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.

Startups & new businesses
E‑commerce & online sellers
Construction & trades
Retail & hospitality
Professional services
Property landlords (SPVs)
Franchises
Charities & clubs
Limited companies & sole traders

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.

Xero
QuickBooks
Sage
Capium
Dext / Hubdoc
Receipt Bank
Expense management apps
Secure client portal

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.

Online bookkeeping means we work remotely using cloud software — you upload receipts, we categorise and reconcile. On‑site means we visit your premises to sort through paperwork, enter data, and help organise your systems. Many clients start with on‑site and then move online.
We support most major platforms. If you’re not using any software yet, we can recommend the best fit for your business and set it up for you.
It depends on your needs. We offer weekly, fortnightly, or monthly updates. For online clients, many prefer a weekly review; for on‑site, we typically visit monthly or quarterly.
No problem — we regularly take on catch‑up work. We’ll assess how far behind you are, agree a plan, and bring everything up to date.
Yes. As part of the bookkeeping service we can prepare your VAT return (MTD compliant) for you to review and submit, or we can submit it directly if you give us authorisation.
Yes — our online bookkeeping service is available UK‑wide. For on‑site support, we primarily cover Bristol and surrounding areas, but please ask if you’re elsewhere.

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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