Your Felixstowe business deserves a bookkeeper who actually picks up the phone
Bookkeeper in Felixstowe serving small businesses, sole traders and tradespeople who want their finances handled accurately, on time and without chasing anyone for answers.
I am Ben Kennell, a sole-trader bookkeeper based in Suffolk. Every client I take on deals directly with me, from the first call to the quarterly VAT submission and everything in between.
Is your bookkeeping actually under control?
Four questions. Takes 90 seconds. Find out where your finances really stand.
How are you currently managing your business records?
How do you currently handle your VAT returns or self assessment?
How many hours a week do you spend on bookkeeping admin?
Do you know whether your business is Making Tax Digital compliant?
Your books need attention before this costs you more
Based on your answers, your records are behind and the risk of HMRC penalties or missed deadlines is real. From 6 April 2026, sole traders with income over £50,000 must use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, and from 1 April 2026 businesses also need commercial software to file company accounts with HMRC. Getting your records in order now protects you. A free call with me takes 20 minutes and I will tell you honestly what needs doing and how quickly.
You have some foundations in place but gaps remain
You are managing, but bookkeeping is still eating into your week and creating stress around submission deadlines. That is a sign the current setup is not working as well as it should. I can take the recurring admin off your hands entirely, handle your VAT returns and keep you MTD compliant, so you get that time back and stop worrying about what you might have missed.
Your books are in reasonable shape and I can keep them that way
Your current setup is working, which means the main value I add is consistency and reliability going forward. Whether that is taking over from a previous bookkeeper, managing your Xero on an ongoing basis or handling submissions so nothing gets missed, it is worth a quick call to see if there is a good fit.
Services that take the admin off your hands for good
Every service is handled directly by me. There is no team, no handoff and no disappearing into a portal.
Monthly and Quarterly Bookkeeping
I keep your records accurate and up to date in Xero each month so you always have a clear picture of your finances. You stop guessing and I handle the groundwork that underpins everything else.
Core BookkeepingVAT Returns and MTD Submissions
I prepare and file your VAT returns on time, every quarter, directly through Making Tax Digital compliant software. You never have to log in to HMRC or wonder whether the figures are right.
VAT and MTDPayroll, CIS and Self Assessment
Whether you pay staff, work under the Construction Industry Scheme or need your self assessment filed correctly, I handle the calculation and submission for you. One bookkeeper managing all of it means nothing falls through the gaps.
Payroll, CIS and Self AssessmentWhy working directly with one person makes a difference
A sole-trader practice is not a compromise. For small businesses in Felixstowe, it is often a better fit than a larger firm.
You deal with me, not a rotating team
Every question you ask and every document you send comes directly to me. You do not repeat yourself to a different person each time, and nothing gets lost between handoffs. That consistency saves you time and removes a genuine frustration that many small business owners have with larger practices.
Fixed monthly pricing with no surprises
Pricing starts at £25 per month and is fixed, so you know exactly what you are paying before you sign anything. There are no hourly rates to worry about and no invoice that arrives bigger than expected at year end.
MTD compliant and set up correctly on Xero
I use Xero for all client accounts and I am a certified Xero Expert. That means your records are held on a platform that meets current HMRC requirements, including Making Tax Digital for VAT, and I manage the software so you do not have to.
What clients say about working with me
How we get started
There is no complicated onboarding process. Four straightforward steps and your books are in hand.
Book a free call
We have a 20-minute call where you tell me about your business and I tell you honestly what I can do for you. There is no sales pressure and no obligation. If I am not the right fit, I will say so.
I review your current records
Once we agree to work together, I look at where your books currently stand. If you are already on Xero I connect to your account. If you are not, I set it up for you and migrate your records across.
I take over the ongoing admin
You send me your receipts, invoices and bank statements each month and I handle the rest. VAT returns, payroll runs, CIS submissions and self assessment are all managed to their respective deadlines without you having to track them.
You get on with running your business
With your books up to date and submissions handled, you have accurate financial information when you need it and one less thing to carry. I am available when you have questions and I contact you when something needs your attention.
Choose your next step
Pick the option that matches where you are right now.
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💛 5% of revenue donated to St. Elizabeth’s Hospice, Ipswich.