Bookkeeping that keeps your business on track
Accurate, up-to-date books aren’t just a compliance requirement — they’re the foundation of every good business decision. Hulljady Chartered Accountants provides professional bookkeeping that gives you a clear financial picture, every month.
WHAT WE DO
Bookkeeping services for UK businesses
From sole traders to growing SMEs, we tailor our bookkeeping service to the complexity of your business — handling everything from bank reconciliations to management reporting.
Day-to-Day Transaction Recording.
Every invoice, receipt, and payment categorised accurately and on time. We process your sales, purchases, and expenses so your records always reflect reality.
Bank Reconciliation.
Monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts, credit cards, and payment platforms — ensuring your books match your actual balances and catching discrepancies early.
Management Accounts
Clear monthly or quarterly profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries — the numbers you need to run your business confidently.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
We track what you owe and what you're owed — keeping your supplier relationships healthy and chasing overdue invoices before they become bad debts.
Cloud Software Setup & Training
We set up and manage Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage on your behalf — and train you or your team to use it effectively day-to-day.
Payroll Integration
Payroll journals posted directly into your accounts each pay period — keeping your staff costs accurately reflected without additional manual work from you.
SOFTWARE & TOOLS
We work with the software you already use
We’re platform-agnostic and certified on all major cloud accounting packages. Whether you’re already using a system or starting from scratch, we’ll make it work for you.
HOW WE WORK
Bookkeeping packages built around your business
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Every bookkeeping engagement is scoped around your transaction volume, industry, and reporting needs — with a fixed monthly fee so there are never any surprises.
Essentials
Income and expense recording, bank reconciliation, and quarterly summaries for sole traders and freelancers. Everything you need for a clean Self Assessment.
Standard
Full bookkeeping, monthly bank reconciliation, VAT return preparation, and management accounts — ideal for limited companies with up to 150 transactions per month.
Advanced
High-volume transaction processing, multi-currency support, detailed departmental reporting, payroll integration, and dedicated bookkeeper contact.
Books Behind?
If your books are months — or years — behind, our catch-up bookkeeping service brings everything up to date quickly, without judgement. We've seen it all before.
Landlords & Property Investors
Property income, mortgage interest, allowable expenses, and capital account tracking for individual landlords and property investment companies.
CIS & Subcontractors
CIS deduction tracking, subcontractor payment records, and monthly CIS returns — keeping contractors and subcontractors fully compliant with HMRC.
WHY HULLJADY
Bookkeepers who understand your whole financial picture
VAT is one of the most error-prone areas of UK tax compliance. A missed return, a misclassified supply, or an overlooked input claim can be costly. Our team monitors your position actively — not just at quarter-end.
MTD-compliant filing on every return, every time
Proactive advice on scheme changes and rate updates
Named accountant who knows your business inside out
Input tax reclaim reviews to recover what you're owed
HMRC agent access — we deal directly so you don't have to
20+
Years in practice
500+
Years in practice
£0
Missed filing deadlines
5★
Clinet rating
COMMON QUESTIONS
Bookkeeping — frequently asked questions
What is the difference between bookkeeping and accounting?
Bookkeeping is the day-to-day process of recording financial transactions — invoices raised, bills paid, bank movements categorised. Accounting takes those records and uses them to produce financial statements, file tax returns, and provide strategic advice. At Hulljady, our bookkeeping service feeds directly into our accounting work, so the two are always aligned and nothing needs to be re-done at year-end.
How often should my books be updated?
For most businesses, monthly bookkeeping strikes the right balance between accuracy and cost. If you are VAT-registered, your books need to be current before each quarterly VAT return. High-volume businesses or those seeking regular management accounts may benefit from weekly processing. We will recommend a frequency that fits your transaction volume and reporting needs.
Do I need bookkeeping software?
Yes — and not just for convenience. Making Tax Digital requires all VAT-registered businesses to keep digital records and file using compatible software. Even if you are not VAT-registered, cloud software makes your books far more accessible, reduces errors, and makes it dramatically easier for us to work with your data. We will recommend the right platform for your business and handle the setup.
What records do I legally need to keep as a business?
Limited companies must keep accounting records for at least 6 years from the end of the financial year they relate to. Sole traders must keep records for at least 5 years after the Self Assessment filing deadline for the relevant tax year. Records include invoices, receipts, bank statements, payroll records, and records of any assets owned by the business. HMRC can charge penalties of up to £3,000 for inadequate records.
My books are a mess — can you help?
Absolutely, and you would not be the first. Our catch-up bookkeeping service is designed for exactly this situation. We work through your bank statements, invoices, and receipts — however far back they go — and bring everything up to date. Once caught up, we move you onto a regular monthly service so it never happens again. There is no judgement here; we simply get it sorted.
Can I do my own bookkeeping and just use Hulljady for accounts?
Yes — many of our clients manage their own day-to-day bookkeeping and come to us for year-end accounts, tax returns, and advice. If you go down this route, we will review your bookkeeping before we start the accounts and correct any errors. However, many clients find that outsourcing bookkeeping to us saves time, reduces mistakes, and actually lowers their overall accountancy bill — since clean books take far less time to work with.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Stop guessing. Start knowing exactly where your business stands.
Book a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll review your current bookkeeping setup and show you exactly how Hulljady can make your finances clearer, cleaner, and less stressful.
WHY IT MATTERS
What good bookkeeping actually does for your business
Most business owners know they need bookkeeping, but few realise how much poor bookkeeping is costing them — in missed tax savings, poor cash flow visibility, and wasted time firefighting at year-end.
Decision-making — Informed
Clean books mean meaningful management reports — so you make decisions based on facts, not gut feel.
Cash flow clarity — Real-time
Know exactly where your money is — and where it's going — every single day, not just at year-end.
Tax readiness — Year-round
No year-end scramble. Accurate records mean faster accounts, lower accountancy bills and no missed deductions.
MTD compliance — Built-in
All bookkeeping carried out through HMRC-recognised Making Tax Digital software as standard.