corporation Tax payment ping before if us due. She also liaises with our accountant so we know our accounts and finances are being taken care of very professionally. We are very happy with the way Karen looks after everything for us. She also looks after several other driving schools so she knows how our businesses work. We can’t recommend her highly enough – and she has an adorable dog too!
Moving my book-keeping to Karen was one of my best business decisions to date. She is efficient, precise, and conversant with the latest accounting technologies, whilst also able to explain complex issues and procedures in terms I can understand. I have total confidence in her knowledge and ability.
“I would highly recommend KW Accounting. I have worked with Karen since 2010 and also found her very easy to talk to, reliable, honest, friendly and good at her job. We met when we worked in accounts department together and both went on to be self employed. When I had maternity, I trusted Karen with my clients and she kindly took good care of them and I knew that all transactions were still being done accurately and timely in my absence. I had excellent feedback from my clients regarding Karen and they all found her very easy to work with.”
Service with a smile
I provide a friendly service, always with a smile. This is what some of my clients say about working with me.
I have used Karen’s services for a number of years. She knows exactly what she is doing and is always thoroughly professional and knowledgeable. Running a business is hard enough so it makes sense to get on with your work and leave this time consuming part of the business to the professionals – it freed up so much of my time which I was able to invest back into the business!
Moving my book-keeping to Karen was one of my best business decisions to date. She is efficient, precise, and conversant with the latest accounting technologies, whilst also able to explain complex issues and procedures in terms I can understand. I have total confidence in her knowledge and ability.
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Contact
Your initial consultation is free. Although I can do this over the phone or by email, I prefer to meet clients where possible, so I can get a better understanding of the business and its exact requirements.