Bookkeeping services in Bristol
Bristol is known for aerospace and engineering, creative and media businesses, technology and financial services, alongside a large number of independent food, retail and trade businesses.
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Bookkeeping in Bristol
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The short answer
How much does bookkeeping cost in Bristol?
Bookkeeping costs a flat £15 an hour in Bristol, with no contract and no set-up fee. A typical six-person agency (about 150 transactions a month) needs about 7.5 hours a month, around £112.50. We work online with businesses across South West, backed by Accotax, an ICAEW regulated firm.
18,295
businesses in Bristol, City of, 2026
87%
employ fewer than ten people (UK 89%)
37
businesses per 1,000 residents (UK 40)
£15
an hour, the same price in every area
Source: ONS UK Business Counts 2026 and ONS mid-2025 population estimates, via Nomis. Counts are rounded by the ONS and cover the Bristol, City of area. Micro businesses are the core of what we do. Nomis
What the Bristol mix means for your books.
Built from the local figures above, not copied from another town.
Energy supply
Energy and utilities-related firms account for 0.4% of enterprises in Bristol. Long contracts and large invoices mean accurate accruals and timely invoicing drive cash flow. That is 1.8 times the UK-wide share.
Information and communication
Information and communication firms are 10% of businesses in Bristol, a high share for the UK. Subscription revenue, contractor invoicing, R&D costs and overseas customers are the typical bookkeeping questions for software and media companies. That is 1.5 times the UK-wide share.
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Professional, scientific and technical
Professional, scientific and technical firms are 18% of businesses in Bristol (about 3,335 enterprises). Consultants and practices here need profit by client, clean director's loan accounts and prompt invoicing more than anything else.
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Wholesale and retail trade
Retail and wholesale firms make up 12% of enterprises in Bristol. Till and payout reconciliation, stock and margin by product line, and mixed-rate VAT are the main jobs, whether the sales are in a shop or on a marketplace.
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A typical month in Bristol.
Take a six-person agency handling about 150 transactions a month. This is what the hours look like, and what they cost at £15 an hour.
- Core bookkeeping (101 - 250)6h
- Limited company extras0.5h
- VAT-ready books (MTD)0.5h
- Payroll journals0.5h
Each month, 7.5 hours
£112.50
Sectors we see most in Bristol.
Each one has its own records, VAT quirks and deadlines.
- Consultants and agenciesRetainers, time-based billing and subcontractor costs for consultancies and agencies.
- Tech startups and SaaSSubscriptions, deferred revenue, R&D records and investor reporting for startups.
- IT contractors and freelancersLimited company books, IR35 evidence and flat rate VAT for contractors.
- Content creators and influencersPlatform payouts, sponsorships and gifted items for YouTubers, streamers and influencers.
- Photographers and creativesDeposits, licensing, equipment and varied clients for photographers, designers and makers.
- Retail shopsTill reconciliation, stock and retail VAT schemes for independent shops.
Rules for businesses in England
The main business taxes in England are administered by HMRC, with company filings at Companies House. Business rates are set and collected by your local council, which is an expense we record against the right property and period.
Services for Bristol firms.
- Monthly bookkeepingEvery transaction coded, every account reconciled, every month.
- Management reports and cash flowMonthly profit, cash and KPI reports you can actually use.
- Invoicing and credit controlInvoices sent on time and late payers chased politely and persistently.
- Payroll bookkeepingPayroll journals posted and your PAYE liability reconciled every month.
- VAT-ready bookkeepingMaking Tax Digital compatible books, so every VAT return is calm.
- Director's loan account bookkeepingDirector's loan accounts tracked, so there are no nasty s455 surprises.
Bristol questions.
How many businesses are there in Bristol?
Bristol, City of had about 18,295 VAT and/or PAYE-registered businesses in 2026, according to the ONS UK Business Counts. About 87% of them employ fewer than ten people. Bristol is known for aerospace and engineering, creative and media businesses, technology and financial services, alongside a large number of independent food, retail and trade businesses.
Do I need a bookkeeper based in Bristol?
No. Bookkeeping is done online using cloud accounting software, so you get the same service wherever you are in England. Our parent firm Accotax is an ICAEW regulated practice based in Morden, London.
How much does bookkeeping cost in Bristol?
Bookkeeping costs a flat £15 an hour in Bristol, the same as everywhere else. For example, a six-person agency (about 150 transactions a month) typically needs about 7.5 hours, or £112.50 a month.
Which bookkeeping services do Bristol businesses use most?
Bristol has many energy supply businesses, so monthly bookkeeping is a common starting point, usually alongside VAT-ready books and bank reconciliation.
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