Bookkeeper in Birmingham
Monthly bookkeeping from £35/month. Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage experts — keeping Birmingham businesses MTD-ready and insight-rich.
Bookkeeping That Keeps Birmingham Business Moving
Messy books cost Birmingham businesses money. Missed VAT claims, year-end account chaos, management decisions made on stale data — all avoidable with the right bookkeeping system. Whether you’re a sole trader in Stirchley or a growing SME on the Jewellery Quarter, your books should tell you something useful every month.
We handle bookkeeping for Birmingham businesses across every sector — Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage specialists who set up your system properly, keep it running, and make sure you’re fully MTD-compliant. Monthly management accounts, VAT returns, bank reconciliation — all sorted.
From £35 per month. Transparent pricing. Books that actually work.
Birmingham Office
Address: Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BJ
Phone: 07950 244741
Email: info@severnaccounting.co.uk
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Bookkeeping Services in Birmingham
Monthly Bookkeeping
Regular transaction processing on Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage. From £35/month.
Management Accounts
Monthly or quarterly P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow — numbers that tell you something useful.
Bank Reconciliation
All accounts reconciled monthly so your books match reality.
VAT Returns
Quarterly VAT preparation and MTD-compliant submissions to HMRC.
Software Setup & Migration
Set up Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage correctly from the start, or migrate cleanly from spreadsheets.
MTD Compliance
Making Tax Digital for VAT is live. MTD for Income Tax arrives April 2026. We get you ready.
Who We Help in Birmingham
From sole traders in Digbeth to growing SMEs across the West Midlands — we keep Birmingham businesses’ books clean and current.
Sole Traders
You need your books kept, your VAT filed, and your accountant to have clean records at year-end. We handle it monthly — no spreadsheet chaos, no scrambling in January. From £35/month.
Small & Growing Businesses
Growing businesses need more than clean books — they need monthly management accounts that show what's actually happening. We deliver P&L and cashflow reports you can make decisions from.
E-commerce & Online Sellers
Multiple sales channels, marketplace fees, stock valuation, international VAT — e-commerce bookkeeping has layers most generalists miss. We handle it properly.
Hospitality & Retail
Split VAT rates, stock reconciliation, daily takings, supplier invoices — hospitality and retail bookkeeping needs specific expertise. We've done it.
Contractors & Freelancers
Project-based billing, multiple income streams, expenses claims — we keep contractor and freelancer books clean and make sure every business expense is properly recorded.
Property Portfolios
Multi-property rental income, repairs and maintenance, letting agent statements — landlord bookkeeping has its own quirks. We handle the records and VAT correctly.
How It Works
Three steps from enquiry to sorted. No chasing, no jargon, no stress.
Free Consultation
Call or email us. We'll ask a few questions, understand your situation, and give you a fixed fee — no obligation.
Send Us Your Information
We send you a simple checklist. You collect the figures; we handle everything after that. In person, email, or secure portal — whatever suits you.
We Get It Done
We prepare everything, walk you through the numbers, get your sign-off, and file or submit. You'll always know exactly what's happening.
Meet Your Birmingham Accountant
Ali Jaw
FMAAT, BSc Hons • AAT Past President Award 2020 • AAT Branch of the Year 2019
Ali has spent over a decade helping Birmingham and West Midlands businesses stay on top of their obligations — and find every legal pound they can save. Whether you’re just starting out or managing a complex structure, you’ll get straight-talking, no-jargon advice.
As a former AAT Branch President and award winner, Ali brings professional rigour that faceless online services can’t match — combined with the personal touch of someone who actually knows your business.
Clear, Fixed Fees
You’ll know the price before we start. No hourly billing, no bill shock.
Monthly Bookkeeping
from £35/month
transactions to trial balance
- Up to 50 transactions/month
- Bank reconciliation included
- VAT returns included
- Cloud software (Xero/QBO/Sage)
Bookkeeping + Management Accounts
from £150/month
books + monthly insight
- Everything in Monthly tier
- Monthly P&L report
- Cashflow statement
- Quarterly review call
Full Finance Package
POA
bespoke to your volume
- High-volume transaction processing
- Weekly/fortnightly reconciliation
- Board-ready reporting pack
- Year-end accounts preparation
Prices confirmed after a free initial consultation. Final fee depends on complexity and transaction volume.
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Birmingham & West Midlands clients
99.9%
On-time filing record
£0
In late penalties (ever)
Why Birmingham Businesses Need Proper Bookkeeping
Birmingham’s business landscape is as diverse as any city in the UK. From professional services firms in the Colmore Business District to independent retail and food businesses in Digbeth and the Jewellery Quarter, tech start-ups in Innovation Birmingham, and trading estates across Aston and Erdington — each sector has its own bookkeeping profile.
MTD for VAT is already live for most Birmingham businesses. MTD for Income Tax arrives from April 2026. If you’re not on approved digital software and filing through the MTD system, you’re running out of time. Our Birmingham team helps businesses get set up on Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage — and migrated cleanly from spreadsheets or legacy systems.
From our Colmore Row office, we work with Birmingham businesses remotely through cloud software and our client portal, or face-to-face when it helps. Either way: clear, up-to-date books, monthly figures that mean something, and a VAT return that arrives on time.
Areas We Cover from Birmingham
Not listed? Get in touch — we work with clients across the wider West Midlands region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about bookkeeping services in Birmingham.
How much does bookkeeping cost for a small Birmingham business?
Monthly bookkeeping starts from £35/month for a small business with low transaction volumes. Exact pricing depends on transaction volume, VAT, and whether management accounts are needed. We always quote a fixed monthly fee upfront — no hourly billing.
Can I meet my bookkeeper in person in Birmingham?
Yes. Our Birmingham office is on Colmore Row, B3 2BJ. Most bookkeeping is handled remotely through cloud software, but we’re always available to meet in person. You can also book a video call if that’s more convenient.
What bookkeeping software do you use?
We work with Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage. If you’re not on cloud software yet, we’ll recommend the right one for your business and handle the setup and migration.
Is my Birmingham business required to use Making Tax Digital software?
If you’re VAT-registered, you’re already required to use MTD-compatible software. MTD for Income Tax (ITSA) arrives from April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with income over £50,000. We get clients MTD-ready before the deadline.
Can you migrate my bookkeeping from my existing accountant or spreadsheets?
Yes. We handle migrations from spreadsheets, desktop software, or other cloud platforms. We review your current setup, clean up any historical issues, and migrate cleanly with no gap in records.
What is included in management accounts?
Our monthly management accounts include a profit & loss statement, balance sheet, and cashflow summary. We highlight key movements, flag anything unusual, and present the figures clearly — so you can actually use them to make decisions.
How often will my books be updated?
Monthly as standard, with reconciliation completed within the first two weeks of the following month. For higher-volume businesses, we offer weekly or fortnightly bookkeeping.
Do you handle VAT returns?
Yes — VAT preparation and MTD-compliant HMRC submission is included in our bookkeeping service. We also advise on the most beneficial VAT scheme for your specific business.
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Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BJ · Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm