Foundation

Monthly books you can actually trust

Fairlight Accounting keeps your books accurate, reconciled, and closed on time every month — delivered with financial statements written for owners, not auditors.

Why it matters

Bookkeeping, done properly

Most small-business books are months behind, full of miscategorized transactions, or living in a spreadsheet only one person understands. We fix that. Your accounts get reconciled every month, every transaction lands in the right place, and you receive a clear set of financials with a plain-English summary of what changed and why.

What's included

Everything bookkeeping should cover

  • Monthly close & reconciliation. Bank, credit card, and loan accounts reconciled every month, on a schedule you can set your watch to.
  • Clean financial statements. Profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements formatted for decision-making.
  • Catch-up & cleanup. Books a year behind? We rebuild prior periods so your history is accurate before we go forward.
  • Accounts payable & receivable support. Bill tracking, invoice workflows, and aging reports so cash keeps moving.
  • Owner-friendly reporting. A short monthly summary in plain English — what moved, why, and what to watch.
  • Audit-ready records. Organized documentation that holds up for lenders, investors, and the IRS.
Who it's for

A fit if this sounds like you

Service businesses, clinics, agencies, contractors, and e-commerce companies doing roughly $250K–$20M in revenue who are done guessing at their numbers.

Talk

A free 30-minute consultation. We learn your situation and tell you straight what would help — and what wouldn't.

Plan

You get a clear scope and a flat monthly price. No hourly meters, no surprise invoices.

Run

We take over the work, keep you informed in plain English, and stay a message away when questions come up.

Common questions

Bookkeeping FAQs

How fast can you close my books each month?

Most clients receive finished financials within 10–15 business days of month end, depending on how quickly statements and documents come in.

My books are a mess — can you clean them up first?

Yes. Catch-up and cleanup work is one of the most common ways engagements start. We quote the cleanup as a fixed project, then move you to a monthly plan.

Do I have to switch accounting software?

No. We work inside QuickBooks Online, Xero, and most major platforms. If your current setup genuinely holds you back, we'll tell you — but migration is never a requirement.

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Compliance + savings

Business Tax

Year-round tax planning and end-to-end filing — fewer surprises in April, smaller bills, and full compliance at every level.

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Strategy

CFO Advisory

Cash-flow forecasting, margin analysis, and the strategic judgment of a seasoned CFO — at a fraction of a full-time hire.

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Operations

Payroll & Back Office

Reliable payroll runs, contractor payments, and the recurring financial admin that quietly eats your week — handled.

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International

Cross-Border Accounting

U.S. accounting and tax support for international owners, foreign subsidiaries, and U.S. companies operating abroad.

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Ready to take bookkeeping off your plate?

Book a free consultation and we'll map out exactly what it would look like for your business.