Hire a Bookkeeper for your Small Business: everything you need to know

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Laatst bijgewerkt op 07-08-2023

Do you have a start-up or a small business and unsure if you need a bookkeeper? Getting a bookkeeper is not mandatory for small businesses, but it is recommended. A bookkeeper often makes more money than it costs you. In this article, we discuss why hiring a bookkeeper is a wise choice, how much it costs and what to look for when choosing a bookkeeper.

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When hire a bookkeeper?
Why hire a bookkeeper for small business? The benefits
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper?
Pay attention to these things in your search for a bookkeeper5
Where can I hire an English-speaking bookkeeper?

When hire a bookkeeper?

Is your business suddenly growing fast? Is the work piling up, and do you barely get around to do the bookkeeping for your business? Then it's time to consider a bookkeeper. You can hire a bookkeeper for the entire bookkeeping, the VAT return and income tax return or for financial statements.

If you outsource the entire bookkeeping, you don't have to worry about anything anymore, and you can fully focus on your business. This saves you a lot of time and money!

Why hire a bookkeeper for small business? The benefits

Hiring a bookkeeper has a lot of advantages. For example, a bookkeeper is aware of all developments on tax matters and also knows which tax benefits are relevant to your business. This way, you will maximize your tax benefits the correct way, which means you don’t miss out on any money. Also, a bookkeeper will keep your financial data clear, and he can advise you on future developments. Another benefit is that you get access to reliable accounting software and detailed reports. Find out the benefits of outsourcing your bookkeeping in the article below.

Advantages of outsourcing bookkeeping

How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper?

Bookkeeper prices vary by bookkeeper. The exact price depends, among other things, on what services you want to outsource and how many years of experience the bookkeeper has. A bookkeeper with a few years of experience costs 65 euros per hour on average. If you’re looking for a bookkeeper with more experience, also within your field, the average is around 100 euros per hour. It also affects what your legal form is: a sole proprietorship or a limited liability company. A bookkeeper for small businesses costs less than a bookkeeper for a private limited company (BV).

Pay attention to these things in your search for a bookkeeper

In your search for a bookkeeper, it is important to pay attention to a number of things. For example, it is important that the bookkeeper has good adaptability and keeps up with modern trends (no longer working on paper, but digitally), but also that the bookkeeper can communicate well with you about the financial data.

These are 7 important competencies of a good accountant or bookkeeper:

Stress-resistant
Strong communication skills
Creativity
Knowledge of IT
Empathic ability
Problem-solving thinking
Organization-oriented

Moreover, we always recommend comparing different accountants so that you can make an informed decision.

Where can I hire an English-speaking bookkeeper?

It is not always easy in the Netherlands to find a bookkeeper who matches your personal preferences, and can also communicate in English fluently. The most accounting websites are mainly Dutch and as a foreign resident or company it is hard to decide which accounting firms will have English-speaking bookkeepers or accountants. We have a large network of accountants available, including many who are fluent in English.

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