Your local Portsmouth bookkeeper
Betta Bookkeeping is based in Southsea, so Portsmouth is home. We support sole traders, small businesses and growing companies across the city with their books, payroll and returns.
Whether you run a café on Albert Road, a trades business in Copnor or a consultancy in the city centre, you’ll get a dedicated bookkeeper who knows your business and is just around the corner.
How we can help
Everything your business needs to keep its books, payroll and returns in order.
Outsourced bookkeeping
Professional and accurate bookkeeping for small, medium and large businesses.
Payroll solutions
A complete payroll service, so your employees are paid correctly and on time every pay period.
CIS returns
Accurate, timely CIS returns, with deductions checked and reclaims applied for.
Making Tax Digital
Quarterly updates and digital records for sole traders and landlords under the new Income Tax rules.
Supporting Portsmouth businesses
Portsmouth’s businesses are as varied as the city. Hospitality and retail along the seafront and in Southsea, trades and construction across the island and up to Cosham, and a growing number of creative, digital and professional services firms.
That mix means very different bookkeeping needs. Seasonal cash flow for hospitality, CIS and the domestic reverse charge for builders and trades, and payroll for growing teams. We’ve got it covered.
Most of our work happens by phone, email and Xero, so you don’t need to lose time to meetings. When it helps to sit down together, we’re only a short trip away.
Frequently asked questions
Where in Portsmouth do you work?
Everywhere in the city, including Southsea, Fratton, Copnor, North End, Cosham, Drayton and Farlington.
Can we meet in person?
Yes. We’re based in Southsea, so meeting up in Portsmouth is easy when it’s useful.
Do you work with construction businesses in Portsmouth?
Yes. We handle CIS returns and are up to date with the VAT domestic reverse charge, which affects a lot of trades and construction work.
How quickly can you start?
Get in touch for a free chat and we’ll talk through timings. If your records are behind, we’ll include a plan to catch them up in your quote.
What our clients say
Small businesses across Hampshire trust us with their books.
- Rated 5.0 out of 52 years ago
I'm delighted to share my experience with Heather, an outstanding bookkeeper who is both reliable and trustworthy. She approaches each and every task with both professionalism and dedication, and ensures that deadlines are always met. Whether you're a business owner or an individual, Heather's expertise makes her an invaluable asset when dealing with all types of financial management. What sets Heather apart is her responsiveness and willingness to help. Whenever I have a question or need assistance, she is always there to provide guidance and support. I recommend Betta Bookkeeping wholeheartedly, and without reservation.
- Rated 5.0 out of 52 years ago
Heather does an amazing job doing my books. I'm sure she has the patience of a saint!! Can't recommend enough.
- Rated 5.0 out of 52 years ago
Heather has done a fantastic job in managing the book keeping of our company, I can't recommend her highly enough. Thanks Heather!
- Rated 5.0 out of 54 years ago
I can't recommend Heather highly enough, provided me with a quick response and great advice. And, much cheaper than I’m used to paying. If I could give 10 stars I would. You won’t find a Betta Bookkeeper !!
- Rated 5.0 out of 52 years ago
Been using heather for a few yers now, she is excellent.
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Other areas we cover
Fareham
Support for sole traders and growing businesses in Fareham, Whiteley and Portchester.
Havant and Waterlooville
Bookkeeping for businesses in Havant, Waterlooville, Emsworth and Hayling Island.
Gosport
Bookkeeping, payroll and VAT for businesses in Gosport and Lee-on-the-Solent.
Get in touch today for a no obligation chat
Tell us about your business and we’ll show you how we can take the bookkeeping off your hands.