Bookkeeping in Stoke-on-Trent, done properly
I handle your bookkeeping personally, keeping your records accurate, your VAT submissions on time, and your business HMRC-compliant throughout the year.
Fixed monthly fees, same-day responses, and plain English from a qualified accountant you deal with directly, with no junior staff in between.
“Would 100% recommend, is always polite, professional and helpful! His knowledge has been a saving grace many times.”
Are your books actually in good shape?
Answer five quick questions and get a personalised view of where your bookkeeping stands and what to do next.
What I handle on your behalf
From monthly transaction reconciliation to VAT submissions and cloud accounting setup, I take the bookkeeping workload off your desk entirely.
Monthly and Quarterly Bookkeeping
I reconcile your transactions, categorise your income and expenses, and keep your records accurate on a monthly or quarterly basis. Everything is done to the standard HMRC expects, with no gaps or guesswork. You always know where your numbers stand.
Core bookkeeping serviceVAT Returns and MTD Submissions
I prepare and file your VAT returns on time, every time, using Making Tax Digital-compliant software. If you are approaching the VAT threshold or already registered, I handle the submissions directly so you never miss a deadline. No fines, no scrambles at quarter-end.
MTD compliantCloud Accounting Setup and Management
I set up and manage your accounts on QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Xero, or Sage, whichever fits your business. Bank feeds, invoice matching, and reporting are all configured so your numbers update in real time. You get a clear financial picture without doing any of it yourself.
QuickBooks ProAdvisorWhy clients come back every year
Small business owners across Stoke-on-Trent and the wider UK stay with Anchor because the service is personal, predictable, and genuinely responsive.
You deal with me, not a rotating team
I run Anchor Accounts and Books personally. There are no junior staff, no handoffs, and no explaining yourself to a different person every time you call. When you ask a question, I answer it, usually the same day.
Fixed fees, no surprises
You know what you pay before we start. My fees are fixed, so there are no shock invoices at year-end and no hourly rate climbing while you wait for a reply. Predictable costs make it easier to run your business with confidence.
No judgement if the books are behind
Most clients come to me with records that are incomplete, out of date, or just a folder of receipts and hope. That is exactly the kind of situation I work with every day. We start from where you are, not where you wish you were.
How it works
Getting started takes one short conversation, and I handle everything else from there.
Book a free call
We have a short, no-obligation call where I ask about your business, what you need, and what your books currently look like. No jargon, no pressure.
I assess what needs doing
I review where your records stand, whether that is fully up to date or several months behind, and give you a clear picture of what needs to happen. You get a fixed fee quote before anything starts.
We set up your cloud accounting
I configure your QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Xero, or Sage account, connect your bank feeds, and bring everything up to date. Most clients are fully onboarded within seven days.
Ongoing bookkeeping, handled
From that point on, I manage your records monthly, file your VAT returns on time, and respond to any questions the same day. Your books stay accurate and HMRC-compliant, without you having to think about it.
Ready to get this sorted?
Pick the option that feels right for where you are right now.
Common questions
AAT qualified accountant based in Uttoxeter. Personal, one-to-one accounting for small businesses and sole traders across the UK.