Bookkeeping for startups &
small companies

Bookkeeping sits quietly behind everything in your business VAT, tax, reporting, cash flow, and growth.
When it’s done well, you barely notice it. When it’s not, everything feels harder than it should.
At Forti, we focus on keeping your bookkeeping clear, up to date, and genuinely useful, so you always know where you stand — without paperwork stress or last-minute panic.
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Your Successful
Bookkeeping Partner

Managing a company is a difficult task. It can take a lot of effort to manage your money, whether you run a limited company or are a sole proprietor. Proformas can be beneficial!

We provide comprehensive bookkeeping services adapted to your unique company requirements.

Sole Traders

Focus on your business

Let us handle this tedious task. We'll take care of all everyday transactions, tracking of income expenses, and VAT computations.

Reliable Records

For the purpose of filing taxes and making informed decisions, make sure your financial statements are correct and current.

Avoid Penalties

Adhering strictly to Revenue requirements is essential. We'll make sure your books are ready to be filed in accordance with all regulations.

Limited Businesses

Simplify Operations

With our bookkeeping services, you and the team can focus on important company activities.

Enhanced Reporting

Obtain insightful knowledge about your financial situation with comprehensive reports customised to meet your requirements.

Compliance Made Simple

We manage intricate accounting rules such as payroll and corporation tax, preventing fines for your business.

Advantages for Both

Real-Time Visibility

Use our safe web interface to access your financial data at any time, from any location.

Professional Assistance

Our experienced bookkeepers are available to respond to your inquiries and offer continuing advice.

Budget-Friendly Solutions

Long-term time and cost savings can be achieved by outsourcing your bookkeeping requirements for a set monthly charge.

Bookkeeping built around how you run your business

Different business structures come with different bookkeeping needs. We tailor your setup, reporting, and support so it actually fits.

For sole traders

If you are self-employed, you need a clean, simple system that keeps your records tidy and your tax stress low. We help sole traders track income and expenses properly, organise receipts, and stay on top of VAT when relevant, so nothing builds up in the background.
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For limited companies

If you run a limited company, bookkeeping needs to support cash flow planning, VAT reporting, and year-end readiness. We keep your transactions reconciled, your data accurate, and your financial reporting clear so you always know where you stand. Clean bookkeeping also means your company is always ready for monthly reporting, VAT returns, and year-end accounts — without scrambling.
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Additional Accounting Softwares

We support every software, ensuring seamless integration with your systems. FORTI ensures accurate and efficient bookkeeping using Xero, Hubdoc, or another platform.

What Makes Our Bookkeeping
Services So Popular

Expert Updates

FORTI's experienced professionals make sure that your financial information is always up to date, giving you the most up-to-date information.

Tax Clarity

FORTI will keep you up to date on your upcoming tax obligations, which will help you make a good budget and avoid any surprises.

Flexible Service

Tailored to your unique business requirements, you may select from periodic account evaluations or continuous monthly maintenance.

Express Solutions

Quick turnaround or unexpected financial circumstances? Our express service ensures timely compliance and financial clarity.

Customised Assistance

FORTI can meet your needs by offering you customised quotes after a careful review of your account, whether you need one-time help, fast service, or ongoing support.

Peace of Mind

Stay informed about taxes, dividends, and all critical deadlines to avoid any penalties, and experience careful account reconciliation and accurate expense tracking.

DIY or basic bookkeeping vs bookkeeping
done properly

Many business owners try to manage bookkeeping themselves at the start, or use a basic service focused on data entry. That can work for a while, but problems often surface later.

DIY / basic bookkeeping

  • Records updated irregularly
  • Focus on storing receipts
  • Errors found at year-end
  • VAT often confusing
  • Reports hard to interpret
  • Little ongoing support

Forti online bookkeeping

  • Books kept up to date throughout the year
  • Focus on clean, usable financial data
  • Issues flagged and fixed early
  • Irish VAT handled correctly
  • Clear summaries in plain English
  • Enquiries acknowledged within 24 business hours

Our streamlined bookkeeping solutions

We will design a bookkeeping service that fits your business, typically including:
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Custom chart of accounts

A structure tailored to your industry, making reports clear and meaningful.

Bank reconciliation

Matching your bank, card and payment accounts to your records each month.

Accounts payable and receivable management

Tracking who you owe and who owes you, and keeping things up to date.

VAT return preparation and filing

Accurate VAT calculations and on-time submissions to Revenue.

Financial reporting

Regular summaries to show how your business is performing, in plain English.

Streamlined Bookkeeping
Solutions

​​We offer customized bookkeeping to simplify financial management. Our customized chart of accounts and detailed financial reports provide precise and organized corporate records.

Chart of Accounts

We create a customised chart of accounts that precisely displays the transactions and organisational structure of your company.

Bank Reconciliation

Carefully reconcile your bank statements to make sure your financial records are accurate and current.

AP & AR Management

Manage your payables and receivables effectively to streamline your financial operations.

Sales & Expense

To ensure accurate financial reporting, we carefully classify your revenue and outlays.

VAT Return

Ensure that Revenue receives your completed and compliant VAT return on time.

Financial Reporting

With personalised reports and analysis, you can learn a lot about your financial performance.

The Forti difference

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Clear Reporting

We keep your numbers organised and explain them in plain English.

Reliable Bookkeeping

We keep things accurate so you can make decisions with confidence.

Support That Fits Your Pace

Monthly, quarterly, or structured around your needs.

Irish Compliance Expertise

We understand Irish VAT and Revenue requirements, and keep you aligned.

Is this bookkeeping service right for you?

We build your accounting system around the reality of hospitality — not theory.

This service works well if you

  • A sole trader or small business who wants organised, compliant records
  • Run a limited company and want clean data for VAT, payroll, and reportingT, payroll, and reporting
  • Value clear communication and timely responses
  • Want bookkeeping that supports growth, not just compliance

It may not be the right fit if you

  • Prefer to manage everything manually on spreadsheets
  • Are looking for the cheapest possible data entry service

Why do you need
a bookkeeper?

Both businesses and individuals are required to keep tax-related documents on file. This includes bank statements, invoices, and receipts for money received or paid out by the company.

You must organise and secure these documents to calculate your annual tax owed. Your accountant needs your books and records to compile financial statements.

As Xero partners, we offer online bookkeeping. Instead of paper books, most of our clients utilise Xero software, making business management easier, faster, and safer. Contact Client Services if you don’t have bookkeeping software.

Documents Required 

  • Invoices/receipts for sales and purchases
  • Statements from the bank and Visa
  • Wages and pay stubs
  • Reports on inventory, e-commerce, and POS
  • Receipts and cash registers
  • For assets like buildings, machinery or automobiles, there should be a record of their verification.

Why do you need a bookkeeper

Many business owners try to manage bookkeeping on their own, until the receipts pile up and the stress kicks in.

A professional bookkeeper helps you

  • Stay compliant and avoid missed deadlines
  • Track cash flow so you are not caught out
  • Know what is really profitable
  • Stay organised for VAT and year-end
  • Reduce time spent on paperwork each week

What documents do you need to provide

  • Bank statements and credit card statements
  • Sales invoices and expense receipts
  • Loan or finance agreements (if relevant)
  • Payroll records

Checklist for staying organised each month

  • Snap receipts as you go, do not let them build up
  • Forward supplier invoices to one email address
  • Keep business and personal spending separate
  • Flag anything unusual, refunds, chargebacks, big purchases
  • Set one monthly reminder to review your reports

What our clients say

Forti got me set up on Xero and now everything just runs. I can see what’s coming in, what’s going out, and I’m not scrambling at tax time anymore.

Aoife T

Freelancer, Douglas, County Cork
They handle my bookkeeping every month, and the reports are simple to understand. It’s made it so much easier to manage staff costs and plan ahead.

James S

Restaurant Owner, Claddagh, County Galway
Their quarterly reports helped me spot where I was losing money on shipping and ads. They don’t just crunch numbers, they actually help you run the business.

Claire M

E-Commerce Seller, Dungarvan, County Waterford
The Hubdoc app they set me up with is magic. I just snap a photo of a receipt in the van and it’s done. No more faded bits of paper. It’s saved me a mountain of time and hassle at year-end.

David P

Plumber on-the-go, Waterford City, County Waterford

Grow Your Business Further

Beyond Accounting Essential Partners

Running a successful solo trader business demands dedication and multitasking. To help your business develop, we’ve built a network of trustworthy partners in addition to our accounting and add-on services.
  • Website & Marketing : Establish a strong online presence
  • Financial Brokerage : Plan ahead with expert professionals
  • Mortgage Expertise : Find competitive mortgage rates
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Frequently Asked Questions

Every business is different, so we do not do one-size-fits-all pricing. After a quick chat to understand your needs, we will give you a customised, fixed-fee quote so you know exactly what you will be paying each month. No surprises.
Not at all, it is a very straightforward process. Once you decide to come on board, we handle everything for you. We will contact your previous accountant and manage the entire handover smoothly and professionally. You will not have to chase anyone.
Extremely secure. We use industry-leading software like Xero, which offers bank-level security and encryption. Your data is stored and backed up in the cloud, making it far safer than a spreadsheet saved on a laptop.
Your main job is simply to get us your paperwork. For most clients, that means taking photos of receipts with the Hubdoc app and forwarding any email invoices. We take it from there, handling the data entry, reconciliations and reporting.
Yes. If you are not on Xero yet, we can help you move from spreadsheets or other software, set up a clean chart of accounts, and get you up and running with a simple workflow that fits your business.
Yes. We can handle the setup, connect your bank feeds, configure Hubdoc, and show you the quickest way to send in receipts and invoices so the month-to-month process stays easy.

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