Bookkeeping and VAT Returns

Keep your bookkeeping up to date, with reconciliations and VAT returns where included.

From £45/month

Review of records you maintain plus quarterly VAT returns, with clean records and standard complexity.

What the work can cover

  • Record sales, purchases, expenses and bank transactions
  • Reconcile bank and card accounts
  • Review receivables, payables and unusual items
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns where included
  • Provide catch-up, clean-up or software-migration support where agreed

What we may need from you

  • Access to your bookkeeping software and bank feeds or statements
  • Sales invoices, purchase bills and expense records
  • Notes on unusual or one-off transactions

What you receive

Updated accounting records, reconciliations and VAT workings. We’ll also list missing information and items that need your attention.

Common questions

Who is this for?

UK small businesses that need help keeping accounting records current, reviewing records they maintain themselves, or preparing VAT returns. We agree which tasks Swift handles and which stay with you.

Can you help with VAT returns if I do my own bookkeeping?

Yes. The scope can cover a review of your records and VAT return preparation. We check what information is available and flag missing records or items that need your attention. Submission is included where agreed.

What should I prepare for ongoing support?

Access to your accounting software, bank and card statements or feeds, sales invoices, purchase bills and expense records. Include notes about unusual transactions and tell us about missing information. We agree how and when you provide records before work starts.

How do we agree the fee?

Use the price calculator for an indicative range, or send an enquiry about the work you need. The fee depends on the scope and condition of the records. We agree what is included and the fee before starting.

We’ll confirm which of these platforms fits your setup and the service we agree.

  • QuickBooks Online
  • Xero
  • Sage
  • Zoho Books
  • FreshBooks
  • FreeAgent
  • Wave
  • Clear Books
  • KashFlow
  • Hubdoc
  • MYOB
  • Oracle NetSuite
  • Odoo