Simple, Transparent Pricing
Affordable services for busy businesses.
Choose a pricing plan that's right for you.
Standard
£500 + VAT
Billed monthly
- Monthly Bookkeeping
- Monthly Bank Rec (1-2)
- Monthly Prepayment schedule
- Monthly Accruals Schedule
- Monthly Management Accounts
- Maintain Asset register
- Transaction Qty Up to 750
- Dext Software
Business
£1000 + VAT
Billed monthly
- Standard +
- Weekly Bookkeeping
- Weekly Bank Rec (3-4)
- Monthly Client Statements
- Month End Video Commentary
- Transaction Qty up to 1,500
Enterprise
POA
Billed monthly
- Business +
- Daily Bookkeeping
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Statutory Filings
- Corporation Tax
- Inbox Management
- Credit Control
- Transaction Qty 1,500+
Fractional CFO
Retainers start £1,000 pcm
Billed monthly
- Board meetings
- Financial Strategy
- Fundraising Support
- Due Dilligence
- Team oversight
- Onsite / Offsite
- UK wide
- Biotech
- E-commerce
- Service Sector
How it works
We’re committed to making the financial process as simple and straightforward as possible.
Make an Appointment
Book a call to discuss your needs in more detail and see how we get along. Picking an accountancy firm is a big decision, we won't pressure you into a commitment.
Customized Solutions
Businesses are as unique as their founders, menu pricing not quite cutting it? Pick and mix the services you need. We'll send on a quote for your review.
Ready to give us a try?
Review our full terms and conditions and once happy, sign your Letter of Engagement (LOE). We're so confident you'll be happy, as standard we do a rolling monthly contract.
Cygnus haven't reinvented the wheel, we simply communicate better with our clients, leverage technology and empower owners by giving them clarity on their finances, enabling them to make confident, informed decisions at pace.
FAQ's
Bookkeeping is crucial for your business for several reasons! 📚💼
Financial Clarity: It helps you understand the financial health of your business by tracking income, expenses, and overall cash flow. This clarity allows you to make informed decisions and plan for the future.
Legal Compliance: Proper bookkeeping ensures that your business stays compliant with tax laws and regulations. It helps you accurately report income and expenses, reducing the risk of fines or legal issues.
Business Growth: Accurate financial records provide valuable insights into areas of growth and areas that may need improvement. With this information, you can strategize effectively and set realistic goals for your business.
Budgeting and Forecasting: By analyzing your financial data, you can create budgets and forecasts that guide your business's financial decisions. This proactive approach helps you allocate resources efficiently and adapt to changing market conditions.
Financial Transparency: Good bookkeeping practices promote transparency within your business, building trust with stakeholders such as investors, lenders, and partners. It demonstrates professionalism and accountability, which are essential for long-term success.
In summary, bookkeeping is the foundation of sound financial management for any business, providing clarity, compliance, and confidence for sustainable growth.
As a comprehensive bookkeeping service provider, we offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the specific needs of your business. Here's a breakdown of our key offerings: 📚💼
VAT Services: We assist with VAT registration, preparation, and submission of VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and maximizing VAT efficiency for your business.
Schedule of Accruals: We meticulously maintain schedules of accruals, accurately recording expenses incurred but not yet paid, to provide a clear picture of your financial obligations and performance.
Depreciation Management: Our team handles depreciation calculations to accurately reflect the decrease in value of your assets over time, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and helping you make informed decisions about asset management.
Assets and Prepayments: We manage your assets and prepayments efficiently, recording them in your books and ensuring that they are properly accounted for to reflect their impact on your financial statements.
Credit Control: Our credit control services help you manage and monitor your accounts receivable, ensuring timely payment from customers and minimizing the risk of bad debts, thereby improving your cash flow and profitability.
Inbox Management: We offer inbox management services to streamline communication with vendors, customers, and other stakeholders, ensuring that important financial documents and information are promptly addressed and processed.
Reconciliations: We conduct regular reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, and other financial accounts to ensure that your records accurately reflect your transactions and to identify any discrepancies that may require attention.
By entrusting your bookkeeping needs to us, you can focus on growing your business with confidence, knowing that your financial records are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant.
Absolutely! 🛡️ Ensuring the security and confidentiality of your financial data is our top priority. Here's how we safeguard your information:
Data Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption protocols to protect your data during transmission and storage, ensuring that it remains secure and confidential.
Access Control: Access to your financial data is restricted only to authorized personnel who require it to perform their duties. We implement strict access controls and user permissions to prevent unauthorized access.
Secure Infrastructure: Our bookkeeping service is hosted on secure servers with robust physical and digital security measures in place to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats.
Regular Backups: We regularly back up your financial data to secure off-site locations, ensuring that it can be quickly restored in the event of data loss or system failure.
Compliance Standards: We adhere to strict compliance standards and regulations, such as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and other relevant data protection laws, to ensure the privacy and security of your financial information.
Confidentiality Agreements: Our team members are bound by confidentiality agreements to protect the
confidentiality of your financial data and prevent unauthorized disclosure to third parties.
- Continuous Monitoring: We continuously monitor our systems for any suspicious activity or potential security threats and take immediate action to mitigate risks and safeguard your data.
Rest assured that your financial data is in safe hands with our bookkeeping service. We take every measure to ensure the highest level of security and confidentiality, allowing you to focus on your business with peace of mind.
Sending your financial documents to us is easy and secure! Here's how you can do it:
Digital Upload: You can upload your documents securely to our online portal or designated file-sharing platform. Simply scan or take photos of your financial documents and upload them directly to the platform.
Email: You can also send your financial documents as email attachments to our designated email address. Make sure to encrypt sensitive documents or use secure email options if available.
Postal Mail: If you prefer, you can mail physical copies of your financial documents to our office address. We recommend using a secure mailing service with tracking options for added security.
In-Person Drop-off: For local clients, you can drop off your documents in person at our office during business hours. Our staff will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns.
Mobile App: Some bookkeeping platforms offer mobile apps that allow you to snap photos of your documents using your smartphone and upload them directly to your account. Check if this option is available with our service.
Whichever method you choose, rest assured that we prioritize the security and confidentiality of your financial documents. If you have any questions or need assistance with sending your documents, please don't hesitate to contact us
Whether you need an in-house finance person depends on the specific needs and preferences of your business. Here are some factors to consider:
Scope of Services: Our bookkeeping service covers essential financial tasks such as recording transactions, managing accounts payable and receivable, and preparing financial statements. If your business requires additional financial expertise or strategic guidance beyond these services, you may still benefit from having an in-house finance person.
Business Size and Complexity: Larger or more complex businesses may require dedicated finance personnel to handle day-to-day financial operations, provide financial analysis, and support strategic decision-making. Smaller businesses with simpler financial needs may find that outsourcing to our bookkeeping service meets their requirements without the need for an in-house finance person.
Cost Considerations: Hiring an in-house finance person involves costs such as salary, benefits, and training expenses. Outsourcing your bookkeeping to us can be a cost-effective alternative, as you only pay for the services you need, without the overhead associated with hiring and managing employees.
Flexibility and Scalability: Outsourcing your bookkeeping offers flexibility and scalability, allowing you to adjust the level of service based on your business's changing needs. You can easily scale up or down as your business grows or experiences fluctuations in activity, without the constraints of hiring or downsizing an in-house team.
Ultimately, the decision to have an in-house finance person alongside our bookkeeping service depends on your business's unique circumstances, goals, and resources. We're here to support you in whichever approach you choose, providing expert bookkeeping services to help you achieve your financial objectives, we also work to support already established finance teams by taking away mundane tasks, automate and leveraging of AI.
We understand the importance of keeping your financial records up-to-date for informed decision-making. The frequency of updating your financial records depends on various factors, including the size of your business, transaction volume, and reporting requirements. Here's a general overview:
Regular Updates: For most businesses, we recommend updating financial records on a monthly basis. This ensures that your records are current and accurate, providing timely insights into your financial performance. Some client we work with daily, weekly, monthly quarterly or annually. Its all about you and your needs. We will tailor to you.
Transaction Volume: If your business has a high volume of transactions or operates in a fast-paced environment, more frequent updates may be necessary. In such cases, we can customize a schedule to meet your specific needs, whether it's weekly or bi-weekly updates.
Reporting Deadlines: If you have reporting deadlines for tax filings, financial statements, or regulatory requirements, we'll ensure that your financial records are updated in accordance with these deadlines to avoid any delays or penalties.
Real-Time Updates: With advances in technology and cloud-based accounting software, we can provide real-time updates to your financial records, allowing you to access the latest information anytime, anywhere.
Client Preferences: We understand that every business is unique, and we're flexible to accommodate your preferences. Whether you prefer more frequent updates for close monitoring or less frequent updates for simplicity, we'll work with you to find the right balance.
Ultimately, our goal is to ensure that your financial records are kept current and accurate to support your business's success. We'll collaborate with you to establish a suitable update frequency that aligns with your needs and preferences.
Yes, we are licensed and supervised by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). This accreditation ensures that we adhere to professional standards and ethics in providing our bookkeeping services. You can trust that our team is qualified and committed to maintaining the highest level of integrity and professionalism in managing your financial records.
We are currently licenced to provide:
Tier 4
- Bookkeeping
- Financial accounting and acounts preperation for sole traders and partnerships
- Payroll
- Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Computerised Accountancy Systems
Tier 3
- Financial Accounting and accounts preperation for statutory purposes
- Budget and Forecasting
- Management accounting
Tier 2
- Business Income Tax
- Corporation Tax
Tier 1
- Company Secretarial Services (Trust and company services (TCSP))