The Paperwork Team | Outsourced Back Office Support Services
Still doing the books at 10pm?

Bookkeeping, payroll, admin and HR support for businesses

One experienced UK team to take care of the jobs that keep landing on your desk – so you can keep more of what you earn and get your evenings back.

Start with one service. Add more when you’re ready.

No judgement. No jargon. No obligation

Discover what makes our services stand out...

4.9⭐️

56 Google reviews

No lock-in

1 month's notice

343+

businesses supported across the UK

4+ services

1 UK team, 1 invoice

"Can you just...?" Absolutely we can.

Whatever lands on your desk, there’s someone on our team who knows how to handle it 

Sound familiar?

You started your business to do what you’re good at. Not admin. 

Evenings and weekends lost to admin

VAT, payroll and HMRC deadlines creeping up

Outgrown your bookkeeper or VA

No one to ask about HR

Too many providers to juggle

Want help without the hiring headache

Your whole back office, in one place

Start with one service. Add more as you grow 

Outsourced Bookkeeping Services

Bookkeeping

Handling your finances
Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, CIS, Self-Assessment
virtual admin services

Admin and VA support

Everything organised
Emails, calls, diary and project management
HR Support Services

HR support

Contracts and compliance
Contracts, policies and day-to-day HR help.
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Digital marketing

Everything on track
Social media, marketing, branding

A whole team behind you, not just one person

Qualified 

AAT-qualified bookkeepers, Xero certified. Your books are in safe hands. 

Responsive

Real people who reply quickly. No ticketing systems, no chasing. 

Flexible

Scale your support up or down as you grow, without the cost of hiring. 

Always covered

One dedicated point of contact, with the team covering holidays and sick days. 

How we compare

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How The Paperwork Team compares with a freelancer, a big national provider and hiring in-house
A freelancerA big national providerHiring in-houseThe Paperwork Team
Bookkeeping, payroll, HR and admin in one placeRarelyOften separate servicesRarely in one personYes
Qualified team (AAT, qualified accountant)VariesYesDepends on the hireYes
Cover when someone is awayNoYesNoYes
Knows you and your businessYesRarelyYesYes
Quick reply from a real personVariesOften a ticket queueYesAbsolutely
No employment costs or riskYesYesNoYes
No lock-inVariesOften a contractEmployment contract1 month's notice

Getting started is simple

1. Book a free chat

2. Get a clear plan and price

3. We take it from there

Client story

An estimated £6,000 a month saved in overheads

Services Included

Fir Farm, a family-run organic farm with a farm shop and events venue in the Cotswolds.

We moved the business from Farmplan to Xero and took on full bookkeeping, financial planning, budgeting and cash flow forecasting, HR support and call handling. For the family, we also provided PA support, bookkeeping, household staff budgets and supplier payments. 

“…always happy to help and assist in all aspects of the business.”

Our frequently asked questions

Here are some of the most common questions we’re asked by new customers.

For any other questions, please book a call.

Is there a minimum contract?

Packages start from £190 a month plus VAT, or we can quote for exactly what you need. 

No lock-in – 1 month’s notice

Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and Zoho. If you’re not confident with your software yet, we can train you.

Yes. We manage the handover with you, so nothing gets missed. 

We’re based in Shipston-on-Stour and work with businesses across Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and the rest of the UK. 

We are ready when you are.  Onboarding can take as little as half an hour of your time.