HMRC-compliant bookkeeping for UK limited companies, LLPs, and sole traders at £5–£12/hr. Xero and Sage experts. MTD-ready VAT workpapers. Save £14,000–£36,000/year vs local rates.
Sharma Jyoti & Co provides HMRC-compliant outsourced bookkeeping to UK businesses at £5–£12/hr. Our ICAI-qualified team handles Xero and Sage management, Making Tax Digital (MTD) VAT workpapers, Corporation Tax preparation, and monthly management accounts — saving UK businesses £14,000–£36,000 per year compared to local bookkeeper rates of £20–£50/hr.
UK businesses outsourcing to India get HMRC-compliant transaction recording, MTD-compatible VAT workpapers, and monthly management accounts at a fraction of the cost of a local bookkeeper. The key questions UK businesses ask us: is it legal (yes — UK law places no residency requirement on bookkeepers), do we understand UK VAT rules (yes — our team is trained in VAT, MTD, Corporation Tax CT600, and Self Assessment), and what happens at year-end (we provide workpapers for your UK accountant to review, file, and submit to Companies House and HMRC). See our full bookkeeping service and tax preparation service for detail.
Yes. UK businesses face no legal or regulatory restrictions on outsourcing bookkeeping work to qualified professionals overseas. HMRC, Companies House, ICAEW, and ACCA impose no geographic restriction on bookkeepers. What matters is that the person who signs statutory accounts or files tax returns is appropriately authorised — typically your UK accountant — but the underlying bookkeeping and preparation work can be performed by qualified professionals in India.
This is the same model used by every Big 4 firm in the UK, each of which has large India operations preparing UK tax and audit work. We provide a signed NDA and data processing agreement (GDPR-aligned) before any access is granted. Your books remain in your Xero or Sage account under your control.
HMRC requires a UK-authorised agent to file VAT returns and CT600. Preparation work is unrestricted by location.
We sign a GDPR-aligned data processing agreement. Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) cover the India data transfer. Your data stays in your Xero/Sage account.
Statutory accounts must be filed by a UK-authorised director or accountant. Our role is to prepare the workpapers — your accountant reviews and files.
Our team holds ICAI qualifications — India's equivalent of ICAEW/ACCA. Mutual recognition frameworks apply. We carry professional indemnity insurance.
| Local UK Bookkeeper | Sharma Jyoti & Co — India | |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate | £20–£50/hr | £5–£12/hr |
| Monthly — 40 hrs | £800–£2,000 | £200–£480 |
| Monthly — 80 hrs | £1,600–£4,000 | £400–£960 |
| Annual — 80 hrs/month | £19,200–£48,000 | £4,800–£11,520 |
| Typical annual saving | — | £14,400–£36,480 / year |
Based on average local rate of £35/hr and India rate of £8/hr. Get a personalised quote →
Trained in UK-specific requirements — VAT, MTD, Corporation Tax, and Self Assessment.
All services delivered by ICAI-qualified accountants inside your Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks account.
Daily transaction recording in Xero or Sage, HMRC-compliant categorisation, and monthly management accounts — delivered to your UK accountant by the 5th business day each month.
Learn More →One dedicated Indian bookkeeper or CA working exclusively for your UK firm — full-time or part-time at £5–£12/hr, inside your accounting software of choice.
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Learn More →Invoice generation, systematic debtor follow-up, and payment allocation. Reduce your average debtor days and improve cash flow within 3 months.
Learn More →Cash flow forecasting, UK GAAP management reporting, and financial strategy — CFO-level insight at £300–£1,200/month, not £8,000–£20,000.
Learn More →Year-end workpapers for CT600, VAT returns, and Self Assessment — HMRC-ready financials for your UK accountant to review and file.
Learn More →Practical guides on outsourcing bookkeeping from the UK — VAT, HMRC, Making Tax Digital, Xero, Sage, and industry-specific advice.
HMRC, GDPR, and ICAEW rules — what you must have in place before work begins.
Read → VATWhat to share, what to check, and how Making Tax Digital affects the process.
Read → XeroAdviser access, bank feeds, VAT returns, and MTD submission — complete setup guide.
Read → Cost GuideUK vs India hourly rates and monthly packages — real cost comparison by business size.
Read → Year-End AccountsFRS 102 and FRS 105 statutory accounts, CT600, iXBRL filing — from £300 versus £1,200+ UK.
Read → For UK FirmsYour firm's name, our team's work — ICAEW/ACCA-compatible white-label and dedicated models.
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