Pet Care Business Accounts
Because dealing with the poo is enough of a job without having to worry about the paperwork, too
Running a pet care business can be rewarding, but keeping on top of your bookkeeping and tax can take up more time than you’d like. I offer clear, simple support with your pet care business accounts so you always know where you stand and can focus on the animals rather than the admin.
Whether you’re a dog walker, groomer, pet sitter, home boarder or running a cattery, kennel or livery yard, my monthly packages are designed to keep everything organised and easy to understand. I explain things in plain English, keep your records up to date and give you the confidence that your accounts are handled properly throughout the year.
Little Paws Package
Perfect for new or smaller pet care businesses who want the essentials taken care of
£55–£75 per month
If you’re just starting out or running a small dog walking, pet sitting or grooming business, this package keeps everything organised without any fuss. I take care of the basics so you can focus on the animals, not the admin.
What’s included
- Monthly bookkeeping using Apron for easy document capture
- Categorisation of your income and expenses
- Bank feed setup if you want it
- Quarterly check‑ins to make sure everything stays up to date
- Year‑end accounts (sole traders or limited companies)
- Personal tax return or corporation tax return
- Email support for day‑to‑day questions
- Simple income summaries suitable for licensing inspections
Ideal for: Solo dog walkers, mobile groomers, sitters and small home boarders.
Happy Tails Package
Designed for growing pet care businesses needing clearer financial visibility and support.
£95–£135 per month
As your business grows, so does the bookkeeping. This package gives you more regular checks, support and guidance, helping you stay on top of your numbers and make confident decisions.
Everything in the Little Paws Package, plus
- Monthly reconciliation and review
- Quarterly management summaries in plain English
- Mileage and allowable expense support tailored to pet care work
- Pricing and profit‑improvement guidance
- Payroll for one staff member or casual worker, if needed
- Optional Apron payments and expense cards
Ideal for: Busy dog walkers, grooming studios, home boarders with steady bookings and small day care operators.
Top Dog Package
Full monthly support for established or expanding pet care businesses
£175–£250 per month
This is my most comprehensive package. If you run a grooming salon, multi‑walker team, cattery, kennel or day care, this package gives you ongoing insight, payroll support and regular conversations to help your business grow.
Everything in the Happy Tails Package, plus
- Full monthly management accounts
- Cashflow guidance tailored to seasonal pet care patterns
- Support preparing financial information for licensing renewals
- Payroll for up to five employees
- A quarterly strategy call for pricing, staffing and growth
- Priority email support
- Optional bookkeeping catch up if you’re behind
Ideal for: Grooming salons, catteries, kennels, livery yards, day care facilities and larger walking teams.
Optional Add Ons
These can be added to any package if you want a bit more support.
- Apron Payments
- Apron Expense Cards
- Bookkeeping catch up
- Migration to Apron
- Budgeting for equipment upgrades
- Pricing support for boarding, daycare or grooming
- VAT registration
- VAT returns
- Extra payroll employees
Running a pet care business can be demanding, and the financial side often gets pushed to the bottom of the list. I keep things clear and straightforward so you always know where you stand. I explain everything in plain English, respond quickly to questions and make sure your bookkeeping and tax stay organised throughout the year.
I work closely with small, hands‑on businesses, and I understand how important it is to feel supported by someone who is approachable and easy to talk to. My aim is to take the worry out of your accounts so you can focus on caring for the animals and growing your business at your own pace.