Day-to-day bookkeeping
The core of what we do — every transaction recorded and categorised properly, using double-entry bookkeeping.
- Sales and purchase invoices posted
- Receipts and expenses captured digitally
- Records kept tidy and audit-ready
Your books, balanced. Your time, back.
Unilinco is a cloud-based bookkeeping practice for businesses of every size and shape — sole traders, partnerships and limited companies alike. We keep your records accurate, your deadlines met and your numbers easy to understand, so you can run your business instead of chasing paperwork.
- Based in Greater Manchester — and fully remote for clients anywhere in the UK
- Making Tax Digital ready, using Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or FreeAgent
- One fixed monthly fee, agreed up front — no hourly surprises
Your month, at a glance
What a tidy set of books looks like with Unilinco
Bank reconciliationsUp to date
Sales invoices issuedAll sent & tracked
VAT returnPrepared & filed
Payroll runProcessed
Management figuresReady for you
Bookkeeping for all kinds of businesses
Whether you have just registered as self-employed or you run a growing team, the records still have to be right. We work with:
Sole traders & the self-employed
Limited companies
Partnerships & LLPs
Startups & new businesses
Freelancers & contractors
Trades & construction (incl. CIS records)
Retail, shops & e-commerce sellers
Cafés, takeaways & hospitality
Landlords & property businesses
Professional services & agencies
Charities & community groups
…and anyone who would rather not do their own books
Everything your books need, handled properly
Day-to-day bookkeeping and the regular financial admin around it — done accurately, on time, and kept ready for HMRC, your bank or your accountant whenever they ask.
Sales & purchase ledgers
Know exactly who owes you and what you owe, at any moment.
- Customer invoices raised and sent
- Supplier bills logged and scheduled
- Statements reconciled, queries followed up
Bank reconciliations
Every bank, card and payment account matched back to your books — nothing missing, nothing counted twice.
- Business bank and credit card accounts
- PayPal, Stripe and till takings
- Differences investigated and cleared
VAT returns & Making Tax Digital
VAT records kept digitally and returns prepared and submitted on time through MTD-compatible software.
- VAT control account reconciled each quarter
- Standard, flat rate and cash accounting schemes
- MTD for Income Tax record-keeping support
Payroll support
Regular payroll runs processed accurately, with everything filed to HMRC on time.
- Weekly and monthly payroll processing
- Payslips, RTI submissions and pension uploads
- Starters, leavers, holiday and statutory pay records
Management accounts
Regular figures you can actually use — not just numbers kept for the taxman.
- Monthly or quarterly profit & loss and balance sheet
- Cashflow summaries and forecasts from your records
- Plain-English commentary on what changed
Credit control & invoicing
Friendly, persistent chasing that gets you paid sooner without upsetting your customers.
- Payment reminders on an agreed schedule
- Aged debtor reports each month
- Customer payment terms kept on track
Cloud accounting setup & training
Get set up properly on the software that suits your business — and shown how to use it.
- Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and FreeAgent setup
- Bank feeds, invoicing templates and receipt apps
- One-to-one training for you or your team
Year-end preparation
A clean, complete handover pack so your accountant can prepare your final accounts and tax returns quickly — and for less.
- Trial balance and reconciliations completed
- Supporting documents organised and indexed
- Queries answered directly with your accountant
Getting started is straightforward
Getting set up is simple, and there is no obligation after the first chat.
1
Free consultation
A short call about your business, how you work now, and what you need from your books. You get a fixed monthly quote — no obligation.
2
We set everything up
Your cloud accounting software, bank feeds and receipt capture are configured, and we agree how you will send us documents.
3
We keep the books
Transactions posted, banks reconciled, VAT and payroll kept on schedule. You send receipts with a photo — we do the rest.
4
You see the picture
A clear monthly summary of profit, cash and upcoming deadlines, plus year-end records handed neatly to your accountant.
Why businesses choose Unilinco
Accurate, every month
Bookkeeping is a discipline, not an afterthought. Every entry is checked and every account reconciled, so the figures you rely on are figures you can trust.
Every deadline tracked
VAT quarters, payroll dates, CIS and year-end — your key dates are tracked for you, with reminders well before anything is due.
Plain English, not jargon
You will always know what a number means and why it matters. Ask us anything about your books — explaining them is part of the job.
Local roots, national reach
We are based in Greater Manchester for clients who like a local service, and fully set up to work remotely and securely with businesses anywhere in the UK.
Simple plans, one fixed monthly fee
Every business is different, so your fee is quoted after a free consultation based on your transaction volume and what you need — then fixed, so you can budget with confidence.
Essentials
Keep me compliant
For sole traders and smaller businesses who need the basics done properly.
- Monthly bookkeeping & bank reconciliations
- Receipt and expense capture
- VAT returns prepared & filed (if registered)
- Year-end pack for your accountant
Fixed monthly fee — quoted free
Most popular
Run my finance admin
For growing businesses that want the whole routine handled.
- Everything in Essentials
- Sales invoicing & credit control
- Payroll processing & pension uploads
- Monthly management figures with commentary
Fixed monthly fee — quoted free
Complete
My finance department
For established businesses that want full, regular support.
- Everything in Run My Finance Admin
- Weekly bookkeeping & payment runs prepared
- Cashflow monitoring and forecasts
- Priority support & regular review calls
Fixed monthly fee — quoted free
Greater Manchester based, UK-wide reach
Unilinco serves businesses across Greater Manchester, and — because everything is cloud-based — works remotely with clients throughout the United Kingdom. Meetings are by phone or video call, documents are shared securely online, and your books are kept to the same standard wherever you are.
Areas we cover locally include
ManchesterSalfordSaleAltrinchamStockportTraffordTamesideAshton-under-LyneOldhamRochdaleBuryBoltonWigan…plus remote clients UK-wide
Common questions
What is the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant?
A bookkeeper looks after the day-to-day records — invoices, receipts, bank reconciliations, VAT and payroll — and keeps them accurate throughout the year. An accountant typically uses those records to prepare final statutory accounts and tax returns and to advise on tax. Good bookkeeping makes your accountant's job faster and cheaper, and we work alongside your existing accountant if you have one.
I already have an accountant. Can you still help?
Yes — that is one of the most common arrangements. We keep your books tidy month by month and hand your accountant a complete, reconciled year-end pack. Many clients find their accountancy bill falls because there is far less for the accountant to untangle.
Which accounting software do you use?
We work mainly with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and FreeAgent, and can set you up from scratch or take over an existing file. If you are still on spreadsheets or paper, we will migrate you to cloud software and show you how it works — it is a requirement for Making Tax Digital.
Can you help with Making Tax Digital?
Yes. We keep your records in MTD-compatible software and prepare and submit VAT returns digitally. If you are a sole trader or landlord coming into MTD for Income Tax, we can set up digital record-keeping and quarterly updates from your bookkeeping records.
Do we need to meet in person?
No. Everything is handled online — secure document sharing, cloud software and calls by phone or video. Clients in Greater Manchester who prefer an occasional face-to-face conversation are welcome to arrange one, but it is never required.
How much does bookkeeping cost?
It depends on how many transactions you have and which services you need. After a free consultation you will get one fixed monthly quote covering everything agreed — no hourly billing and no surprise extras. You can change or cancel your plan with one month's notice.
Are you able to do everything an accountant does?
No — and we are upfront about that. Unilinco provides bookkeeping and related financial administration. We do not carry out audits, provide regulated financial or investment advice, or offer insolvency services. Where your business needs those, or statutory accounts and tax advice, we will prepare everything your accountant needs and liaise with them directly.
Our scope, stated plainly
Unilinco provides bookkeeping services: recording and reconciling transactions, maintaining sales and purchase ledgers, preparing VAT returns and payroll from your records, producing management information, and preparing year-end bookkeeping packs for your accountant. We are a bookkeeping practice, not a firm of auditors or regulated financial advisers, and this website does not offer tax planning, audit or investment services. Figures and summaries we prepare for management purposes are unaudited.
Tell us about your business
Book a free, no-obligation consultation. Tell us a little about your business and we will come back with honest advice and a fixed monthly quote.
Contact details
Web: unilinco.co.uk
Email: contact@unilinco.co.uk
Based in: Greater Manchester — serving clients locally and remotely across the UK. We don't publish an office address; all work is carried out online and by phone or video call.