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Catch-up & cleanup bookkeeping that gets you review-ready.

Behind on your books, or staring at accounts you no longer trust? We bring them current, reconcile everything, fix what's wrong, and hand back accurate financials you (and your accountant, lender or tax preparer) can actually rely on — in QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zoho Books or Odoo, delivered remotely worldwide.

Signs you need a catch-up or cleanup

You don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out — if any of these sound familiar, a cleanup is exactly what we do.

  • You're months (or years) behind — transactions haven't been recorded and you're not sure where things stand.
  • Your bank accounts don't reconcile — the balance in your software doesn't match the bank, and nobody knows why.
  • Reports look wrong — profit, expenses or balances don't reflect reality, so you can't make decisions from them.
  • Tax season is looming — your accountant needs clean books and you're not ready to hand them over.
  • A lender or investor wants financials — and yours won't survive scrutiny in their current state.
  • You switched software — and the migration left duplicates, gaps or mismatched balances behind.

What a cleanup actually involves

We work methodically so nothing is guessed at. By the end you have reconciled accounts, correct categorisation, and financial statements that tie out.

Reconcile every account

Every bank, credit-card and loan account reconciled to statements, month by month.

Fix categorisation

Miscategorised, duplicate and missing transactions corrected against a clean chart of accounts.

Verify balances

Opening balances, payroll, taxes and loans checked so the balance sheet reflects reality.

Produce clean financials

Accurate P&L and balance sheet you, your accountant or your lender can work from directly.

Software we clean up

We work inside your existing system so you keep your history — or migrate you cleanly if you want a fresh start as part of the project.

QuickBooks Online

Full catch-up and cleanup, reconciliations, and a tidy chart of accounts.

Xero & Zoho Books

Behind or messy Xero/Zoho files brought current and review-ready.

Odoo & Rent Manager

Odoo accounting cleanup and property-portfolio bookkeeping in Rent Manager.

Then we keep it clean

A cleanup only lasts if the books don't fall behind again. Once you're current, most clients move onto monthly bookkeeping with us — reconciliations, categorisation and reporting handled every period, so you never need another catch-up. It's optional, but it's the reason cleanups with us tend to be a one-time event.

How a cleanup runs with us

01

Assess

We review the state of your books and scope how many months and accounts are involved.

02

Quote

You get a clear, fixed understanding of the work and cost before anything starts.

03

Clean & reconcile

We catch up, reconcile, correct and verify — checking against source records as we go.

04

Hand back & maintain

Review-ready financials, plus optional ongoing bookkeeping so it stays clean.

Why Update My Books

Cleanups need judgement, not just data entry. Farhan brings 13+ years of international accounting experience, so we don't just plug numbers in — we make sure the books reflect real accounting rules and are ready for whatever comes next. And because we're also a software team, we can fix the messes that migrations and integrations leave behind.

Explore Odoo ERP implementation and construction accounting, see our work, or read what clients say.

Catch-up & cleanup FAQ

What is catch-up bookkeeping?
Catch-up bookkeeping is recording and reconciling the months (or years) of transactions your books have fallen behind on, so your accounts are current. We categorise transactions, reconcile every bank and credit-card account, and produce accurate, up-to-date financial statements you can rely on.
What is the difference between catch-up and cleanup bookkeeping?
Catch-up brings books that are behind up to date. Cleanup fixes books that exist but are wrong — miscategorised transactions, unreconciled accounts, duplicate or missing entries, and misstated balances. Many clients need both, and we handle them together.
How far back can you go?
As far back as you need — a few months behind, or several years and multiple tax periods. We scope how many months and accounts are involved up front so you know the effort and cost before we start.
Which software do you clean up?
QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zoho Books and Odoo, plus Rent Manager for property portfolios. If you're on spreadsheets or want to switch systems as part of the cleanup, we can migrate you cleanly at the same time.
Will cleanup make my books ready for tax or a lender?
Yes — that's the goal. You end with reconciled accounts and accurate financial statements your accountant, tax preparer or lender can work from directly, plus a clean base to keep going forward.
Do you also do ongoing bookkeeping after the cleanup?
Yes. Most clients move onto monthly bookkeeping with us once the cleanup is done, so the books never fall behind again. It's optional — the cleanup stands on its own if you prefer.

Let's get your books back under control

Tell us roughly how far behind you are or what feels wrong. We'll scope it on a short call and send a clear quote — no judgement, just a plan.