Bookkeeping Services for Businesses
Keeping your financial records organised can take time, especially when you’re busy running a business. Whether you’re a sole trader, small business or established company, having reliable bookkeeping support can make managing your day-to-day finances much easier.
At SMH Group, our bookkeeping services help you maintain accurate financial records, keep track of transactions and stay in control of your business finances.
Good bookkeeping also means having the right information when you need it. We can help you improve your existing processes, keep your records up to date and gain a clearer understanding of your financial position.
We also offer management accounts support, working alongside your in-house team where needed to review reporting systems, make improvements and provide practical training.
Why Choose SMH Group for Your Bookkeeping?
Need an experienced bookkeeper near you? Look no further than SMH Group. Among our many accountancy and financial services, one of our most popular is bookkeeping. Below, you’ll find three great reasons why SMH Group should be your number-one pick for bookkeepers near you:
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Unrivalled Bookkeeping Experience
Having accurate, reliable records makes managing your business finances much easier. Our bookkeeping accountants work with businesses of all sizes, helping you put effective systems in place and keep your financial information organised.
With experience across a range of industries, we understand that every business works differently. We’ll take the time to understand your requirements and provide bookkeeping support that works for you.
But don’t just take our word for it: From major PLCs to Premier League footballers, you can learn more about all our good work from our clients on the testimonials page.
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Bookkeepers Near You That You Can Trust
When it comes to your business finances, you need to know your records are in safe hands.
Our qualified accountants provide reliable, confidential bookkeeping services, working closely with you to keep your finances organised, meet reporting requirements and give you the information you need to make confident decisions.
As part of the ICAEW, ACCA, and Chartered Insurance Institute, SMH Group’s accountants are highly qualified and held to the highest ethics standards possible. This way, you can feel confident that each of our accountants will deliver the best bookkeeping possible to help maximise your profits.
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Local Bookkeeping Services Across Yorkshire and Derbyshire
Need help finding reliable bookkeepers near you? With offices across Yorkshire and Derbyshire, SMH Group offers friendly, professional bookkeeping services to businesses throughout the region.
Whether you’re looking for support with day-to-day financial records or ongoing bookkeeping advice, our local teams are here to help. Find your nearest office below.
Finding the Best Local Bookkeepers Near You
Need help finding reliable bookkeepers near you? With offices across Yorkshire and Derbyshire, SMH Group offers friendly, professional bookkeeping services to businesses throughout the region.
Whether you’re looking for support with day-to-day financial records or ongoing bookkeeping advice, our local teams are here to help. Find your nearest office below.
Bookkeeping Sheffield
For bookkeepers in Sheffield, be sure to contact Sutton McGrath Hartley. As the founding company of the SMH Group, Sutton McGrath Hartley has offered world-class bookkeeping services since 1995. You can find our Sheffield office on Sharrow Vale Road.
Be sure to contact our bookkeeping expert Mark Bardwell ACA, our go-to for cloud accounting in Sheffield and Wakefield, for bookkeeping enquiries. Or reach out to our Sheffield office by calling 01142 664 432 and organise your free consultation.
Bookkeeping Rotherham
Rotherham is home to thousands of thriving businesses that all benefit from organised and efficient bookkeeping in Rotherham. If you are looking for trusted and professional bookkeeping services in Rotherham, SMH Group is home to two leading bookkeepers in Rotherham, each operating from the centrally located SMH office.
Haywood & Co is a regional accountancy practice established back in 1961. Boasting over 62 years of experience in bookkeeping in Rotherham, supporting businesses of all shapes and sizes to stay on top of their financial goals and grow their success. Today, Haywoods offer a range of local services, including:
- Medical & Dental
- Legal & Financial
- Care Homes
- Property & Construction
- Subcontractors
- Manufacturing
- Agricultural
- Information Technology
- Motor Trade
- Charities
- Restaurants & Catering
- Leisure & Retailing
Alongside this esteemed bookkeeping service, SMH Group is also proud to work with Andertons Liversidge, an equally efficient provider of bookkeeping in Rotherham. Andertons Liversidge has a proud history dating all the way 1901, making it one of the most established accountancy and bookkeeping firms in Rotherham. They joined SMH Group in 2019 and service clients across multiple industries and business structures.
If you are seeking help with Bookkeeping services in Rotherham, you can book a free consultation or reach out to our Rotherham partner Sharon Webb FCCA.
Bookkeeping Chesterfield
For the best bookkeepers in Chesterfield, you can once again contact our founding member, Sutton McGrath Hartley.
Reach out to our Managing Partner James Hartley FCCA, ACA and Jonathon Dickens ACA.
Bookkeeping Leeds
Need a bookkeeper in Leeds? Look no further than SMH BCL Accountants – an independent firm of accountants in Leeds. Although boasting over 40 years of bookkeeping experience, BCL joined the SMH Group ranks in 2022. If you need bookkeeping specialists in the Licensed trade, engineering and building trades – SMH BCL Accountants is the perfect choice.
Reach out for a free consultation on 01132 424 677 or contact our Leeds partner, Stacey Pocklington ACA.
Bookkeeping Buxton
Those looking for bookkeepers in Buxton are spoiled for choice with two world-class Buxton bookkeepers part of the SMH Group. SMH Bullock Woodburn is one of the oldest accountancy firms in Derbyshire, tracing its roots back all the way to 1882. They joined the SMH Group in 2018 and have expert bookkeeping experience in farming, agriculture, manufacturing, retail, and charity sectors.
Meanwhile, SMH Malcolm J Harris also operates from our Buxton office since joining in 2022. You can find the SMH Group Buxton office at Norfolk House in Hardwick Square North. Call 01298 22108 for a free consultation or contact Buxton partner Ross Jordan FCCA.
Bookkeeping Harrogate
SMH Howard Matthews is also here for all bookkeeping in Harrogate. Established in 1985, the firm became part of the SMH Group following a merger in December 2023. You can find unrivalled bookkeeping support in Harrogate with SMH Howard Matthews. Reach out for a free consultation on 01423 524 322.
Bookkeeping Garforth
SMH Howard Matthews is also here for all bookkeeping in Garforth. Offering the same expertise you’d expect at our Harrogate office, you can find unrivalled bookkeeping support in Garforth with SMH Howard Matthews. Reach out for a free consultation on 01132 862 663.
Bookkeeping Wakefield
For all your bookkeeping in Wakefield, be sure to contact SMH Jolliffe Cork today. As one of the biggest regional accountancy practices in West Yorkshire, Jolliffe Cork has been helping businesses with bookkeeping since 1951. They joined the SMH Group back in 2021 and have since supported businesses of every size with all their bookkeeping needs.
You can reach out to SMH Jolliffe Cork, by calling 01924 376 045 for a free consultation. Or contact our Wakefield director Mark Bardwell ACA.
Bookkeeping Huddersfield
Looking for reliable bookkeeping services in Huddersfield? SMH Sheards has been supporting local businesses for over 120 years, providing friendly, professional accounting and bookkeeping advice.
Based near Huddersfield town centre, SMH Sheards joined SMH Group in 2024. The team continues to offer the personal service clients know and trust, alongside access to the wider expertise of the group.
Contact SMH Sheards on 01484 541 155 to discuss your bookkeeping requirements.
Bookkeeping Wickersley
If you’re looking for trusted bookkeeping services in Wickersley, SMH Parkins is here to help you stay on top of your business finances.
With an established reputation for supporting businesses and individuals across Rotherham, Parkins joined SMH Group in October 2026. The firm continues to operate from its Wickersley office, with the same experienced team providing the friendly, personal service its clients have come to expect.
Contact SMH Parkins on 01709 701116 to find out how we can support your business.
Bookkeeping Services FAQ
What Do Bookkeeping Services Include?
A bookkeeper is someone who keeps a business’s financial records up-to-date. The main duties you can expect our bookkeepers to do include:
- Data entry – Bookkeepers record day-to-day financial transactions.
- Monthly financial reports – They summarise day-to-day financial transactions in monthly reports to help businesses understand their performance.
- Bank reconciliation – Bookkeepers will cross-reference a business’s books against bank statements to confirm their accuracy.
- Payroll – Some bookkeepers will help with payroll by calculating pay and deductions, like taxes.
- Tax filing – Some bookkeepers can prepare tax returns on behalf of their company.
- Accounts receivable – Bookkeepers can create and send invoices for your business and follow up to ensure they’re paid.
- Accounts payable – If your company has outstanding invoices from suppliers, a bookkeeper can ensure they’re accurate and paid on time.
When Do You Need a Bookkeeper?
If you don’t have the time to maintain an accurate financial record, you’ll need a bookkeeper. Using a bookkeeper can help save hundreds of hours per year and allow you to focus solely on your business’s daily running. The information bookkeepers collect can be invaluable and lets you pinpoint opportunities to boost your profitability. Other benefits include ensuring invoices are paid on time, and all tax filings are correct.
What Types of Bookkeeping Are Available?
There are two main types of bookkeeping that are suited to different business sizes. Single-entry bookkeeping is the most basic form of bookkeeping and is best suited to small businesses. It records all financial transactions in one row and is best for tracking cash, taxable income, and tax-deductible expenses. Double-entry bookkeeping records every financial transaction at least twice and is used to reflect more complex business transactions. If you need some help deciding which bookkeeping method is right for you and your business, be sure to contact your local SMH Group bookkeeper.
Do You Offer Bookkeeping for Small Businesses?
Yes, bookkeeping for small businesses is a speciality at SMH Group, and we have plenty of experience helping smaller companies with all their bookkeeping needs. If you need some advice in bookkeeping for small businesses, check out our starter guide with 11 must-read tips.
What’s the Difference Between Bookkeeping and Accounting Services?
Bookkeeping and accounting work together, but they serve different purposes.
Bookkeeping involves recording and organising your day-to-day financial transactions, including invoices, payments and expenses. Accounting takes that information a step further, using it to prepare accounts, understand business performance and help you plan ahead.
At SMH Group, we offer both bookkeeping and accounting services, so you can get the financial support you need in one place.
