Carter Bookkeeping Services Ltd

Carter Bookkeeping Services Ltd Bookkeeper for VAT-Registered Trades Businesses | Helping Builders, Electricians, Plumbers & Contractors Save Time, Stay Compliant & Increase Profit

Relieving Stress - Reclaiming More Time - Growing Your Business - Providing Clarity And Freedom
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These are just some of the benefits you will receive by working with me and my team. By moving you to a more paperless and automated accounting system we can ensure your numbers provide you with insights to help with your cashflow and grow your business. Perhaps you are happy with where you are in your business and just need a professional to ensure you are compliant, save on tax and ensure deadlines are met. Or are you just not a 'paper person' and would rather drop off all your documents and not have to think about them for a while? At Carter Bookkeeping Services we understand every client has different requirements. This is why we pride ourselves on offering bespoke services by getting to know you and your business. Give us a call and we can put together a services that fits you. Mob: 07903364040 Landline: 01582 767661

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Great with wood, Cr*p with adminOllie Bateman at Bateman Carpentry and Construction thank you for agreeing to this post!...
11/09/2026

Great with wood, Cr*p with admin

Ollie Bateman at Bateman Carpentry and Construction thank you for agreeing to this post!

Ollie is a prime example of a tradesman who is amazing at their craft but totally pants with the admin.

Clients tend to feel embarrassed when they come to me with their paper documents instead of the neat folders or software uploads they expect everyone must be doing.

But they needn’t be - I always say we have our strengths in life and this is one of mine.

My clients would never expect me or my team to to create under stair cupboards, fix electrical wiring, install a boiler or put up scaffolding well, or at all!

Then why would be do the same?

Contact us for a no judgement, open conversation.

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07903364040

One Finger Up to The Establishment?No, this was actually accidental!!However, dealing with bags of receipts is still a p...
28/08/2026

One Finger Up to The Establishment?

No, this was actually accidental!!

However, dealing with bags of receipts is still a part of my role as a bookkeeping business owner.

The guys on my books are all fantastic at what they do but many are still shy when it comes to technology.

Working in one way can mean our business runs more efficiently but in reality it could mean alienating our clients.

We provide different ways in which our clients provide us with the paperwork, as long we receive it.

Whatsapp messages, emails, direct upload to software, bags or boxes of receipts handed to us or in the post - we are happy to accommodate.

Give us a call for a no judgement conversation.

Contact us:

[email protected]
07903364040

If you're VAT registered, digital record-keeping isn't optional anymore. Quick check: are your records digital and linke...
25/08/2026

If you're VAT registered, digital record-keeping isn't optional anymore. Quick check: are your records digital and linked end-to-end, or are you still bridging from a spreadsheet? If you're not sure, that's a five-minute conversation worth having before your next return is due.

📞07903364040
📩[email protected]

What "good bookkeeping" actually buys you💷It's not just tidy numbers. It's not staying up till midnight before a deadlin...
18/08/2026

What "good bookkeeping" actually buys you💷

It's not just tidy numbers. It's not staying up till midnight before a deadline. It's not the knot in your stomach every time HMRC emails. Good bookkeeping buys you time — with your kids, on the weekend, off the clock. That's the real return on investment.

Big goals require an even bigger team spirit! To help with our growing business, we have grown our team and we can’t wai...
01/08/2026

Big goals require an even bigger team spirit!

To help with our growing business, we have grown our team and we can’t wait for you to meet her!❤️

VAT mistakes we see trades businesses make:1) Claiming VAT on fuel without a valid receipt2) Missing the flat rate schem...
28/07/2026

VAT mistakes we see trades businesses make:

1) Claiming VAT on fuel without a valid receipt
2) Missing the flat rate scheme review after year one
3) Forgetting reverse charge VAT on subcontractor work.

None of these things are complicated once you know them - but they add up fast if they go unnoticed.

Always worth a quick check with your bookkeeper before your next return.

📞07903364040
📨 [email protected]

Tired of chasing late-paying customers?We help tradesmen set up Xero automated reminders and handle customer follow-ups ...
26/07/2026

Tired of chasing late-paying customers?

We help tradesmen set up Xero automated reminders and handle customer follow-ups when needed.

📞 07903 364040
📧 [email protected]

Improve cash flowGetting paid on time keeps your business running smoothly.Automated reminders and hands-on support help...
24/07/2026

Improve cash flow

Getting paid on time keeps your business running smoothly.

Automated reminders and hands-on support help reduce overdue invoices and improve cash flow.

📞 07903 364040
📧 [email protected]

The Sunday-night VAT trap!Doing your books on a Sunday night instead of watching the match with the kids? You're not alo...
21/07/2026

The Sunday-night VAT trap!

Doing your books on a Sunday night instead of watching the match with the kids? You're not alone — but it doesn't have to be that way. A few small habits (weekly 15-minute admin slot, snap receipts as you go, one folder per job) can save you hours come VAT return time. Your evenings and weekends are for your family, not your spreadsheets.

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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