Bookkeeping services in Derby
Derby is a centre for aerospace and rail engineering, with a large supply chain of small manufacturers, subcontractors and engineering consultants.
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Bookkeeping in Derby
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4.5 hours at £15
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The short answer
How much does bookkeeping cost in Derby?
Bookkeeping costs a flat £15 an hour in Derby, with no contract and no set-up fee. A typical five-vehicle haulier (about 250 transactions a month) needs about 7.5 hours a month, around £112.50. We work online with businesses across East Midlands, backed by Accotax, an ICAEW regulated firm.
7,565
businesses in Derby, 2026
87%
employ fewer than ten people (UK 89%)
27
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 Derby area. Micro businesses are the core of what we do. Nomis
What the Derby mix means for your books.
Built from the local figures above, not copied from another town.
Transport and storage
Transport and storage businesses are 7.5% of enterprises in Derby, well above the UK average. Fuel cards, vehicle finance, driver pay and profit per vehicle are the figures that decide whether a haulier or courier makes money. That is 1.7 times the UK-wide share.
Bookkeeping for haulage and transportBookkeeping for taxi and private hire drivers
Health and social work
Health and social care firms make up 6.9% of enterprises in Derby, higher than the UK average. Payroll, mileage, commissioner payments and the VAT exemptions that apply to regulated care are where careful bookkeeping matters. That is 1.6 times the UK-wide share.
Bookkeeping for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionalsBookkeeping for care providers
Wholesale and retail trade
Retail and wholesale firms make up 17% of enterprises in Derby. 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.
Bookkeeping for retail shopsBookkeeping for e-commerce sellers
Professional, scientific and technical
Professional, scientific and technical firms are 14% of businesses in Derby (about 1,060 enterprises). Consultants and practices here need profit by client, clean director's loan accounts and prompt invoicing more than anything else.
Bookkeeping for consultants and agenciesBookkeeping for it contractors and freelancers
A typical month in Derby.
Take a five-vehicle haulier handling about 250 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 Derby.
Each one has its own records, VAT quirks and deadlines.
- Haulage and transportFuel cards, driver pay, vehicle finance and operator costs for hauliers.
- Taxi and private hire driversMulti-platform income, vehicle costs and mileage for taxi and private hire drivers.
- Doctors, dentists and healthcare professionalsLocum and practice income, pensions and professional costs for healthcare professionals.
- Care providersLocal authority contracts, payroll and mileage for care agencies and homes.
- Nurseries and childcareFunded hours, parent fees and payroll for nurseries, childminders and clubs.
- 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 Derby firms.
- Monthly bookkeepingEvery transaction coded, every account reconciled, every month.
- VAT-ready bookkeepingMaking Tax Digital compatible books, so every VAT return is calm.
- Management reports and cash flowMonthly profit, cash and KPI reports you can actually use.
- Making Tax Digital for Income TaxDigital records and quarterly update figures for sole traders and landlords.
- Receipt and expense captureReceipts captured digitally, coded and stored for the HMRC retention period.
- Invoicing and credit controlInvoices sent on time and late payers chased politely and persistently.
Derby questions.
How many businesses are there in Derby?
Derby had about 7,565 VAT and/or PAYE-registered businesses in 2026, according to the ONS UK Business Counts. About 87% of them employ fewer than ten people. Derby is a centre for aerospace and rail engineering, with a large supply chain of small manufacturers, subcontractors and engineering consultants.
Do I need a bookkeeper based in Derby?
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 Derby?
Bookkeeping costs a flat £15 an hour in Derby, the same as everywhere else. For example, a five-vehicle haulier (about 250 transactions a month) typically needs about 7.5 hours, or £112.50 a month.
Which bookkeeping services do Derby businesses use most?
Derby has many transport and storage businesses, so monthly bookkeeping is a common starting point, usually alongside VAT-ready books and bank reconciliation.
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