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Do I need an accountant and bookkeeper? Coffee and notepad planning business image, click on picture for more on the answer

Do I need an accountant and a bookkeeper?

As a rule, you should ask for professional accounting and or bookkeeping help as soon as you wonder if you need help.

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What does a Xero bookkeeper do for a small business?

They can play a crucial role in managing the financial aspects of a small business, responsible for recording all transactions.

What is the hourly rate for a bookkeeper? Image showing a bookkeeper writing, click on the picture for more

What is the hourly rate for a bookkeeper?

This rate will vary depending on the location and the bookkeeper’s experience. Average rates in the UK is £14.41.

Do bookkeepers and accountants work together? Image showing receipt being added to Xero on laptop, click on picture for the answer

Do bookkeepers and accountants work together?

Of course! They are the perfect match! Bookkeepers are responsible for recording financial transactions.

What does a xero bookkeeper do? Image shows a bookkeeper working on her laptop, click on the image to read the answer

What does a Xero
Bookkeeper do?

They provide a wide range of support, including recording all financial transactions, balancing the books.

Should you hire a bookkeeper, or do it yourself? Image showing a creative business owner doing the bookkeeping on their laptop, click on picture for the answer

Should you hire a bookkeeper, or do it yourself?

This depends on your specific business requirements, the complexity of your finances and comfort with bookkeeping.

Why Accounts prefer Xero! An Image of an accountant working on Xero on their laptop, click on picture for the answer

Why accountants prefer
Xero!

Being a cloud based accountancy software program, it is accessible from anywhere. With live bank feeds which shows up to the minute financial situation.

Is it possible to do your own bookkeeping? Image of coffee and notepad, click on the image to read the answer

Is it possible to do your own bookkeeping?

Certainly! Anyone can do their own bookkeeping, but whether it’s advisable depends on various factors. Let’s explore the pros and cons:

Can a bookkeeper prepare financial statements? Image of desk with laptop and bookeeper working with notepad plant and glasses, click on image to read the answer

Can a bookkeeper prepare financial statements?

Yes they can! These statements are derived from the regular bookkeeping work they carry out, once the daily transactions and financial data is current and accurate.

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