“I Already Have a Great Accountant… So Why Would I Need a Bookkeeper Too?”

Let me guess — someone recommends hiring a bookkeeper and your first thought is:

“Oh, I already have a great accountant. I’m covered.”

Totally understandable. But here's the thing: bookkeepers and accountants actually play very different roles in your business finances — and together, we make a powerful team.

Let’s break it down:

🧾 A Bookkeeper’s Role:

A bookkeeper works inside your business, in real time.
We track your income and expenses, categorize transactions, and reconcile accounts — weekly or monthly — so your books stay clean, current, and ready to go.

Bookkeepers are all about daily flow, not tax season.

We make sure:

• You know how your business is really doing month-to-month

• You're not scrambling for receipts or statements

• Your numbers make sense when it’s time to make a decision (or file your taxes)

📊 An Accountant’s Role:

Accountants typically step in at the end of the financial year (or quarter) to analyze what’s already happened.
They prepare and file taxes, review your financial reports, and may help with planning or strategy — but they rely on clean, accurate books to do all of that.

In short?

If your books are a mess… your accountant’s job gets harder,

more expensive, and more stressful for you.

So Why Hire a Bookkeeper If You Already Have an Accountant?

Because bookkeeping is like brushing your teeth —
and accounting is like going to the dentist.

One keeps things running smoothly day to day.
The other steps in when it’s time for a professional review or cleanup.
You need both — but they serve totally different purposes.

💡 The Bottom Line:

If you’re running a small business — especially if you’re a creative, realtor, or solo entrepreneur — having a bookkeeper in your corner means:

• Less stress come tax time

• Clearer insights all year long

• More time to actually run your business

• And yes… happier accountants, too.

Ready to simplify the financial side of your business?

Let’s talk — I offer affordable plans designed just for solo entrepreneurs like you.

For the Love of Clean Books,

Alexis