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27/04/2026

Feeling behind with your bookkeeping?

Maybe the receipts have piled up, the bank transactions haven’t been checked, invoices have been forgotten, or your QuickBooks feels a bit messy.

It can start to feel overwhelming very quickly, especially when you’re busy running the business.

At Susie’s Bookkeeping, I use the CLEAR Method to help small businesses and non-profits catch up and clean up their bookkeeping.

C — Check where things stand
L — Locate what’s missing
E — Enter and organise your records
A — Align everything with the bank
R — Review and report back

This takes you from feeling behind, overwhelmed, and unsure where to start, to having organised, accurate bookkeeping and a much clearer picture of where your business stands.

If your bookkeeping needs a catch-up or clean-up, send me a message and we can have a chat about what support you need.

If you are not sure whether your books need a catch-up, a clean-up, or both, there are a few simple things to look out f...
26/03/2026

If you are not sure whether your books need a catch-up, a clean-up, or both, there are a few simple things to look out for.

You might need a catch-up if: you know there are weeks or months missing transactions have not been entered sales or expenses have not been recorded or your bookkeeping is simply not up to date.

You might need a clean-up if: things have been entered, but you are not sure they are right your accounts are not fully reconciled something does not look right in your figures or your records feel messy, unclear, or hard to trust.

A catch-up helps bring things up to date. A clean-up helps get things back into good order.

Once you know which one you need, it becomes much easier to work out the next step.

If you are looking at your books and not quite sure what they need, you’re very welcome to book a discovery call with me so we can chat about the support that would be most helpful.

People often hear “catch-up and clean-up” together, but they are not quite the same thing.A catch-up is about bringing y...
25/03/2026

People often hear “catch-up and clean-up” together, but they are not quite the same thing.

A catch-up is about bringing your bookkeeping up to date.

So if you have transactions that have not been entered, months that have been missed, or records that have fallen behind, a catch-up is the process of getting everything recorded properly so you are no longer stuck looking at a backlog.

A clean-up is a bit different.
That is about sorting out what is messy, unclear, or not quite right.
It could be accounts that have not been reconciled properly, transactions sitting in the wrong place, duplicates, gaps, or things that just do not make sense when you look at them.

So a catch-up is about getting up to date.
A clean-up is about getting things back into good order.

A lot of businesses need a bit of both.

When bookkeeping has been left for a while, it is often not only behind, it is also harder to feel confident that everything is as it should be.

That is why catch-up and clean-up work can make such a difference.

It helps take things from feeling unclear and overwhelming to feeling much more manageable.

If this feels familiar and you’d like to talk things through, you’re very welcome to book a discovery call with me and we can chat about what kind of support would be most helpful.

Here is the link to book your free call
https://lnkd.in/egH2vSAc

Hello everyone, over this week, I will be sharing a bit more about what catch-ups and clean-ups involve, how to spot whe...
24/03/2026

Hello everyone, over this week, I will be sharing a bit more about what catch-ups and clean-ups involve, how to spot when your bookkeeping may need attention, and why getting things back on track can make such a difference.

Day 1

You know that job you keep meaning to deal with but somehow it keeps getting pushed to “not today”?

Bookkeeping can end up there very easily.

It is not about lack of effort. More often than not, it is simply because you have had a hundred other things demanding your attention first. When you are busy running a business, dealing with clients, answering messages, managing day-to-day life, and trying to keep everything moving, bookkeeping can easily slip further down the list than you meant it to.
The trouble is, it rarely stays as just one small thing for long.

One missed bit can quickly turn into a few more. A transaction gets left for later. A receipt does not get entered. A reconciliation gets pushed back another week. Before you know it, things have started to pile up, and what once felt fairly manageable starts to feel much heavier than it should.

Sometimes the signs are practical. You are behind on your transactions. Your accounts are not fully reconciled. You are not completely sure whether everything has been recorded properly. You might be putting off looking at the numbers because you already know there is a backlog there waiting for you. Sometimes, the biggest sign is not a specific task at all, It is simply the way your bookkeeping feels.

Instead of feeling straightforward, it feels stressful.

Instead of feeling like something you can stay on top of, it feels like something hanging over you in the background.

It becomes one of those jobs that quietly drains energy every time you think about it.
If that sounds familiar, you are definitely not the only one.

That is where a catch-up and clean-up can make a real difference.

In tomorrow’s post, I’ll talk a bit more about what a catch-up and clean-up actually involves, and why it is often about much more than simply “tidying things up.”

Over the next four days starting tomorrow I will be sharing a short series all about bookkeeping catch-ups and clean-ups...
23/03/2026

Over the next four days starting tomorrow I will be sharing a short series all about bookkeeping catch-ups and clean-ups.

Because sometimes bookkeeping gets left behind. Not because you do not care, but because you have been busy keeping everything else in your business moving.

A few things get missed. Jobs start to pile up. And before long, it can all feel more stressful than straightforward.
If that sounds familiar, you are definitely not the only one.

This series is for business owners whose bookkeeping has fallen behind, feels messy, or has become one of those jobs they are not quite sure how to tackle anymore.

I’ll be sharing some gentle, practical posts about why this happens, what a clean-up can help with, and how to get things feeling clearer and more manageable again.

13/03/2026

From financial chaos to clean books in 6 weeks — here’s what that can look like.

I once worked with a client whose bookkeeping hadn’t been touched for almost a year.
There were missed reconciliations, hundreds of uncategorised transactions, and personal and business spending mixed together. It had reached the point where they felt overwhelmed and didn’t know where to start.

In six weeks we were able to bring everything back up to date.
Every account was reconciled, transactions were properly categorised, and their records were organised so their accountant had clear, accurate information to work from.
That’s what a proper bookkeeping clean-up should do, take the anxiety away and give you clarity again.

When I do a clean-up, I typically:
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts month by month
• Categorise transactions properly (not just quickly)
• Separate personal and business spending
• Bring the books fully up to date
• Provide clear, accurate reports ready for the accountant

If your bookkeeping has slipped behind — whether it’s a few months or closer to a year — you’re definitely not the only one. It happens more often than people think.

The good news is it can be sorted.
If you’re feeling stuck with your bookkeeping right now, feel free to send me a message or share in the comments. I’m always happy to talk through what’s going on and see how I can help.

Are you behind on your bookkeeping?Many small business owners are so busy running their business that the bookkeeping ge...
09/03/2026

Are you behind on your bookkeeping?

Many small business owners are so busy running their business that the bookkeeping gets pushed to the side. Before long, receipts pile up and the bank account hasn’t been reconciled.

At Susie’s Bookkeeping, I help small businesses, and non-profits keep their finances organised and up to date using QuickBooks.
Services include:
• Monthly bookkeeping
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Invoicing support
• Catch-ups and clean-ups
• Clear financial reports

Supporting clients virtualy across the UK.
Monthly bookkeeping from £99

If you’d like calm, reliable bookkeeping support, comment “INFO” below or send me a message.

05/03/2026

Meet one of my recent clients – an electrician running her own business.

Like many sole traders, she had been focusing on jobs and customers, and the bookkeeping had slowly fallen behind. By the time she got in touch, things were starting to feel overwhelming and it was difficult to see where the business stood financially.

We carried out a bookkeeping clean-up, reconciled the accounts, organised expenses, and set up QuickBooks so everything was clear and up to date.

Now she has a much clearer picture of her finances and can focus on running her business instead of worrying about the numbers.

If you’re a sole trader who feels behind with bookkeeping or just wants your finances organised properly, feel free to send me a message.

27/02/2026

This week I cleaned up a sole trader electrician’s QuickBooks.

They aren’t VAT registered, but VAT had been added to the VAT Control account.
Some income had also been left sitting in Undeposited Funds.
Both easy to do.
Both distort the reports.

I: • Removed the incorrect VAT coding
• Corrected the expense totals
• Moved income to the correct account
• Reconciled the bank account
Now the profit figure reflects reality.
The bank balance matches.
The reports make sense.

If your numbers don’t quite add up, it may be something easy to fix.

25/02/2026

If bookkeeping feels overwhelming, I can help.

I support sole traders and small UK businesses with clear, organised, stress-free bookkeeping — all done remotely.

Here’s what I take care of:
• Recording income and expenses
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Invoices and cashflow
• Monthly reports so you know exactly where you stand
• Catch-ups if you’ve fallen behind

Simple monthly pricing:
*Sole traders from £69 a month
*Small businesses from £89 a month
*VAT-registered from £120 a month

Once I understand your transaction level, I’ll confirm a fixed monthly price — no surprises.
If you’d like calmer, more organised finances, send me a message and we’ll see if we’re a good fit.

26/07/2025

🎭 TALENT SHOW TIME 🎭
Here is my random but actually very handy talent
I’ve always been good with numbers and maths has always just makes sense to me. It’s one of the reasons I started my bookkeeping business because I genuinely enjoy working with numbers.
My sister and nephew regularly rope me in to help with his homework, apparently I explain things in a way that actually makes it click for him.
It might not be flashy, but it’s a talent that’s helped me support my family and build a business. I think that counts.

I’m now taking on new clients for Susie’s Bookkeeping!I work with small businesses and non-profits who want to keep thei...
29/04/2025

I’m now taking on new clients for Susie’s Bookkeeping!
I work with small businesses and non-profits who want to keep their bookkeeping simple, clear and under control, especially if things have slipped a bit or feel overwhelming.

Whether you need monthly support, help catching up or someone to take invoicing off your plate, that’s what I’m here for.

If that sounds like you or someone you know, send me a message. I’m happy to have a chat and see how I can help.

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Brodick
KA278HQ

Telephone

+447553286974

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