Business type
What bookkeeping routine should a small limited company have?
The company should keep complete accounting records, reconcile its accounts and maintain a clear handover for VAT, payroll, management reporting and year-end work where applicable.
Ask Larissa about thisWhat useful support looks like
A clear result, not an open-ended promise.
- ✓Company transaction records
- ✓Agreed account reconciliations
- ✓VAT or payroll coordination where scoped
- ✓An accountant-ready handover
Before you ask for a quote
Use this practical checklist.
- 01
List company bank and card accounts
- 02
Separate director and company spending
- 03
Confirm VAT and payroll duties
- 04
Agree the accountant handover date
Example
What this can look like in practice.
A two-director company has one bank account, cards and payroll. Monthly reconciliations and a director-transactions query list keep the year-end handover controlled.
This is an illustrative example, not a promise of a particular result or turnaround time.
Compare the process
From uncertainty to a defined bookkeeping routine.
| Area | Before support | With an agreed EBA scope |
|---|---|---|
| Records | Directors rely on year-end accounts without a dependable monthly record process | Company transaction records |
| Questions | Unclear items stay unresolved until a deadline is close | Questions are grouped, prioritised and resolved to an agreed timetable |
| Next step | No clear owner, cut-off date or completion point | A written scope sets responsibilities, timing and the next action |
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers before you commit.
What can bookkeeping for limited companies include?
A typical scope can include Company transaction records, Agreed account reconciliations, VAT or payroll coordination where scoped. The final proposal confirms exactly what is included before work starts.
Does bookkeeping replace statutory accounts?
No. Bookkeeping maintains the underlying records. Statutory accounts, Corporation Tax and filing responsibilities are confirmed separately.
How much will the work cost?
The fee is confirmed after the record condition, transaction volume, software, accounts and deadlines are reviewed. You receive a written fixed scope rather than an unsupported headline price.
Can Larissa work with my accountant?
Yes. With your permission, Larissa can organise records for your accountant and agree a clear handover. Tax advice, filing and bookkeeping responsibilities are separated in writing.
Official information
Check the current HMRC guidance.
Tax rules and deadlines can change. These official sources were checked when this page was reviewed on 30 July 2026.