Unity Bookkeeping

19/10/2026

5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Bookkeeping Organised

A little organisation can go a long way when it comes to managing your business finances!

Here are five simple habits that can make bookkeeping easier:

🧾 1. Keep your receipts together
Whether they're digital or paper, having everything in one place makes life much easier.

⏰ 2. Set aside regular bookkeeping time
Keeping things up to date little and often can save a lot of time later.

💳 3. Keep business and personal spending separate
It makes tracking transactions clearer and helps keep your records organised.

🔎 4. Check your bank transactions regularly
Regular reconciliations help ensure everything is recorded accurately.

💻 5. Make the most of your bookkeeping software
Using the features available can help you stay organised and reduce unnecessary admin.

💡Even small changes to your routine can make a big difference over time.

Do you have a favourite way of keeping your business paperwork organised?

15/10/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another lovely 5-star Google review!

It's always wonderful to receive feedback like this, especially from a client I've had the pleasure of working with for many years.

Building long-term relationships with my clients is something I really value, and knowing that my support makes a genuine difference to their business means so much.

Thank you, Karen, for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! 🫶

If you're looking for friendly, reliable bookkeeping support for your business, I'd love to hear from you.

www.unitybookkeeping.co.uk

12/10/2026

Already have an accountant? You might still benefit from a bookkeeper!

Accountants and bookkeepers often work alongside each other, but their roles can be quite different.

A bookkeeper helps keep your financial records accurate and up to date throughout the year. This can include recording transactions, reconciling bank accounts, managing VAT returns and keeping your bookkeeping organised.

An accountant will use those records to prepare year-end accounts, deal with tax matters and provide financial advice.

Having a bookkeeper looking after your day-to-day records means your accountant can receive organised, accurate information when it's needed.

At Unity Bookkeeping, I work with small businesses to keep their bookkeeping running smoothly and their accounts ready for their accountant at year end.

If you're looking for friendly, reliable bookkeeping support, please get in touch.

www.unitybookkeeping.co.uk

10/10/2026

Cash Accounting vs Invoice Accounting - what's the difference?

If you're VAT registered, did you know that the way you account for VAT can make a difference to your business's cash flow?

With Cash Accounting, VAT is based on when you receive payments from customers and pay your suppliers.

With Invoice Accounting, VAT is based on tax points, usually invoice dates, regardless of whether payment has been made.

Neither method is necessarily better than the other. It depends on how your business operates, how quickly your customers pay and when you pay your suppliers.

Take a look at the images for a simple explanation, practical examples and a few things to consider.

At Unity Bookkeeping, I help small businesses keep their bookkeeping organised, their VAT records accurate and their accounts up to date.

If you're looking for friendly, reliable bookkeeping support, I'd love to hear from you.

www.unitybookkeeping.co.uk

Please note: The examples illustrate the usual VAT treatment. Eligibility requirements and exceptions apply to the Cash Accounting Scheme.

07/10/2026

Ever wondered what a bookkeeper actually does?
Good bookkeeping means knowing your business finances are organised, deadlines are taken care of and everything is ready when your accountant needs it.
Whether you need regular bookkeeping support, help with VAT or CIS, or you’ve got a backlog that needs sorting, I can tailor my support to suit your business.
And hopefully, give you a little more time to focus on running it. 🫶
📩 If you’d like a chat about how I could help, feel free to get in touch.

03/10/2026

📝 Is bookkeeping always at the bottom of your to-do list?

Running a business keeps you busy, and it's easy for the paperwork to pile up.

Here are three signs your bookkeeping might need some attention:

✅ You're always putting it off until tomorrow.

✅ Your records aren't up to date, so you're not sure where your business stands financially.

✅ VAT deadlines or year end are approaching, and there's a mountain of paperwork to get through!

Keeping on top of your bookkeeping doesn't have to be stressful. A little organisation throughout the year can make a real difference.

If bookkeeping is taking up time you'd rather spend running your business, Unity Bookkeeping is here to help. 🫶

📩Feel free to get in touch for a chat.

25/09/2026

It's Friday!!!
Another busy week done at Unity Bookkeeping.

There have definitely been plenty of spreadsheets, numbers and cups of coffee involved! 🤣

But honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way. I really do enjoy what I do, and I'm very grateful to the clients who trust me with their businesses.

Have a lovely weekend everyone! 🥰

22/09/2026

Bookkeeping shouldn't have to be a headache!

Whether you're behind with your bookkeeping, need help keeping on top of it, or simply want to hand it over - that's where I can help.

With over 15 years' experience, I provide bookkeeping tailored to the way you and your business work.

Unity Bookkeeping
Taking the stress out of bookkeeping.

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19/09/2026

🎉 My new website is LIVE! 🎉

After lots of tweaking, changing things around (and probably drinking far too much coffee! ☕😂), I’m really pleased to finally share my new website with you!

You can now find out a little more about me and the bookkeeping services I offer, as well as get in touch if you’d like to chat about how I can help with your bookkeeping.

I’m really proud of how it’s come together, and this is just the beginning. I’ll be adding more to the website over time.

I’d love for you to have a look and let me know what you think! ❤️

👉 Take a look here: www.unitybookkeeping.co.uk

If you’re a small business owner who could use a little help keeping on top of the numbers, please feel free to get in touch.

And if you know someone who might benefit from my services, I’d really appreciate you sharing this post. 🥰

28/08/2024