Running a business creates a constant stream of transactions, invoices, receipts, payroll tasks and deadlines.

For many business owners, bookkeeping starts with good intentions but gradually slips further down the to-do list as customers, staff and day-to-day work take priority.

Before long, evenings are spent catching up on paperwork, searching for receipts or wondering whether everything is actually up to date.

Draig Accountancy provides practical bookkeeping and payroll support for sole traders, limited companies and growing businesses across Ammanford, Carmarthenshire and the wider UK.

Based in Penygroes, near Ammanford and Cross Hands, I work with businesses locally throughout Carmarthenshire and remotely across Wales and the UK.

Whether you need regular bookkeeping, payroll support, help getting records back under control or a better system for managing your finances, I can help make the process more organised and less time-consuming.

Bookkeeping that gives you useful information

Good bookkeeping is not just about entering transactions into software.

Accurate, up-to-date records can help you:

• understand how your business is performing
• monitor cash flow
• prepare for tax liabilities
• keep VAT records organised
• make better-informed decisions
• reduce year-end stress
• give your accountant cleaner, more reliable information to work with

The aim is simple: your bookkeeping should support the business, not become another burden.

Feeling behind? You’re not alone

Many business owners contact me because:

• their bookkeeping has fallen behind
• they are spending too much time on administration
• they are unsure whether their records are accurate
• they have receipts and invoices everywhere
• bank reconciliations are not up to date
• they are struggling with accounting software
• payroll is becoming time-consuming
• they want better visibility of their finances
• they are preparing for VAT or Making Tax Digital
• they simply want someone else to take care of the routine financial admin

If any of these sound familiar, the first step is usually to get everything organised and put a manageable system in place.

Bookkeeping services

Regular bookkeeping

Ongoing recording and organisation of business income, expenses and transactions so your records stay accurate throughout the year.

Bookkeeping catch-up

If your records have fallen behind, I can help bring them up to date and establish a more manageable process going forward.

Bank reconciliations

Matching accounting records to bank transactions so discrepancies can be identified and the records accurately reflect the business.

Purchase and sales records

Support with keeping supplier bills, customer invoices and related documentation organised.

VAT bookkeeping

Maintaining records in a way that supports accurate VAT returns and digital record-keeping requirements.

Management information

Where useful, I can provide clearer financial information to help you understand income, costs, profitability and cash flow.

Accounting software

Support with Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and other suitable systems, including setup, tidy-up work and helping you use the software more effectively.

Payroll services

Payroll has its own deadlines, reporting requirements and responsibilities, and errors can affect both the business and its employees.

I can provide payroll support for small and owner-managed businesses, including:

• regular payroll processing
• PAYE calculations and submissions
• payslips
• director payroll
• starters and leavers
• workplace pension reporting where required
• year-end payroll information
• ongoing payroll queries

Whether you have one employee or a growing team, the service can be tailored to the size and needs of your business.

Better systems, less admin

The most useful bookkeeping setup is not necessarily the most complicated one.

It is the one that fits how your business actually works.

That might involve:

• simplifying how receipts are captured
• moving from spreadsheets to cloud accounting software
• setting up bank feeds
• creating a regular bookkeeping routine
• separating business and personal transactions
• improving invoice and expense processes
• organising payroll information more efficiently
• preparing for VAT registration or business growth

My aim is to help you build a system that saves time, keeps records accurate and gives you useful information throughout the year.

More than keeping the books up to date

Good records can help you make better decisions.

When bookkeeping is current, it becomes much easier to see:

• whether the business is profitable
• where money is being spent
• what tax liabilities may be building up
• whether customers are paying on time
• whether cash flow needs closer attention
• whether the business can afford planned expenditure

That is where bookkeeping becomes genuinely useful rather than simply another compliance task.

Why work with Draig Accountancy?

My background includes accountancy, business operations, compliance and management, so I naturally look at the wider process rather than only the transaction entry itself.

I have spent many years working with systems and processes designed to help businesses stay organised and operate more effectively.

When you work with Draig Accountancy:

✓ You’ll deal directly with me, Fay Hancock MAAT
✓ You’ll receive friendly, jargon-free support
✓ Your records will be organised around the way your business actually works
✓ You’ll spend less time catching up on paperwork
✓ You’ll have a clearer view of your business finances
✓ You’ll have reliable payroll support where required
✓ I can work alongside your wider accountancy and tax services
✓ You’ll have someone to turn to when questions arise

The aim is simple: better records, less stress and more useful financial information.

Bookkeeping & Payroll Services in Ammanford & Carmarthenshire

Draig Accountancy is based in Penygroes, near Ammanford and Cross Hands, and provides bookkeeping and payroll support to businesses throughout Carmarthenshire.

I work with clients across Ammanford, Cross Hands, Llandybie, Gorslas, Llanelli, Carmarthen, Llandeilo and surrounding areas.

I also work remotely with businesses throughout Wales and across the UK using cloud accounting software, secure document sharing, telephone calls and online meetings.

I support a wide range of businesses, including sole traders, limited companies, contractors, consultants, professional services, agricultural businesses, hospitality businesses and growing owner-managed companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you help if my bookkeeping is behind?

Yes. Many businesses contact me because their records have fallen behind.

I can help bring the bookkeeping up to date, identify any gaps and put a more manageable system in place going forward.

Do I need bookkeeping software?

Not always.

The best approach depends on the size of your business, the volume of transactions, VAT requirements and how you prefer to work.

I can help you choose a system that is proportionate to your needs.

Can you help me move from spreadsheets to accounting software?

Yes. If your business has outgrown spreadsheets, I can help you move to suitable cloud accounting software and organise the transition.

Can you tidy up an existing Xero, Sage or QuickBooks account?

Yes. If your accounting software has become messy or inconsistent, I can help review the records, identify issues and bring things back into order.

Can you run payroll for a small business?

Yes. Payroll support can be provided for small and owner-managed businesses, including director-only payrolls and businesses with employees.

Can you provide bookkeeping and payroll together?

Yes. Many clients find it easier to keep both services together so the financial records remain consistent and there is one point of contact.

Can you work alongside my existing accountant?

Yes, where appropriate. If you already have an accountant but need bookkeeping or payroll support, I can discuss how the services can work together.

Can you support my business if I’m outside Carmarthenshire?

Yes. I work remotely with businesses throughout Wales and across the UK.

Ready to spend less time on admin?

Whether your bookkeeping has fallen behind, payroll is taking too much time or you simply want your financial records to be better organised, I’d be happy to help.

I offer a free initial consultation with no obligation.

📍 Based near Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
🌍 Supporting clients throughout Wales and across the UK
📧 fay@draigaccountancy.com
📱 07914 848874