Who we help
Every trade has its own paperwork.
Below is who this practice is set up for. It is not a closed list — if your line of work is not on it, say what you do and we will tell you what would be involved.
Industries we work with
Grouped by what the bookkeeping looks like in practice, rather than by trade.
Building & construction
Contractors and subcontractors. Materials in, invoices out, and receipts that have to survive the journey home.
- Builders
- Plasterers
- Electricians
- Plumbers
- Carpenters & joiners
- Roofers
- Bricklayers
- Groundworkers
- Tilers
- Painters & decorators
- Heating & gas engineers
- Landscapers & gardeners
- Window & door fitters
- Flooring installers
- Fencing contractors
- General labourers
Cleaning & maintenance
Rounds rather than jobs. A lot of small payments, often weekly, from a lot of different customers.
- Window cleaners
- Domestic cleaners
- Commercial cleaners
- Carpet & upholstery cleaners
- Pressure washing services
- Gutter cleaning
Beauty, wellness & personal care
Salon, studio or mobile. Cash, card and booking-app takings arriving by three routes and needing to end up in one place.
- Beauticians
- Hairdressers & barbers
- Nail technicians
- Lash technicians
- Massage therapists
- Mobile beauty services
- Aesthetics practitioners (non-medical)
Transport & private hire
Mileage, fuel and platform statements — three records of the same week that have to reconcile.
- Private hire drivers
- Taxi drivers
- Uber, Bolt and Ola drivers
- Couriers
- Delivery drivers
- Small fleet operators
Property & landlords
One property or a portfolio. Rent in, agent fees and repairs out, and a record that still makes sense at the end of the year.
- Single-property landlords
- Multi-property landlords
- HMO landlords
- Airbnb & holiday let owners
- Rent-to-rent operators
- Property management companies
Trades & services
Small operations with real overheads. Tools, a vehicle, stock, and a diary that fills up faster than the paperwork gets done.
- Locksmiths
- Pest control
- Mobile mechanics
- Car valeters
- Dog groomers
- Photographers
- Driving instructors
- IT technicians
- Handypersons
Retail & small business
Takings, stock and platform fees, reconciled to what actually reached the bank.
- Online sellers (eBay, Etsy, Shopify)
- Small shops
- Cafés & takeaways
- Market stall traders
- Food vans
Professional & freelance
Invoices out, expenses in, and the year-end that follows. Usually no premises and no staff, which does not make it less work.
- Consultants
- Freelancers
- Coaches
- Tutors
- Social media managers
- Virtual assistants
- Marketing agencies
Some of the businesses we work with
A bookkeeping practice is judged on who trusts it with their numbers. These are some of ours, each named with their permission.
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Cleaning & maintenance
DEC Window Cleaning Services Ltd
Window cleaning across Swindon, taking in conservatories, and fascias, soffits and gutters as well as the glass.
decwindowcleaning.co.uk -
Building & construction
Wiltshire Tiling & Plumbing Ltd
Tiling and plumbing in Swindon and the surrounding area, from kitchen and bathroom tiling through to full bathroom refits.
Checkatrade -
Retail & small business
Curry Cottage
An Indian takeaway on Rodbourne Road in Swindon, doing collection and delivery.
currycottage.uk -
Beauty, wellness & personal care
Lashes by Jessica Rae
A lash technician. Their work is on Instagram.
Instagram -
Beauty, wellness & personal care
Allure Lashlabs
A lash studio. Their work is on Instagram.
Instagram -
Building & construction
DTH Construction Ltd
A construction company registered in Swindon, working on domestic building projects.
Companies House
Not on the list?
It almost certainly still fits. The first 30 minutes are free and there is no obligation.