Not sure if this is the right topic but maybe someone would be able to give me some ideas.
So far I’ve dealt with bookkeeping by relying on my accountants firm and doing a fair bit myself. They don’t charge by the hour, we have an agreement which covers certain work to be completed at certain stages so it’s more like an annual tailored package which works great.
I am considering finding a freelance bookkeeper to do everything I currently do (basic stuff like recording all spending, issue invoices, check and record supplier invoices, that sort of stuff using a cloud based accounting package - I guess they are all popular and pretty similar so a competent bookkeeper should be familiar with it) and maybe some if the things the accountants do so that everything is kept up to date and accurate and the accountants just have to check VAT returns and do annual accounts and the other more intricate work.
I have some good recommendations from friends I trust (as people and with good business heads on their shoulders). The hourly rates appear to be somewhere between £15 and £18/h.
I have no idea what the market rates are and want a reliable, professional service but, obviously, don’t want to pay over the odds. At the back of my mind, I know I would consider a rate increase for anyone doing a sterling job for me if we end up having a very good work relationship and I can rely on them to get on with the job to a very high standard.
I’d rather consider finding someone through direct personal recommendation as opposed to using a recruitment agency or some approved list of providers. Hence this benchmark.
Any thoughts on pricing anyone please?
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How much should I pay a good bookkeeper
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Branster · 18/12/2019 23:36
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