Bookkeeping
Books that are always up to date, so you never dread a deadline
I've been bookkeeping for almost 30 years, qualified for over 20 years, and today I'm a Xero Certified Associate and Sage Application Specialist.
I'm supervised by HMRC under the anti-money laundering regulations, and am fully insured. Your books are in safe hands.
What's included
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Sales invoicing and purchase ledger
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Credit control and chasing late payments
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Bank reconciliations
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VAT returns
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Self Assessment
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Liaising with your accountant at year end
Ideal for:
Sole traders and small businesses who'd rather spend their evenings on anything other than receipts.
Operations and Administration
The day-to-day running of your business, done properly.
The admin behind a business never stops, and it's usually the first thing to slip when you're busy.
I take it off your plate and put proper systems in place, so things keep running smoothly whether you're on site, with a client, or on holiday.
What's included
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Correspondence and inbox management
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Writing standard operating procedures (SOPs)
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Document creation, templates, and formatting
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Data analysis and reporting
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Organising files, systems, and processes
Ideal for:
Busy owners who know their admin needs attention but never have the time to tackle it.
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Hands-on Business Consultancy
Advice you can act on, from someone who'll help you act on it.
I'm not the kind of consultant who hands you a report and walks away. I'll look at how your business runs, spot where time and money are leaking, and then roll up my sleeves to put things right alongside you.
Ideal for:
Growing businesses that feel stuck, stretched, or unsure where to focus next.
What's included
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A review of how your business currently operates
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Identifying bottlenecks, gaps, and quick wins
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A clear, practical action plan
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Hands-on help putting the changes in place
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Project management, using PRINCE2 methods where they help
Interim and Handover Cover
Someone left suddenly? I'll keep things running and hand over smoothly.
When a key member of your office team leaves, goes on long-term leave, or simply isn't there, things can unravel fast.
I step in, keep the essentials ticking over, and write down how everything works, so your next permanent hire can pick it up without starting from scratch.
What's included
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Stepping in to cover the office at short notice
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Keeping invoicing, payments, and admin on track
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Documenting processes as I go
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Creating a handover pack for your new starter
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Training your permanent replacement
Ideal for:
Businesses left in the lurch, or owners who want their office processes written down before they're needed.
Compliance: ISO and SSIP
Get accredited, stay compliant, and win the work that requires it.
More and more clients and tenders ask for accreditations such as ISO standards or SSIP schemes.
I help you understand what's needed, put the right systems and documents in place, and keep them up to date, without drowning you in jargon.
What's included
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Support with SSIP certifications
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ISO and business management system (BMS) support
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Accreditation applications and renewals
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Policy writing and reviews
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Keeping your documents current year after year
Ideal for:
Contractors, trades, and service businesses who need accreditations to win or keep contracts.
Bids and Tenders
Win more contracts with expert bid writing, management, and training.
Tendering can open the door to bigger, steadier work, but the process can feel daunting.
My dedicated bid brand, The Bid Zone, offers bid writing, bid management, and tender training to help you find the right opportunities and submit bids that score well.
What's included
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Bid writing and editing
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Full bid management, from opportunity to submission
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Bid reviews before you submit
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Tender training, including Bidding for Beginners
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The Bidders' Handbook: a practical guide to the tender process
Ideal for:
Small businesses ready to bid for public or private sector contracts.
Training
Practical skills your team can use the next day.
Sometimes the best support is helping your own people do things confidently.
I run practical, jargon-free training based on years of doing the work, not just teaching it.
What's included
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Bidding for Beginners, a half-day introduction to tendering
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Bookkeeping essentials
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Software training: Xero or Sage
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Admin and process training
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Courses delivered online or in person, for individuals or teams
Ideal for:
Owners and staff who want to build skills in-house.
Not sure which service you need?
Most clients come to me with a problem rather than a service in mind, and that's absolutely fine.
Book a free, no-obligation chat; we'll talk through what's going on and work out the best way I can help.
Fully insured | ICO registered | HMRC AML Supervised | UK Small Business Awards Finalist 2026