Bookkeeping cost calculator
Answer 3 quick questions and see what bookkeeping typically costs in the UK. No sign-up, no email, no sales call.
Your estimate
£80 – £140
per month, excluding VAT
This is a guide for work by a UK freelancer or small agency. A real quote depends on the detail, so the next step is to ask.
Get up to 3 real quotesFree. Your answers are carried over.
How the estimate is worked out
Your first answer sets a starting range. Each answer after that adds to it. Nothing is hidden: these are the figures the calculator uses, excluding VAT. How we set our price ranges.
| Answer | Starting range per month |
|---|---|
| Up to 50 | £80 to £140 |
| 50 to 150 | £140 to £260 |
| More than 150 | £260 to £400 |
| Answer | Added per month |
|---|---|
| No | No extra cost |
| Yes, include VAT returns | + £30 to £80 |
| Answer | Added per month |
|---|---|
| No | No extra cost |
| Yes, 1 to 5 employees | + £40 to £90 |
| Yes, more than 5 | + £90 to £200 |
What else changes the price
- Number of transactions each month
- VAT returns and payroll
- How far behind the records are
- Monthly management reports
Questions people ask
How accurate is the bookkeeping cost calculator?
It gives a realistic range for work by a UK freelancer or small agency, built from the guide prices the VouchQuote team sets for each option. It cannot see the detail of your project, so treat it as a budget to plan with and get real quotes before you commit.
What are the lowest and highest estimates it can give?
With the simplest answers the estimate starts at £80 per month. With every option at its most demanding it reaches £680 per month. Most projects land well inside that.
Does where I live change the price?
Yes, a little. Choose your city and the estimate is scaled by that city’s price index. London is the highest, at 25% above the UK average. Many professionals work remotely, so you are not limited to local prices.
Do I need to sign up to use it?
No. The calculator is free and needs no account or email address. If you then want real quotes, you can post the job free and up to 3 checked professionals reply.
How much does a bookkeeper cost per month?
It depends mainly on how many transactions you have and whether VAT returns and payroll are included. Use the range above as a guide and tell pros your monthly transaction count for an accurate quote.
An estimate is a start. A quote is an answer.
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