Business Details
Your Trusted Accountants in Shrewsbury
Established by a finance professional with over 20 years of experience across diverse industries including Information Technology, Engineering, and Charities, Shropshire Bookkeeper provides tailored financial solutions for sole traders and limited companies. Our founder holds prestigious qualifications from the Association of Accounting Technicians and CIMA, ensuring expert management of bookkeeping, VAT returns, and year-end accounting. With a career spanning multinational corporations and small businesses, we combine industry expertise with a personalised approach to meet each client's unique needs. Our services are designed to streamline financial processes, offering flexible packages from weekly invoicing to annual management accounts. We prioritise accuracy and compliance, helping clients maintain up-to-date records while focusing on business growth.Our Shrewsbury-based practice serves local enterprises and remote clients nationwide, delivering consistent, reliable support. By maintaining transparency in all communications and adhering to strict professional standards, we build long-term trust with our clients. Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures we remain current with evolving financial regulations and technologies. Whether you require partial assistance or full outsourcing, our team provides scalable solutions adapted to your operational complexity. This combination of experience, qualifications, and client-centric service positions Shropshire Bookkeeper as a dependable partner for businesses seeking financial clarity.
Services
Weekly Bookkeeping
Monthly Bookkeeping
Quarterly Bookkeeping
Annual Bookkeeping
VAT Returns
Payroll Services
CIS Returns
Bank Reconciliation
Management Accounts
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience across multiple industries
- Qualified professionals with AAT and CIMA certifications
- Flexible service packages tailored to business needs
- Proven track record with small businesses and multinationals
- Transparent communication and compliance-focused approach
Associations and certifications
- Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
Services
Weekly Bookkeeping
Our weekly bookkeeping service ensures continuous financial record maintenance through systematic sales and purchase invoice processing. We manage bank account controls, credit control, and payroll administration to maintain accurate real-time financial data. This service helps businesses maintain compliance and make informed financial decisions through up-to-date accounting records.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Monthly bookkeeping covers comprehensive financial management including VAT returns, CIS submissions, and bank reconciliations. We process sales and purchase invoices while managing prepayments and accruals to ensure accurate monthly reporting. This service provides businesses with regular financial insights while maintaining HMRC compliance requirements.
Annual Bookkeeping
Our annual bookkeeping service specialises in year-end financial management for both limited companies and sole traders. We prepare tax returns, conduct control account reconciliations, and produce management accounts to meet statutory requirements. This service ensures accurate financial reporting and simplifies the transition to new accounting periods.
VAT Returns
We specialise in VAT return preparation and submission for businesses of all sizes. Our service includes accurate calculation of VAT liabilities, reconciliation of input and output tax, and HMRC submission compliance. This ensures businesses maintain proper VAT records while avoiding penalties through timely, accurate submissions.
Payroll Services
Our payroll service handles complete employee payment processing including tax deductions and national insurance contributions. We ensure compliance with real-time information requirements while maintaining accurate payroll records. This service reduces administrative burdens and ensures timely, error-free employee payments.
People
Lucy Cruise
Licensed Bookkeeper
Lucy Cruise is a qualified accounting professional with AAT and CIMA certifications. With 20+ years' experience in finance departments across multiple industries, she established Shropshire Bookkeeper to provide expert financial solutions. Her career spans roles from management accounting to licensed bookkeeping, serving both small businesses and multinational corporations.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide weekly, monthly, and annual bookkeeping services including VAT returns, payroll processing, CIS returns, and year-end management accounts for sole traders and limited companies.
Are you qualified to handle business accounts?
Yes, our lead bookkeeper holds qualifications from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and CIMA, with 20+ years' experience across diverse industries.
How do your pricing packages work?
We offer hourly rates, fixed monthly packages, or customised bookkeeping solutions tailored to your business requirements and accounting complexity.
Do you serve businesses outside Shrewsbury?
While based in Shrewsbury, we provide bookkeeping services to businesses nationwide through secure digital accounting systems and remote access solutions.
Can you handle both small and large business accounts?
Yes, our experience spans from fledgling sole traders to multinational corporations, enabling us to adapt our services to businesses of all sizes and complexities.
How do you ensure accounting accuracy?
We implement systematic reconciliation processes, maintain compliance with current regulations, and use professional accounting software to ensure accurate, audit-ready financial records.
