Your books & admin, handled.
Friendly, jargon-free bookkeeping and virtual admin support for sole traders and small businesses. Xero certified, ICO registered, and firmly on your side.
Bookkeeping, virtual admin, or bundle both for better value. Every package includes a free 20-minute discovery call.
For sole traders with straightforward finances who need the basics done right every month.
- Bank reconciliation
- Transaction categorisation
- Monthly P&L snapshot
- Xero software management
- Email support
- Up to 60 transactions/month
For VAT-registered businesses needing full bookkeeping support and MTD compliance.
- Everything in Starter
- Quarterly VAT returns
- MTD for ITSA filing
- Expense tracking
- Quarterly review call
- Up to 150 transactions/month
Comprehensive support for businesses with employees, CIS, and management reporting.
- Everything in Growth
- Payroll up to 3 staff
- CIS returns
- Year-end accounts prep
- Management accounts quarterly
- Priority support
Five hours of virtual admin per month to take the small stuff off your plate.
- Inbox management
- Document handling
- 5 hrs/month
- Email support
- Task list management
- Response within 24 hrs
Ten hours of reliable virtual admin — ideal for busy sole traders and growing teams.
- Everything in Starter
- Calendar management
- Client comms support
- 10 hrs/month
- Weekly check-in
- Priority email support
Up to 20 hours of virtual admin per month for businesses needing consistent support.
- Everything in Growth
- Social media scheduling
- Report preparation
- 20 hrs/month
- Dedicated admin day
- Same-day response
Bookkeeping Starter + Admin Starter. A great entry point covering both.
- Bank reconciliation
- Transaction categorisation
- Monthly P&L snapshot
- Inbox & document handling
- 5 admin hrs/month
- Email support
Bookkeeping Growth + Admin Growth. The most popular choice for growing businesses.
- Everything in Essential
- Quarterly VAT returns
- MTD filing
- Calendar & comms management
- 10 admin hrs/month
- Quarterly review call
Full Service bookkeeping + Admin Full. End-to-end support so you can focus on the business.
- Everything in Growth
- Payroll up to 3 staff
- CIS returns
- Year-end accounts prep
- 20 admin hrs/month
- Priority same-day support
Pay only for the hours you need. Min. 3 hrs per booking, 3-month contract.
- Bank reconciliation
- VAT returns
- MTD support
- Min. 3 hrs per booking
- 3-month contract
- Xero access
Bookkeeping and admin together at a blended rate — best value for ad-hoc work.
- All bookkeeping tasks
- All admin tasks
- Flexible split per session
- Min. 3 hrs per booking
- 3-month contract
- Priority scheduling
Flexible admin support billed by the hour. Perfect for one-off projects.
- Inbox & document tasks
- Scheduling & comms
- Report prep
- Min. 3 hrs per booking
- 3-month contract
- Same-week turnaround
See how much you'd save
Slide to estimate the cost of doing your books yourself, and what Oh Bother could save you each month.
A rough idea of what your time is worth and how long bookkeeping takes you each month.
That's 1 day a month you could spend on clients, growth, or just switching off.
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Let us figure it out.
Answer four quick questions and we'll recommend the right package for you.
What best describes your business?
What's your biggest headache right now?
How many transactions each month roughly?
What's your monthly budget for support?
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Bookkeeping Growth
Based on your answers, this looks like the right fit.
The back-office partner your
business actually needs
Xero certified, fully insured, and 100% remote — we handle your numbers and admin so you get on with the work you love.
Xero certified advisor
Listed on Xero's official directory. We set up and manage Xero so your books are always accurate and MTD-ready.
Virtual admin that works
From inbox management to client comms, we handle the admin that clogs up your day — reliably and on time.
100% remote & paperless
No posting receipts. No dropping off files. Everything runs through secure cloud tools from anywhere in the UK.
Plain English, always
No jargon. No overwhelm. We explain your finances in a way that actually makes sense.
Fixed monthly pricing
You'll always know exactly what you're paying. No hourly surprises, no hidden charges — agreed upfront.
Up and running in three simple steps
Most clients are set up within a week. Here's how it works.
Free discovery call
A relaxed 20-minute chat to understand your business and which package fits best. No obligation, no pressure.
We get everything set up
We handle your Xero onboarding, bank feed connections, and workflows — so you don't lift a finger.
You focus on your business
We manage the numbers and admin every month. Clear reports, no tax time stress, a team always in your corner.
Your own client
portal & dashboard
Every Oh Bother client gets secure access to their own personal portal — see your books in real time, track hours logged, view billing, and message us directly. No more chasing updates by email.
Send us messages, share documents, and ask questions directly through your portal — no more hunting for email threads.
Every session tracked, every task completed — a full transparent record of exactly what we've worked on and when.
Your portal is password-protected and accessible only to you. GDPR compliant, ICO registered.
Certified, insured,
and on your side
Xero certified, ICO registered, and professionally insured — so your books are in safe, accountable hands. Every client gets transparent pricing, no surprises, and a bookkeeper who genuinely cares.
Can't find your question? Just get in touch — we reply within 24 hours.
Not at all. We work 100% remotely across the UK. Everything runs through Xero and your client portal — location is no barrier at all.
We use Xero for all bookkeeping — it's included in every package and we handle the setup. You only need to log in occasionally to check your figures. We'll show you everything you need to know.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is HMRC's initiative requiring digital record keeping and digital submissions. We handle all MTD compliance as part of our bookkeeping packages — you don't need to worry about it.
Yes. Our packages are designed to flex as your business grows. We ask for a 3-month minimum so we can do things properly, after which you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel with notice.
Absolutely — you'd be surprised how common this is. We offer a historical clean-up service starting from £200. Just let us know how far back things need sorting and we'll give you a clear quote.
Every client gets their own secure portal to see work logs, view invoices, and message us directly. You set a password when you sign up, and we send you the link. It works in any browser — no app needed.
Hourly rates require a minimum of 3 hours per session and a 3-month rolling contract. You're invoiced for actual time used, tracked transparently in your portal.
Yes. We are ICO registered and handle all data in line with UK GDPR. Xero uses bank-level encryption. Your portal is password-protected. We never share your information with third parties.
Let's take the bother
off your plate
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