Professional Book-keepers in Practice - The Book-keepers Forum (UK)

guyterza · guyterza

I am thinking of going self-employed book-keeping,I have worked for a few years in the past as a book-keeper for a construction company. I have no knoledge of incomplete records,can this be a problem?

Lynn07 · Lynn07

Hi, I'm looking to start my own book-keeping business and I've come across a franchise called 'The Local Bookkeeper' (www.its-your-revolution.co.uk). I've read their website and it looks interesting, but it doesn't mention the inital cost? Has anyone else heard of this particular franchise an...

Gracey · Gracey

Hi, I'm a qualified by experience book-keeper. If I provide an accounting service for my clients should I advertise as an accountant or book-keeper (it would affect where my adverts appear in publications)? I intend to produce accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. Can an...

JoBooth · JoBooth

Hi, Does anyone also offer a payroll service? It is generally easy to set up and how much roughly do you charge? I would be grateful for any help. Jo

Jock · Jock

Hi Like some other people on this forum who are looking to start their own bookkeeping business, I don't have any practical bookkeeping experience. I have worked in pretty mudance data entry/customer service roles for over 5 years, and I've just completed the foundation level of the AAT. I'd like...

macfly · macfly

I've been having a good read on these forums, very useful. I just wondered why so many people tend to refer tax return enquiries to accountants? I have a small Post Office. I qualified as an accounting technician many years ago and over the years have agreed to do self assessments for many local sole tra...

jenny · jenny

Hi everybody: Happy new year. I am bit confuss between accountant and practising accountant. Can anybody tell me what is the difference between them? many thanks From, Jenny

Kenny · Kenny

Hi all, I'm new to this forum. I've been doing books for family and friends for a while now, but I've now decided to branch out and quit the 9 to 5. I only want to offer book-keeping services and not touch tax returns etc. I want to use my initials in my business trading name i.e. KC but should I call it KC Bookk...

DenS · DenS

I'm going to be sending out some marketing letters to businesses in my local area. I'm not sure who I should address the letters to? Should I simply address it to 'Business Owner', or should I just put the businesses name? Money is tight so I want to make sure that my letters have the best chance of bei...

ChrisT33 · ChrisT33

Are any other book-keepers here VAT registered? I understand that the turnover of most book-keepers will fall below the threshold, but has anyone registered for any other non-compulsory reason? I'm keen to start my own bookkeeping business and want to be taken seriously from day one. I figure tha...

bookkeepers · bookkeepers

We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the forum over the past year, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with a dedicated discussion forum solely for book-keepers in 2008! We would like to wish all our users and visitors a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Best wishe...

jules80 · jules80

Hi, I will be starting my bookkeeping business in January and am rather confused by the new money laundering regulations that took effect on 15 December. It looks like bookkeepers need to be registered etc. Can anyone let me know what is required and what actions you take in respect of new clients etc T...

Claire Dance · Claire Dance

Hi, My name is Claire Dance and i have not long starting my own bookkeeping business working from home. I have already advertised in my local yellow pages and have had only 3 enquiries. Although i've been told that December is a slow month as everyone is thinking of christmas. I'm slightly worried b...

Danny · Danny

Out of interest just wondered what hours/days everyone here is planning on working over the Christmas period? Danny

SarahT · SarahT

Since I started my book-keeping business I've set my clients up on standing orders in order to get paid. I was chatting to a local accountant who uses direct debits to bill his clients. The set up costs seem high at just over £1,000 + vat, plus a 1% processing fee, but it does offer the flexibility to cha...

Paula · Paula

I have just spoken with my first potential client, a local driving instructor. He's been doing his own books for a few years now, but as he's getting busier he wants to get away from all the paperwork. I've had a look at his records, and to be honest they are in a complete mess. I'm pretty sure he is going to h...

jules80 · jules80

Hi all, I am looking to start my own book-keeping business asap. I am not sure how much to charge and am looking for ideas on how I can find out what other book-keepers charge locally in Northants. Any tips would be gratefully received Thanks

Man66 · Man66

Just came across this info on the internet: Press Release: Anyone looking for a free way to advertise their business should go to www.businesssourcer.com Business sourcer, the internet based advertising directory launches on the 8th November 2008 and has been created to help reduce advertising...

JoBooth · JoBooth

Hi, I know that if you start a new job while on maternity leave you have to pay back any SMP you receive for that time but wondered if you could set up being self-employed whilst still on maternity leave or do you again have to pay back any SMP? Thanks, Jo

Karen · Karen

Hi everyone, I have recently been told that I am being made redundant in November this year. I have decided that I would like to set myself up in running a bookkeeping business. Can anyone say whether it is best to charge by the hour or by the transaction. I am unsure whether clients would prefer to be c...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	incomplete records (Preview) I am thinking of going self-employed book-keeping,I have worked for a few years in the past as a book-keeper for a construction company. I have no knoledge of incomplete records,can this be a problem?	guyterza	0	3312	Wed Jan 30 17:01 2008 by guyterza
	Anyone heard of The Local Bookkeeper franchise? (Preview) Hi, I'm looking to start my own book-keeping business and I've come across a franchise called 'The Local Bookkeeper' (www.its-your-revolution.co.uk). I've read their website and it looks interesting, but it doesn't mention the inital cost? Has anyone else heard of this particular franchise an...	Lynn07	6	13016	Tue Jan 29 07:45 2008 by Boogles
	Accountant or book-keeper? (Preview) Hi, I'm a qualified by experience book-keeper. If I provide an accounting service for my clients should I advertise as an accountant or book-keeper (it would affect where my adverts appear in publications)? I intend to produce accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. Can an...	Gracey	3	3293	Wed Jan 23 15:16 2008 by Gracey
	Offering Payroll Services (Preview) Hi, Does anyone also offer a payroll service? It is generally easy to set up and how much roughly do you charge? I would be grateful for any help. Jo	JoBooth	3	3074	Tue Jan 22 09:14 2008 by pxt
	Experience versus Qualification (Preview) Hi Like some other people on this forum who are looking to start their own bookkeeping business, I don't have any practical bookkeeping experience. I have worked in pretty mudance data entry/customer service roles for over 5 years, and I've just completed the foundation level of the AAT. I'd like...	Jock	1	2706	Fri Jan 18 13:40 2008 by DanielC
	Why shy away from tax? (Preview) I've been having a good read on these forums, very useful. I just wondered why so many people tend to refer tax return enquiries to accountants? I have a small Post Office. I qualified as an accounting technician many years ago and over the years have agreed to do self assessments for many local sole tra...	macfly	4	3209	Wed Jan 16 09:46 2008 by macfly
	Practising accountant and accountant (Preview) Hi everybody: Happy new year. I am bit confuss between accountant and practising accountant. Can anybody tell me what is the difference between them? many thanks From, Jenny	jenny	1	3152	Mon Jan 14 16:32 2008 by pxt
	Book-keeping or Accounting? (Preview) Hi all, I'm new to this forum. I've been doing books for family and friends for a while now, but I've now decided to branch out and quit the 9 to 5. I only want to offer book-keeping services and not touch tax returns etc. I want to use my initials in my business trading name i.e. KC but should I call it KC Bookk...	Kenny	7	3678	Mon Jan 14 14:30 2008 by jenny
	Who should I address marketing letters to? (Preview) I'm going to be sending out some marketing letters to businesses in my local area. I'm not sure who I should address the letters to? Should I simply address it to 'Business Owner', or should I just put the businesses name? Money is tight so I want to make sure that my letters have the best chance of bei...	DenS	3	2745	Fri Jan 11 14:32 2008 by DenS
	Is it beneficial for a bookkeeper to be VAT registered? (Preview) Are any other book-keepers here VAT registered? I understand that the turnover of most book-keepers will fall below the threshold, but has anyone registered for any other non-compulsory reason? I'm keen to start my own bookkeeping business and want to be taken seriously from day one. I figure tha...	ChrisT33	2	2915	Tue Jan 8 18:53 2008 by Dustin57
	Merry Christmas! (Preview) We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the forum over the past year, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with a dedicated discussion forum solely for book-keepers in 2008! We would like to wish all our users and visitors a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Best wishe...	bookkeepers	0	2203	Mon Dec 24 12:04 2007 by bookkeepers
	Money Laundering (Preview) Hi, I will be starting my bookkeeping business in January and am rather confused by the new money laundering regulations that took effect on 15 December. It looks like bookkeepers need to be registered etc. Can anyone let me know what is required and what actions you take in respect of new clients etc T...	jules80	4	9514	Fri Dec 21 16:03 2007 by Fay
	Starting Out (Preview) Hi, My name is Claire Dance and i have not long starting my own bookkeeping business working from home. I have already advertised in my local yellow pages and have had only 3 enquiries. Although i've been told that December is a slow month as everyone is thinking of christmas. I'm slightly worried b...	Claire Dance	2	3271	Sun Dec 16 19:33 2007 by Claire Dance
	What is everyone working over Christmas? (Preview) Out of interest just wondered what hours/days everyone here is planning on working over the Christmas period? Danny	Danny	8	3007	Fri Dec 14 14:58 2007 by Jim85
	Does anyone use a direct debit system? (Preview) Since I started my book-keeping business I've set my clients up on standing orders in order to get paid. I was chatting to a local accountant who uses direct debits to bill his clients. The set up costs seem high at just over £1,000 + vat, plus a 1% processing fee, but it does offer the flexibility to cha...	SarahT	1	2608	Thu Dec 6 08:46 2007 by Miles
	New Client- Pricing Issue (Preview) I have just spoken with my first potential client, a local driving instructor. He's been doing his own books for a few years now, but as he's getting busier he wants to get away from all the paperwork. I've had a look at his records, and to be honest they are in a complete mess. I'm pretty sure he is going to h...	Paula	2	3516	Fri Nov 30 11:22 2007 by Paula
	How to find out what local book-keepers charge (Preview) Hi all, I am looking to start my own book-keeping business asap. I am not sure how much to charge and am looking for ideas on how I can find out what other book-keepers charge locally in Northants. Any tips would be gratefully received Thanks	jules80	4	4070	Sun Nov 25 13:15 2007 by jules80
	Free advertising for your book-keeping business (Preview) Just came across this info on the internet: *Press Release:* Anyone looking for a free way to advertise their business should go to www.businesssourcer.com Business sourcer, the internet based advertising directory launches on the 8th November 2008 and has been created to help reduce advertising...	Man66	2	8037	Wed Nov 14 18:19 2007 by Turner
	Setting up whilst on Maternity Leave (Preview) Hi, I know that if you start a new job while on maternity leave you have to pay back any SMP you receive for that time but wondered if you could set up being self-employed whilst still on maternity leave or do you again have to pay back any SMP? Thanks, Jo	JoBooth	2	2498	Tue Nov 13 10:13 2007 by Helen
	Charging for Bookkeeping (Preview) Hi everyone, I have recently been told that I am being made redundant in November this year. I have decided that I would like to set myself up in running a bookkeeping business. Can anyone say whether it is best to charge by the hour or by the transaction. I am unsure whether clients would prefer to be c...	Karen	5	4760	Fri Nov 9 14:05 2007 by jenny
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