Books 'n' Accounts

At Books n' Accounts, we are a unique style of bookkeeping and accounts management service, founded by David Holton, who has over 20 years of experience in running and owning successful retail and installation businesses. With a background in running businesses, David brings a broader view to bookkeeping than most accountants, having maintained a hands-on approach to the accounting side of his own businesses. He has always believed in being hands-on with his finances, never having successfully found anyone to handle his books for him. This approach has instilled in him a deep understanding of the importance of accurate bookkeeping.

Our Services

At Books n' Accounts, we offer a range of services designed to cater to the unique needs of our clients. Whether you're a startup or an established business, we can help you manage your accounts and bookkeeping. Our services include:

• Regular entry of sales and purchase invoices
• Sending statements and credit control
• Processing of business expenses
• Bank reconciliation
• Payroll/PAYE/NI processing
• Processing of prepayments and accruals
• Depreciation/asset register
• VAT returns - reconciliation and submission
• Management accounts and reports
• Help with Sage and other software
• Setting up Sage accounts software/nominal ledger/charts of accounts
• End of year accounts in preparation for submission or accountants' final adjustments

We understand that every business is unique, and our services are designed to be flexible and tailored to your specific needs. We can provide assistance from just a few hours a year to a few days a week, making us the perfect solution for busy entrepreneurs and business owners. We can also provide temporary or holiday cover to ensure your bookkeeping is always up to date.

Starting Your Own Business

Are you considering starting your own business? At Books n' Accounts, we're here to help you realize your dreams. With over 20 years of experience in running and owning successful businesses, David Holton can assist you with the mechanics of establishing a business, or even just provide an independent mind to bounce your thoughts off. We can help answer questions such as:

• Is there really a market for my business?
• How much time will be needed to get established?
• Is it a full-time business or would it be better to run part-time to start with?
• Will I need staff/premises/transport?
• What will my costs really be to get up and running?
• Will I need more funding as I go on?
• What do I need to do, and know about Tax? NI? VAT? Banks and Loans? What about marketing, margins, budgets, etc?
• What kind of structures and systems will benefit me and my business?
• What insurance will I need?
• Am I being realistic about my targets and objectives?
• Is now the right time to do it?

What is Bookkeeping?

Bookkeeping is the recording of financial records in a business. It is an essential part of running any business. However, the exact nature of 'the books' can vary enormously from business to business. In its simplest form, bookkeeping can be a list of income and expenditure. From this list, the level of profit or loss can be calculated. This form of bookkeeping is really only suitable for very simple businesses as it is very difficult to keep track of assets (things the business owns), liabilities (things the business owes others) as well as money the business owners may have invested in the business. Most businesses use a system of bookkeeping called 'double entry bookkeeping'. This can be handwritten in books or ledgers, but is more often computerized. This type of bookkeeping makes it far easier to monitor the business's finances. It is also very easy to adapt to different sizes, types, and structures of business.

How We Can Help

At Books n' Accounts, we're dedicated to helping you achieve your business goals. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, we're here to provide the expert guidance and support you need. Contact us today to arrange a consultation and let us help you realize your business dreams.