Feel in control of your business again
Proactive support for growing businesses, covering bookkeeping, admin/VA, marketing and HR in one flexible team. Start with the area you need help with, then book a quick call and we’ll recommend the right level.
All prices exclude VAT.
Stabilise packages show starting prices. Optimise and Grow are priced after a quick call based on volume, frequency and complexity.
Bookkeeping Pricing
Stabilise (Monthly) - from £297 per month
Stay compliant and in control with a simple monthly rhythm.
- Monthly bookkeeping in Xero (within agreed volume band)
- Monthly bank reconciliations (within agreed account/card limits)
- Month-end tidy and review, plus one batched monthly query list
Optimise (Fortnightly) - priced after a quick call
Fewer surprises and basic reporting included.
- Everything in Stabilise, with fortnightly bookkeeping updates and reconciliations
- Earlier issue-spotting and month-end checks
- Simple monthly management pack (P&L, creditors and debtors)
Grow (Weekly) - priced after a quick call
An outsourced finance-function feel, with clear visibility, not just processing.
- Everything in Optimise, with weekly bookkeeping updates and reconciliations
- Proactive issue-spotting to keep numbers consistently up to date
- Monthly commentary summary and scorecard (3 to 5 agreed numbers that matter)
Payroll (add-on)
MTD Essentials
Payroll add-on - from £60 per month
Keep payroll aligned with your bookkeeping and deadlines handled.
- Payroll run correctly and on time
- HMRC submissions handled
- Starters, leavers and changes managed cleanly
Price depends on the number of employees and whether payroll is weekly or monthly.
MTD Essentials. From £48 per month, including:
If you are a sole trader or landlord who normally leaves your bookkeeping until year end, but your turnover now brings you into Making Tax Digital, we have an MTD Essentials package that keeps you compliant without moving to full monthly bookkeeping.
- Quarterly MTD submissions
- Your final end-of-year return
- Quarterly updates on tax due
MTD thresholds: 2026/27 £50,000 turnover, 2027/28 £30,000 turnover.
Admin & VA Support Pricing
Stabilise - from £190 per month (5 hours)
Get the admin off your plate and keep tasks moving.
- 5 hours per month included
- Time is tracked against your monthly hours
- Ideal for overflow admin, inbox support and follow-ups
Optimise - priced after a quick call
More structure and consistency, so the week runs smoothly.
- A monthly hours package matched to your workload
- Repeatable workflows and better handovers
- More capacity for recurring admin, not just one-off tasks
Grow - priced after a quick call
Reliable ongoing support with momentum and minimal back-and-forth.
- Higher monthly hours and priority turnaround
- Proactive chasing and coordination to keep actions moving
- Built to flex as your workload changes
Top-ups.
5-hour top-up:
£200. If you’re using top-ups regularly, we’ll recommend the next package as it’s better value.
Beck and Call Package (Ultimate)
All-in-One – Bookkeeping – Admin/VA – Marketing – HR
Everything your business could ever need, handled.
From £5,500 per month (ex VAT), bespoke after a quick call.
Marketing ad spend is charged separately.
Full back-office coverage Monday to Friday, 9–5. You get a proactive team covering finance, admin, call handling, payroll and marketing, so nothing slips and you are not the one chasing.
Includes:
- Full finance function: bookkeeping, reconciliations, VAT, payroll, reporting and year-end liaison with your accountant
- Full-time VA coverage (9–5): inbox and diary management, chasing, quotes/proposals, CRM updates, supplier coordination, travel and follow-ups
- Call handling + marketing delivery: calls answered, actions progressed, content planned, created, scheduled and reported on
Marketing
Stabilise - from £470 per month
Show up consistently without it eating your time.
- Simple monthly plan
- Content support and scheduling
- Clear direction and momentum
Optimise - from £620 per month
Stronger messaging and better consistency, with clearer reporting.
- Monthly check-ins
- Analytics tracking
- Targeted ad campaigns
Grow - from £960 per month
Campaign-led support to drive enquiries and momentum.
- Ongoing in-depth audience research
- Community management
- Advanced analytics
HR Support (one-off packages, no subscription)
Practical HR support when you need it, without a subscription. Use us for a one-off issue, a compliance refresh, or ongoing people challenges.
Stabilise - from £200 one-off fee
Practical advice on immediate HR priorities or problems.
- No-obligation telephone consultation plus a basic compliance check
- Email summary of matters discussed and guidance
- Follow-on support to address current issues
Optimise - from £400 one-off fee
Get your HR documents compliant, consistent and fit for purpose.
- Review existing HR documents (contracts, handbook, policies and procedures)
- Update and rewrite as needed to meet current legislation
- Ensure documents serve the needs of your business
Grow - price varies
Ongoing people management support, handled promptly before problems escalate.
- Support with performance, attendance, lateness, absence and conduct issues
- Help planning and implementing measures (recruitment, restructuring, appraisals)
- Practical guidance to improve performance and confidence
Popular combinations (priced from)
Practical HR support when you need it, without a subscription. Use us for a one-off issue, a compliance refresh, or ongoing people challenges.
Finance Foundations -
from £349 per month
Bookkeeping + Payroll Keep your books tidy and your team paid on time, without the stress.
Back Office Relief -
from £475 per month
Bookkeeping + Admin/VA Less chasing, fewer dropped balls, more headspace each week.
Visibility & Momentum -
from £645 per month
Marketing + Admin/VA Consistent marketing, with someone keeping the admin moving behind the scenes.
What happens on the call
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We’ll ask a few practical questions about priorities, volume, frequency and what’s currently taking your time
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We’ll recommend the simplest package level to start
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If anything needs a one-off tidy-up first, we’ll explain it clearly and quote separately
Delegate with confidence to a team you can rely on.
This is us, a team of UK experienced bookkeeping and administration assistants who are passionate about helping clients enjoy running their businesses.
We work with businesses of all sizes
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Our frequently asked questions
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What affects the price?
- Volume (transactions, invoices, receipts, bank accounts and payment methods)
- Frequency (monthly, fortnightly, weekly, plus deadlines)
- Complexity (VAT schemes, CIS, multi-currency, multiple entities, multiple income streams)
- Current state of the books (how up to date things are, any tidy-up needed first)
- Systems and access (Xero setup, apps, how clean the data is, who does what)
- Payroll headcount and pay frequency (weekly vs monthly, starters/leavers, pensions)
- Marketing output (number of platforms, content volume, campaigns, reporting depth)
- Admin/VA workload (hours needed, variety of tasks, how much chasing and follow-up is required)
- Client responsiveness (how quickly we get answers, approvals and missing info, so everything stays up to date)
Is outsourcing right for me?
Outsourcing your back office tasks isn’t for everyone, however living in the digital world that we do, it is surprisingly simple. Imagine having the luxury of full-time support without the worry of paying for more than you need. It’s a game-changer for many businesses, providing the flexibility to scale up or down according to the demands of the work. Outsourcing isn’t just a practical choice or about cutting costs; it’s about working smarter not harder and investing in your resources wisely.
Perhaps you’re unsure about what you can actually outsource and whether it will genuinely benefit you. No stress – not many clients who approach us have a detailed plan of what they want to offload or what they specifically need. Guiding you through this process is all part of the service we offer. We’ll take the time to understand your needs and the ins and outs of your business, creating a tailored plan of action that suits you perfectly.
For more details about outsourcing, read our blog here.
How do you charge?
At The Paperwork Team we understand that every business is unique. We believe in providing customised solutions tailored to your specific needs and budget.
Therefore, we don’t offer one-size-fits-all pricing. Instead, we carefully assess each project’s scope, complexity, and your individual requirements. This allows us to provide a transparent and competitive price that accurately reflects not just the time spent, but more importantly the value we deliver.
Who will I speak to?
When you work with us, you’ll have a dedicated point of contact, and we’ll always introduce you to any other team members you may cross paths with. So don’t worry, there won’t be any jumping through hoops or re-explaining things every time you get in touch.
What might be achieved in 5 hours?
Being based in the UK means we know the ins and outs of local compliance as well as tax deadlines and the challenges UK business owners face (we’re not just talking about the
Typically outsourced tasks. With 5 hours of VA support each month, you can make solid progress on these, focusing first on whatever is highest priority for you.
- Inbox triage + draft replies (clear priorities, quick wins handled)
- Diary management (book key meetings, confirmations, reschedules)
- Chasing and follow-ups (clients, suppliers, staff actions so nothing stalls)
- Quotes/proposals support (formatting, sending, follow-up reminders)
- CRM updates (log notes, update stages, keep the pipeline tidy)
- Supplier coordination (bookings, confirmations, paperwork requests)
- Travel booking support (simple itineraries, confirmations in one place)
- Call handling (enquiries, bookings)
We’ll agree priorities first, then work through them in order so you feel the difference quickly.
weather). Plus, we’re in your time zone, which means we work when you do, and we are on-hand to answer your questions and give advice when you need it.