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I'm doing it myself
You want to understand and manage your own bookkeeping with practical guides, checklists and templates.
Independent bookkeeping · UK
Bookkeeping made clear.
Business made easier.
Practical bookkeeping support for growing small businesses — whether you're doing your books yourself, need focused guidance, or are ready for monthly support.
01 / Start where you are
Where are you right now?
There isn't one right way to manage your books. Start with the kind of support that actually makes sense for your business.
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I need some help
You want to stay in control, but could use some help with Xero, a check-up, a clean-up or a question you cannot quite untangle.
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I'm ready to hand it over
Your business is growing and you want regular bookkeeping support that can grow with it.
02 / A calmer way forward
“You don't have to know everything. You just need to know what to do next.”
You’ve got the business to run. Dainty & Grace helps keep the bookkeeping clear and under control, whether you want to do it yourself or hand it over. Start with what you need now, then add more help if the business needs it later.
03 / Ways to work together
Support that meets you where you are.
A clearer way to do it yourself
Practical guides, checklists, templates and educational resources for building a routine you can keep using.
Get guidance without handing everything over
Xero setup, bookkeeping check-ups, clean-ups, Self Assessment support and focused 1:1 guidance.
Put the books in reliable hands
Monthly bookkeeping from £150/month, with a price based on the amount of bookkeeping involved and the help you need.
04 / The resource shelf
Useful things for doing your own books.
Not everyone needs a bookkeeper every month. Sometimes you just need a clear explanation, a decent checklist and somewhere to start.
Getting Started
The Small Business Bookkeeping Starter Guide
A practical starting point for growing small business owners who want to get organised without drowning in jargon.
£15
Xero
Xero Setup Checklist
A clear checklist for getting the basics in place before, during or after setting up Xero.
£5
Stay Organised
Monthly Bookkeeping Checklist
A steady monthly routine for checking records, income, expenses and the things that tend to get missed.
£3
05 / From the Journal
Straight answers to useful questions.
Photography placeholderNotebook, coffee and working papers
Bookkeeping Basics·6 min read
Do I Need to Stop Using Spreadsheets for My Bookkeeping?
Wondering whether it's time to move from spreadsheets to bookkeeping software? Learn how to assess your current system, understand Making Tax Digital and decide what works for your business.
Bookkeeping Basics·7 min read
What Business Expenses Can I Claim?
Unsure which business expenses you can claim as a self-employed business owner? Learn how to organise your receipts, understand allowable expenses and build a simple monthly routine.
Bookkeeping Basics·6 min read
What's the Difference Between Turnover and Profit?
Turnover, profit and your bank balance are not the same thing. Learn what each figure tells you, why the difference matters and how to review your business finances with more confidence.
06 / Your next step
Let's make sense of it.
Tell me where things are now. You don't need the perfect words, and you won't be expected to know all the answers.
Get started