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Which bookkeeping services can Reading businesses get from EBA?

Support can cover monthly records, catch-up work, VAT and MTD, Self Assessment records, payroll coordination, reporting and controlled provider handovers.

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What useful support looks like

A clear result, not an open-ended promise.

  • A needs and records review
  • A defined service combination
  • Clear responsibilities and timing
  • A fixed written proposal

Before you ask for a quote

Use this practical checklist.

  1. 01

    Choose the immediate priority

  2. 02

    List accounts and software

  3. 03

    Note VAT, payroll and tax dates

  4. 04

    Identify historic work separately

Example

What this can look like in practice.

A Reading business needs three months of catch-up work followed by monthly support. The project and ongoing service are scoped as separate phases.

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.

AreaBefore supportWith an agreed EBA scope
RecordsThe business needs more than one bookkeeping task but wants one clear scopeA needs and records review
QuestionsUnclear items stay unresolved until a deadline is closeQuestions are grouped, prioritised and resolved to an agreed timetable
Next stepNo clear owner, cut-off date or completion pointA written scope sets responsibilities, timing and the next action

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers before you commit.

What can bookkeeping services in reading include?

A typical scope can include A needs and records review, A defined service combination, Clear responsibilities and timing. The final proposal confirms exactly what is included before work starts.

Can several services be combined?

Yes, where the responsibilities and timing remain clear. Catch-up projects and ongoing work may be separated into phases.

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.

Written and reviewed by

Larissa Johnson

Founder of Easy Business Accounting and the direct point of contact for every EBA bookkeeping engagement.

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