{"id":6949,"date":"2026-09-29T07:55:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T06:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizconsulting.net\/uk\/?p=6949"},"modified":"2026-09-29T08:41:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T07:41:35","slug":"outsourced-bookkeeping-cost-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizconsulting.net\/uk\/blog\/outsourced-bookkeeping-cost-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Outsourced Bookkeeping Cost for UK Businesses: 2026 Pricing by Business Size"},"content":{"rendered":"

In 2026, UK businesses can expect outsourced bookkeeping costs to average around \u00a315 to \u00a318 per hour, with annual costs ranging approximately from \u00a331,572 to \u00a337,249. The final fee, however, depends on factors such as transaction volume, business complexity, reporting requirements, and the level of support needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

This blog looks at outsourced bookkeeping costs across different business sizes, outlines the services commonly included in bookkeeping packages, and explains what can affect the final price. These benchmarks will help you budget for bookkeeping, compare provider quotes, and choose a service scope that matches your business requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n\t

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How Much Does a Bookkeeper Cost in the UK in 2026?<\/h2>\n

The cost of bookkeeping support depends on the scope of work, transaction volume and the level of support required. According to Salary.com, <\/span>the average <\/span>cost of a remote bookkeeper<\/span><\/span><\/a> is about \u00a316 an hour<\/span>, \u00a3657 a week, \u00a32,846 a month, or \u00a334,149 a year.<\/span><\/p>\n

The table below breaks down the costs of outsourcing bookkeeping by payment frequency. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Payment Frequency<\/th>\nLower End<\/th>\nAverage<\/th>\nHigher End<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Hourly<\/td>\n\u00a315<\/td>\n\u00a316<\/td>\n\u00a318<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weekly<\/td>\n\u00a3607<\/td>\n\u00a3657<\/td>\n\u00a3716<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monthly<\/td>\n\u00a32,631<\/td>\n\u00a32,846<\/td>\n\u00a33,104<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yearly<\/td>\n\u00a331,572<\/td>\n\u00a334,149<\/td>\n\u00a337,249<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

What is Included in Outsourced Bookkeeping Services?<\/h2>\n

Outsourced bookkeeping services include routine transaction processing, reconciliations, payroll processing, month-end close, and management accounting<\/a>. More comprehensive packages may also include cash-flow monitoring, catch-up bookkeeping, and multi-entity support.<\/span><\/p>\n