Great bookkeeping is your business’s little superpower. It lays out your financial data to tell a story, mapping out the past, helping predict the future and acting as a compass for those big, growth-generating decisions.

But finding the time to keep your books in good order is difficult alongside running your business. Surely you can just get your accountant to tidy up your books when they do your tax return, right?

Unfortunately not. You’ll save yourself time and money by paying for monthly bookkeeping rather than a once-a-year cleanup.

“Little and often” is the best approach.

Imagine a garden: if you leave it unattended for a year to grow freely, it’ll be a gigantic task to get everything back in order! It’ll likely take days to make it neat and tidy again…and involve a hefty gardener’s fee. On the other hand, if you regularly dedicate time to de-weeding and mowing the lawn, it’ll be far more manageable to keep your garden in tip-top condition.

The same applies to your bookkeeping.

If your bookkeeping doesn’t have regular, professional attention (or you try to do it yourself but miss things), the clean-up fee will be nearly as high as having monthly bookkeeping throughout the year.

Monthly bookkeeping will save you (and your accountant!) a lot of hassle come tax return time. Plus, your cash flow won’t be hit with a sudden, one-off cleanup cost.

Clean books help you make better decisions.

We’ve seen time and time again how businesses can get so much more out of their bookkeeping. Monthly bookkeeping services provide a wealth of up-to-date, accurate data you can use to your advantage.

Deciding whether it’s the right time to bring on another team member? The answer lies in your books. The numbers will tell you whether you can afford it and forecast how it will impact your business.

Regular bookkeeping means you don’t rely on guesswork at year-end.

How many times have you been scratching your head trying to remember what an expense was and how it should be categorised?

With monthly bookkeeping, you’ll keep track of all expenses as they happen. When tax returns roll around, it’ll simply be a case of pulling in the data you already have logged throughout the year.

Yep, monthly bookkeeping means tax returns can actually be a stress-free affair!

Great bookkeeping produces a goldmine of valuable data. It’s time to use it to its full potential.

Being a small business owner is tough. You want to find every tool at your disposal to make running your business easier.

We’re here to equip you with those tools. Our monthly bookkeeping services give you insight into your numbers and confidence your books are clean as a whistle.

Ready to get started? Book a friendly 15-minute video chat with us. We’ll get to know your business, chat about what you’re looking for and plans we can put in place to help you get the most out of your business.

Katie

Senior Accountant

My favourite part of what I do is seeing our clients grow and enjoy their success. From helping clients with tax returns to undertaking monthly and quarterly reviews, I relish the variety of tasks and great people I get to work with in my day-to-day. Having gone back to college in my 40s to gain my accountancy qualifications, I now love working in an approachable, helpful team…and I pride myself on making a top-notch cuppa for my colleagues in the office!

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with the people who make me happy. You’ll find me going for walks with my family, friends and adorable labradoodle. My motto? Work hard, play hard!

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Sarah

Director

I founded Tailored after spending many years in the corporate world craving a work-life balance. Wanting to spend more time with my young children without sacrificing my career, my aim was to help small business owners achieve that same balance. I’d always loved numbers and how they can tell a story, explain the past and help predict the future, so I wanted to use that power to support entrepreneurs. 

It’s been an incredible journey growing my business while also seeing our clients also grow theirs. I’m now surrounded by a wonderful team, united in our values of family and learning. We’re a people-oriented firm that loves face-to-face client meetings over a hot cuppa, and we always prioritise the work/life balance Tailored was built on.

Outside of work, I’m a huge advocate for increasing support in schools for children with autism and ADHD. I love staying active, enjoying a stroll in the woods or going to the gym, and one of my proudest achievements is completing the “Couch to 5k” challenge!

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Tula

Office Manager

I’m all about building strong client relationships, and due to the nature of my role I’m lucky enough to work with almost all of our wonderful clients. I make sure they’re onboarded properly and have a friendly point of contact for any admin queries, as well as liaising with them to complete confirmation statements, payroll and bookkeeping.

My role also means I get to arrange events and office celebrations for our fantastic team. Outside of work, you’ll find me spending time with family and friends, drinking copious amounts of coffee or dancing the night away at a concert!

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Hayley

Senior Accountant

Before our firm merged with Tailored in 2022, I was the owner of Martin & Co Accountants for 13 years. I love working with and helping our clients of all sizes, from small sole traders to multi-million-pound companies. I’m FCCA qualified and my role means I deal with all aspects of accounting, from bookkeeping to management accounts and tax returns.

Many moons ago I used to play ice hockey as a goalie, and while I’m no longer on the ice, you might well find me in the snow! I love to travel, whether it’s soaking up the sun on a beach, skiing down a snow-topped mountain or scuba-diving among schools of colourful fish!

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Kerri

Trainee Accountant

I’m currently doing my accounting degree, which means I get to apply everything I learn in my university course to my role at Tailored. It’s a fantastic way to get hands-on experience with lovely clients and a collaborative team, and my next step will be working towards an ACCA qualification.

I mainly work with sole traders and limited companies, assisting with their bookkeeping to organise their transactions. When I’m not at work, I enjoy doing watersports and love spending time with animals, whether it’s walking my dog or horseriding.

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Julie

Semi-Senior Accountant

As the go-to person for all things related to management accounts, I work with clients of all sizes. I’m a fully qualified chartered management accountant. From one-man bands up to large limited companies, I love the variety of businesses I interact with every day.

In the office, you’ll find me organising clients’ transactions and payrolls fuelled by a hefty cup of my favourite coffee and a sweet treat. Outside of work, I’m somewhat of an adrenaline seeker; I once abseiled down Table Mountain in South Africa!

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Ruth

Assistant Accountant

For me, it’s all about the end result. I get great satisfaction from compiling data to produce accounts, and it’s made even better by the approachable and friendly clients I work with. My favourite part of what I do is putting together management and year-end accounts, and I love the fact we get to help local businesses.

I have a penchant for organisation, even running the admin for my son’s football team! It’s something we’re all involved in as a family, with my husband also helping out with coaching. When I’m not cheering on my boys’ football team, you’ll find me flexing my creative muscles. I love art and design and enjoy getting involved in anything crafty.

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Sarah R.

Senior Accountant

I like to take a people-first approach in all of my work. From cutting out the financial jargon to using clear communication to help clients develop their business, I always aim to connect to the human. I trained in industry alongside Sarah Taylor and I’m also a fully qualified chartered management accountant.

I’m the office go-to person for property and e-commerce accounting, and take pride in providing accountancy services and tax expertise to small businesses in a timely manner. The outdoors is my happy place, and I love going for walks with my family and breathing in the fresh air. A few years ago I climbed the Three Peaks; Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scaffel Pike…but not at the same time!

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Will

Bookkeeper

Supporting local and family businesses is something that’s close to my heart, as Tailored’s founder Sarah is my sister! I look after the bookkeeping and VAT returns for a variety of clients, including those in the film and TV industry.

My day-to-day involves getting hands-on with Xero and QuickBooks and helping business owners make sense of their finances. When I’m not helping clients harness the power of their numbers, I love spending time with my young son or enjoying a classic episode of Only Fools and Horses. Of course, all with a good brew in hand.

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