Alderson Bookkeeping

07/05/2026

Today’s fun bookkeeping tip 💡

Deadlines shouldn’t sneak up on you 😅

Pop important dates in your calendar with reminders 👇

✔ Tax deadlines
✔ Invoice due dates
✔ VAT returns
✔ Payment reminders

A little planning now = way less stress later 👍

Your future self will LOVE you for it 🙌

05/05/2026

Today’s fun bookkeeping tip 💡

Paper receipts fade… disappear… or get lost 😅

Snap a photo and keep digital copies.

Simple, safe, and stress-free 👍

04/05/2026

Hope you are all having a restful bank holiday. It’s a garden day for me today now the rain has stopped. But first I have a quick little hack for you below. This will make life so much easier at tax time 💕💴💰

30/04/2026

Today’s fun bookkeeping tip 💡

That pen you had to buy

The pack of screws to finish your job
That £5 parking… 🚗

It all adds up 👀

Track everything—even the small bits.

Because missed expenses = lost money 💴

28/04/2026

Happy Tuesday ☀️

Today’s fun bookkeeping tip 💡

Seeing random transactions like “XYZ123”… and having no idea what they are? 😅

This one’s for you 👇

Add notes to your transactions as you go.

It takes seconds now… and saves SO much time later 👍

Little habits = less stress at tax time 🙌

24/04/2026

Today’s fun bookkeeping tip 💡

Don’t wait until month-end (or worse… tax time 😅)

Try this instead 👇

Do a quick 15-minute check-in once a week.

Little and often = no overwhelm 👍

23/04/2026

Today’s fun bookkeeping tip 💡

Mixing personal and business spending? 😬

This one’s a game changer 👇

Open a separate business account.

Cleaner records, less stress, and way easier at tax time 👍

Future you will thank you!

22/04/2026

Today’s fun bookkeeping tip 💡

If you’re only checking your bank balance and guessing how your business is doing… 😅

This one’s for you 👇

Take 10 minutes once a week to actually look at your numbers:
✔ What’s come in
✔ What’s gone out
✔ What’s left

It doesn’t have to be complicated—just awareness makes a huge difference 👍

Because running a business without knowing your numbers is a bit like driving with your eyes closed 👀

Small habit… BIG impact 💴

20/04/2026

Today’s fun bookkeeping tip 💡

If you’ve got receipts sitting in your car, your bag… or randomly saved on your phone 😅

This one’s for you 👇

Take 5 minutes at the end of each day (or week) to snap, upload, or file them properly.

That’s it. Simple 👍

19/04/2026

Hi, I’m Jeanette 👋

I’m the face behind Alderson Bookkeeping, which I’ve been running since 2012. With over 30 years of experience in finance—across a variety of settings including education and the construction industry—I’ve seen just about every bookkeeping situation you can imagine.

Right now, I’m not taking on new clients, but I’m passionate about helping small businesses grow, stay organised, and feel more confident when it comes to their finances.

I know bookkeeping can feel overwhelming (and let’s be honest… a bit boring 😅), but I’m here to change that.

I’ll be sharing simple tips, helpful hacks, and easy ways to keep your books in order—without it taking over your life.

When I’m not working with numbers, you’ll usually find me enjoying yoga, mindfulness, and training in Reiki—which I absolutely love.

My goal?
To prove that bookkeeping (and bookkeepers!) don’t have to be boring.

Follow along for friendly, practical tips to keep your books in order and your sanity intact 👍
I

25/01/2026