A book-keeper is a person who provides financial support and plays an administrative role for businesses of all sizes.

A book-keeper is responsible for ensuring that all the transactions of a business are recorded appropriately. This typically comes in the form of a cashbook, supplier’s ledger, customer ledger or general ledger (called ‘the books’).

A book-keeper often brings the books to the trial balance stage, ready for an accountant. Some book-keepers offer taxation advice, often producing year end accounts and tax returns.

The tasks of a bookkeeper can include the following:

• Purchase & Sales Accounting

• Credit Control

• Stock Control

• Cash & Banking

• Nominal Ledger Accounting

• VAT Returns

• Payroll & CIS Services

• Data Processing

• Year End Financial Accounts for Sole-traders, Partnerships, Limited Companies and Charities

• Self-Assessment Tax Returns

• Corporation Tax Returns

• Business Advice

• General Administration