Bookkeeping Pricing Clear, Fixed Quotes With No Surprises
Bookkeeping pricing at Big Accountants is built around your business, quoted in writing before any work starts and reviewed only when your scope changes. Choose a fixed monthly fee, hourly billing or a price per task.
- Written quoteBefore any work starts
- Three modelsMonthly, hourly or per task
- Competitive pricingReviewed team, not one hire
Our bookkeeping pricing is simple to understand: we learn how your business runs, recommend a pricing model and send a written quote with the exact scope. You know what you will pay before we start, and the price only changes if the work changes.
We do not publish a rate card, because two businesses with the same revenue can need very different work. A retailer with three sales channels, inventory and twelve bank feeds needs more than a consultant with one account and twenty invoices a month. A tailored quote is fairer to both.
- The exact scope of work, in writing
- Your pricing model and billing cycle
- Your named team and review process
- Report list and delivery dates
- What would trigger a price review
Our Three Bookkeeping Pricing Models
Every service can be priced in one of three ways. We recommend the one that fits your workload, and you can switch as the business changes.
Recommended
Fixed monthly fee
One agreed price for ongoing monthly work, billed the same amount every month.
- Best forOngoing bookkeeping, AP and AR with steady volume
- How billing worksBilled monthly at the agreed fee
- Price reviewOnly when your scope or volume changes materially
Flexible
Hourly
You pay for time used, with hours tracked and reported clearly each month.
- Best forSeasonal peaks, advisory time and variable workloads
- How billing worksMonthly invoice with a time report
- Price reviewHourly rate agreed in your engagement letter
Defined
Per task
A set price for a specific, clearly defined piece of work.
- Best forCatch up work, cleanups, migrations and year end packages
- How billing worksAgreed price, billed on milestones or completion
- Price reviewFixed unless the agreed scope changes
What Drives Your Bookkeeping Pricing
These are the factors we look at on every free call. Revenue on its own tells us very little about the work involved.
Transaction volume
How many sales, expenses and transfers we record each month.
Accounts to reconcile
Bank, credit card, loan, merchant and payment processor accounts.
Entities and locations
Separate companies, classes or locations that need their own reporting.
Inventory and job costing
Stock, cost of goods sold or project costing add depth to every close.
State of your books
Current, reconciled books start faster than books that need catching up.
Reporting needs
Standard statements, or budgets, variance and management packs.
Payables and receivables
Bill pay, invoicing and collections follow up add to the scope.
Software and integrations
Your accounting platform plus the apps feeding it data.
Which Bookkeeping Pricing Model Fits You
A quick guide. On your free call we will confirm the right fit for your situation.
| Your situation | Recommended model | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Steady monthly bookkeeping | Fixed monthly fee | Same work every month, so a predictable price |
| Books months or years behind | Per task | A defined project with a clear finish line |
| Busy season, quiet season | Hourly | You pay for the time the work actually takes |
| Moving to new software | Per task | A one off migration with a known scope |
| Monthly books plus AP and AR | Fixed monthly fee | One price for the full monthly cycle |
| Occasional advisory questions | Hourly | Support only when you need it |
Outsourced Bookkeeping Pricing vs Hiring In House
When you compare bookkeeping pricing with a hire, compare the full cost. Salary is only part of it.
- Benefits make up 30% of what private employers spend on compensation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, June 2026
- Recruiting, training, software seats and cover for holidays come on top
- One employee means no independent review of the work
- Outsourcing gives you a reviewed team at competitive pricing, sized to your workload
Included in Every Engagement
- A named team: preparer, reviewer and client contact
- Second accountant review of every month end
- Monthly financial statements on an agreed date
- Support during US business hours
- Your books stay in your own software, owned by you
- Written security plan and encrypted file sharing
Projects and Specialist Work
- Catch up bookkeeping for overdue months or years
- Software setup and data migration
- Business tax return preparation
- Fractional CFO and advisory work
- One off cleanups and audit support
Each is priced as a fixed task or by the hour, and agreed before work starts.
How to Get Your Bookkeeping Quote
Most quotes are ready within a few working days of the free call.
Free call
We learn about your business, accounts, software and the reports you need.
Books review
With read only access, we check the current state of your books.
Written quote
You receive the scope, pricing model, price and timetable in writing.
Start
Once you approve, we set up access securely and begin onboarding.
Bookkeeping Pricing by Service
Every service below uses the same three pricing models. Each page explains what is included and what shapes the price.
Outsourced bookkeeping
Priced on volume, accounts and reporting.
Small business bookkeeping
Usually a fixed monthly fee.
Catch up bookkeeping
A fixed quote per project.
Virtual bookkeeping
Fixed monthly or hourly.
Accounts payable
Priced on bill volume and approvals.
Accounts receivable
Priced on invoices and follow up.
Bookkeeping Pricing FAQs
How much do bookkeeping services cost?
Bookkeeping pricing depends on transaction volume, the number of accounts to reconcile, entities, inventory, reporting needs and the current state of your books. We quote in writing after a free call, using a fixed monthly fee, hourly billing or a price per task.
Why don’t you publish your prices?
Two businesses with the same revenue can need very different work. A tailored written quote means you pay for the work your business actually needs, not an average built for someone else.
Is a fixed monthly fee or hourly billing better?
A fixed monthly fee suits steady, recurring work because the cost is predictable. Hourly billing suits variable or seasonal work. Defined projects such as catch up work are usually best priced per task.
Can my price change after we start?
Only if your scope changes, for example a large rise in transactions, a new entity or added services. We tell you before any change and confirm the new price in writing.
Is catch up bookkeeping included in the monthly fee?
No. Catch up work is quoted separately as a fixed project, so your monthly fee reflects only ongoing work once the books are current.
Is the free call really free?
Yes. The call and the written quote are free, and there is no obligation to go ahead.
Do you charge for software?
Your accounting software subscription stays in your name and is billed to you by the provider. Our pricing covers our team’s work, not the software.
Are tax returns included in bookkeeping pricing?
Tax return preparation is quoted separately. Your monthly bookkeeping produces the reconciled records your tax preparer, or our tax team, needs at year end.
Get a Clear, Fixed Bookkeeping Quote
Tell us about your business, accounts and software. We will recommend a pricing model and send a written quote with no obligation.