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Introduction
Welcome,
thank you for visiting BeverleyHall.co.uk. I
hope that this site will offer you an easy
way to finding an Experienced and
Qualified Norwich Bookkeeper who can
help you to bring your books up to date,
maintain them and present accurate figures
to your accountant.
If you
would rather not read your way through this
site and would prefer to simply read
my references,
view my prices and
contact me
(Call at
any time) please
follow these direct links.
About
Us
So
. Why book-keeping?
Well, were all naturally gifted at something, in my case it
just happens to be the art of number crunching.
Although it may sound
boring, I find that there is nothing more satisfying than sifting my
way through a
whole stack of paperwork and finishing up with a balanced end result.
At the other end of the scale, there is nothing quite so annoying as
being just a few pence out at the end of a quarters accounting, then
having to demonstrate ‘prudence’; the art of knowing when
to leave well alone because the cost of finding those few missing pence
will cost more in time spent! Not a situation I find myself in often,
and a strange subject to get worked up about, but there you have
it…. That’s me.
I received my early experience with a small architectural and interior design practice
over ten years, which included monthly
book-keeping, PAYE, quarterly VAT Returns, and Employers Annual Returns.
Realising that bookkeeping
for small business is a totally different creature to
working on bringing accountancy submissions up to trial
balance, I took a position with a local accountancy firm
which allowed me to cram experience of many types of
business accounts in a short time.
- SEE REFERENCES BELOW
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With a good grounding in
trial balance accounting now I am branching out on my own.
My Professional qualification and membership is with the IAB (the Professional Body which regulates Book-keepers), with whom I also studied for a
Diploma in Computerised Book-keeping.
I believe that my flexibility, experience and professional
nature will make my service very useful to small
accountancy practices who hit workload bottlenecks
occasionally and need part time cover to bring themselves
up to date.
Being a book-keeper takes a
certain type of person; I would probably describe myself as
methodical, well-organised, accurate, disciplined, and
precise – the very predictable personality traits you
would expect from someone living their work life according to
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More personable qualities
would be my honesty, approachability, and enthusiasm.
If you consider that Im the sort of person you would like
to have dealing with your accounts (self-employed, sole
trader, small and medium sized business), please feel free
to e-mail, or phone for an informal chat.
Needless
to say, all conversations, correspondence and business will be treated as both
private and confidential. I am able to work in-house at your own premises,
or from home. If working from home, dependant upon your location I can either
collect and return your documents personally, or arrange for collection and
return by Courier.
I should like to point out, there is a
considerable difference between the services provided by a Book-keeper and those
of an Accountant. Accounting is a way of showing the financial position of
your company at any given time so that you can find your gross and net
profits, know your debtors and creditors, borrow money, and comply with
legislation, i.e. tax and PAYE. Book-keeping, on the other hand, is necessary
for keeping track of all financial transactions which would invariably be
forgotten at a later date. It consists of the recording of all transactions
into various ledgers to demonstrate a balance (usually carried out to Trial
Balance stage). A Book-keeper will basically reconcile all your paperwork
so that you can pass the balanced figures to an Accountant for tax advice, year
end completion, and submission of your Annual Return to the Tax Office; but save
them the [expensive] time spent in sorting and organising your sales
invoices and purchase receipts.
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A Visiting Bookkeeper who will work at your location:
- I visit and work
from your location, which saves time when dealing
with missing documents etc.
- You see the exact
time taken and sign the timesheets, giving you
confidence that you are getting value for money.
- We can deal with
problems as they arise and therefore reduce the
project complexity.
- I can deal directly
with your accountants and act as an intermediary,
helping to explain the jargon along the way.
All in all I offer a
bookkeeping service that aims to initially get your
accounts into shape and then maintain, with the
minimum of fuss, after this period of organisation.
Some bookkeepers will
avoid problems ... I take them on and bring
organisation to your accounts, making them easy to
manage in the future.
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Contact
UsTo enquire about any of these services please feel free to contact
us using any of the following methods.
Although Beverley visits her clients and you
might expect her to not be able to take your
call.
To make it
easier for you to call at a convenient time
for you, Beverley's husband Colin will be
running the office Beverley is with clients and will
be on hand to answer queries, arrange visits, discuss availability, fees etc.
So please
contact us using the following information:
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ServicesBook-keeping Services offered, for Sole Traders, Small and Medium Size Businesses:
- Monthly, Quarterly and/or Annual Year End Book-keeping, including recording of sales and purchase ledger transactions
- PAYE
· Employers Annual Returns (19 May submission deadline)
- VAT Returns
- Tax Returns (Tax
Returns and Reminders should be received around 6 Apr. Submission by 31
Oct if you would like HMRC to calculate the tax payments for you,
payment to be made by 31 Jan / Final submission deadline for all Tax
Returns is 31 Jan)
*Additional Web Design
Services available at reduced rates for bookkeeping clients.
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Location
Beverley Hall
offers her offsite visiting bookkeeping
Services to the following Major Norfolk
Towns including:
Acle,
Attleborough, Aylsham, Cromer, Dereham,
Diss, Downham Market, Fakenham, Gt Yarmouth,
Holt, Hunstanton, King's Lynn, North
Walsham, Sheringham, Swaffham, Thetford,
Watton, Wroxham and Wymondham. We also cover
the following Suffolk towns: Aldeburgh,
Beccles, Bungay, Eye, Halesworth, Haverhill,
Ipswich, Lowestoft, Needham Market,
Newmarket and Stowmarket.
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Prices
- Bookkeeping - £15.00
per hour for regular weekly clients.
- Bookkeeping - £20.00 per hour
for casual hourly clients.
*Beverley Hall specialises in
dealing with accounts which have slipped into chaos, so
please do not be afraid to call because you are feeling
swamped. We also offer
Website Marketing Services to companies
based in Norfolk & Norwich. Please see our
Norwich SEO
page for further details and feel free to
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References &
Qualifications
Below you will
find references and a copy of my FIAB
accreditation. Please feel free to download
these and if you have any questions please
contact me.
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Qualifications
I hold the following Book-Keeping
Qualifications:
- Fellow member of the
International Association of Book-keepers (IAB)
- Pitman Level 4 Accounting
- First Class
- Pitman Level 3 Accounting
- First Class
- IAB Diploma in
Computerised Accounts (Sage Line 50) - Credit
- Pitman Level 2
Book-Keeping & Accounts - First Class
- Pitman Level 1
Computerised Accounts (Sage Line 50) - First Class
- Pitman Level 1
Book-Keeping & Accounts - First Class
For
additional information regarding these
qualifications please see below.
References & Qualifications
Qualifications, References and Affiliations
are the measure of a skilled bookkeeper.
They allow a client to adequately judge
whether the bookkeeper is able to perform
the tasks that they require professionally
and competently.
Bookkeeping
tasks require advanced levels of accuracy
and organisation which not everyone is able
to undertake. Good qualifications can narrow
down your search for the best bookkeeper
that is available. Also experience of
accountancy practices is essential so that
your bookkeeper can communicate with your
accountant adequately.
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References & Qualifications
- Description of Requirements
Bookkeeping &
Accounts Level 1 & 2
Level 1
The candidate has demonstrated knowledge,
understanding and application of skills,
associated with book-keeping and accounts
within the context of a simple sole trader
business.
Objectives achieved:
Processing documents involved in the
accounting function using double entry
book-keeping.
Preparing statements as a preliminary to
financial control.
Displaying information about the financial
state of the business.
Level 2
The candidate has demonstrated knowledge,
understanding and application of skills,
associated with book-keeping and accounts
within the context of a sole trader
business.
Objectives achieved:
Processing a full range of financial
transactions using double-entry
book-keeping.
Preparing control statements.
Checking and correcting accounting records
as necessary.
Displaying comprehensive financial
information about the state of the business.
Assessment was by a time-constrained
examination which consisted of practical
tasks based upon a scenario and the
production of accounts in an accepted and
conventional form.
A Pass is achieved with 60-74% of the
marks available.
A First Class Pass is achieved with 75% or
more of the marks available.
Accounting
Level 3 & 4
Level 3
The candidate has demonstrated knowledge,
understanding and the application of skills
associated with accounting in the contexts
of sole traders and partnerships, limited
liability companies and non-trading
organisations.
Objectives achieved:
Defining forms of organisation for the
purposes of accounting.
Recording accounting entries from source
documents.
Preparing and incorporating adjustments
into end of period accounts.
Defining and preparing accounts and
"statement of affairs" associated with
incomplete records.
Preparing simple manufacturing accounts.
Interpreting accounting procedures with
the purpose of informing and/or recommending
appropriate action.
Level 4
The candidate has demonstrated knowledge,
understanding and application of skills
associated with accounting within the
contexts of partnerships and limited
companies.
Objectives achieved:
Making the necessary entries for
establishing and dissolving a partnership,
and converting a sole trader or partnership
into a limited company.
Accounting for changes in capital
structure of a limited company and
understanding the significance of forms of
capital.
Preparing the appropriate accounts and
financial statements of a limited company.
An appreciation of the current list of
Statements of Standard Accounting Practice
and Financial Reporting Standards.
Assessment was by a time-constrained
examination which consisted of practical
tasks based upon a scenario and the
production of accounts in an accepted and
conventional form.
A Pass is achieved with 60-74% of the
marks available.
A First Class Pass is achieved with 75% or
more of the marks available.
Computerised
Accounts Levels 1 & 2
Level 1
The candidate has demonstrated the ability
to use a computerised accounts software
package applied to routine accounting tasks.
Objectives achieved:
Adding new accounts to Purchase/Sales
Ledgers and the creation of accounts in the
Nominal Ledger.
Processing Invoices, Credit Notes,
receipts and payments in Sales and Purchase
Ledgers.
Calculating and reconciling batch totals.
Printing ledgers, balances and accounts.
Level 2
The candidate has demonstrated the ability
to prepare and use a computerised accounts
software package and to interpret and verify
information from source documents.
Objectives achieved (in addition to those at
Level 1):
Entering initial capital cash, cheques and
other bank transactions.
Correcting errors by means of Credit Notes
or journal adjustments.
Entering Tax Reference Codes and/or
percentages.
Producing a Trial Balance, Aged Debtors
Schedule, Supplier and Customer Account
History.
Assessment by a time-constrained
examination, which consisted of a series of
tasks based upon a scenario, was against the
following criteria:
A Pass is achieved with complete accuracy
in calculations, batch totals and printouts
and minor errors in word/reference sections.
A First Class Pass is achieved with
complete accuracy in calculations, batch
totals and printouts and virtually error
free word/reference sections.
The syllabuses above support some of the
requirements for the appropriate UK NVQ.
Full syllabuses may be obtained from Pitman
Qualifications.
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Fellow of
the International Association of Book-keepers

Supporter of
the Better Payment Practice Campaign
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Beverley has
particular accountancy practice experience in bookkeeping processes for the
following industries:
Agricultural, Architects, Restaurants, Bars & Clubs,
Catering, Engineering and Manufacturing, Farming, Life
Assurance & Pension Advisers, Consultants, Stockbrokers,
Tax Advisers, Investment Consultants, Finance Brokers,
Building Societies, Life Assurance & Pension Companies,
Financial Advisers, Banks, Driving Schools, Car &
Vehicle Valeting, New Car Dealers, Classic Cars, Car
Leasing, Secondhand Car Dealers, Car Hire.
This might
be of interest to company owners who are looking to take
on a book-keeper and best limit the learning curve.
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Freelance Bookkeeping Service
for Small Business / Partnerships / Sole Traders.
Beverley
Hall is a Norwich based book-keeper, offering part time
bookkeeping services in Norwich and surrounding Norfolk
towns and villages. Also offering a remote bookkeeping
service to companies located all over the UK ( Please
ask for details ). Her freelance book-keeping and Temp
Service are ideal for companies who require staff at
short notice for sickness and holiday cover. Please do
call to discuss your requirements. Beverley can slot in
to your existing routines and keep the office ticking
over until your staff return to work. Cut out the
Temping Agencies and come direct to me.
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Glossary
For those of
you who are feeling a little daunted by the
amount of jargon that exists in accountancy
I have listed some glossary terms that might
help you to feel more comfortable when
discussing your bookkeeping requirements.
Account
A periodical record of financial transactions.
Accrual
Recording transactions when they take place, rather than upon payment.
Advance
Loaned money, or part of a payment to be made at a later date.
Aged Debtors
Persons who have been in debt for longer than the normal timescale.
Aggregate
The total sum, everything added together.
Allowable Deductions
Income deductions allowed by the Inland Revenue, which in turn reduce your tax payment.
Allowable Expenses
Business expenses which may be claimed against your tax payment.
Allowable Losses
Losses allowed on the sale of business assets, which may be set off against gains.
Amortise
Regular repayment of a loan, covering interest due first, then reducing the principal.
Annual Accounts
Financial year end accounts.
Annual Income
Money received during a calendar year.
Appreciation
When an asset increases in value, i.e. buying business premises which are then valued at a higher sale price.
APR
Annual Percentage Rate (which includes fees and other associated charges).
Asset
An item of value.
Bad Debt
A debt which will not be paid, and must be written off as a loss in the accounts.
Balance Sheet
Statement showing the worth of your Business at the year end, in terms of historical cost.
Bank Overdraft
Borrowing facility, repayable upon demand.
Bought Ledger
A book for recording all business purchases.
Break-even Point
Production = Fixed cost
Budget
A financial statement forecasting expected expenditure and income. Useful as a planning tool.
Capital Accounts
An account which deals with monetary investment / withdrawals made by the owners of the company.
Capital Expenditure
Purchases of fixed assets which will have a lasting benefit to the business, i.e. premises, machinery, equipment.
Capital Gain
Money made by selling a fixed asset.
Capital Loss
Money lost by selling a fixed asset.
Cash Accounting
The method of accounting where purchases and sales are recorded in the accounts books when they actually occur.
Cash Flow
Money coming in and going out of the business.
Cash Flow Forecast
A guide indicating forthcoming budgeted receipts and payments.
Charitable Deductions
Deductions from taxable income as charity donations.
Contingency fund
Put aside funds for use in an emergency.
Contra
The term used for off-setting debits against credits, to zero out.
Credit Period
The time allowed between the supply and invoicing of goods, and the payment of the invoice.
Creditor
Persons owed money by your business. (Your liabilities).
Current Assets
Items which are cash, or can be readily turned into cash, i.e. cash, bank balances, debtors, stock, work in progress.
Current Liabilities
Amounts owed to Suppliers (Creditors), and short term loans, i.e. bank overdraft.
Debtor
Person who owe money to your business.
Defer
Put back to a later date/postpone.
Deficit
The difference between spending over income.
Depreciation
The allowance made for reduction in value of assets, i.e. the loss in value of an aging car.
Direct Costs
Amounts directly relating to product production.
Disbursement
The payment of money.
Double-entry Book-keeping
A way of accounting whereby all transactions are recorded twice; as a simultaneous credit and debit.
Economic
To make enough money to provide a profitable return.
Expenditure
The sum of money spent.
Expenses
Money paid to a person to cover their own out-of-pocket costs when
carrying out actions on behalf of the business, i.e. travel mileage,
lunches, etc.
Financial Year
The 12 month period for which you produce your accounts; not the same as a Calendar year.
Fixed Assets
The property and equipment owned by your business which will continue to be of a lasting benefit.
Frozen
Not allowed to be either changed or used.
Gross
The total prior to deductions.
Imprest System
A petty cash transactions system. Money is advanced for small expenses,
when almost spent, receipts to the value are handed over and the money
reimbursed. The float should therefore always remain at the same level.
Indirect Costs
Amounts not directly relating to production, but are necessary to run the business, i.e rent, telephone, insurances, etc.
Interim Payment
Payment made on account. Part of a dividend.
Invoice
A written note requesting payment for goods/services supplied.
Key Ratios
A way of measuring the performance of your business when conventional
analysis cannot. These provide a view of where the business is at.
Liabilities
Debts of the business.
Long Term Liabilities
Amounts owing, but not due for payment within one year.
Margin
Extra time/space allowed. Also means difference in value of sales price and purchase price.
Net
The end value once all deductions have been made.
Net Assets
Total assets of the business less liabilities.
Net Profit
Profit of the business once all expenses have been met.
Notional
Probable but not exactly quantifiable.
Offset
Balance one item off against another, to cancel each other out.
Overheads
Regular expenses made in keeping the business running, i.e. rent, phones, wages, etc.
Per Annum
In a year.
Per Capita
For each person.
Prepayment
An advance payment, i.e. rental monies.
Principal
Person or company represented by an Agent.
Principle
Basic point / general rule
Profit and Loss Account
A periodic summary of income and expenditure which shows surplus and/or deficit.
Profit Margin
Percentage difference between sales income and cost of sales.
Prudence
Use your judgement.
Purchase Ledger
A book for recording all business expenditure.
Quick Assets
A term used to describe current assets which may be readily cashed in if required.
Reconcile / Reconciliation
To make two statements agree.
Remuneration
Payment for services rendered.
Revenue Expenditure
Fully used up during the accounting period, i.e. raw materials, rent, salaries.
Sales Ledger
A book for recording all business sales (income).
Turnover
The value of sales of goods / services.
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