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Book Keeping & Business Administration · Bristol

Books that balance.
A back office you can rely on.

Friendly, jargon-free book keeping and business administration for sole traders, contractors and small businesses across Bristol. Xero & QuickBooks certified — we keep you compliant, organised and on top of the day-to-day so you can focus on the work that pays.

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What we do

Everything you need to stay on top of the numbers — without turning bookkeeping into a second job.

Day-to-day Book Keeping

Weekly or monthly record keeping — sales, purchases, expenses and receipts logged accurately and on time.

VAT Returns

Fully Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliant VAT submissions — accurate, on time, and no HMRC headaches.

Payroll & CIS

Weekly or monthly payroll, RTI submissions, auto-enrolment and CIS returns for subcontractors.

Bank Reconciliation

Every transaction matched, categorised and reconciled — so your books always match your bank.

Management Accounts

Monthly or quarterly P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow summaries — clear, concise and actually useful.

Self Assessment Support

We'll have your figures ready and reconciled for your accountant — or prepare your return end-to-end.

Invoicing & Credit Control

Send invoices, chase payments and keep cash flowing — a back office without the overhead.

Software Set-up & Training

Xero, QuickBooks or FreeAgent — set up properly, connected to your bank, and with a little training to match.

Business Administration

The back-office support small businesses always need but rarely have time for. We'll handle the admin so you can stay on the tools, in front of clients, or out quoting jobs.

Diary & Appointment Management

We'll manage your calendar, book client visits, schedule jobs and make sure nothing gets double-booked or missed.

Inbox & Call Handling

Keep on top of enquiries and supplier emails. We'll triage, respond on your behalf and forward only what actually needs you.

Quotes & Proposals

Branded quote templates, proposal drafting and follow-up chasers — a professional front for your business, every time.

Document Control

Contracts, certificates, insurance, H&S paperwork — filed, renewed and available when you need them.

Supplier & Subcontractor Admin

Purchase orders, onboarding paperwork, CIS checks and payment schedules — kept in order and on time.

Compliance & Renewals

Insurance, certifications, memberships, vehicle checks — we'll track renewal dates and keep you in-date without the stress.

CRM & Data Tidy-ups

Customer lists, job histories and contact data cleaned, deduped and kept current in whatever system you use.

Virtual PA Support

Ad-hoc or ongoing virtual assistant support — travel, bookings, research, follow-ups, whatever's on the list this week.

Why choose Dawes

Local, responsive and genuinely helpful — books you understand, by people who pick up the phone.

AATQualified
MTDCompliant
3+Software Partners
1 dayResponse Time

How we work

A simple onboarding — and then you can stop worrying about the books.

Free consultation

A 30-minute call to understand your business, your setup, and what you actually need.

Fixed-fee quote

A clear monthly fee based on your transaction volume — no surprise bills.

Onboarding

We set up or take over your software, connect banks, and tidy up any legacy mess.

Ongoing support

Monthly reconciliations, deadline reminders, and a friendly human at the end of an email.

Let's sort your books

Whether you're starting out, switching bookkeeper, or drowning in receipts — drop us a line and we'll take it from there.

📍 Bristol & remote UK-wide  ·  ✉️ info@dawesservices.co.uk