Bookkeeping for UK small businesses
Your books, handled.
Your time, back.
Running a business is hard. Running it while keeping on top of the books is harder. We do the heavy lifting on your bookkeeping, so you can focus on growing your company.
Books reconciled every month, with a plain-English summary of where you stand.
From 6 April 2026, sole traders with income over £50,000 must keep digital records.
Months behind? We catch up for a fixed price agreed before we start.
Why we exist
Business is hard. Running one while keeping on top of the books is even harder. We do the heavy lifting, so your time goes into the work that grows the business.
Soames Associates — bookkeeping for owner-managed businesses
Bookkeeping, by the numbers
Simple numbers you can rely on.
Fixed fees, one named bookkeeper and books that are never more than a month out of date.
Who we help
Bookkeeping that fits how you work
Sole traders
Plain-English monthly bookkeeping, ready for Making Tax Digital.
Read moreLimited companies
Reconciled accounts and clean ledgers, so your accountant gets year-end-ready books.
Read moreBehind on your books
Months or years behind? We catch up for a fixed quote agreed up front.
Read moreMoving to Xero
Still on spreadsheets or another package? We'll set you up on Xero and move your records across.
Read moreNot a fit: if you need annual accounts or tax returns, we work alongside your accountant rather than replacing them.
How it works
Three steps, in this order.
01Health check
A free 20-minute call to look at your books, your software and what you need.
02Set-up
A fixed quote, a simple engagement letter, ID checks and any catch-up work.
03Monthly routine
Books reconciled every month, with a short plain-English summary.
01 / 03 — Health check
02 / 03 — Set-up
03 / 03 — Monthly routineMonthly bookkeeping
Everything your books need, every month.
We work alongside your accountant. Annual accounts, tax returns, VAT and payroll aren't included at present.
- 01Bank reconciliations
- 02Categorising every transaction
- 03Receipt and invoice capture
- 04Sales and purchase ledgers
- 05A plain-English monthly summary
- 06Catch-up for overdue records
Pricing
Simple, fixed monthly pricing
Prices exclude VAT and your Xero subscription. Catch-up work is quoted up front.
Sole traders, up to ~50 transactions a month
- Monthly bank reconciliation
- Categorising transactions
- Receipt and invoice capture
- Email support
Small limited companies, up to ~150 transactions
- Everything in Starter
- Sales and purchase ledgers
- Plain-English monthly summary
- Named bookkeeper
5–20 staff, up to ~400 transactions
- Everything in Essentials
- Weekly updates
- Supplier payment runs
- Monthly call
Catch-up bookkeeping
Behind on your books? Fixed price, quoted up front.
Sole trader? Making Tax Digital starts now.
From 6 April 2026, sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 must keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC. The threshold drops to £30,000 from April 2027.
Insights
Practical guides for busy owners
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: what sole traders need to do
Who's affected from April 2026, and what quarterly updates mean for you.
Bookkeeper or accountant: who does what?
How the two roles fit together, and where you can save.
How to catch up on your books in 30 days
A simple plan to clear a backlog before a deadline.
01What's the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant?
A bookkeeper keeps your day-to-day records accurate. An accountant uses those records to prepare annual accounts and tax returns. We do the first, and work alongside your accountant on the second.
02Do you do tax returns or annual accounts?
Not at present. We keep your books clean and year-end ready, so your accountant's work is quicker.
03Is there a contract?
A simple engagement letter, with 30 days' notice. No long tie-ins.
04Why do you need ID?
Anti-money laundering law requires us to verify every client's identity before we start work.
Next step
Let's take the books off your plate.
Book a free 20-minute health check. No obligation, just a clear view of what your books need.