Accounting and Payroll Services

Shelley Ripley, MAAT, AATQB, delivers expert financial support tailored to your business needs.

Whether you're a sole trader, small business, or growing enterprise, our services are designed to be accurate, scalable, and client-focused.

Services Provided 

Bookkeeping

Accurate, organised bookkeeping that keeps your financial records clean and ready for year-end.

I manage your monthly or quarterly entries, reconcile accounts, and ensure everything is up to date so you always know where your business stands.

Payroll

Reliable, compliant payroll for you and your team. Includes PAYE, pensions, starters, leavers, payslips and monthly reporting, delivered on time, every time.

VAT Returns

Accurate VAT preparation and submission, including full Making Tax Digital compliance. I ensure your VAT is correct, timely and aligned with HMRC requirements.

Self Assessment

Stress-free Self Assessment support for sole traders, landlords and small business owners. I handle the calculations, submissions and HMRC compliance so you can focus on running your business.

Year-End Accounts

Structured, compliant year-end accounts that give you clarity and confidence. I prepare your financial statements, ensure accuracy, and guide you through what the numbers mean.

Management Accounts

Regular reporting that helps you make informed decisions. Clear monthly or quarterly insights into performance, cashflow and trends - ideal for growing businesses.

Business Support

Practical guidance to help you understand your numbers and run your business with confidence. Perfect if you want a structured approach to financial management.

What Happens When You Work With Me

1. Initial Call

We discuss your business, your goals and the support you need.

3. Ongoing Support

Monthly or quarterly accounting tailored to your business.

2. Set Up & Clean-Up

I organise your books, payroll or VAT so everything starts from a clean, compliant position.

4. Review and Clarity

Regular check-ins to help you understand your numbers and stay in control.

Price Guide

Bookkeeping Services

From £25 per hour

  • Ideal for ad-hoc work, clean-ups, catch-up bookkeeping, or irregular support.

Monthly Accounting Packages

Essential Package - From £120 per month

Suitable for sole traders or low-volume businesses.

Includes:

  • Up to 50 transactions per month

  • Bank reconciliation

  • Quarterly VAT or Income Tax Return (if applicable)

  • Basic monthly summary

  • Basic Support

Core Package - From £200 per month

Designed for small limited companies with regular activity.

Includes:

  • Higher transaction volume

  • Full monthly reconciliations

  • Quarterly VAT return

  • Monthly management summary

  • Enhanced Support

 Professional Package - From £350 per month

For growing or more complex businesses.

Includes:

  • Multi-account reconciliations

  • Project or cost-centre tracking

  • Detailed monthly management reporting

  • Priority support

 

Payroll Services

Monthly Payroll Processing

  • 1–5 employees: From £30 per month

  • 6–10 employees: From £35 per month

  • 11–20 employees: From £55 per month

Includes:

  • Monthly payroll run

  • RTI submissions

  • Payslips

  • Pension/auto-enrolment processing

  • Standard payroll reports

 Additional Payroll Services

  • Year-end payroll (P60s, P11Ds): From £75

  • New payroll setup or migration: From £100

 Additional Services

  • VAT returns (standalone): From £100 per return

  • CIS processing: From £25 per month

  • Bookkeeping clean-up projects: quoted individually

  • Management accounts: From £75 per month

  • Self Assessment – Basic From £150

  • Sole Trader Self Assessment - From £150

  • Confirmation Statement - From £60

  • Annual and Corporation Return – From £450

RipSol Ltd offers flexible hourly support for bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and advisory work. This is ideal for clients who need occasional help or one‑off tasks. Work is billed at a transparent hourly rate, with no hidden fees.

For clients who prefer predictable costs, RipSol Ltd offers monthly fixed‑fee packages covering bookkeeping, VAT submissions, payroll, management accounts, and year‑end support. Packages are tailored to the size and needs of your business, ensuring you only pay for what you actually use.

All pricing is transparent, tailored, and agreed in advance and are exclusive of VAT.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be local to work with you?

No, I work with clients across the UK. But if you’re based in Lee‑on‑the‑Solent, Gosport or Fareham, I can also meet locally.

Can you take over from my current accountant?

Yes. I handle the full handover process for you.

Do you work with cloud accounting software?

Yes, Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Sage

How much do your services cost?

Pricing depends on the size of your business and the level of support you need. I’ll give you a clear, fixed quote after our initial consultation.

Can you help if I’m behind on bookkeeping or tax?

Absolutely, I regularly help clients get back on track.

Ready for Clear, Compliant Accounting?

Let's get your finances organised with structured support.

Shelley Ripley is licensed and regulated by AAT under licence number 1009884

AAT is recognised by HM Treasury to supervise compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations and RipSol Ltd Accounting and Payroll Services is supervised by AAT in this respect.