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Expert Bookkeeping Services in London
Established in 2013, Cain & Beer has built a reputation as a trusted provider of bookkeeping and accounting services across London, Kent, and Surrey. Our team of financial specialists combines technical expertise with a client-centric approach, offering tailored solutions including bookkeeping, payroll management, software training, and auto-enrolment services. With ISO 9001 certification, we prioritise accuracy, transparency, and proactive support, ensuring clients receive jargon-free financial guidance. Our fixed-fee pricing model and 24/7 availability reflect our commitment to accessibility and reliability. Over the years, we have cultivated long-term relationships with businesses of all sizes, helping them streamline operations and achieve financial clarity. Our proactive approach includes identifying potential issues before they arise and providing actionable insights during regular one-to-one reviews. As a team, we pride ourselves on delivering value-driven services that empower clients to focus on growing their businesses while we handle their financial compliance and reporting needs.
Services
Bookkeeping
Payroll Services
Software Training
Auto Enrolment
Management Accounts
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed-fee bookkeeping with transparent pricing.
- Our team provides 24/7 support including holidays.
- We guarantee HMRC compliance or cover associated penalties.
- We deliver jargon-free financial explanations during monthly reviews.
- Our proactive approach identifies financial issues before they escalate.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
What people say
Excellent service
Highly recommended
Proactive support
Jargon-free explanations
Timely compliance
Services
Bookkeeping
Our fixed-fee bookkeeping services ensure accurate and timely management of financial transactions, VAT returns, and compliance reporting. We handle daily bookkeeping tasks, bank reconciliations, and ledger maintenance, allowing businesses to focus on growth. Clients receive regular management accounts and one-to-one reviews to track performance and identify opportunities.
Payroll Services
We provide comprehensive payroll processing, including salary calculations, payslip generation, and HMRC submissions. Our services cover weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payment schedules, along with auto-enrolment pension administration. We ensure compliance with tax regulations and offer year-end processing for P60s, P11s, and P35s.
Software Training
We offer tailored training for accounting software like Xero and Sage, enabling businesses to manage their finances efficiently. Sessions include hands-on guidance for invoicing, payroll, and VAT submissions. Our support extends to Hubdoc integration for automated document management and real-time financial tracking.
Auto Enrolment
Our auto-enrolment service ensures businesses meet workplace pension obligations, including selecting suitable providers and managing employee enrolment. We handle all administrative tasks, from eligibility assessments to ongoing contributions, while keeping employers informed of legislative changes.
Management Accounts
We produce detailed management accounts, including profit-and-loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasts. These reports provide actionable insights into business performance, supported by monthly or quarterly one-to-one reviews to discuss financial health and strategic decisions.
People
Paul Cain
Managing Director
With decades of experience in bookkeeping and accounting, Paul Cain leads Cain & Beer's commitment to client-focused financial solutions. He specialises in simplifying complex financial processes for SMEs and has trained numerous clients in Xero and Sage software. Paul's proactive approach ensures clients receive strategic advice tailored to their growth objectives.
Samantha Warwick-Rolf
Account Manager
Samantha Warwick-Rolf brings nearly 20 years of bookkeeping expertise to Cain & Beer, having worked across diverse industries including hospitality, healthcare, and construction. She manages client portfolios in the Maidstone area, focusing on accurate financial reporting and personalised support to enhance business efficiency.
Questions
What bookkeeping services do you offer?
We provide fixed-fee bookkeeping, payroll processing, software training, auto-enrolment pensions, and management accounts. Services are tailored to SMEs in London and the home counties.
Do you offer a free trial?
Yes, we offer a free 30-day trial of Xero accounting software to help businesses experience our digital solutions before committing.
How do you ensure HMRC compliance?
We guarantee timely and accurate VAT returns and filings. If HMRC imposes penalties due to our error, we cover the costs as part of our 7-point guarantee.
What areas do you serve?
We operate across London, Kent, Surrey, and the home counties, with remote support available nationwide via cloud-based accounting tools.
Can I get training for accounting software?
Yes, we offer one-to-one Xero and Sage training sessions, both remotely and on-site, to help businesses master financial management tools.
What payment options are available?
Our services are billed monthly at fixed fees, with packages starting at £299. We also offer a risk-free 3-month trial with no charge if unsatisfied.
Reviews (9)
Enterprise IC
May 03, 2021
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We've used Cain & Beer for our books and payroll management for a couple of years now and they've been brilliant. Always quick to respond, helpful and thorough.
Philip Chantry
Mar 11, 2021
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I've been working with Paul for over a year now and I've got to say his attention to detail is second to none. In my experience, there are two things you need from your book-keepers: attention to detail and customer service. With Paul and his team, you get that in abundance. He invests time to get to know your business initially, and always gives 100% to ensure you're compliant thereafter. He's also good at talking to you in jargon-free English, (which is important for me!)
Ian Hall
Jan 11, 2020
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Paul Cain and Ellie Beer are very professional in their business approach and place a lot of emphasis on client satisfaction. We have always found their work to be of the highest standard and they are warm and friendly to deal with.
Stephen Smith
Jan 11, 2020
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My retail-clients, and I, are both delighted with the service given by Cain & Beer these last months. Everything is turned round in a most timely manner, at a very fair price, so everyone is happy! My client has the information back promptly, and I can be happy that everything is right.
Kevin Hatter
Jan 11, 2020
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I have been using Cain and Beer for few years now and I wouldnt think of using anyone else. They look after you as though you are a member of their family and nothing is too much trouble for them. My VAT returns have never been in better hands.
Amanda Johnson
Jan 11, 2020
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Our paperwork was building up and getting out of control, and trying to run a busy restaurant whilst looking after a young family was becoming a serious struggle. I asked a friend of mine what to do and she recommended Paul to me. I gave him a call and felt at ease straight away; he visited me and discussed my woes and came up with an immediate solution. I havent looked back. Paul comes and sees us every month, not only to go through the management accounts, but also has been instrumental in helping our business grow with sound advice. It is not only a very good bookkeeping service that I receive; its his attention to detail, and professionalism that stands him out.
Nathan Kelsey
Jan 11, 2020
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I have been working with Cain & Beer now for over a year and I am very happy with the level of service that they always give - their standards are high with a meticulous attention to detail - definitely recommended.
Gemma Kearley
Jan 11, 2020
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Attended a wonderful workshop by Paul Cain of Cain and Beer and was very impressed with the professionalism and the knowledge. Learnt a lot and would not hesitate to recommend Cain and Beer.
Julien Upson
Jan 11, 2020
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I have known Paul Cain for many years, and used his services in the past. I recently contacted Paul, to assist us at very short notice, with a client who had just parted company with their full time financial controller. Cain and Beer were able to offer an instant solution, and now provide full bookkeeping, and management accounts, for our client. I would not hesitate to recommend Cain and Beer to my clients, and business associates, needing financial management assistance.