After many years managing an Accounts Department, during which time I became AAT qualified in 2010, I decided to take a leap and start my own bookkeeping service.
My job had given me many opportunities to speak to small business owners and sole traders and I learnt from them that they had problems finding reliable freelance bookkeepers. These owners were passionate about their business and loved their work and were desperate to hand over the accounts aspect so that their time could be better spent elsewhere in the business.
Wendy Ogilvie Bookkeeping based in Braintree, Essex offers a friendly, approachable service designed around the client’s requirements.
With an ethos built around honesty and integrity, you can be assured your accounts are in safe hands.
An initial consultation meeting can be arranged to suit and this is offered at no charge and with no obligation.
Temporary cover can also be provided whether long-term or for a day or two.
Keeping on top of the books is vital if accurate reports are to be produced. Ensuring all purchase and sales invoices are processed on time and keeping an eye on the Aged Debtors and Creditors. This can be carried out on a regular basis or when required.
Reconciling the banks and the control accounts on a monthly or quarterly basis provides accurate readings of the business and reduces the workload and time at year end. Adjustments can be processed to account for accruals, prepayments and deferred income and expenditure ensuring accounts are recorded on a time relevant basis.
Cash-flow reports are such an important tool for any business to predict the net cash flow over a future period. The objective being an estimate of the bank balance at the end of each period (usually for each month). This helps drive the business ensuring cash flow is maintained that keeps the business afloat.
If a company is VAT registered, it is important to submit the Return on time to avoid charges and interest. The VAT Liability should be accurate on the Balance Sheet and reconcile with HMRC.
Thank you so much. You don’t know how much we appreciate your hard work and efforts – so thank you very much. Deidre Franks, Director
Nightingale Joinery Ltd
Thank you Wendy; I would like to thank you for your efforts in bringing the finance function into a more orderly condition, that has been much appreciated, a point which made very clear at the board meeting on Friday. Sarah Wilson, CEO
Manifest Information Services Ltd