It can be a struggle to find a good bookkeeper
Do you know what to look for? Here's our guide
Bookkeeping is a professional service. You should feel confident that you’re getting the right support for your business, and consequently the right bookkeeper.
Bookkeeping and accounting has changed in the last few years. The rise of cloud-based accounting software has transformed the accounting world of ledgers and spreadsheets into a digital kingdom of software apps, plugins and platforms – and a new breed of financial professionals have emerged.
These days, having a certificate in bookkeeping isn’t enough. It’s about being hands-on with cloud-accounting software, often teaching these digital methods to the business owners themselves and being able to problem solve across a variety of apps and platforms.
Bookkeepers should be tech-savvy, forward thinking accounting professionals who have worked in growing businesses before. One size doesn’t fit all – you need a good bookkeeper that suits you and your business.
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Here’s our top 5 tips to help you find the right bookkeeper for your business:
1. They will be tech-savvy
2. They will know their accounting
3. They will learn your communication style
4. They will ask about the business and report
A proactive bookkeeper will take an active role in the business. They will be interested in your industry and pay attention to the operations of the business. Knowing what the business needs will allow them to report proactively – providing reports in a format that suits you.
5. They will save you time and money
The little nugget of extra value here – they really can make your business more efficient. Remember, us bookkeepers are massive nerds when it comes to organising stuff. Keeping things organised is our goal. If you ask them, your bookkeeper will probably be brimming with ideas suggestions and ideas for speeding up the administration – and that, for you, is money and time saved.