Bookkeeping, Accounting and Business Assistance

Are you in the process of starting a new business and wish to ensure your record keeping is going to be done properly? Are you a long-term business owner that could use some help with your books? Or, as year-end is fast approaching, are you just concerned you need to be prepared to file your taxes? No matter what your reason is, I can assist you with your bookkeeping and/or office administration needs. I am a practicing Accountant (CPA, CMA) and have over 25 years' experience in both running businesses and accounting. I have worked with wholesale, manufacturing, retail, government and non-profit companies in the creation or handling of bookkeeping requirements. The services I offer or assist with are: - Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processing including AR collections - Cheque Preparation and Bank Deposits - Bank and Credit Card Reconciliation - Data Entry - Payroll including issuing of Record of Employments and T4s - Provincial and CRA reporting requirements including GST, PST, Payroll and WorkSafe BC reporting - Full cycle Bookkeeping - Year-End tax preparation - Cash flow forecasting - Budgeting including monthly or annual variance analysis - New business set-up - Correspondence with suppliers, customers or government agencies - Human resource assistance I have experience with a number of accounting programs including Sage 50 (formerly Simply Accounting) and QuickBooks. I am Microsoft Excel certified and my skills in the design and automation of Excel spreadsheets are above average. This, combined with my accounting knowledge, allows me to efficiently work with client accounting data. Training in Sage 50, QuickBooks, Excel or general office routines can be provided if requested. This allows clients to understand and reduce their overall bookkeeping requirements. I am able to work anywhere in the Greater Victoria area and can work off site if required. Please contact me by email to obtain more information.