Tax Preparation
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Tax Preparation →Bookkeeping · Reading
Bookkeeping in Reading
Reliable bookkeeping for Reading businesses — cloud-based, MTD compliant, always up to date.
Reading & BerkshireQuickBooks ProAdvisorXero CertifiedMTD Ready
6+
Years experience
Reading
& Berkshire
QBO & Xero
Cloud platforms
MTD
Compliant
Bookkeeping for Reading & Berkshire
Reading is one of the South East’s fastest-growing business hubs. Technology professionals, contractors, consultants, and service businesses all need accurate, current books. I provide complete bookkeeping for Reading businesses, entirely remotely via QuickBooks and Xero.
Reading businesses often have project-based billing, complex expense structures, and high transaction volumes. I ensure all of this is recorded correctly and your VAT and MTD obligations are always met on time.
Areas Covered
- Reading Town Centre & Central Reading
- Caversham & Earley
- Woodley & Twyford
- Theale & Calcot
- Wokingham & Bracknell
- Newbury & Basingstoke
Remote and in-person meetings available.
Full-service bookkeeping
Cloud Bookkeeping for Reading & Berkshire Businesses
From tech startups and IT contractors to retail businesses and professional services firms, Reading has a diverse and active business community. I provide complete bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online and Xero, keeping your records accurate and your compliance obligations met.
What’s Included
- Setting up & maintaining QuickBooks Online or Xero
- Recording all income, expenses & bank transactions
- Monthly bank reconciliation
- VAT return preparation & HMRC submission
- Management accounts — monthly or quarterly
- Year-end accounts preparation
- HMRC correspondence handled on your behalf
- Proactive alerts before deadlines
Who Is This For?
- Sole traders & freelancers
- Limited company directors
- Small business owners (1–20 staff)
- Landlords & property investors
- Startups needing clean books from day one
- Businesses moving from spreadsheets
Reading and Berkshire sole traders, limited companies, and growing SMEs.
Making Tax Digital — are you ready?
MTD for VAT is mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses. MTD for Income Tax is being phased in from April 2026. I use QuickBooks and Xero — both fully MTD-compliant — and handle all your digital submissions so you are always ahead of HMRC requirements.
The process
How It Works
Getting started is simple. Here’s what to expect:
1
Free Consultation
We discuss your business, current setup, and what you need. No obligation, no jargon.
2
Onboarding
I set up or migrate your books to QuickBooks or Xero and connect your bank feeds.
3
Monthly Bookkeeping
I record transactions, reconcile accounts, and keep everything current.
4
Review & Reports
You receive clear, readable reports each month so you always know where you stand.
5
Ongoing Support
I’m on hand for questions and reach out proactively — you never have to chase.
I was spending every Sunday evening doing my own books. Now I spend it with my family. She handles everything — and my accountant said my year-end accounts were the cleanest he’d seen in years.
IT consultant, Reading
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
I use QuickBooks Online and Xero — both cloud-based, so you can see your finances any time. I am a certified ProAdvisor for both. If you already use a different system, get in touch and we can discuss options.
I offer monthly bookkeeping as standard, with quarterly and weekly options available. You will always have up-to-date figures before VAT deadlines and management meetings.
Yes — but I make it easy. You can photograph receipts with the QuickBooks or Xero mobile app and they are captured automatically. No shoeboxes required.
Every business is different, so I provide a tailored quote after our free consultation. Pricing is transparent with no hidden fees.
Yes. VAT return preparation and HMRC submission is included as standard. I also handle Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance, ensuring your digital records and submissions are fully compliant.
Yes. IT contractors and technology businesses in Reading are among the clients I work with most frequently. I handle project-based income, expenses, VAT, and management accounts — all via QuickBooks Online or Xero.
Yes. MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) applies to sole traders and landlords with qualifying income from April 2026. I can help you choose compatible software, set up your digital records, and manage quarterly submissions.
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