Barbara’s Bookkeeping
Welcome to Barbara’s Bookkeeping. Whether you are just starting out in business, or equally if have been established for many years, I am here to help. Furthermore, I take pride in my friendly and understanding approach of providing professional services to help small businesses to grow.
Offering comprehensive bookkeeping services to Individuals, Self-Employed, Sole Traders and small Limited Companies in Maidstone and Mid-Kent, while using cloud-based software to provide real-time financial information.
I am based in Maidstone, Kent, in the Garden of England and cover Maidstone, the Medway Towns, Tonbridge and Swale.

Having a good set of books isn’t just a legal obligation; it could mean the difference between success or failure.
Three main reasons why you should choose Barbara’s Bookkeeping as your small business bookkeeper. As a local business owner myself, I can:
- save you time and money
- maximise deductions to lower your Income tax
- relieve the stress of doing your books yourself
Bookkeeping – Payroll – Tax – Accounts – Advisory Services
Bookkeeping services in Maidstone & Mid-Kent
Supporting small businesses in Kent.
For local Bookkeeping services in Maidstone and Mid-Kent select from the services below and contact me to discuss further.

Making Tax Digital Compliance (MTD)
VAT Returns
From April 2022 Making Tax Digital for VAT applies for nearly all VAT-registered businesses. Due to ‘Making Tax Digital’ VAT returns must be kept digitally in functional, compatible software.
Additionally, I’ll keep your records complete and up to date and correctly calculate the VAT you pay or can reclaim from HMRC.
And I’ll submit your monthly, quarterly, or yearly returns on time, every time.
Contact me for a no-obligation quote.
Preparation for MTD Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA)
I can advise your business for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment.
April 2026 MTD for Income Tax is mandated for self-employed (sole traders) businesses and landlords with a combined income above £50,000.
April 2027 MTD for Income Tax applies to self-employed (sole traders) businesses and landlords with a combined income above £30,000.
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