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Wild Bookkeeping Bringing the joy and sense of freedom back into business ownership so that we can be our true and authentic selves.

Starting out in business is hard. No one prepares you for that.Surround yourself with people who will celebrate your wi...
15/10/2026

Starting out in business is hard. No one prepares you for that.

Surround yourself with people who will celebrate your wins with joy and generosity. Make sure they are the same people who will hold space for you when you just need to cry too.

Sharing the journey with my clients and fellow business owners is such a privilege.

What are your top tips for anyone just starting out?

13/10/2026

I love supporting ambitious entrepreneurs.

I post bookkeeping tips from the beach and I'm on a mission to make sure you understand your numbers

Let me know what you do in the comments and let's connect

11/10/2026

Do you really need every receipt, or is it OK to just code everything from your bank statement?

With MTD becoming a reality, I've had lots of conversations recently about receipts. So why do we need receipts, and does it really matter if you are missing a few?

For spend to be tax-deductible, it needs to be wholly and exclusively for the purpose of your business. Receipts show what you actually bought and give us more information than your bank statement alone.

MTD Software only sends over category totals to HMRC. The receipts and the line items stay in the software, so do you actually need to scan them in? My answer will always be yes and here's why. Should you get an HMRC inspection, the inspector can ask to see receipts for any and all of your transactions. Receipts fade over time. Filing systems fail. Small receipts get lost. If you scan your receipts as soon as you get them, they are safely stored in your accounting system, attached to the relevant transaction, and available at the click of a button.

So what about those times you just can't get a receipt, or one goes missing? I know... it happens! It depends what you are buying really. For example, if you buy a cup of tea on a train, it's fairly clear from the time of the purchase and the amount that it relates to your train travel. A few pounds spent with the local council is most likely parking. Add some notes when you post the transaction to give context.

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Wild Bookkeeping Ltd is the outsourced finance department for ambitious business owners ready to scale. We help you navigate the highs and lows of business with the systems, rigour, and guidance to stay in control and compliant, so growth feels like an adventure, not a gamble.

09/10/2026

On stage at with talking about my tech stack and how we use AI at Wild.

Are you concerned about using AI in your business?

01/10/2026

Can AI do your accounts or do you still need an accountant or bookkeeper?

There has been a lot of talk recently about AI replacing accountants and bookkeepers. Here's why I'm not worried....

AI is a predictive tool that uses the data it can find to work out what is the likely best outcome. Unfortunately, there is a lot of wrong information out there about completing accounts and remaining tax compliant, so AI is very likely to get it wrong.... and unless you have eagle eyes and have passed your exams, you are unlikely to spot the errors.

AI doesn't have the knowledge and experience of a qualified professional that can look at a set of books and know instinctively that they are wrong and where to look to make it right.

If you upload your data into AI, unless your security settings are right, you are giving it your data to train the model and allowing others to access your confidential data too. Even with security settings in place, I wouldn't upload data that I hadn't anonymised first!

There is also a huge environmental impact around using AI too. We need to ensure we are using it mindfully and responsibly. I will be chatting to Robyn MacMillan about exactly this on stage at Digital Accountancy Show on October 8th. Robyn lectures in AI for the Oxford School of Marketing and I am looking forward to exploring my tech stack with her live on stage. Want to know more about how to reduce your tokenisation? Join us there!

29/09/2026

Can AI replace bookkeepers?

Social media is full of talk about AI replacing bookkeepers and accountants. Everyone is vibe-coding, and automation is the buzzword for everything.

Personally, I don't think we are about to be replaced. I heard the same messaging when cloud accounting was first released, and I have never been busier!

Just because technology can do a job doesn't mean it's the right thing to do, and it doesn't mean it'll get it right either!

AI uses pattern recognition to find the most likely solution. It trawls the available data on the internet. That includes wrong answers as well as the right ones. AI hasn't passed its accountancy exams and lacks the experienced eye of a trained professional, too. Expenses need to be coded with nuance, and that requires understanding the context around a purchase.

AI is just a tool. It can be incredibly helpful if used wisely and thoughtfully, but will it replace us? I don't think so. I think that wise business owners will still value having a human in their corner. One that explains the numbers in a way they can understand. Someone who is there as a trusted advisor.

What are your thoughts on AI? Are you ready to hand over your finances and personal data to the bots?

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Wild Bookkeeping Ltd is the outsourced finance department for ambitious business owners ready to scale. We help you navigate the highs and lows of business with the systems, rigour, and guidance to stay in control and compliant, so growth feels like an adventure, not a gamble.

Absolutley delighted to announce that we are a finalist in this year's The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers LUCA Award...
28/09/2026

Absolutley delighted to announce that we are a finalist in this year's The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers LUCA Awards for Innovator of the Year 2026!

It's a strong line up of finalists, so it's a real honour to be recognised as a firm at the cutting edge driving the industry forward.

Looking forward to celebrating with everyone on the night!

23/09/2026

Do you leave everything until the last minute, or do you prefer to do a little and often?

When it comes to bookkeeping, doing a little and often has so many benefits!

You can't run a successful business without a good grip on your numbers. Waiting until year-end means that you are running your business blind.

If you are unsure if your numbers are right or you are struggling to understand what they mean, let's chat.

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Wild Bookkeeping Ltd is the outsourced finance department for ambitious business owners ready to scale. We help you navigate the highs and lows of business with the systems, rigour, and guidance to stay in control and compliant, so growth feels like an adventure, not a gamble.

22/09/2026

Does Making Tax Digital apply to you?

Not sure where to start?

The first step is to make sure you have a separate business bank account. There are free ones out there.

Next step is to choose some MTD Compatible software and connect your bank account. It's read only access, and means your transactions are automatically pushed into your software. FreeAgent is free with a Mettle bank account

Take photos of your receipts to attach to your transactions.

Start now. You can backdate your bank feed to the start of the tax year. Don't wait until you are mandated for MTD.

Save this post or send to a friend that's been worrying about Making Tax Digital

Great meeting this morning with Supporting Women in Business Groups at in Leigh-on-Sea.Fantastic conversation. I love...
24/02/2026

Great meeting this morning with Supporting Women in Business Groups at in Leigh-on-Sea.

Fantastic conversation. I love having this opportunity to really get to know other female business owners locally. oneloveproject

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