Bookkeeping Services Ireland
Bookkeeping Services for Small Businesses in Ireland
Monthly bookkeeping for Irish SMEs, sole traders and limited companies, with accurate records, reconciled accounts and cloud accounting support.
Stratancy Consulting helps businesses keep their books current throughout the year so VAT returns, management accounts, statutory accounts and tax work are built on reliable financial information.
Sole traders
From €129
per month
Limited companies
From €159
per month
Pricing
Total amount shown
No additional VAT added
Who We Help
Bookkeeping for sole traders, limited companies and growing SMEs
Reliable bookkeeping matters at every stage of a business. The earlier your financial records are kept clean and reconciled, the easier it is to manage VAT, tax, year-end accounts and business reporting.
New limited companies
Start with a clean chart of accounts, reconciled bank records and a bookkeeping process that is ready for VAT, annual accounts and Corporation Tax.
Sole traders and contractors
Keep business income, expenses and supporting records organised throughout the year so your Form 11 and tax work are easier to prepare.
Businesses with bookkeeping behind
If bank transactions, invoices or expenses have not been reconciled for several months, we can help bring the records up to date and establish an ongoing monthly process.
VAT-registered businesses
Accurate transaction coding and reconciliations create a stronger foundation for VAT return preparation and review.
E-commerce businesses
Online sellers often need more detailed reconciliation across bank accounts, Shopify, Stripe, PayPal, marketplaces and other payment platforms.
SMEs needing better financial information
Regular bookkeeping provides the underlying data needed for management accounts, profit and loss reporting, balance sheets and cash-flow analysis.
Monthly Bookkeeping
What our bookkeeping service can include each month
Monthly bookkeeping keeps your accounts usable throughout the year instead of leaving everything to be reconstructed at year end.
Bank reconciliation
Bank and card transactions are matched against the accounting records so balances remain accurate and unexplained differences can be identified.
Sales and purchase recording
Invoices, expenses, receipts and other business transactions are recorded and categorised within the accounting system.
Expense and receipt processing
Supporting documents can be captured digitally and linked to the relevant accounting entries where the software setup allows.
VAT-ready bookkeeping
Transactions are maintained with VAT reporting in mind so the records are better prepared for VAT return work.
Payment-platform reconciliation
Where relevant, payment providers and e-commerce settlements can be reconciled against sales, fees and bank receipts.
Accounting review
Unusual balances, duplicate entries, missing information and unreconciled items are reviewed as part of the bookkeeping process.
Cloud Bookkeeping
Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and other accounting systems
Stratancy works with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and other suitable accounting systems already used by clients.
Cloud accounting can reduce manual processing, improve document capture and make current financial information easier to access.
We do not require every business to change software. If your existing platform works well, we can usually work within the existing setup.
Xero
Cloud bookkeeping, bank feeds, reconciliation and financial reporting.
QuickBooks
Suitable for many SMEs and sole traders already working in QuickBooks Online.
Sage
Bookkeeping support for businesses with an established Sage accounting setup.
Bank feeds
Bank-feed workflows can reduce manual data entry while still requiring proper review and reconciliation.
Bookkeeping for Sole Traders
Sole traders need clear records of business income, expenses and supporting documents for their annual tax return.
- Business income and expense records
- Monthly bank reconciliation
- VAT-ready bookkeeping where applicable
- Expense categorisation
- Records suitable for Form 11 preparation
- Year-round financial visibility
Bookkeeping for Limited Companies
Limited companies generally need more structured accounting records because the same books feed into VAT, payroll, statutory accounts and Corporation Tax work.
- Double-entry bookkeeping
- Bank and card reconciliation
- Director loan account tracking where relevant
- Payroll and VAT control accounts
- Fixed asset records where required
- Year-end-ready trial balance
VAT-Ready Bookkeeping
Keep the underlying records ready for VAT returns
VAT return preparation depends on accurate underlying sales, purchase and expense records. Poor bookkeeping can lead to missing invoices, incorrect coding and unnecessary reconciliation work.
Revenue requires businesses to keep full and accurate records relating to VAT transactions, including invoices, receipts and bank records.
Good VAT bookkeeping helps maintain
- Sales records
- Purchase records
- Business invoices
- Credit and debit notes
- Receipts and supporting documents
- Bank statements
- VAT coding
- Reconciled accounting records
E-Commerce Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping for Shopify, marketplaces and online sellers
E-commerce bookkeeping often involves more than matching a bank statement to sales invoices. Payment processors and marketplaces can deduct fees, issue refunds and settle transactions in batches.
The bookkeeping process therefore needs to reconcile the sales platform, payment provider and bank receipts so the accounting records reflect what actually happened.
E-commerce records may include
- Shopify and WooCommerce sales
- Stripe or PayPal settlements
- Marketplace payouts
- Refunds and chargebacks
- Payment processing fees
- Multi-currency transactions
- VAT-related transaction data
Common Bookkeeping Problems
Bookkeeping issues we help Irish SMEs resolve
Bank balances do not match the books
Missing entries, duplicate transactions and unreconciled movements can make the accounting records unreliable.
Receipts and invoices are scattered
When documents are spread across email, paper files and different apps, year-end accounting and VAT work become more difficult.
VAT preparation is stressful
Poor transaction coding and incomplete records can create extra work when VAT returns need to be prepared.
The books are several months behind
Out-of-date records make it difficult to understand current profit, cash position and liabilities.
E-commerce payouts do not reconcile
Marketplace and payment-provider settlements can include fees, refunds and timing differences that need to be reconciled carefully.
Year-end accounts need major cleanup
If bookkeeping is not maintained during the year, additional work may be needed before statutory accounts or tax returns can be prepared.
How Our Bookkeeping Service Works
A structured monthly bookkeeping process
Review your records
We review your current accounting software, bank accounts, transaction volume, VAT status and any outstanding bookkeeping issues.
Set up the workflow
We agree how bank data, invoices, receipts and other accounting information will be provided and processed.
Record transactions
Income, expenses, purchases and other transactions are recorded and classified within the accounting system.
Reconcile accounts
Bank accounts, credit cards and relevant payment platforms are reconciled against the accounting records.
Review and query
We review unusual items, missing information and balances that need clarification before closing the period.
Keep records year-end ready
Current bookkeeping creates the foundation for VAT returns, management accounts, statutory accounts and tax compliance.
Bookkeeping Pricing
Transparent bookkeeping fees for Irish businesses
Bookkeeping is included within our recurring accounting packages. Prices shown are total amounts payable, with no additional VAT added.
Sole Trader Essential
€129
per month
- Cloud bookkeeping
- Bank reconciliation
- Expense recording
- Annual accounts
- Form 11 support
LTD Essential
€159
per month
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Bank and card reconciliation
- VAT return support
- Annual statutory accounts
- Corporation Tax return
- CRO Annual Return support
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
€35
from / hour
For businesses with historical bookkeeping, unreconciled records or accounting information that needs to be brought up to date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bookkeeping Questions from Irish Small Businesses
How much does bookkeeping cost for a small business in Ireland?
Stratancy bookkeeping is included within recurring accounting packages. Current packages start from €129 per month for sole traders and €159 per month for limited companies, depending on transaction volume and the services required.
What is included in monthly bookkeeping?
Monthly bookkeeping can include transaction recording, bank and card reconciliation, expense processing, VAT-ready records, review of unusual balances and preparation of accounting records for year-end compliance.
Do you work with Xero?
Yes. Stratancy works with Xero as well as QuickBooks, Sage and other suitable accounting systems already used by clients.
Do I need to change accounting software?
Not necessarily. If your existing software is suitable and properly configured, we can usually work within it. Where the current process is inefficient, we can recommend a more suitable setup.
Can bookkeeping help with VAT returns?
Yes. Accurate bookkeeping provides the underlying transaction records needed for VAT return preparation and review.
What is the difference between bookkeeping and accounting?
Bookkeeping is the ongoing recording and reconciliation of financial transactions. Accounting uses those records to prepare financial statements, tax returns, management accounts and other financial reports.
Can you take over from another bookkeeper or accountant?
Yes. We can review the current records, identify outstanding work and agree a suitable point to begin ongoing bookkeeping.
Can you help if my bookkeeping is behind?
Yes. Historical and catch-up bookkeeping can be reviewed separately before moving the business onto a regular monthly process.
How long should business records be kept in Ireland?
Revenue generally requires businesses to retain relevant books and records for six years. Records should be sufficiently complete to support the figures included in tax returns.
Can bookkeeping support management accounts?
Yes. Reliable bookkeeping is the foundation for management accounts because profit and loss, balance sheet and cash-flow reporting depend on accurate underlying records.
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Turn clean bookkeeping into better financial reporting
Need to get your bookkeeping under control?
Tell us your business structure, transaction volume, VAT status and current accounting software. We will recommend a suitable bookkeeping approach and confirm the total price before work begins.