Business Details
Trusted Bookkeeping Services in Eastbourne
Founded by Sam Cuttell, a seasoned accounts administrator with extensive experience in both corporate travel and retail sectors, Atom Bookkeeping specialises in alleviating the financial administrative burden for small businesses. Leveraging over a decade of hands-on experience managing her own retail enterprise, Sam established the practice to empower entrepreneurs to focus on core business growth while ensuring meticulous financial management. As an Associate member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), we adhere to rigorous professional standards, including compliance with Money Laundering Regulations, and maintain full Professional Indemnity Insurance for client assurance. Our services encompass comprehensive bookkeeping, VAT return preparation, bank reconciliations, and year-end final accounts tailored to sole traders. Utilising industry-leading software such as Sage, Xero, and Excel, we deliver customised solutions aligned with each client's unique operational needs.With a commitment to transparency and client-centric service, we offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation to understand specific requirements before delivering structured financial support. Our pricing model, starting at 20 per hour, is flexible and transparent, ensuring businesses only pay for services they require. By maintaining membership with the Data Protection Agency, we guarantee the secure handling of sensitive financial information. Our practice, licensed under number 16372, operates from Eastbourne, East Sussex, serving local and remote clients with equal dedication. Through systematic financial tracking and reporting, we enable businesses to maintain compliance while optimising cash flow management. Our approach combines technical expertise with personalised service, ensuring clients receive both accuracy and strategic financial insights to support long-term business success.
Services
Bookkeeping Services
VAT Returns
Invoicing
Bank Reconciliations
Final Accounts
Debtor Reports
Creditor Reports
Income Tracking
Expenditure Management
Financial Consultation
Highlights and features
- We have extensive experience in retail and corporate travel accounting.
- We are a licensed and insured bookkeeping practice.
- We work with major software packages including Sage, Xero, and Excel.
- We provide a 30-minute free consultation.
- We handle all aspects of bookkeeping from invoicing to final accounts.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB)
Services
Ongoing Bookkeeping
We provide continuous bookkeeping support tailored to your business frequency needs, from daily transactions to quarterly updates. Our service includes income and expenditure tracking, ledger management, and real-time financial reporting. This ensures your accounts remain accurate and up-to-date, allowing informed business decisions.
VAT Returns
Our VAT return service ensures HMRC compliance by accurately preparing and submitting quarterly returns based on your ledger data. We calculate liabilities or refunds while maintaining meticulous records. This service simplifies tax obligations and minimises errors in your VAT submissions.
Bank Reconciliations
We match all transactions with bank statements to guarantee financial accuracy. This process identifies discrepancies and ensures proper recording of income and expenses. Regular reconciliations maintain clean accounts and support efficient year-end processing.
Final Accounts
We prepare comprehensive final accounts for sole traders, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets. These documents provide your accountant with accurate data for tax return submissions. Our service ensures compliance with accounting standards and simplifies annual reporting requirements.
Debtor/Creditor Reports
We generate detailed reports showing outstanding customer invoices and supplier payments. These reports track receivables and payables at any given time, helping manage cash flow and supplier relationships effectively. Regular updates support better financial planning and debt management.
People
Sam Cuttell
Founder & Bookkeeper
Former retail business owner with corporate travel accounting experience. Qualified bookkeeper and ICB associate member specialising in small business financial management. Committed to simplifying bookkeeping for entrepreneurs through professional, tailored services.
Questions
What bookkeeping services do you offer?
We provide ongoing bookkeeping, VAT returns, bank reconciliations, final accounts for sole traders, and debtor/creditor reports using Sage, Xero, or Excel.
Are your services available remotely?
Yes, we serve local Eastbourne businesses and remote clients nationwide through secure digital document handling and cloud-based software integration.
How do you determine pricing?
Our hourly rate starts at £20, with costs tailored to your specific needs. We discuss requirements during a free consultation to provide transparent, customised pricing.
Are you qualified and insured?
Yes, we're an ICB Associate member with Professional Indemnity Insurance and comply with Money Laundering Regulations for complete client protection.
How does the free consultation work?
We offer a 30-minute free session to understand your bookkeeping needs, discuss software preferences, and outline how we can structure financial support for your business.
