Galway Bookkeeping Service

A bookkeeper helps keep the day-to-day records of the business up to date. This can include sales, purchases, receipts, payments, bank transactions, payroll records, VAT records, customer balances and supplier balances. The idea is to keep the books organised during the year, instead of trying to pull everything together at the last minute.

We are based in Galway, but we can provide bookkeeping and payroll support nationwide. Most bookkeeping can now be done remotely, so the business does not need to be based in Galway for us to help.

Yes. A lot of bookkeeping can be done remotely once the right records and access are in place. Invoices, receipts, bank statements, payroll information and other records can usually be shared digitally. This means we can keep the books up to date without needing to be physically on site.

Bookkeeping is the regular recording and organising of the business records. Accountancy is usually more focused on year-end accounts, tax advice, tax returns and wider financial reporting. Good bookkeeping helps make the accountancy work easier because the records are kept clean and up to date throughout the year. Galway Bookkeeping Service is focused on bookkeeping and payroll, not full accountancy services.

Yes. We can help small employers with payroll support. This can include keeping employee payroll records organised, preparing payroll information, supporting payslips and helping with the regular payroll process.

Yes. We can support PAYE payroll reporting for employers. Payroll needs to be kept up to date and reported correctly, so we can help with the payroll records and PAYE reporting process.

Yes. We can help keep the bookkeeping records organised so VAT Returns can be prepared from proper records. This means keeping sales, purchases and VAT-related transactions recorded clearly, so the information needed for VAT is easier to review and prepare.

Yes. We can support businesses where RCT applies. This is useful for contractors and subcontractors who need to keep proper records around Relevant Contracts Tax. RCT can be easy to lose track of if the records are not kept up to date, so the bookkeeping side is important.

A bank reconciliation checks that the bank account agrees with the bookkeeping records. This matters because it helps pick up missing transactions, duplicate entries, timing differences and errors. It is one of the basic checks that helps keep the books reliable.

Yes. We can help with debtors’ management. This means keeping customer balances and unpaid invoices organised, so the business can see who owes money and what needs to be followed up. It helps give a clearer picture of money due into the business.

Yes. We can help with creditors management. This means keeping supplier invoices, supplier balances and payment records organised, so the business can see what is owed and what has already been paid. It helps avoid missed invoices, duplicate payments and confusion around supplier accounts.

Yes. We can support both sole traders and limited companies. The bookkeeping needs may be different depending on the business, but the goal is the same: keeping the records organised, up to date and easy to understand.

No, not necessarily. It can be helpful to work with a Galway based bookkeeper if you are local, but it is not required. Because most bookkeeping and payroll support can be handled remotely, we can work with businesses across Ireland.

This depends on the business, but bookkeeping should be updated regularly. For some businesses, monthly is enough. For others, weekly or more regular updates may be better, especially where there are a lot of transactions, payroll, VAT, RCT, debtors or creditors to manage. Leaving it too long usually makes the work harder and increases the chance of things being missed.

Yes. We can work alongside your accountant. The bookkeeping records can be kept organised during the year, so your accountant has cleaner information to work from when they need it. This can make year-end accounts, VAT reviews or other accountant work easier and less stressful.