XERO BOOKKEEPING / SOUTH AFRICA

Accurate books. A stronger foundation.

Your books should give you a reliable view of the business, not just a record of money coming in and going out. We handle the agreed monthly bookkeeping and compliance work, so you spend less time chasing records and more time running your business.

Bookkeeping that fits your business

All prices are monthly, in South African rand and exclude VAT. Xero subscription is included, subject to the agreed subscription tier and scope.

Bookkeeping Essentials

R3,995 / month

Generally non-VAT-registered or simpler businesses, often with turnover up to R5 million. Included services are subject to the agreed plan and scope.

  • Xero subscription at the appropriate included plan.

  • Monthly bookkeeping and bank reconciliations.

  • Supplier and customer transaction processing within agreed scope.

  • Monthly profit and loss and balance sheet.

  • Month-end reconciliation and exception checks.

  • Annual financial statements for a standard company.

  • Annual company income tax return (ITR14).

  • Two provisional company tax returns (IRP6), where applicable.

  • Routine company tax queries and compliance calendar.

Bookkeeping Essentials

R3,995 / month

Generally non-VAT-registered or simpler businesses, often with turnover up to R5 million. Included services are subject to the agreed plan and scope.

  • Xero subscription at the appropriate included plan.

  • Monthly bookkeeping and bank reconciliations.

  • Supplier and customer transaction processing within agreed scope.

  • Monthly profit and loss and balance sheet.

  • Month-end reconciliation and exception checks.

  • Annual financial statements for a standard company.

  • Annual company income tax return (ITR14).

  • Two provisional company tax returns (IRP6), where applicable.

  • Routine company tax queries and compliance calendar.

Bookkeeping & VAT

R5,995 / month

For established VAT-registered businesses, generally with annual turnover of R5 million–R15 million.

  • Everything in Essentials, adapted for a VAT-registered business.

  • VAT control account reconciliations.

  • VAT201 preparation and submission at the applicable filing frequency.

  • VAT coding and supporting-document review.

  • Expanded transaction processing and month-end checks.

  • Monthly management reporting.

  • Annual financial statements and standard company tax returns.

Bookkeeping & VAT

R5,995 / month

For established VAT-registered businesses, generally with annual turnover of R5 million–R15 million.

  • Everything in Essentials, adapted for a VAT-registered business.

  • VAT control account reconciliations.

  • VAT201 preparation and submission at the applicable filing frequency.

  • VAT coding and supporting-document review.

  • Expanded transaction processing and month-end checks.

  • Monthly management reporting.

  • Annual financial statements and standard company tax returns.

Bookkeeping Complete

From R7,995/month

Generally more complex businesses, often with turnover of R15 million–R50 million. Final pricing depends on transaction volume, inventory and operational complexity, entities, systems and reporting requirements.

  • Everything in Bookkeeping & VAT.

  • More extensive monthly processing and reconciliations.

  • More detailed balance-sheet reviews.

  • Expanded management reporting, exception analysis and additional review of financial data quality and outstanding issues.

  • Priority query handling within agreed service levels.

Bookkeeping Complete

From R7,995/month

Generally more complex businesses, often with turnover of R15 million–R50 million. Final pricing depends on transaction volume, inventory and operational complexity, entities, systems and reporting requirements.

  • Everything in Bookkeeping & VAT.

  • More extensive monthly processing and reconciliations.

  • More detailed balance-sheet reviews.

  • Expanded management reporting, exception analysis and additional review of financial data quality and outstanding issues.

  • Priority query handling within agreed service levels.

Enterprise Finance

Custom Quote

For businesses above R50 million in annual turnover, multiple entities, complex operations or more demanding reporting requirements.

  • A consultation to understand your operating model and reporting needs.

  • Tailored processing, systems and financial-control responsibilities.

  • An agreed engagement scope and service levels.

Enterprise Finance

Custom Quote

For businesses above R50 million in annual turnover, multiple entities, complex operations or more demanding reporting requirements.

  • A consultation to understand your operating model and reporting needs.

  • Tailored processing, systems and financial-control responsibilities.

  • An agreed engagement scope and service levels.

A clear scope. No hidden assumptions.

Turnover is a pricing guide, not a rigid eligibility rule. Transaction volume, VAT requirements, inventory and operational complexity, number of entities, systems and reporting requirements determine the final quote. Package limits and service responsibilities are set out in the engagement agreement.

Optional payroll add-on

1–3 employees: R750/month · 4–10 employees: R1,500/month · 11–25 employees: R2,500/month · More than 25 employees: custom quote. All prices exclude VAT.

The defined payroll scope covers routine payroll processing, payslips and applicable payroll tax submissions. Complex terminations, historic corrections and exceptional payroll work are separately quoted.

Inclusions and exclusions

Standard annual financial statements and company tax returns are included within the agreed package scope, subject to the engagement and the client’s records. CIPC annual returns, personal tax returns, SARS disputes, specialist tax work, audits, payroll outside an agreed add-on, historic clean-ups and other out-of-scope services are separately quoted unless explicitly included in a signed agreement.

Xero is included only within the agreed plan and scope. Upgrades, additional licences, third-party apps and specialist integrations may cost extra. AI-assisted document processing and exception identification are subject to appropriate professional review; not every workflow is fully automated.

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