Easy to use software ...

We believe simple is smart and cloud bookkeeping is the future. All of our clients love Xero, the on-line accounting software, because it:

  • gives you (and us) 24/7 access to your finance records, anywhere you have a device with an internet connection;
  • provides timely and up-to-date cash flow and bank balances;
  • is easy to create invoices and get paid online;
  • offers regular and automated back-ups and upgrades without costly downtime;
  • provides unlimited e-mail support with an extensive on-line help centre;
  • will result in reduced accountancy fees – easier to produce your year-end accounts;

Quite simply, Xero is the world’s easiest accounting software. If you want to know more, go to www.xero.com.

Peace of mind ...

Using Xero, we can work together to meet your needs. If you choose to do your own books, we can watch over your activities, to make sure you update your records correctly, for example, coding invoices and payments to the correct expense accounts. Then, at the end of the quarter, we can calculate your VAT, and you can relax, safe in the knowledge that your returns will be submitted accurately and on time to HMRC.

Your finances at your fingertips ...

The real power of a cloud accounting system is having important management information to hand. Information such as:

  • how much money is in the bank?
  • what are my sales this month?
  • who owes me money and when can I expect it to come in?
  • am I making a profit?

All this information is readily available in Xero, just a few clicks away, helping you to make the right business decisions.

Clear & Reliable Guidance ...

Are you starting up a business? Do you know your options - sole trader, limited company? VAT registration? We can guide you through all of the alternatives although ultimately, the decisions will be yours.

We are available to provide unlimited email and telephone support on all matters.

Services ...

Take a look at a full list of the services we offer:

Provide us with all your sales and supplier invoices, bank statements and receipts. We'll enter it all accurately to your accounting system, so that you have no last minute worries. Or use us to review what you've entered, and we will check it is accurate.
Always essential to check and compare your records with the bank's. We'll carry out vital checks to ensure that your transactions and balances tally with the bank's records.
Informed business decisions can only be made from accurate information. We can provide you with monthly management accounts, and explain the numbers so that you understand how your business is performing.
We offer a basic service for single owner/director businesses, or can put you in contact with specialists for more complex payroll requirements.
Limited companies are required to file Confirmation Statements of the people who control your business with Companies House. We can complete the returns and file online to meet your obligations.

VAT

We can help you complete your VAT obligations. We’ll prepare your VAT returns, advise you how much you will need to pay (or how much you will get back), and ensure your returns are submitted on-line and on time to HMRC.
You will always come across the slow payers, and to ensure you get paid as quickly as possible, we offer a proactive credit control function.
We will liaise with your Accountants to help the accounts production process.
Training can be provided to help you get started, and you can benefit from our experience with conversions from other record keeping systems. If you want to do your own books, we can guide you through the system functions in a one-off training session, or ongoing support – the choice is yours.

Fees ...

You can choose from one of our standard packages. But if your requirements don’t fit into the standard packages, we’ll be very pleased to tailor our fees to meet your individual needs.

You can be safe in the knowledge that your invoices are fixed from the outset – no hidden charges or surprises!

Support packages start from £157 a month for :

  • Up to 100 monthly transactions
  • Online bookkeeping services
  • Bank account reconciliations
  • Quarterly VAT returns
  • Statutory work
  • Email support

How much of our services you benefit from is entirely up to you. Whether you wish to keep day-to-day control over your bookkeeping activities, or hand it over entirely to us, the decision is yours.

Contact us now on 01256 533132 or info@coubookkeeping.uk to arrange a no obligation meeting, where we’ll carry out a free review of your current bookkeeping processes and provide you with a quote.