Bookkeeping, VAT & CIS in Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire
As members of the Association of Accounting Technicians, you can rest assured that you will receive great service from professional bookkeepers with up-to-date industry knowledge.
Bookkeeping led by Wendy Carter MAAT
A personal bookkeeping relationship, backed by a family-run team
Carter Bookkeeping Services is led by Wendy Carter MAAT, an AAT-qualified bookkeeper with more than 20 years of experience in finance.
Wendy’s approach is practical and personal. She takes time to understand how a business actually operates, how financial information moves through it and where the bookkeeping or surrounding admin is creating unnecessary work.
For some clients, Carter simply keeps the books in order. For others, the team becomes much more closely involved with VAT, customers, suppliers, payroll, reporting and the regular financial routine behind the business.
Client feedback
What clients say about working with Carter
Independent feedback from businesses supported by Wendy and the Carter Bookkeeping Services team.
What does the support change?
Real businesses. Different bookkeeping problems.
Some clients come to Carter because communication with their previous provider has broken down. Others need better financial information or continuity after somebody internal leaves. These examples show how the relationship can work in practice.
Cloud accounting
Software should make bookkeeping easier, not become another problem
We work with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Sage. We can usually continue with the system you already use or help review the setup if it is creating unnecessary work. Accounting software support →
Local relationships, flexible working
Supporting businesses across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire
Routine bookkeeping can be handled efficiently through cloud accounting, email, telephone and online meetings. When being in the room would help, face-to-face meetings and client visits are available across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire by arrangement.
Further afield?
Cloud accounting also allows Carter to support businesses across the wider UK.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about working with Carter
What types of businesses do you work with?
Carter Bookkeeping Services supports sole traders, partnerships, small businesses and growing companies. Our clients include trades and construction businesses as well as companies in other sectors that need reliable bookkeeping and financial administration.
Do you only work with businesses in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire?
No. Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire are our main local service areas, where face-to-face meetings and client visits are available by arrangement. Cloud accounting also allows us to support businesses across the wider UK remotely.
Can you visit my business?
Yes. We visit clients across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire by arrangement where meeting at the business would be useful. Routine bookkeeping can continue remotely between meetings using cloud accounting software, email, telephone and online meetings.
Which accounting software do you work with?
We work with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Sage. We can usually continue with your existing system or help review the setup if it is creating unnecessary work or making the bookkeeping difficult to manage.
Can you take over from my current bookkeeper?
Yes. We can review the current records, accounting software and working process, identify outstanding information or reconciliation work and agree a practical handover before ongoing support begins.
What can Carter handle besides day-to-day bookkeeping?
Depending on the agreed scope, support can also include VAT returns, CIS administration, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, management accounting, bookkeeping health checks and accounting software support.