“Accurate bookkeeping is the foundation of every successful business. Clean, timely records make VAT simple, satisfy HMRC, and give you the insight to grow with confidence. At Holland & Co, we set up and improve systems, train teams, resolve backlogs, and manage VAT from start to finish — ensuring your accounts are always accurate, compliant, and ready for decision-making.”

— Nigel Holland, Principal, Holland & Co Chartered Accountants

Bookkeeping & VAT Compliance

Accurate bookkeeping underpins everything. Clean, timely records make VAT submissions straightforward, keep HMRC happy, and give you the data you need to run the business. We can set up or improve systems, train your team, resolve issues, reconcile accounts, and handle VAT from end to end.

What we do

• • System setup and improvement: getting you running on the right processes and controls.

  • Routine bookkeeping: sales and purchase ledgers, bank feeds, journals, accruals and prepayments.

  • Bank and control reconciliations: cash, VAT, PAYE, director loans and other key balances.

  • VAT returns and MTD compliance: preparation, review and digital filing, plus partial exemption where relevant.

  • Expense management and digital receipts: policies, workflows and tools to reduce admin.

  • CIS records support for contractors and subcontractors.

  • Month-end close and tidy-ups so your figures stay reliable.

  • Integration with payroll and management accounts.

Software we support

We recommend KashFlow for most owner-managed businesses because it is simple, cost-effective and fully MTD-compatible. We also support QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Excel and well-organised manual methods where appropriate.

If you are moving from another system, we can migrate data, map your chart of accounts, and set up bank feeds and invoicing so you are productive from day one.

Learn more about KashFlow:
https://www.hollandandcompany.co.uk/kashflow

Fixing problems and backlogs

Behind with bookkeeping or VAT? We specialise in catch-up projects, error correction and preparing clean opening balances. Typical issues we resolve include unreconciled bank accounts, duplicated transactions, missing invoices, mis-posted VAT, and out-of-date ledgers. Once everything is tidy, we put in place a simple checklist so it stays that way.

Why good bookkeeping matters

• • Better decisions: reliable numbers for pricing, costs and investment.

  • Earlier tax planning: no year-end surprises.

  • VAT made simple: accurate returns and fewer HMRC queries.

  • Smoother funding: lender-ready management information.

  • Time saved: less firefighting, more focus on growth.

Our process

1. 1. Discovery call to understand your business, volumes and goals.

   2. System review and proposal with a clear scope and timetable.

   3. Setup or clean-up, followed by a first month of supported bookkeeping.

   4. Handover with training, or ongoing monthly service from our team.

   5. Optional add-ons: management accounts, payroll and tax planning.

What we need to get started

• • Latest accounts and, if available, recent management reports.

  • Access to your bookkeeping software or spreadsheets.

  • Last six months’ bank statements.

  • VAT registration details and last VAT return.

  • Any specific pain points you want us to fix first.

Related services

• • Management Accounts:
    https://www.hollandandcompany.co.uk/management-accounts

  • Making Tax Digital (MTD):
    https://www.hollandandcompany.co.uk/mtd

Next steps

Email nigel@hollandandcompany.co.uk or call 0151 420 6666 to discuss a support plan that suits your business. We can agree a fixed monthly fee once we understand your volumes and requirements.

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