Business Details
5 Years
experience
Expert Bookkeeping Services in Glasgow
Founded in 2021, Sound Bookkeeping was born from a chance conversation during a walk in Victoria Park. What began as informal support for a renowned Scottish band evolved into a professional bookkeeping service driven by a passion for simplifying financial processes. Our expertise lies in cloud accounting systems like Xero, QuickBooks, and KashFlow, enabling businesses across Scotlandfrom Glasgow to the Outer Hebridesto focus on their core activities. With a background in finance at Morgan Stanley and hands-on experience in diverse industries, including music, software, and healthcare, we deliver tailored solutions that streamline bookkeeping, VAT returns, and payroll.Our approach combines technical proficiency with a down-to-earth attitude, ensuring clients benefit from reliable, flexible support. By eliminating administrative burdens, we empower businesses to thrive without compromising on financial accuracy or compliance.
Services
Bookkeeping
Cashflow Management
Credit Control
Commission Calculations
Bank Reconciliations
CIS Services
Payment Runs
System Setups
Cloud Accounting
VAT Returns
Details
- Year established: 2021
Highlights and features
- We offer Xero cloud accounting expertise tailored to your business needs.
- We help free up 15 hours weekly for your core business activities.
- Our flexible approach adapts to diverse industries, from music to healthcare.
- We provide reliable, down-to-earth financial support with proven experience.
- We serve clients across Scotland, including remote and rural areas.
What people say
Very knowledgeable
Flexible approach
Highly recommend
Strong work ethic
Friendly and helpful
Services
Bookkeeping
We manage day-to-day financial transactions, ensuring accurate recording of income, expenses, and payroll. Our cloud-based systems provide real-time insights, reducing errors and saving time. Clients benefit from streamlined processes tailored to their industry needs.
Cloud Accounting
Specialising in Xero, QuickBooks, and KashFlow, we implement cloud solutions for seamless financial management. This includes multi-currency support and integration with existing tools. Businesses gain secure, remote access to their financial data with expert guidance.
VAT Returns
We handle VAT registration, return preparation, and submission, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations. Our proactive approach minimises risks and simplifies complex tax obligations, allowing clients to focus on growth.
Bank Reconciliations
Regular reconciliations ensure financial records match bank statements, identifying discrepancies promptly. This service enhances accuracy and trust in financial reporting, crucial for informed decision-making.
CIS Services
We manage Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) compliance, including subcontractor verification and tax deductions. This ensures adherence to HMRC requirements while simplifying payroll for construction businesses.
People
Laura
Owner
Laura founded Sound Bookkeeping after supporting Belle and Sebastian with financial systems during maternity leave. With prior experience at Morgan Stanley and certifications in cloud accounting, she combines technical expertise with a client-focused approach to simplify bookkeeping for diverse industries.
Questions
What bookkeeping services do you offer?
We handle bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll, bank reconciliations, CIS compliance, and cloud accounting system setups using Xero, QuickBooks, and KashFlow.
Which areas do you serve?
We work with businesses across Scotland, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife, and the Outer Hebrides, as well as remote clients.
How can cloud accounting benefit my business?
Cloud systems like Xero provide real-time financial insights, remote access, and automated processes, reducing errors and saving time compared to traditional methods.
How experienced are you in bookkeeping?
Laura has over a decade of experience, including work at Morgan Stanley and supporting high-profile clients like Belle and Sebastian since 2021.
Can you help with multi-currency accounts?
Yes, we manage bookkeeping for businesses with multiple currencies, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance across international transactions.
Reviews (6)
Paul McAllister
Dec 31, 2020
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Laura from Sound Bookkeeping has been our been our bookkeeper for a few years now. We own 2 independent Dental Practices(Lansdowne Dental Care). It can be a bit of a minefield when dealing with invoices/accounts etc but we are in a fortunate position that we dont need to worry about these issues as its all taken care of! Laura is very knowledgeable and professional. We couldnt be without her services.
Scott Cochrane
Dec 29, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Sound Bookkeeping has been working with Rakata Technology for a number of years. Dead easy to recommend .. friendly and helpful to work with and very much keep the business books running which is what we need .. appreciate the service.
Sound Bookkeeping has been working with Rakata Technology for a number of years. Dead easy to recommend .. friendly and helpful to work with and very much keep the business books running which is what we need .. appreciate the service.
Deborah Walker
Sep 14, 2020
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I have used Sound Bookkeeping Services for a number of years now and appreciate Laura's strong work ethic and down to earth approach in meeting deadlines and taking the pressure off the client to remember what needs to be done and when! Bookkeeping is such a fundamental requirement to the success of any business and I would strongly recommend Sound Bookkeeping.
James Kyle
Aug 19, 2020
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We have enjoyed working with Sound Bookkeeping for a number of years now. They support our business in producing monthly management accounts and annual accounts and ad hoc finance requirements. The service provided has been excellent and their flexible approach is ideal for a business like ours allowing us to get finance expertise when we need it.
Francis Macdonald
Jul 07, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Value
I would recommend Sound Bookeeping for any music business bookkeeping work. I have worked with Laura re. management of artists such as Camera Obscura and The Vaselines.
I would recommend Sound Bookeeping for any music business bookkeeping work. I have worked with Laura re. management of artists such as Camera Obscura and The Vaselines.
Fiona Morrison
Jun 25, 2020
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I work with the band Belle and Sebastian in Glasgow and would highly recommend Sound Bookkeeping for anyone dealing with the finances of musicians or any touring artist for that matter. They have helped us massively by introducing a super user friendly digital bookkeeping system across several bank accounts which deal in multiple currencies - this was no mean feat!
