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How much does a bookkeeper cost per month?
Short answer
Outsourced monthly bookkeeping for a small business typically costs $300–$1,500 per month (about £250–£1,200, A$450–A$2,200 or CA$400–CA$2,000). Price depends mainly on monthly transaction volume, the number of bank and card accounts, payroll and how much reporting you need.
- Under 100 transactions/month: lower end of the range
- 300–1,000 transactions with payroll: mid range
- Multi-entity, inventory or multi-currency: upper range
Detailed answer
What changes the quote
A useful quote starts with the work involved, not just your turnover. Two businesses with the same sales can need very different support if one has a single bank account and the other has several payment processors, foreign currencies and employees. The ranges above are illustrative market estimates, not a price list or currency conversion.
Ask for a written scope
Provide a sample month's statements, your number of accounts and any backlog. Ask whether the fee covers software, payroll, tax preparation, year-end adjustments and meetings. Agree how extra transactions or a new business entity affect the price, and separate any one-off clean-up fee from the ongoing monthly service.
Country differences: rules, thresholds and terminology differ between the US, UK, Australia and Canada. Check the official source for your country below.
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Published by Expert Bookkeeping Services · Last updated 2026-11-01. General information only — confirm specifics for your situation with a qualified adviser.
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