Bookkeeper in Totnes
Your Totnes bookkeeping, handled properly.
Running a business in Totnes means enough on your plate without wrestling spreadsheets at the weekend. DG Accountancy takes the books off your hands — cloud-based, MTD-ready and always up to date. Fixed monthly fee, ACCA-qualified accountant, and questions answered the day you ask them.
- Books reconciled monthly so your records are always current
- MTD-compliant from day one — no scramble when the deadline lands
- Know your tax position well before HMRC sends the reminder
- Fixed monthly fee agreed upfront — no surprise invoices
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean, up-to-date books and nothing owed.
Get a free bookkeeping quote
Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
★★★★★
Fast Turnaround, No Corners Cut
“Daniel was extremely responsive, clear, and professional throughout.”
★★★★★
Rates Better Than Other Accountants
“His rates are extremely good compared to some other accountants out there and I get more for my money.”
★★★★★
Clear When You Have 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”
★★★★★
Never Have to Worry About It
“This company does my accounts every year and i never have to worry about it. Speedy as well.”
Sound familiar?
Still doing your own books at midnight?
Most business owners in Totnes start doing their own bookkeeping because it seems straightforward enough. Then the bank reconciliation falls behind, the VAT quarter creeps up unexpectedly, and the shoebox of receipts becomes a problem for future-you. It is rarely one big failure — just a slow accumulation of tasks that never quite get done.
- Bank reconciliation months behind, records unreliable when you need them
- VAT quarter arrives and the figures still need sorting first
- No clear view of what you owe in tax until it is almost due
What sorted looks like
Clean books, current records and a tax position you can actually see. Not glamorous, but considerably more useful than the alternative.
- Books reconciled every month — records accurate whenever you need them
- VAT returns prepared and filed on time, every quarter, without the last-minute scramble
- Tax liability visible months in advance, not the week before the deadline
- Fixed monthly fee means no surprise bills — you always know what you are paying
What bookkeeping clients say about us
From sole traders keeping on top of their first set of books to limited company directors scaling fast — a consistent picture emerges.
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.
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!
What your monthly fee covers
Bookkeeping is the foundation. Everything else — VAT, payroll, tax returns — sits on top of it. Here is what is included.
Monthly Cloud Bookkeeping
Your transactions are categorised, reconciled and kept current every month in Xero. Bank feeds connect automatically, which removes most of the manual entry. By the time you need the figures for anything — a loan application, a VAT return, a tax bill — they are already there.
Included as standardVAT Returns and MTD Compliance
Quarterly VAT returns prepared and filed through Making Tax Digital-compliant software. Registrations, scheme advice and annual accounting options are all covered. Your VAT threshold is monitored — you will not find yourself unexpectedly registered without warning.
Included or available as add-onTax Visibility and Self Assessment
Your income, expenses and tax position are visible throughout the year, not just in January. Self Assessment returns for sole traders and directors are filed accurately and on time. You will know your bill well before it is due — which makes planning for it considerably easier.
Included or available as add-onConsistent feedback across every type of client
Sole traders, limited company directors and everyone in between. The themes that come up most are speed, clarity and the absence of surprises.
Quick, Efficient and Friendly Throughout
“Excellent service providing financial accounts for probate. Quick, efficient and friendly. Would highly recommend.”
Professional Service, Never Have to Worry
“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.”
Explained Every Detail to Finalise Accounts
“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.”
Why businesses in Totnes choose us
There is no shortage of bookkeepers. Here is what actually makes the difference.
20 Years Across Real Industries
Daniel has worked in airlines, construction, manufacturing and entertainment — not just accounting practices. That cross-sector experience means he already understands how different types of businesses earn, spend and get caught out. You will not spend the first six months explaining how your business works.
Questions Answered the Same Day
DG Accountancy is known specifically for fast replies and clear communication. When something comes up — a VAT query, an unexpected HMRC letter, a supplier asking for accounts — you get a useful answer the day you ask. Not a holding email. Not a callback next week.
Cloud-Based, Always Up to Date
Everything runs through Xero with live bank feeds, so your books are current rather than weeks behind. No more emailing files back and forth or waiting for someone to open the ledger. Your figures are accessible whenever you need them, and MTD compliance is built in from the start.
Up and running in four steps
Most clients are fully onboarded within a week. Here is what the process looks like from your side.
Book a free discovery call
A short call to talk through your business, your current set-up and what you need. No sales pitch — just an honest conversation about whether we are the right fit. You will leave the call knowing exactly what happens next.
Receive your fixed-fee quote
You get a clear, written quote tailored to your business structure and the services you need. Everything is agreed upfront, so there are no surprise invoices later. If the quote does not work for you, there is no obligation.
Onboarding and Xero setup
We set up your Xero account (or tidy up the existing one), connect your bank feeds and collect what we need to get started. Most clients are fully onboarded within a week. You do very little — that is rather the point.
Books handled, you focus elsewhere
Your bookkeeping runs monthly, your deadlines are met, and your tax position is visible throughout the year. When questions come up, you get a plain-English answer the same day. Less of your Sunday evenings in spreadsheets — which is, frankly, the way it should be.
“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.”
Things people usually ask before getting started
Do you work with businesses based in Totnes specifically, or is it only Torquay and the bay area?
DG Accountancy is based in Torquay but operates entirely online, which means location makes no practical difference to the service. Clients in Totnes, across Devon and throughout the UK receive exactly the same cloud-based bookkeeping, the same response times and the same fixed-fee structure. Everything is handled via Xero, video calls and secure file sharing.
What does bookkeeping actually cost, and what is included in the monthly fee?
Pricing is fixed monthly and agreed upfront — no hourly rates, no surprise invoices. Sole trader bookkeeping starts from £41 per month, with limited company packages starting from £79 per month. What is included depends on the tier: at minimum you get cloud bookkeeping in Xero, Making Tax Digital compliance and a dedicated accountant. A clear quote tailored to your business is provided before anything is agreed.
My books are a bit of a mess. Is that a problem before switching?
It is not unusual. Most clients arrive with records that are behind, inconsistent or spread across several places. Catch-up bookkeeping is offered as part of the onboarding process, and the cost is quoted transparently upfront so there are no surprises. Once the backlog is cleared, the monthly routine takes over and things stay current from that point forward.
Is there a long-term contract or minimum commitment?
There is no long-term contract. If the arrangement is not working after the first three months, you can leave with clean, up-to-date books and nothing further owed. Monthly rolling means you are not locked in — the intention is that the service earns its place each month, not that the contract does.
Do you handle VAT returns as part of the bookkeeping service?
VAT returns are available either as part of the monthly package or as an add-on, depending on the tier you choose. Quarterly preparation and MTD-compliant filing are both covered, as are VAT registrations and scheme advice. Your VAT threshold is monitored throughout the year so you are not caught off guard by an unexpected registration obligation.
Will I be able to see my tax position during the year, or only at year-end?
One of the practical benefits of keeping books current every month is that your income, allowable expenses and approximate tax liability are visible throughout the year. You will not reach January and discover your Self Assessment bill for the first time. For limited company directors, the same logic applies to Corporation Tax — the year-end figure should not be a surprise.
Get the books off your plate, for good.
Fixed monthly bookkeeping for Totnes businesses. ACCA-qualified, cloud-based, no long-term contract. A clear quote within one working day.