Bookkeeper in Brixham
Your Brixham business books, kept properly.
Most Brixham business owners are doing their own bookkeeping in the gaps between actually running their business. That is not a sustainable arrangement. DG Accountancy handles it on a fixed monthly fee, with Xero cloud setup included, MTD-compliant records and replies the day you ask. Daniel is ACCA-qualified with 20 years of cross-sector experience, based just along the coast in Torquay.
- Records current every month, so year-end holds no surprises
- VAT threshold monitored — no unexpected registration obligations
- MTD-compliant Xero setup, connected to your bank feeds from day one
- Fixed monthly fee agreed upfront — no hourly billing, no surprise invoices
No long-term contract. If it is not the right fit after three months, you leave with clean, up-to-date books and nothing further owed.
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What our clients say
★★★★★
Fast Turnaround, No Corners Cut
“Fees were transparent, turnaround was fast, and the work was done thoroughly and accurately.”
★★★★★
Rates Better Than the Competition
“His rates are extremely good compared to some other accountants out there and I get more for my money.”
★★★★★
Never Has to Worry About Accounts
“Professional service. This company does my accounts every year and i never have to worry about it. Speedy as well.”
★★★★★
Every Detail Explained Meticulously
“Absolutely recommend Daniel for all and any accounts related matter. Would use his expertise again.”
Sound familiar?
Books falling behind while the business keeps moving?
Brixham businesses — fishing, hospitality, holiday lets, trades — tend to run on tight margins and tighter schedules. Bookkeeping gets deferred until it cannot be deferred any longer, by which point the records are months behind and nobody is quite sure what the tax position is. That is a manageable situation, but not if it stays that way indefinitely.
- Receipts and transactions piling up, records weeks or months behind
- No clear picture of VAT exposure until it becomes an urgent problem
- Spending Sunday evenings on spreadsheets that still do not balance
What sorted looks like
Cloud bookkeeping through Xero means your records are current, your VAT position is visible in real time, and your year-end is not a scramble. The parts you dislike most are handled, and you can actually see where you stand.
- Transactions reconciled monthly, records always current and audit-ready
- VAT threshold tracked automatically — you will know before it becomes an issue
- Bookkeeping off your plate entirely, no more weekend spreadsheet sessions
What Brixham and Devon clients say
Business owners who were managing their own books — and found that having someone else handle it was considerably less stressful than expected.
Daniel was very helpful with my books and tax return. He offered great advise and insight in how to manage my books better and more efficiently. His knowledge in tax law and what can be used for expenses really helped with saving money where I could. As a sole trader it’s really hard to keep on top of things and have now asked Dan to do monthly books for me. His rates are extremely good compared to some other accountants out there and I get more for my money.
I worked with Daniel at DG Accountancy to review and sign off my sole trader accounts for a time-sensitive mortgage application, and the service was excellent. Daniel was extremely responsive, clear, and professional throughout. He understood exactly what the lender required, turned everything around very quickly without cutting corners. Communication was straightforward and reassuring, which made a potentially stressful part of the mortgage process much easier. Fees were transparent, turnaround was fast, and the work was done thoroughly and accurately. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Daniel to anyone needing reliable accountancy support, particularly where deadlines really matter.
Three things your bookkeeping covers
Monthly cloud bookkeeping is the foundation. Everything else — VAT, payroll, year-end — connects to it cleanly so nothing gets missed and nothing is rushed at deadline.
Clean Books, Every Month
Transactions are reconciled monthly in Xero, bank feeds run automatically, and your records are always current. No year-end scramble, no reconstructing three months of activity from memory.
Included as standardVAT Returns and MTD Compliance
Quarterly VAT filing handled on time, every time. Your VAT threshold is monitored continuously, so you will not cross it without knowing. Making Tax Digital compliance is built into the Xero setup from the start.
Included or available as add-onYear-End and Tax Visibility
Because the books are current, your year-end accounts and Self Assessment (if applicable) are prepared from accurate records, not reconstructed ones. You will know your approximate tax liability well before HMRC sends a reminder.
Included in packageConsistently rated five stars on Google
Clients range from sole traders and small limited companies to landlords and hospitality businesses — all finding that having proper bookkeeping support is worth considerably more than the monthly fee.
Recommended For Any Accounts-Related Matter
“Absolutely recommend Daniel for all and any accounts related matter. Would use his expertise again. He is the most amazing person, very professional, explaining every detail meticulously in order to finalise our accounts. A huge thank you Daniel.”
Self-Employment Tax Handled Without the Stress
“Huge thanks to Daniel for helping ourselves with our taxes! Being self employed means we all have to do this ourselves which is just not possible on top of our work load. Thanks again! We will be using you again!”
Clear Explanations When Client Had No Clue
“Daniel was very helpful and patient with me when I had no clue what to do and spoke through everything with me and made it clear, couldn’t recommend him enough, thank you again.”
What makes the difference for Brixham businesses
Bookkeeping is not complicated to describe. The difference is in how it is actually delivered — and whether your accountant knows what they are doing before you explain your situation.
20 Years Across Real Industries
Daniel has worked across airlines, construction, manufacturing and entertainment — not just in accountancy firms. That means he already understands how cash flow works in seasonal and trade-based businesses before you explain it. You get experienced judgement, not textbook answers.
Questions Answered the Day You Ask
DG Accountancy is consistently noted by clients for fast, clear replies. You will not wait three days for a simple answer about a transaction or a VAT question. That is not a headline promise — it is what the reviews consistently describe.
Cloud-Based From Day One
Everything runs through Xero, connected to your bank feeds and accessible in real time. No paper records, no chasing for files, no waiting for your accountant to ‘open the books.’ You can see your own numbers whenever you need to.
Up and running in four straightforward steps
Most clients are fully onboarded within a week. The process is designed to feel easy on your end — because most of the setup work happens on ours.
Book a free discovery call
A short conversation about your business, your current set-up, and what you actually need. No sales pressure — just an honest discussion about whether this is the right fit.
Receive your fixed-fee quote
You will get a written quote tailored to your business structure and the services you need. Everything is agreed upfront — no hourly billing, no scope creep, no surprises.
Xero set-up and onboarding
Your Xero account is configured, bank feeds are connected, and any historical records are tidied up. If your books are behind, catch-up is handled as part of onboarding. Most clients are fully set up within a week.
Ongoing support, nothing to chase
Your books are reconciled monthly, your deadlines are tracked, and questions are answered when you have them. You do not need to remember filing dates or chase your accountant for updates — that part is handled.
“Professional service. This company does my accounts every year and i never have to worry about it. Speedy as well. I am a very happy customer.”
Things Brixham business owners usually ask
Do you understand seasonal businesses and the cash flow patterns that come with them?
Yes — businesses in coastal towns like Brixham often have significant seasonal variation, and bookkeeping that does not account for that tends to give a misleading picture. Monthly reconciliation in Xero means you can see your actual cash position at any point in the year, not just at year-end. That matters considerably more when income is not evenly spread.
What does bookkeeping cost, and what exactly is included?
Pricing is a fixed monthly fee tailored to your business structure, turnover and the services you need. A typical sole trader bookkeeping package starts from £41 per month; limited company packages start from £79 per month. Xero is included, bank feeds are connected, and your monthly reconciliation is handled. VAT filing can be included or added depending on your package. Everything is agreed in writing before you start — no hourly rates, no hidden charges.
My records are behind. Can you still help, or do I need to catch up first?
Records being behind is a common starting point, not a reason to delay. Catch-up bookkeeping is handled as part of onboarding — the cost depends on how far behind things are, and that is agreed upfront before any work begins. Most clients arrive with their books in some state of disarray and leave onboarding with everything current. Which is, frankly, the point.
Is there a long-term contract I need to sign?
No. There is no minimum contract term. If after three months it is not working for you, you can leave and your Xero records — clean and current — go with you. The aim is to be useful enough that you want to stay, not to make leaving difficult.
Can you also handle my VAT returns and year-end accounts, or just the bookkeeping?
Both. Bookkeeping is the foundation, but VAT returns, Self Assessment, year-end accounts and Corporation Tax are all available within the same fixed-fee structure. Many clients start with bookkeeping and add services as they grow. Having everything in one place means nothing falls through the gaps at deadline time.
Will I actually know what my tax bill is going to be before the deadline?
That is one of the main practical advantages of keeping your books current throughout the year. Because the records are up to date monthly, your approximate tax position is visible well in advance — not reconstructed at the last minute from a stack of bank statements. You will know what to set aside before HMRC sends a reminder, which makes the deadline considerably less stressful.
Bookkeeping off your plate, starting this month.
Fixed monthly fee, Xero set up and connected, records current from the first reconciliation. A free quote takes five minutes and commits you to nothing.