Chartered Accountants Helping Small Businesses Grow Since 2009
Reliable, straight-talking accounting, tax and business advice — delivered locally in Bristol and online across the UK.
We help e-commerce, retail, and service businesses keep more of what they earn.
✔ Chartered Accountants
✔ 15 years’ experience
✔ Secure online systems
✔ Cloud accounting
Bookkeeping (Online & On-Site) — Clean Records, Real‑Time Insight
Accurate bookkeeping is the foundation of financial control. Whether you prefer cloud‑based software or a paper trail we organise on‑site, we ensure every transaction is recorded correctly — so you always know where your business stands and stay ready for tax deadlines.
Online bookkeeping
We connect to your Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or Capium account, categorise transactions, reconcile bank feeds and keep everything up‑to‑date remotely.
On‑site support
Prefer paper or need hands‑on help? We can visit your premises, sort through receipts, and get your records into shape — then either continue on‑site or move you online.
Year‑end ready
Clean books mean no last‑minute surprises. Your accounts and tax returns can be prepared faster, with lower fees and less stress.
What’s Included
Our bookkeeping service is tailored to your business — whether you need daily updates or monthly catch‑ups.
Online bookkeeping
- Bank & credit card reconciliation
- Sales & purchase ledger entry
- Expense & receipt coding
- VAT return preparation (MTD compliant)
- Cloud software setup & training
- Secure document upload portal
On‑site / on‑premise support
- Regular visits to your location
- Sorting & filing physical receipts
- Manual record organisation
- Transition to digital systems
- Payroll data collection
- On‑site software guidance
We also offer catch‑up bookkeeping if you’ve fallen behind — we’ll bring your records up to date and keep them that way.
Why Accurate Bookkeeping Matters
Good bookkeeping isn’t just for compliance — it gives you control over your cash flow, helps you spot problems early, and makes tax time straightforward.
Accurate VAT & tax returns
HMRC requires Making Tax Digital (MTD) for most VAT‑registered businesses. Clean records mean correct returns — no estimates, no errors.
Real‑time business decisions
Know your profitability, margins, and cash position at any time. We help you set up dashboards that show the numbers that matter.
HMRC compliance & investigations
If HMRC ever asks questions, well‑kept books are your best defence. We ensure everything is traceable and audit‑ready.
Who We Work With
We support businesses of all shapes and sizes — from startups to established companies across the UK.
Beyond Data Entry: Strategic Bookkeeping
We don’t just enter numbers — we help you understand them. Our bookkeeping feeds into management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and tax planning.
Management accounts
Monthly or quarterly reports showing profit & loss, balance sheet, and key performance indicators — tailored to your business.
Cash flow forecasting
See future cash positions, plan for VAT bills, and avoid surprises. We help you build simple, actionable forecasts.
Inventory & cost tracking
For product‑based businesses, we track stock movements and cost of sales, so you know your true margins.
Software & Secure Systems
We work with the tools you prefer — or help you choose the right one. All systems are cloud‑enabled so you can see your data anytime.
Bank feeds & automation
Transactions flow directly into your software, categorised automatically using rules we set up — saving time and reducing errors.
Receipt scanning
Snap photos of receipts with your phone; we code them and attach them digitally. No more shoeboxes.
Client access
You get read‑only access (or full control) to your books, so you can check progress or run reports whenever you like.
Keeping You Ready for Deadlines
With clean, up‑to‑date books, you’ll never scramble before a VAT return or year‑end again.
VAT returns (MTD)
We prepare your VAT return directly from the coded transactions — ready for review and submission well before the deadline.
Year‑end accounts
Your accountant (or us) can draft your annual accounts in hours, not weeks, because all the information is already reconciled.
Payroll & RTI integration
If we also do your payroll, the figures flow straight into the books — one less thing to reconcile.
We also help you set reminders for tax payments and filing dates, so nothing slips through the cracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our bookkeeping service.
Ready to get your books in order?
Whether you need ongoing online support or a one‑off on‑site sort‑out, we’re here to help. Book a free consultation to discuss your bookkeeping needs — no pressure, just practical advice.
Ready to Streamline Your Accounts?
Contact MHC & CO today and let our experts handle your Accounts.
MHC & Co.
Chartered Accountants
54 Gloucester Road
North
Bristol
BS7 0SJ
Contact Us
Tel: +44 333 789 1010
Fax: +44 117 3737 449
Email: info@mhcandco.co.uk
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