Running a business comes with a lot of responsibilities — and bookkeeping is often one of the most time consuming and stressful tasks. For many small to medium sized businesses, outsourcing your bookkeeping can save you time, money and unnecessary stress. Here’s why many business owners are opting for expert bookkeeping support.
1. Save money on accountancy and staff costs
Outsourcing your bookkeeping can be significantly cheaper than hiring in-house staff or paying high accountancy fees.
For example:
- We recently saved one client £1,750 in accountant fees by handling their year-end accounts through our in-house accountant.
- Another client is saving £1,180 every month by switching their bookkeeping to us instead of employing an in-house bookkeeper — that’s a massive £14,160 a year!
By outsourcing, you can redirect these savings back into growing your business.
2. Access to expert knowledge
Bookkeeping might seem straightforward, but it’s easy to miss important tax rules, reliefs, or deadlines.
By outsourcing to professionals:
- You get access to up-to-date expertise.
- Your books are accurate and compliant.
- You have peace of mind knowing your finances are in safe hands.
We saved one of our clients just over £34,000 in personal tax. This was down to incorrect reconciling of bank transfers. One simple mistake and an innocent lack of understanding could have cost this business owner thousands!
3. Save time and reduce stress
Keeping your books up to date takes time — time you could spend growing your business.
Outsourcing means:
- You focus on what you do best.
- No more chasing invoices or reconciling accounts late at night.
- Regular, clear reports to help you make smarter business decisions.
4. Flexible options
As your business grows, your bookkeeping needs may change.
Outsourcing gives you flexibility:
- You can scale services up or down depending on demand.
- No need to worry about hiring, training, or managing additional staff.
5. Better financial insight
Outsourced bookkeepers provide more than just number crunching:
- Management accounts and reports give you clear insight into cash flow and profitability.
- You can make smart business decisions instead of reacting to surprises at year-end.
Ready to see the difference?
Outsourcing your bookkeeping isn’t just about saving money — it’s about saving time, reducing stress, and giving your business the financial clarity it needs to thrive.
Perfect Balance can help organise your accounts, cut costs, and free up your time so you can focus on what matters most — growing your business.
Contact us today to see how much you could save by outsourcing your bookkeeping!