Bookkeeper in Torbay
Your Torbay books, clean and current.
Most Torbay business owners are keeping their own records in whatever spare time they can find — which is to say, not very often. DG Accountancy handles your bookkeeping monthly via Xero, so your records are always up to date and MTD-ready. Fixed monthly fee, ACCA-qualified, and questions answered the day you ask them.
- Monthly Xero bookkeeping, reconciled and always current
- VAT threshold monitored — no unexpected registration obligations
- MTD-compliant records, handled before the deadlines arrive
- Fixed monthly fee — no surprises, agreed upfront
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
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Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
★★★★★
Fast Turnaround, No Corners Cut
“Fees were transparent, turnaround was fast, and the work was done thoroughly and accurately.”
★★★★★
Better Value Than Other Accountants
“His rates are extremely good compared to some other accountants out there and I get more for my money.”
★★★★★
Plain English When It Mattered
“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.”
★★★★★
Never Have to Worry About It
“This company does my accounts every year and i never have to worry about it. Speedy as well. I am a very happy customer.”
Sound familiar?
Still doing your own books at the weekend?
For most Torbay sole traders and small limited companies, bookkeeping sits somewhere between the day job and the washing up — it happens when it happens, which usually means it does not happen properly. Records fall behind, bank reconciliations pile up, and by the time January arrives the picture is messier than it should be. MTD is already here for VAT filers and it is coming for income tax. Staying on top of it alone is a reasonable use of no one’s time.
- Records months behind, with a year-end scramble now certain
- VAT threshold crossed without realising, or registration overdue
- No clear picture of profit, tax liability or cash position
What sorted looks like
Your bookkeeping runs monthly. Your records are reconciled, categorised and MTD-ready before any deadline becomes a problem. Your VAT position is visible. Your tax liability is not a mystery. Frankly, that is the way it should be.
- Books reconciled monthly — no year-end scramble, no catch-up panic
- VAT threshold monitored continuously — you will not be caught out
- Monthly profit and tax position visible in Xero, whenever you need it
- Fixed monthly fee agreed upfront — no hourly billing, no surprise invoices
What Torbay clients say about the books
From sole traders catching up on a backlog to limited companies needing monthly management, the outcome is the same: clean records and considerably less to think about.
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.
Bookkeeping that keeps pace with your business
Every bookkeeping package is built around Xero, runs monthly, and covers the compliance tasks that create the most friction for growing Torbay businesses.
Monthly Xero Bookkeeping
Transactions categorised, bank feeds reconciled, and records kept current every month. You get a clean Xero file and a real-time view of where your business stands — without opening a spreadsheet. If your books are behind, a catch-up service gets everything squared before the monthly rhythm begins.
Included as standardVAT Returns and MTD Compliance
Quarterly VAT returns filed on time, with your threshold monitored throughout the year. MTD for VAT is already mandatory and MTD for Income Tax is on its way — the right Xero setup means you are ahead of both. Registrations and scheme changes handled as needed.
Included from Operate tierYear-End Accounts and Tax Filing
Statutory accounts, Self Assessment or Corporation Tax returns prepared from records that are already clean — because the bookkeeping has been running all year. You know your tax bill well before HMRC sends the reminder, and there is no last-minute scramble to find missing receipts.
Included in all packagesClients across a range of businesses and needs
From first Self Assessments to ongoing accounts management, the reviews reflect one consistent pattern: work done accurately, explained clearly and turned around quickly.
Professional, Meticulous, Every Detail Explained
“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 Headache
“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!”
Quick, Efficient and Friendly Throughout
“Excellent service providing financial accounts for probate. Quick, efficient and friendly. Would highly recommend.”
What makes this different from the usual bookkeeper
Most bookkeepers file the numbers and stop there. Here, the books are the foundation for something more useful.
Two Decades Across Real Businesses
Daniel has worked in airlines, construction, manufacturing and entertainment — which means he already understands the pressures and cash flow patterns that vary by sector. You will not spend the first three meetings explaining how your business works. The advice is grounded in what actually happens in businesses like yours, not just what the textbook says.
Questions Answered the Same Day
A bookkeeper who takes three days to reply to a VAT query is not much use when you have a decision to make. DG Accountancy is known for fast responses and plain English. You will not be left decoding a jargon-heavy email or waiting until next week to find out whether your treatment of a particular expense is correct.
Cloud-First, Accessible in Real Time
Everything runs through Xero, which means your records are visible whenever you need them — not locked in a spreadsheet on someone else’s desktop. Bank feeds connect automatically, receipts can be captured on your phone, and you always know where things stand without having to ask. MTD readiness comes as a byproduct, not an afterthought.
Up and running in four straightforward steps
Most clients are fully onboarded within a week. The process is designed to require as little from you as possible while getting the books into good order quickly.
Book a free discovery call
A short call to understand your business, your current records and what you actually need. No sales pitch — just an honest conversation about whether the service is the right fit and what it would cost.
Receive your fixed-fee quote
A clear written quote, tailored to your business structure and the services you need. Everything agreed upfront — no hourly rates, no scope creep, no surprises on the first invoice.
Xero set up, records connected
Your Xero account is set up or tidied up, bank feeds connected and any outstanding catch-up work identified. If your books are behind, that is handled before the monthly routine begins. Most clients are fully onboarded within a week.
Books run themselves from here
Your records are reconciled monthly, VAT deadlines are covered, and you have a direct line to Daniel whenever a question comes up. You know your numbers, your tax position is not a mystery, and the weekend bookkeeping sessions are over.
“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 people usually ask before getting started
Do you work with Torbay businesses specifically, or is this purely a remote service?
DG Accountancy is based in Torquay and serves businesses across Torbay — including Paignton and Brixham — as well as clients across the wider UK. The service is fully online, delivered via Xero, video calls and secure file sharing, which means geography is not a limiting factor. You get the same responsive, direct service whether you are five minutes away or five counties away.
What does bookkeeping actually cost, and what is included?
Pricing is a fixed monthly fee, agreed upfront before anything is signed. The fee is tailored to your business structure, transaction volume and the services you need, so a sole trader with straightforward income pays considerably less than a limited company requiring VAT, payroll and management accounts. There are no hourly rates and no surprise invoices. A free quote is available with no obligation.
My books are months behind. Is that a problem?
It is the most common situation for new clients. A catch-up service gets everything reconciled and correctly categorised before the monthly routine begins — the cost of doing so depends on how far behind things are and how complete the records are. Once the catch-up is done, the monthly bookkeeping keeps things current from that point forward. It is entirely manageable.
Is there a minimum contract or lock-in period?
There is no long-term contract. Services run month to month, and if the arrangement is not working you can leave with clean, up-to-date books and nothing further owed. The fixed-fee model means the cost is predictable and the relationship continues because it is useful, not because you are tied in.
Do you handle Making Tax Digital compliance as part of the bookkeeping?
Yes. MTD for VAT is already mandatory for most VAT-registered businesses, and MTD for Income Tax is being phased in for sole traders and landlords. The Xero setup used for bookkeeping is MTD-compatible by design, so your quarterly submissions are handled as part of the service rather than as an add-on. There is nothing additional you need to set up yourself.
Will I be able to see my profit and tax position during the year, not just at year-end?
Because the books are reconciled monthly in Xero, your profit and loss is visible in near real-time rather than being a mystery until January. For limited company clients on the Operate tier and above, a quarterly review or management accounts report makes the tax position explicit throughout the year. You will not arrive at year-end with a tax bill you were not expecting.
Leave the bookkeeping to someone else.
Fixed monthly fee, Xero cloud bookkeeping, MTD compliance and a direct line to an ACCA-qualified accountant. A free quote takes five minutes and commits you to nothing.