Your books handled properly. Every month. No surprises.
Online bookkeeping service for small businesses across Suffolk, handled personally by me, Ben Kennell, from a fixed monthly fee of £25.
If your books are behind, your VAT deadline is looming, or you have no idea whether your business is making money, that is exactly the kind of situation I help with. You deal directly with me, every time.
Are your books costing you more than you think?
Four quick questions. Around 90 seconds. Find out where things actually stand.
How up to date are your business records right now?
How do you currently handle your VAT returns?
If your accountant asked for your records tomorrow, what would happen?
How much time do you spend each month on bookkeeping?
Your books need attention and the longer you wait, the more it costs
Based on your answers, your records are likely behind, your compliance risk is real, and the time you are losing to this each month is not coming back. Most people who come to me are in exactly this position, usually wishing they had done something about it sooner. A free call takes 20 minutes and I will tell you plainly what needs doing and what it would cost.
You have something in place but the gaps are adding up
Your setup is not a disaster but there are clear areas where things could go wrong, particularly around MTD compliance and the accuracy of your records. A tidy monthly bookkeeping service removes the guesswork and gives your accountant something solid to work with at year end. That saves you money with them too.
Your finances are in reasonable shape. Let us keep them that way.
You are already doing the right things, but that takes effort. Handing your bookkeeping to a dedicated service frees up your time and gives you a second set of trained eyes on your numbers each month. It also means you are MTD-ready and your records are always prepared for whatever comes next.
Everything your books need, handled in one place
I take care of the financial admin that takes you away from running your business.
Monthly Bookkeeping
I keep your records accurate and up to date every month using Xero, so you always know where your business stands financially. Your accounts are ready for your accountant, your bank, or any financial decision you need to make.
Core ServiceVAT Returns and MTD Submissions
I prepare and file your VAT returns on time and handle your Making Tax Digital submissions directly with HMRC. From 6 April 2026, sole traders and landlords earning above £50,000 must submit quarterly updates under MTD for Income Tax, and I make sure you are fully covered.
CompliancePayroll, CIS and Self Assessment
I process your payroll each period, manage CIS deductions and submissions for tradespeople in the Construction Industry Scheme, and prepare your self assessment return each year. Everything is handled personally by me, with no handoffs to anyone else.
Full CoverageWhat you actually get from working with me
This is not software with a support ticket. It is a named bookkeeper who knows your business.
You speak to the person doing your books
There is no team, no account manager and no call centre. Every question goes directly to me because I am the one handling your records. That means faster answers, fewer misunderstandings, and no time lost explaining your situation to a different person each time.
Fixed monthly pricing with nothing hidden
My fees start at £25 per month and are fixed, so you know exactly what you are paying before the month starts. There are no surprise invoices at year end and no rate that changes based on how busy your business gets.
MTD compliance and Xero handled for you
I am a Xero Expert and fully up to date with Making Tax Digital requirements. If you are not yet on compliant software, I can migrate you across without disrupting your existing records, and I manage the quarterly submissions so you never have to think about them.
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How we get started
From your first call to your first reconciled month, here is what to expect.
Book a free call
We spend 20 minutes on a call where you tell me about your business and your current situation. There is no pitch and no obligation. I will give you a straight answer on what needs doing and what it would cost.
I review your current records
Once you decide to go ahead, I take a look at what you have. Whether your records are tidy or a complete mess, I have seen it before and I will not make you feel bad about it. I establish what needs catching up and what needs fixing.
We get you set up on Xero
If you are not already on Xero, I set up your account and migrate your existing data across. If you are already using it, I connect to your account and take over from there. Either way, there is minimal disruption to your day.
Your books run on a fixed monthly schedule
Each month I reconcile your accounts, prepare any VAT or payroll submissions due, and keep your records current. You get a clear picture of your finances and the confidence that everything filed with HMRC is accurate and on time.
Choose your next step
Pick the option that matches where you are right now.
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Reliable, accurate, and local. Acme Accounting Services provides a full suite of accounting services to small businesses in Ipswich, Suffolk and beyond.
💛 5% of revenue donated to St. Elizabeth’s Hospice, Ipswich.