How much does outsourced bookkeeping cost in the UK?

There isn't a single fixed price for outsourced bookkeeping — the cost depends on your transaction volume, the number of bank accounts and platforms involved, how often you need reports, and whether you need extras like payroll or VAT support bundled in. That said, most UK small businesses find outsourcing significantly cheaper than hiring in-house: a full-time in-house bookkeeper typically costs £30,000–£45,000 a year once you include salary, software licences, training, and holiday or sickness cover. Outsourced bookkeeping is usually charged as a monthly package based on your business size, so you only pay for the level of support you actually need, with no recruitment costs and no gaps in cover when someone is on leave.

Most providers offer tiered packages that scale as your business grows, so a small limited company with a handful of transactions a month pays considerably less than a multi-entity group with high transaction volumes. The best way to get an accurate figure is a short consultation where a provider reviews your current setup. See our Bookkeeping Services page for typical package structures or our Outsourced Accounting Services page if you need bookkeeping bundled with wider accounting support.