UK-Wide Support
Based in Northern Ireland, readily available remotely across the United Kingdom.
Xero-Enabled
Modern bookkeeping, paperless workflows and automated reconciliation.
Practical Business Insight
Management accounts and information that business owners can actually act on.
Personal Service
Work directly with experienced professionals, not an anonymous helpdesk.
Reliable financial support, tailored to your business.
We provide structured financial operations to keep your records accurate, compliant and clear.
Bookkeeping & Financial Administration
Systematic transaction recording, debtor follow-ups, customer invoicing, supplier statement reconciliations and payment administration.
- Debtor & invoicing management
- Creditor & payment administration
Management Accounts
Regular monthly reporting that provides clear visibility into cash flow, revenue trends, profit margins and financial health.
- Monthly performance dashboards
- Working capital reviews
VAT & Making Tax Digital
Timely VAT preparation, digital reconciliations and HMRC submissions to keep your entity compliant and penalty-free.
- Quarterly VAT returns & checks
- Making Tax Digital (MTD) workflows
Payroll Support
Accurate payslip generation, pension auto-enrolment contributions, Real Time Information (RTI) submissions to HMRC and year-end documentation.
- RTI reporting to HMRC
- Workplace pension filings
Annual Accounts & Compliance
Preparation of annual statutory financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, Companies House confirmation statements and administrative filings.
- Annual financial statements
- Companies House confirmation filings
Business & Financial Support
Financial health diagnostics, workflow process improvement and business strategy, with tax support provided subject to confirmed engagement scope.
- Financial health diagnostics
- Workflow & systems architecture
More than accounts. A clearer view of your business.
Most business owners do not lack ambition; they lack timely, uncluttered information. When bookkeeping is months behind or confined to static year-end reports, making sensible choices about hiring, purchasing or cash flow feels like guesswork.
At 1Life Accounting, we combine commercial business experience with disciplined accounting standards. We don't just balance ledgers — we structure your processes so that financial information arrives in time to be useful.
“We work as a collaborative partner alongside your leadership team, turning everyday operational data into clear management guidance.”
Commercial perspective
Decades of collective experience directing enterprises, managing cash cycles and executing growth strategies.
Paperless & automated handoffs
Eliminating operational bottlenecks by standardising document collection, invoicing and cloud reconciliations.
Accessible, approachable professionals
When you have a question, you speak directly with qualified advisors who understand your operations.
How working together works
A straightforward, low-friction process designed to understand your requirements and establish orderly financial routines.
Let’s talk
Book a free introductory meeting — either virtually or at our Northern Ireland office. Tell us about your business, current finance processes and what you need support with.
Agree the right support
We review your transaction volume, systems and compliance deadlines. Together, we define a clear scope of work and a transparent monthly proposal tailored to your needs.
Stay on top of your numbers
We establish efficient cloud workflows, take care of day-to-day administration and provide timely management reports so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Straightforward support, tailored to your business.
Transparent retainers agreed upfront so there are no surprises at month-end.
Monthly Financial Management
Our monthly management service provides regular bookkeeping, reconciliation and oversight. Fees reflect the transaction volume, frequency of reporting and complexity of your business.
- Xero cloud bookkeeping and bank feed reconciliation
- Monthly management reporting & financial oversight
- VAT preparation and Making Tax Digital submissions
- Direct advisor contact and ongoing guidance
Starting from £150 per month for qualifying basic requirements. Services and fees are agreed according to your specific transaction volume and entity requirements.
Discuss Pricing with UsMeet the people behind 1Life Accounting
Qualified professionals with decades of hands-on experience in financial reporting, business strategy and workflow engineering.
Dr Madelene Deacon
PhD(Hc), CIBA, SAIT, Xero PartnerWith over 20 years in the accounting profession, Madelene specializes in financial reporting, corporate tax compliance and business development.
Karla van Rensburg
AGA, BCom Accounting Sciences (UNISA)Karla has over 10 years of accounting experience. Having completed articles at Moore Stephens, she manages monthly reporting and paperless cloud migrations.
Morne Strydom
Director & Business StrategistBringing more than 20 years of commercial leadership across startups and acquisitions, Morne guides strategic direction and operational resilience.
Heather Strydom
Process Architecture & SystemsHeather maps administrative routines, eliminates operational dead zones and structures automated procedures to keep finance running smoothly.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to help you understand how we work and what to expect.
Yes. While our physical office is located in Gilford, Northern Ireland, we provide complete cloud-based accounting and bookkeeping services to businesses located anywhere across the United Kingdom via secure remote workflows.
Yes. We assist clients in transitioning from desktop spreadsheets, legacy accounting packages or alternative systems onto modern cloud platforms such as Xero, ensuring historical balances and master records migrate cleanly.
Monthly management typically includes regular transaction reconciliation, debtor and invoicing administration, creditor statement management, VAT preparation, payroll administration and monthly management accounts tailored to your requirements.
Yes. We offer an exploratory introductory consultation at no cost, either in person at our Northern Ireland office or via a scheduled video conference, to assess your current setup and discuss how we can support your business.
Every business operates with distinct volumes and internal capabilities. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all packages, we conduct a needs assessment to agree upon the exact split of duties, reporting frequencies and software integrations required.
Ready for more clarity in your business finances?
Tell us what you need. We'll arrange a conversation about the right support for your business.