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Remote bookkeeping for London businesses

Bookkeeping Services for London Businesses

A responsive bookkeeper does not need to sit in your office to stay close to your business.

Carter Bookkeeping Services provides remote bookkeeping support for sole traders, partnerships, small businesses and growing companies in London. Using cloud accounting and straightforward communication, we can keep the regular books moving without adding another person, commute or pile of paperwork to your working day.

The service can stay focused on bookkeeping or include more of the surrounding financial administration, depending on what you want to hand over.

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Call 07903 364040

✓AAT-qualified • ✓More than 20 years of experience • ✓Family-run support

Remote does not mean hands-off

A simple way to keep the bookkeeping moving

01 / Share

Financial information stays digital

Use cloud accounting and agreed digital processes rather than passing paper backwards and forwards.

02 / Maintain

The books are worked on regularly

Transactions and reconciliations are handled on the timetable agreed for your business.

03 / Ask

Questions do not wait for a visit

Telephone, email and online meetings keep communication straightforward.

04 / Review

The scope can grow with you

Add wider financial support if bookkeeping is no longer the only work you want to hand over.

Wendy Carter MAAT from Carter Bookkeeping Services

Bookkeeping led by Wendy Carter MAAT

Remote bookkeeping with a real person behind it

Carter Bookkeeping Services is led by Wendy Carter MAAT, an AAT-qualified bookkeeper with more than 20 years of experience supporting businesses.

For London clients, the working relationship is designed to function remotely without becoming impersonal. Wendy takes time to understand how the business operates, explains bookkeeping questions clearly and works with the information behind a transaction rather than treating the books as a stream of data to process.

You have a clear point of contact when something changes, a question needs answering or the bookkeeping arrangement needs to evolve with the business.

Qualification

AAT-qualified

Experience

More than 20 years

Relationship

Personal support

Meet Wendy and the Carter team →

Client feedback

What clients say about working with Carter

Independent feedback from businesses supported by Wendy and the Carter Bookkeeping Services team.

✓ A 5-star rated bookkeeping service

    
 
 
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   Damien Ellis 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I signed up with Carter Bookkeeping Services this year to handle the bookkeeping for both our UK and USA offices, and I have been extremely impressed with the service and expertise provided by Wendy and her team.

Wendy’s attention to detail is exceptional. She is efficient, responsive, competitively priced, and always quick to answer questions. She also proactively reminds us of key dates and deadlines, which has been incredibly helpful for our business operations.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Carter Bookkeeping Services to any business looking for reliable and professional bookkeeping support.
  
 
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   Joe Burton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wendy and the team at Carter Bookkeeping Services have been brilliant to work with.

What really stands out is how approachable, organised and proactive Wendy is. She genuinely cares about helping clients understand their numbers rather than just processing them, and she goes above and beyond to make things simple and stress free.

Her attention to detail is excellent, communication is always clear, and you can tell she is constantly looking at ways to improve systems and create a better experience for clients.

If you are looking for a bookkeeper who is knowledgeable, trustworthy and genuinely invested in helping your business run better, I would highly recommend Carter Bookkeeping Services.
  
 
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   Gary 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After having a couple of frustrating issues with previous bookkeepers we were looking for a change. We found Wendy and were impressed with her knowledge and attention to detail. Would highly recommend, no fuss, just gets the job done.
  
 
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   Lesley Wallace 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We moved to Wendy 6 months ago to manage the bookkeeping, CIS and VAT returns for our small plumbing company, having previously felt rather "lost" with a large corporate accounting firm. Definitely the right decision! Wendy is always efficient and helpful, keeping us on track with deadlines and happy to spend time explaining things (sometimes many times) to those of us less well-versed in accounting matters. Thank you Wendy!
  
 
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   Christine Peever 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wendy has been working with us for the last few months and she's been great, keeping us on track with vat returns and general book keeping services always with a friendly smile. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a competent, friendly bookkeeper.
  
 
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   Lewis Herbert 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have recently started using Carter Book Keeping Service for our Letting Agency. The change over process has been seamless. Wendy has been exceptionally informative, helpful and very professional. If you are in need of an excellent Book Keeper, I would highly recommend Wendy Carter.
  
 
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   Dave Roberts 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I hired Wendy last year to complete my tax returns and it was one of the best decisions I could have made. As well as saving me a significant amount of time and money, Wendy was helpful, friendly and always got back to me quickly if I had questions. I will definitely be using Carter Bookkeeping Services again.
  
 
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   Julie Heanue 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Carter bookkeeping has just completed my accounts for the year and I am very happy with the service.  I have used them for a couple of years and they are always efficient with high levels of customer service.  I have every confidence in them and would recommend their services without hesitation.
  
 
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   Lucy Winterwood 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having Wendy take care of my VAT and Tax returns has been a huge sigh of relief and saved me both time and money.

Once we had everything set up, the on-going process/admin is simple, easy and can be done remotely.

Thank you Wendy and team! :)
  
 
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   Dominic Kane 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have recently had the pleasure of employing Wendy's services by take care of my businesses book keeping.

She has help shine light on 3 years of inaccurate data logging and miss alignments with my accounts and has constructed a strategy with me and my team to keep things in order going forward.

Wendy works perfectly with my accountant and has a great network to assist with any other enquiries that may arise.

For any book keeping and accounting questions Wendy Carter book keeping comes highly recommended.

What matters is access to your bookkeeper, not their postcode

For routine bookkeeping, a well-organised digital process can often be more practical than arranging physical meetings simply to move documents around. The important part is having a clear system and being able to reach somebody who understands the records when a question appears.

Connected records

One bookkeeping system

Cloud accounting keeps the underlying records accessible without versions of spreadsheets and paperwork moving between different locations.

Connected people

Questions stay conversational

Telephone, email and online meetings make it straightforward to ask about a transaction, explain a change or work through an issue.

Connected advisers

Work alongside your accountant

Where authorised, Carter can work with your existing accountant or other advisers so the underlying records are available when needed.

Choose what you want to hand over

Keep the service focused or take more financial admin off your desk

There is no reason to outsource work that you are happy managing internally. Carter can take responsibility for the areas where outside support would genuinely make the business easier to run.

Bookkeeping

Keep the records current

Hand over the routine financial records and reconciliations that need regular attention.

✓Income and expenditure

✓Bank and card reconciliation

✓Invoices, bills and receipts

✓Bookkeeping queries and clean-up

Explore bookkeeping support →

Financial administration

Move more work outside the business

Useful when bookkeeping is only one part of the financial admin consuming internal time.

Financial information

Use the records during the year

Well-maintained books can support VAT work and clearer information for owners and management.

✓VAT return support

✓Regular reporting

✓Financial review

✓Management accounting

Not sure how much of the workload you want to hand over?

Tell us what you need help with

Accounting software

Cloud software makes location much less important

Carter works with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Sage. If your current setup works, we can usually continue with it. If it is causing problems, we can help review your accounting software.

Xero

QuickBooks

FreeAgent

Sage

Getting started remotely

Changing bookkeepers does not need to become another project

Whether the current records are tidy, unfinished or somewhere in between, the first job is simply to understand what exists and what you want to change.

Explain the current setup

Tell us who handles the books, which software is used and what you would like to improve.

Review the records

We look at the current position and identify anything that needs clarification or agreed clean-up work.

Agree the workflow

Decide what Carter will handle, how information will be shared and how often the books need attention.

Keep communication simple

Once the routine is established, questions and changes can be dealt with as part of the ongoing relationship.

If you are unsure what condition the existing records are in, a bookkeeping health check can provide a useful starting point.

Frequently asked questions

Bookkeeping services for London businesses: FAQs

Do you provide bookkeeping services for businesses in London?

Yes. Carter Bookkeeping Services provides remote bookkeeping support for sole traders, partnerships, small businesses and growing companies in London. The service can remain focused on routine bookkeeping or include wider financial administration where agreed.

Is your London bookkeeping service fully remote?

The London service is designed to work remotely using cloud accounting software, email, telephone and online meetings. This allows regular bookkeeping and communication to continue without relying on physical document handovers or routine in-person meetings.

Are you based in London?

No. Carter Bookkeeping Services is not based in London. We support London businesses remotely using cloud accounting and direct communication with Wendy and the Carter team.

Can you take over from my existing bookkeeper or accounting firm?

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.

Can you help if our bookkeeping has fallen behind?

Yes. We can review overdue or disorganised records, identify missing information and discrepancies and agree any clean-up work needed before establishing a more consistent bookkeeping routine.

Which accounting software do you work with?

We work with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Sage. We can usually continue with your existing system or discuss whether a different setup would make the bookkeeping easier to manage.

Can you work with our existing accountant?

Yes. Carter can work alongside your accountant or other authorised advisers, helping maintain the underlying bookkeeping records and provide supporting information when needed.

Can you provide VAT, payroll or management accounting as well?

Yes. Depending on the agreed scope, support can also include VAT returns, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and management accounting.

How much do bookkeeping services for a London business cost?

Pricing depends on the amount of work involved, transaction volume, bookkeeping frequency, the condition of the existing records, accounting software and any additional support required. We agree pricing around the actual scope of work.

Remote bookkeeping for London businesses

You can hand over the bookkeeping without losing the personal relationship

Tell Wendy how the books are handled now, what is taking too much time and what you would like to change. From there, we can agree a remote bookkeeping routine that fits around the way your business already operates.

Talk to Wendy Call 07903 364040

Remote bookkeeping and financial support for businesses in London, with a personal point of contact throughout the relationship.

Explore our bookkeeping service, accounting software support, bookkeeping health checks or all Carter services.