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Bookkeeping for Ottawa businesses

Clear books. Better decisions. More time to run your business.

Monthly bookkeeping, catch-up work and financial reporting that turn a pile of transactions into a business picture you can actually use.

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  • Local and online service
  • QuickBooks and Xero friendly
  • Year-end ready records

Ottawa-basedLocal context, remote convenience

Secure workflowsPurpose-built document handling

Useful reportingNumbers explained in plain language

Accountant-readyA cleaner year-end handoff

Why choose us

Bookkeeping should create clarity, not another job for you.

Accurate records matter, but the real benefit is knowing where the business stands. Our work is organized around the decisions, deadlines and cash-flow questions owners face every month.

Get your time back

Replace scattered evening admin with a repeatable document, reconciliation and reporting routine.

Know what the numbers mean

See cash, overdue invoices, expenses and profitability without wrestling with the accounting file.

Stay ready for deadlines

Keep HST, payroll and year-end records organized before a filing deadline turns into a scramble.

Build for the next stage

We only succeed when your business gets stronger, so the bookkeeping system is designed to grow with you.

Bookkeeping services

The financial operations your business needs, in one working relationship.

Start with the books you have today. We will identify what needs to be cleaned up, what should happen each month and which work belongs with your tax professional.

Monthly bookkeeping

Transaction review, reconciliations, month-end checks and financial reports on a consistent schedule.

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Catch-up and cleanup

Bring overdue periods current, correct messy records and establish a reliable opening point.

Get the books caught up

Receivables and payment workflows

Help customers pay by card, recurring charge, payment link, Interac or EFT, then match each deposit to the books.

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Payroll bookkeeping

Keep payroll entries, remittance records and year-end information aligned with the general ledger.

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GST/HST bookkeeping

Reconcile collected tax, input-tax-credit records and filing-period balances before the return is prepared.

Organize HST records

From records to decisions

See the business more clearly each month.

Choose a service to see the type of progress and information a structured bookkeeping workflow can surface.

Accounts receivable

Get paid faster by making payment easier.

  • Store cards on file with clear customer authorization
  • Offer payment links, recurring charges, Interac and EFT
  • Match processor payouts, fees and refunds to each account

Illustrative collection view

Customer payments collected$42,860
Card on file
46%
Payment links
29%
Interac / EFT
19%

Payment friction reducedMore ways to pay, one reconciled record.

Turn completed work into collected cash

Get paid faster, not just invoiced faster.

Give customers an easy way to pay when they are ready: authorized cards on file, payment links, recurring charges, Interac and EFT.

  • Cards on file with customer consent
  • Recurring and one-click payment options
  • Deposits, fees and refunds reconciled
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Payments, payouts and bank records

Every payment should make it cleanly from checkout to the books.

We help reduce payment friction for customers and reconcile what actually reaches the bank, including processor fees, refunds, chargebacks, tips and grouped deposits.

Cards and online checkout

Set up practical ways to charge customers, including authorized cards on file, payment links, recurring billing and virtual terminals.

Stripe, Square, Wave Payments, PayPal, Moneris and Helcim

Canadian payment methods

Organize the records behind Interac e-Transfer, EFT and direct deposits, wires, cheques, cash deposits and pre-authorized debits.

Interac, EFT, wire, cheque and cash settlement

Banks and credit unions

Experience working with statements, exports and transaction records from major Canadian banks and Ottawa-area credit unions.

Major banks: TD EasyWeb, RBC, BMO, CIBC and Scotiabank

Ottawa-area credit unions: Alterna Savings, Desjardins Ontario Credit Union and Meridian Credit Union

Payout reconciliation

Match gross sales to net deposits so processing fees, refunds, tips, chargebacks and timing differences do not disappear into one bank entry.

Sales to payout to bank to ledger

You keep control of the banking login. We use accountant access, read-only connections or secure exports where the platform supports them.

Ottawa industry experience

Bookkeeping shaped around how your organization actually operates.

A federal contract, a restaurant payout and a restricted grant each need a different record trail. Find a workflow that fits the way your business earns, spends and reports.

Federal contractorsMilestone billing, subcontractors and HST records Consultants and professionalsProject revenue, expenses, payroll and owner transactions Healthcare practicesCollections, payroll and operating-cost visibility

How it works

A clear path from first review to a dependable monthly close.

  1. Understand the business

    Review your software, accounts, filing periods, payroll and current frustrations.

  2. Assess the books

    Identify missing records, overdue work, reconciliation gaps and reporting needs.

  3. Set up the workflow

    Agree on scope, document collection, communication and the monthly timetable.

  4. Close and review

    Reconcile the period, deliver reports and resolve the questions behind the numbers.

Bookkeeping workload calculator

How much monthly financial admin is hiding in your business?

See the transaction volume and statement records behind your monthly books and any overdue periods.

  • Understand what drives bookkeeping effort
  • Separate monthly work from catch-up work
  • Bring a clearer scope to the first call
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Current24 months

Monthly transaction volume

250 transactions
Likely starting pointMonthly bookkeeping
Estimated backlog0 transactions
Overdue statements0 account-periods
Payroll scope8 employees

Backlog = monthly transactions × overdue months. Statement sets = accounts × overdue months. Counts assume similar activity each month, not the time needed to complete the work. A records review establishes hours and price.

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Practical bookkeeping guides

Make the next financial task easier.

Plain-language articles for Ottawa owners who want better systems, cleaner records and fewer surprises.

Business owner reviewing invoices and financial paperwork

Cash flow

Get paid faster with cards on file, payment links, Interac and EFT

Give customers easier ways to pay, then reconcile every fee, refund and deposit.

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Monthly bookkeeping

What does a bookkeeper need from your business every month?

A practical list of statements, receipts, payroll records and owner questions that keep the close moving.

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Canadian tax documents and calculator arranged on a desk

GST/HST

Records to review before filing a quarterly HST return

Reconcile sales tax, confirm supporting documents and understand the balance before submitting.

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Frequently asked questions

A few straight answers before we talk.

Bookkeeping should become clearer before you sign anything. These are the questions owners most often need answered first.

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How much does monthly bookkeeping cost?

Pricing depends on transaction volume, number of accounts, payroll, sales-tax work, reporting needs and the condition of the existing books. A books review is the most reliable way to establish a fixed scope.

Can you work with our existing QuickBooks or Xero file?

In many cases, yes. The first step is reviewing the file, connected accounts, integrations and current workflow before recommending changes.

What if our bookkeeping is several months behind?

Catch-up work is scoped separately. We identify every overdue period and account, prioritize filing or financing deadlines and create a staged recovery plan.

Do we need to visit an Ottawa office?

No. Bookkeeping can be delivered remotely through cloud accounting tools, secure document sharing and scheduled phone or video reviews. Local appointments can be discussed when needed.

Will our books be ready for the tax preparer?

The monthly workflow is designed to produce reconciled records and useful supporting schedules. Final tax treatment and filing remain with the qualified tax professional preparing the return.

Can we upload financial records through the contact form?

No. The public form is only for basic contact information. Bank statements, tax records, payroll data and other sensitive files should be exchanged through an approved secure process.

Your next clear month can start here

Tell us what is happening with your books.

Current, behind or somewhere in between, a short conversation will help identify the right starting point.

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