Beyond Basic Bookkeeping: Your Complete Guide to DS Business Support's Award-Winning Services
In today's fast-paced business environment, having a trusted financial partner isn't just a luxury—it's essential for success. As an award-winning, family-run practice with over 30 years of experience, DS Business Support has earned its reputation as the South West's premier bookkeeping and financial services provider.
From our base near Bath, we've helped hundreds of businesses transform their financial operations through our comprehensive suite of digital-first services. Whether you're a growing startup or an established enterprise, understanding the full scope of available financial services is crucial for making informed decisions about your business's future. In this guide, we'll break down our core services—from essential bookkeeping to strategic financial consulting—helping you understand exactly how we can support your business's financial success.
Let's explore how our comprehensive financial services can help your business thrive in 2025 and beyond.
Bookkeeping, our comprehensive bookkeeping service includes:
- Daily/weekly/monthly transaction recording and categorization using Xero and Dext
- Bank reconciliation and account monitoring
- Accounts payable and receivable management
- Digital receipt and invoice processing
- Real-time financial data maintenance
- Expense tracking and categorization
- Monthly account balancing and reporting
Preparing Financial Statements, while we work closely with accountants, we prepare:
- Monthly management accounts
- Profit and loss statements
- Balance sheets
- Cash flow statements
- Supporting documentation for year-end accounts
- Digital financial records using Xero for seamless accountant collaboration
Tax Preparation and Planning, our tax services include:
- VAT registration assistance
- Quarterly VAT returns filing
- VAT scheme selection advice
- Strategic VAT planning
- Self-assessment tax return preparation
- CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) returns
- Real-time digital tax compliance
- Support for Making Tax Digital (MTD)
Payroll Processing, as specialists in payroll services, we offer:
- Full payroll management using BrightPay
- Employee payslip generation
- PAYE and National Insurance calculations
- RTI (Real Time Information) submissions to HMRC
- Processing of P45/P46/P60/P11D forms
- Holiday and sick pay calculations
- Pension auto-enrollment administration
- Year-end payroll reporting
Why Choose DS Business Support?
At the heart of DS Business Support lies a rich legacy of family values combined with over three decades of financial expertise. As a certified Xero Silver Partner, we've embraced digital innovation while maintaining the personal touch that only a family-run business can provide. Our commitment to excellence hasn't gone unnoticed—we're proud to have been named Bookkeeping Service of the Year 2022 for the South West, a testament to our unwavering dedication to client success.
What sets us apart is our modern approach to service delivery. We've fully embraced digital transformation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to provide seamless, efficient solutions for our clients. Understanding that business doesn't stop at 5 PM, we offer flexible support outside standard business hours, ensuring we're there when you need us most. Our experienced team of qualified professionals brings depth and diversity of expertise to every client relationship, while maintaining the warmth and accessibility that comes from our family-business roots.
Above all, we pride ourselves on building strong, lasting relationships with our clients. We're not just service providers—we're trusted partners in your business journey, committed to supporting your financial success every step of the way.