Bookkeeping Services in Hampshire & West Sussex
Making sure your books and records don’t pile up!
Bookkeeping Services in Hampshire & West Sussex
Making sure your books and records don’t pile up!
Bookkeeping services in Hampshire & West Sussex
Running a business means juggling a lot – customers, suppliers, staff, and finances all competing for your time. Bookkeeping is one of those essential tasks that can quietly eat up hours each week, especially when receipts pile up and the numbers don’t quite match. Don’t worry though! That’s where we come in.
At Lewis Brownlee, we provide reliable, flexible bookkeeping services across Hampshire and West Sussex, helping small and medium-sized businesses stay organised, compliant, and financially confident. Whether you need day-to-day bookkeeping support, help catching up on records, or someone to manage everything through Xero, our team makes it simple.
We believe bookkeeping should do more than keep HMRC happy – it should give you clear visibility of your cash flow and the confidence to make informed business decisions. With offices in Chichester, Midhurst and Whiteley, and a cloud-based approach that means we can work seamlessly with you wherever you are, we’ll tailor our bookkeeping support around your business, not the other way round.
Reliable Bookkeeping that makes running your business easier…
Whether you’re a sole trader, partnership or limited company, our bookkeeping service helps you stay organised and financially in control.
We handle the day-to-day recording, reconciliations and reporting so you can focus on running and growing your business.
Our team works with all the leading cloud accounting tools – and as Xero Platinum Partners, we’ll help you make the most of automation and real-time data to keep your finances clear and accessible.
As you might expect, our bookkeeping support can also be tailored to suit you.
Typical areas we cover include:
Monthly or quarterly bookkeeping
Our monthly or quarterly bookkeeping service keeps your records accurate and up to date all year round. We’ll post transactions, reconcile accounts, and prepare reports so you always know where your business stands. Ideal for SMEs across Hampshire and West Sussex who want professional bookkeeping support without the in-house admin.
Bank and credit-card reconciliations
Accurate bank and credit-card reconciliations are the backbone of reliable bookkeeping. We match every transaction to your statements using secure cloud bookkeeping tools such as Xero – ensuring your accounts are precise, compliant, and ready for VAT submissions or management reporting.
Sales and purchase ledger management
We’ll keep your sales and purchase ledgers fully maintained, so you always know who owes you and who you owe. From raising invoices to managing supplier payments, our bookkeeping team provides clear, organised ledgers that support better cash-flow management for growing businesses in Hampshire and West Sussex.
VAT returns and Making Tax Digital compliance
We handle your VAT returns and ensure full Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance. As Xero Platinum Partners, we use cloud bookkeeping software to calculate, review, and submit your VAT returns accurately and on time – giving you peace of mind that everything meets HMRC requirements.
Expense and receipt processing
No more lost receipts or paperwork piles. We digitise and categorise your expenses through secure cloud systems, making it easy to track business spending. Our outsourced bookkeeping team ensures every transaction is captured and coded correctly for accurate accounts and tax efficiency.
Payroll journals and adjustments
We post monthly payroll journals and handle any adjustments to keep your books balanced and compliant. Whether you run payroll in-house or through an external provider, our bookkeeping service integrates seamlessly, ensuring your accounts reflect wages, tax, and pension contributions correctly.
Cash flow and management reporting
Beyond bookkeeping, we turn your numbers into insight. Our cash-flow and management reporting services help Hampshire and West Sussex business owners understand their financial position, forecast performance, and make confident decisions. Clear, visual reports – powered by Xero or your chosen platform – help you stay one step ahead.
Year-end handover to your accountant or finance team
We prepare a complete, clean set of bookkeeping records ready for year-end accounts. That means no last-minute chasing, missing invoices, or unexplained balances. Your accountant (or our in-house accounts team) receives everything neatly reconciled and audit-ready, saving you time and reducing year-end costs.
Reliable Bookkeeping that makes running your business easier…
Whether you’re a sole trader, partnership or limited company, our bookkeeping service helps you stay organised and financially in control.
We handle the day-to-day recording, reconciliations and reporting so you can focus on running and growing your business.
Our team works with all the leading cloud accounting tools – and as Xero Platinum Partners, we’ll help you make the most of automation and real-time data to keep your finances clear and accessible.
As you might expect, our bookkeeping support can also be tailored to suit you.
Typical areas we cover include:
Monthly or quarterly bookkeeping
Our monthly or quarterly bookkeeping service keeps your records accurate and up to date all year round. We’ll post transactions, reconcile accounts, and prepare reports so you always know where your business stands. Ideal for SMEs across Hampshire and West Sussex who want professional bookkeeping support without the in-house admin.
Bank and credit-card reconciliations
Accurate bank and credit-card reconciliations are the backbone of reliable bookkeeping. We match every transaction to your statements using secure cloud bookkeeping tools such as Xero – ensuring your accounts are precise, compliant, and ready for VAT submissions or management reporting.
Sales and purchase ledger management
We’ll keep your sales and purchase ledgers fully maintained, so you always know who owes you and who you owe. From raising invoices to managing supplier payments, our bookkeeping team provides clear, organised ledgers that support better cash-flow management for growing businesses in Hampshire and West Sussex.
VAT returns and Making Tax Digital compliance
We handle your VAT returns and ensure full Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance. As Xero Platinum Partners, we use cloud bookkeeping software to calculate, review, and submit your VAT returns accurately and on time – giving you peace of mind that everything meets HMRC requirements.
Expense and receipt processing
No more lost receipts or paperwork piles. We digitise and categorise your expenses through secure cloud systems, making it easy to track business spending. Our outsourced bookkeeping team ensures every transaction is captured and coded correctly for accurate accounts and tax efficiency.
Payroll journals and adjustments
We post monthly payroll journals and handle any adjustments to keep your books balanced and compliant. Whether you run payroll in-house or through an external provider, our bookkeeping service integrates seamlessly, ensuring your accounts reflect wages, tax, and pension contributions correctly.
Cash flow and management reporting
Beyond bookkeeping, we turn your numbers into insight. Our cash-flow and management reporting services help Hampshire and West Sussex business owners understand their financial position, forecast performance, and make confident decisions. Clear, visual reports – powered by Xero or your chosen platform – help you stay one step ahead.
Year-end handover to your accountant or finance team
We prepare a complete, clean set of bookkeeping records ready for year-end accounts. That means no last-minute chasing, missing invoices, or unexplained balances. Your accountant (or our in-house accounts team) receives everything neatly reconciled and audit-ready, saving you time and reducing year-end costs.
Why use Lewis Brownlee?
Compliance
Legally, businesses must keep records of their transactions, and if this isn’t done adequately, HMRC can fine businesses for this
Business Efficiency
By using our bookkeeping services, your business can focus on doing what makes a profit not keeping records
Professionalism
With experienced staff from a firm of Chartered Accountants, we can offer you more support than the average bookkeeper
Tailored To You
As with most business services, one size does not fit all. We can offer you a bookkeeping package that fits to what you need
Software
We can help you to switch from one bookkeeping software to another and offer you one-to-one training sessions
Accuracy
Our team are great at what they do, and with our expertise and experience, we can ensure your records are being kept accurately
Why use Lewis Brownlee?
Compliance
Legally, businesses must keep records of their transactions, and if this isn’t done adequately, HMRC can fine businesses for this
Business Efficiency
By using our bookkeeping services, your business can focus on doing what makes a profit not keeping records
Professionalism
With experienced staff from a firm of Chartered Accountants, we can offer you more support than the average bookkeeper
Tailored To You
As with most business services, one size does not fit all. We can offer you a bookkeeping package that fits to what you need
Software
We can help you to switch from one bookkeeping software to another and offer you one-to-one training sessions
Accuracy
Our team are great at what they do, and with our expertise and experience, we can ensure your records are being kept accurately
Partnering in your success
– How we maximise your bookkeeping capability –
Cloud bookkeeping with Xero
We’re proud to be Xero Platinum Partners, helping hundreds of SMEs across Hampshire and West Sussex to move their bookkeeping online.
We’ll help you set up bank feeds, automate data entry, and access live reports at any time.
Our specialists can also provide Xero training if you want to understand your numbers better and use the software confidently day-to-day.
Support for SMEs, sole traders and limited companies
Our bookkeeping clients range from start-ups to established multi-site businesses. So, we can tailor our service to suit your needs – from simple monthly bookkeeping to full management reporting and integration with your accounts.
If you already use an in-house accountant or bookkeeper, we can collaborate seamlessly to share data and streamline year-end reporting.
Local, approachable & part of your team
Bookkeeping doesn’t have to be daunting. At Lewis Brownlee, we keep things personal – real people, plain English, and proactive support when you need it.
With offices in Chichester, Midhurst and Whiteley, we’re also perfectly placed to help businesses across Hampshire and West Sussex stay financially organised all year round.
Partnering in your success
– How we maximise your bookkeeping capability –
Cloud bookkeeping with Xero
We’re proud to be Xero Platinum Partners, helping hundreds of SMEs across Hampshire and West Sussex to move their bookkeeping online.
We’ll help you set up bank feeds, automate data entry, and access live reports at any time.
Our specialists can also provide Xero training if you want to understand your numbers better and use the software confidently day-to-day.
Support for SMEs, sole traders and limited companies
Our bookkeeping clients range from start-ups to established multi-site businesses. So, we can tailor our service to suit your needs – from simple monthly bookkeeping to full management reporting and integration with your accounts.
If you already use an in-house accountant or bookkeeper, we can collaborate seamlessly to share data and streamline year-end reporting.
Local, approachable & part of your team
Bookkeeping doesn’t have to be daunting. At Lewis Brownlee, we keep things personal – real people, plain English, and proactive support when you need it.
With offices in Chichester, Midhurst and Whiteley, we’re also perfectly placed to help businesses across Hampshire and West Sussex stay financially organised all year round.
Curious about the Bookkeeping Difference we can make…
Numbers tell an important story, but it’s the people behind them who really matter. Our team takes the time to understand how your business works, so your bookkeeping feels less like admin and more like a partnership that keeps you in control.
We also offer a free introductory meeting – a relaxed chance to find out what we do, how we work, and the difference our support could make before you decide to commit.
Curious about the Bookkeeping Difference we can make…
Numbers tell an important story, but it’s the people behind them who really matter. Our team takes the time to understand how your business works, so your bookkeeping feels less like admin and more like a partnership that keeps you in control.
We also offer a free introductory meeting – a relaxed chance to find out what we do, how we work, and the difference our support could make before you decide to commit.
Want to stay on the right path?
By delegating your bookkeeping load, your staff can concentrate on the work that really matters to your business
FAQs
Yes. Our bookkeeping clients range from sole traders and start-ups to multi-site companies. We tailor our support to fit your needs – whether that’s day-to-day data entry, reconciliations, or full management reporting.
We start with a free introductory meeting to learn about your business and what level of support you need. From there, we’ll agree a tailored plan – from monthly reconciliations to full outsourced bookkeeping using Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.
Not at all. We can migrate you from another system or help you start from scratch. As Xero Platinum Partners, we’ll set up your feeds, automate data entry and show you how to make the most of cloud bookkeeping tools.
Yes – collaboration is part of what we do best. We’ll share data securely and ensure your year-end accounts are ready on time, saving your accountant (and you) hours of work.
Typical services include bank and credit-card reconciliations, ledger management, VAT returns, expense processing, payroll journals, and management reporting. We can combine these into a fixed-fee package that suits your business.
Absolutely. We handle all VAT submissions and ensure full compliance with HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) rules, keeping your records accurate and your returns filed on time.
Simply get in touch to arrange your free introductory meeting. There’s no commitment – it’s a chance to see how we work and explore the best way to streamline your bookkeeping and stay on top of your finances.