Month: December 2025

December 12, 2025 Mark No comments exist

Are You Spending More Time on Spreadsheets Than Strategy?

As a small business owner in Newbury, time is your most valuable currency. You started your limited company because you had a vision, a skill, or a product you believed in—not because you loved reconciling bank transactions at 10 PM on a Friday night. We provide bookkeeping services in Newbury, the surrounding areas and remotely, covering all of the UK.

Yet, for many Directors of small Ltd companies, “DIY bookkeeping” becomes a trap. It starts as a way to save money but often ends up costing far more in lost productivity, missed tax deadlines, and stress.

At MJR Bookkeeping, based right here in Newbury, we believe you should focus on what you’re good at, while we handle the numbers. 

3 Signs It’s Time to Outsource Your Bookkeeping

If you are nodding along to any of the following, it might be time to bring in professional help.

1. Your Accounts Are “Messy” or Behind

It happens to the best of us. You get busy, invoicing slips, expenses pile up, and suddenly you have a backlog of six months to sort through. This “financial fog” makes it impossible to know if you are actually making a profit.

  • How we help: We specialize in accounts clean-up. We can take a shoebox of receipts (or a chaotic digital folder) and turn it into a clear, up-to-date set of accounts.

2. Payroll Is Becoming a Headache

Managing a small team is rewarding, but managing their PAYE, pension contributions, and payslips is complex. One mistake with HMRC can lead to fines and unhappy staff.

  • How we help: Our payroll services ensure your team gets paid correctly and on time, every time, while keeping you fully compliant with current legislation.

3. You Are Worried About Costs

Many small Ltd companies assume hiring a bookkeeper is too expensive. However, outsourcing is often significantly cheaper than hiring a part-time employee or fixing mistakes made by doing it yourself.

  • How we help: We offer flexible day-to-day bookkeeping packages tailored to small businesses, meaning you only pay for the support you actually need.

The Benefits of Local Support in Newbury

While cloud accounting means you can hire anyone anywhere, there is immense value in local support.

As a Newbury-based business, MJR Bookkeeping understands the local landscape. We are just around the corner if you need to hand over documents or have a face-to-face meeting about your financial health. We aren’t a faceless call centre; we are your local partner in business growth.

Ready to reclaim your time?

Don’t let bookkeeping slow down your business growth. Whether you need a one-time clean-up to get back on track or ongoing support to keep your finances ticking over smoothly, we are here to help. We provide bookkeeping services in Newbury, the surrounding areas and remotely, covering all of the UK.

Contact MJR Bookkeeping today for a free consultation. Let’s discuss how we can save you money and let you get back to business.