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Jake G.

Norwich, United Kingdom

$30/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I run a UK-based bookkeeping and accounting practice, working with small businesses and SMEs to get their finances clean, accurate, and genuinely useful for making decisions, not just ticking a compliance box. I help businesses clean up messy books, set up accounting systems from scratch, prepare for year-end with confidence, and actually understand where your money is going. I make a point of meeting with every client regularly, whether that's a monthly catch-up or a quarterly review. I personally prepare and talk through your management reports. You'll always get a proper conversation about your numbers, not just a spreadsheet landing in your inbox. I specialise in building and streamlining your financial processes, within your company. Putting together financial dashboards, payment procedures, approval systems and automated processes, streamlining your business whilst reducing the manual work involved with managing your finances. I'm a licensed and qualified AATQB practitioner, with AML registration and professional indemnity insurance in place. I have over 5 years experience with bookkeeping and accounting for small businesses. I'm currently working towards CIMA chartership to deepen the strategic financial support I can offer. What my practice can help with: → Bookkeeping clean-ups and ongoing monthly bookkeeping → Management accounts and reporting you can actually use → Cash flow forecasting and financial modelling → Setting up your books and accounts if you're just starting out → Payroll processing → VAT returns and compliance → Grant funding applications and financial forecasting (get in touch beforehand for this) Certified and experienced with Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage, for both accounting and payroll. As well as FreeAgent, Dext, and Hubdoc. I'm very comfortable in Excel and Google Sheets for anything that needs building or analysing outside of the main software. Where I specialise: I've owned and run an e-commerce business myself, so retail, e-commerce, and SaaS are areas I personally specialise in. I understand the nuances; multi-channel sales, payment processor reconciliations, subscription revenue recognition, inventory management. I offer more than just number-crunching. I can help with the operational and financial thinking behind how these businesses actually scale. The same goes for engineering and manufacturing. Having spent over 15 years working in engineering within the energy industry, I have a deep understanding of how these businesses operate. The cost structures, project-based accounting, procurement cycles, and the management philosophy behind them. For clients in those sectors, I can offer genuine insight beyond the bookkeeping itself. That said, across the practice we work with businesses of all types. Whatever your industry, we have the breadth of experience to look after you properly. A bit about my background: My move into accounting was deliberate. After 15+ years as an engineer, I wanted to use my eye for detail and problem-solving to help business owners directly. I've also owned and managed my own businesses, so I understand the pressures of running an SME firsthand. The cash flow concerns, the tax questions, the juggling. That's what drives how I work: practical, straightforward financial support from someone who genuinely gets what it's like to be in your shoes. If you've got questions, drop me a message. I'm always happy to chat and I look forward to hearing from you.

  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting Basics
  • Accounting
  • Management Consulting
  • Accounting Tools Setup
  • Accounting Principles & Practices
  • Tax Accounting
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Project Accounting
  • Financial Model
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Financial Statement
Saba A.

London, United Kingdom

$20/hr
4.9
158 jobs

Welcome to the TOP-RATED PLUS Profile 👍 I am a London-based Certified Bookkeeper and Accountant with over 8 years of professional experience supporting businesses across the UK and internationally. I specialize in delivering accurate, efficient, and compliant accounting, bookkeeping, and tax solutions tailored to help businesses stay financially organized and fully compliant. Currently managing a portfolio of 75+ UK clients, I provide expert financial support to a wide range of businesses, from startups and eCommerce sellers to established service providers. Services we are Offering: - Bookkeeping [Xero, Quickbooks, Excel, Freeagent,] - UK Statutory Annual accounts - Corporation Tax (CT600) - Annual Return - Abridged accounts - UK VAT Returns (MTD) - Self Assessments for Individuals - Self Assessments for Sole Traders - Non UK Resident Tax returns - UK Payroll - Partnership Tax Return for LLPs - Confirmation Statements - Submission with HMRC and Companies house Lot more to offer when asked.

  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting Software
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Xero
  • Accounting
  • Tax Return
  • QuickBooks Online
  • FreeAgent
  • Certified Financial Planner
  • Company Registration
  • Annual Report
  • Tax Planning & Advisory
  • Account Management
  • Tax Preparation Software
Hamna D.

London, United Kingdom

$20/hr
4.7
12 jobs

Muhammad Usama is the Founder and Director of a UK-based Accountancy Firm, providing professional accounting, tax, payroll, and e-commerce support services to UK businesses, startups, and growing companies. I am Hamna Dildaar, his wife, and I work as the Business Manager. I handle client communication, workflow coordination, and operational management, ensuring smooth delivery of all accounting services while Muhammad Usama focuses on technical accounting, taxation, payroll, and compliance. Expertise Includes • UK bookkeeping and accounting • Corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns • Payroll processing and pension submissions • VAT registration, VAT returns, and MTD compliance • Year-end accounts and management reports • E-commerce accounting for Amazon, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Etsy • Virtual accounting and back-office support for UK businesses Muhammad Usama works with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage, and other leading UK accounting software, strictly following HMRC regulations and UK accounting standards. Why Clients Choose Us • ACSP and HMRC registered UK Accountancy Firm with structured services • Clear communication and reliable ongoing support • Strong expertise in UK tax laws and compliance • Experience with both service-based and e-commerce businesses • Available for one off tasks and long-term professional relationship Whether you need monthly bookkeeping, tax filings, payroll management, or virtual accounting support, we provide dependable, professional, and client-focused solutions tailored to your business needs.

  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Tax
  • Amazon Vendor Central
  • Amazon Seller Central
  • eBay
  • TikTok
  • Value-Added Tax
  • Tax Accounting
  • Tax Refund Submission
  • Tax Return
  • Certified Tax Preparer
  • Tax Strategy
  • Company Registration
  • Startup Company
Tyler T.

Houghton Regis, United Kingdom

$50/hr
4.9
37 jobs

I am a accountant with 7 years experience in accountancy. I have experience in multiple different types of industries, whether it is bookkeeping you need or monthly analyses on how your business is preforming, I will make the accounting/bookkeeping process smooth and provide additional support and advice to ensure your business continues to thrive! Services ✅Bookkeeping ✅Year end accounts ✅Reconciliations ✅Payroll ✅Accounting advise ✅Management accounts ✅Budgeting ✅VAT Returns ✅Personal Tax Returns Accounting Softwares ✅Xero ✅Quickbooks ✅Freeagent ✅Sage

  • Bookkeeping
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Light Bookkeeping
  • Xero
  • Accounting
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • FreeAgent
  • Tax Planning & Advisory
  • Budget Planning
  • Budget
Baraka M.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

$25/hr
4.9
129 jobs

I am a Professional Accountant and Finance Manager with over 8 years experience in the UK and USA Accounting system. I have vast knowledge and experience in Accounting, Finance Management, Payroll/PAYE, Bookkeeping, Preparation and Submission of Year End Accounts to Companies House and HMRC, Self Assessment Preparation and Filing, VAT Returns Preparation and Filing, Company Registration as well as dealing with HMRC in resolving various Employees and Companies queries which involves Tax Codes, P45s, P60s among many others, Statement of Activity Preparation for Non-Profit Organisations, Dissolving UK and USA Companies, USA Corporate Tax Filing. I use accounting softwares such as Xero, Quickbooks, Sage 50 Cloud, BrightPay, IRIS12 Pay, Kashflow, MoneySoft among many others, I also have experience in Digital and Email Marketing such as Clients Onboarding, Setting up Email Flow Series and Campaigns using Klaviyo, A/B Testing, Campaign Calendar Creation, SMSBump Flows, using Shopify to create discount codes, Marketing Automation,Content Writing and social media management. I am hardworking and organised with excellent communication skills, great multitasking capabilities, Genuine, Confident with ability to work in any demanding environment and meet deadlines.

  • Bookkeeping
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Klaviyo
  • Email Marketing
  • Microsoft Word
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Customer Service
  • Financial Reporting
  • Social Media Management
  • Content Writing
  • QuickBooks Online
Martyn B.

Nantwich, United Kingdom

$30/hr
4.2
17 jobs

Hello and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. My name is Martyn, and I am an experienced and conscientious bookkeeper with 8+ years of industry and practice experience and 2 years of AAT training. Now that bit is out of the way lets talk about the important part, YOU! After a hard day doing what you enjoy, growing your business, the last thing you want is to be nose deep in an Excel spreadsheet staring at a pile of crumpled receipts; That is not what you signed up for when you started your business and, lets face it, it is not the most interesting way to spend an evening. So what do you do? Keep putting it off until the pile takes over? No! There is another way! I am here to help you, let me deal with all the boring bits and as I understand the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into your business and how much it means to you, you can let me handle the books, safe in the knowledge that I will take great care in the services I provide for you. Now just a little bit more about me; Experienced with various pieces of accounting software and a competent user of Excel. I am highly organized with a detail focused and methodical approach to my work and use these traits to solve any problems that may come my way. I will be as committed and will work as hard for you as I do my own business. I pride myself on being reliable, efficient, and honest. Thank you again and I look forward to working with you. Martyn Bayley Bookkeeping

  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting Basics
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Data Entry
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Light Bookkeeping
  • Transaction Data Entry
  • Xero
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Invoicing
  • Income Statement
  • Sales Tax

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