Business Details
Your Trusted Bookkeeping Partner in Dublin
LF Bookkeepers is a professional and friendly bookkeeping practice based in Dublin with offices in Belfast, London, and Gibraltar. Owned by Lansdowne Francs Accountants, we provide cloud-based bookkeeping solutions for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies across Ireland and the UK. With over 30 years of combined experience in commercial, public, and charitable sectors, we are a regulated entity holding a certificate of compliance, professional indemnity insurance through Locktons International, and registration as tax agents. Our approach prioritises transparency, tailored packages, and client collaboration, ensuring businesses receive fixed-fee services aligned with their unique needs. We specialise in cloud accounting software integration, payroll management, tax compliance, and outsourced financial director support, helping clients streamline operations while maintaining full regulatory adherence.
Services
Bookkeeping
Payroll Services
VAT Returns
Cloud Accounting
Outsourced Finance Director
Self-Assessment
RCT Refunds
Management Reporting
Virtual Accounts
Making Tax Digital
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed fees agreed in advance for complete cost transparency.
- Our team are Xero and Sage certified advisors with industry-specific expertise.
- We hold professional indemnity insurance and regulatory compliance certifications.
- We provide tailored packages for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
- Our cloud-based solutions ensure real-time financial reporting and scalability.
Associations and certifications
- Xero Certified
- Sage Partner
- FreeAgent Accredited Practitioner
- Receipt Bank Certified Partner
What people say
Vital part of my businesses
Incredible to work with
Knowledgeable, productive, friendly
Excellent tax law expertise
Effective multijurisdictional support
Services
Cloud Accounting
Our cloud accounting services utilise Xero, Sage, and FreeAgent platforms to provide real-time financial management. Clients access up-to-date reports, automated invoicing, and secure multi-user collaboration from any device. This solution reduces administrative burdens while ensuring compliance with Making Tax Digital requirements. We handle software setup, data migration, and ongoing support to optimise financial workflows.
Payroll Services
We streamline payroll processing for businesses with 5 to 500 employees. Our cloud-based system automates tax calculations, handles Revenue Commissioners submissions, and generates payslips. We ensure compliance with Irish and UK payroll regulations while providing real-time reporting. Clients benefit from reduced administrative workload and accurate, timely payments.
Outsourced Finance Director
Access experienced financial directors for strategic oversight without full-time costs. Our FDs provide budgeting, tax planning, and risk management expertise for growing businesses. Services include financial forecasting, funding optimisation, and compliance strategy. Ideal for companies requiring high-level financial guidance during expansion phases.
Making Tax Digital
We help businesses transition to HMRC's digital tax system. Our support includes software selection, data migration, and quarterly reporting. We ensure compliance with MTD for VAT and income tax requirements while minimising disruption. Clients receive ongoing guidance to navigate regulatory changes effectively.
Bookkeeping Rescue
We resolve disorganised accounts for businesses facing tax authority scrutiny. Our team reconciles historical records, corrects errors, and implements cloud systems for future accuracy. This service includes backlog processing, compliance audits, and tailored reporting frameworks to restore financial clarity.
Questions
What cloud accounting software do you support?
We specialise in Xero, Sage, and FreeAgent platforms, offering certified expertise for setup, migration, and ongoing support.
Are your fees fixed or hourly?
We provide fixed-fee packages agreed in advance, ensuring no unexpected costs for our bookkeeping or payroll services.
Do you handle cross-border tax compliance?
Yes, we support businesses with operations in Ireland, the UK, and internationally through our multijurisdictional expertise.
Can you assist with Making Tax Digital requirements?
We ensure MTD compliance through software selection, data migration, and quarterly reporting for VAT and income tax.
What experience do your team have?
Our bookkeepers hold 30+ years of combined experience across commercial, public, and charitable sectors with Xero/Sage certifications.
How do you ensure data security?
We use cloud platforms with bank-level encryption, access controls, and automatic backups to protect client financial information.
Reviews (3)
S & L Walsh Construction Limited
Nov 27, 2021
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LF Bookkeeping and their staff are incredible to work with. Ive been a business partner and a client of theirs for a number of years and have always been impressed by their responsiveness, ease to work with, and overall welcoming culture at their firm. Definitely a firm to consider.
Dan Reilly
Nov 27, 2021
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LF Bookkeeping have been a vital part of my businesses for the past several years. They have assisted me and my business in several ways; simple tax returns to structuring my companys in Dublin and London and other integral internal business workings. I couldnt possibly say enough good things the firm and the things they have done for my business and family.
Daniel Kemp
Aug 15, 2019
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LF Bookkeeping and the team are knowledgeable, productive, and friendly. If your company's books are a mess, they will definitely clean them up and get you straightened out. Our business was contracted to build a large logistics warehouse and cold stores for a multi-national supermarket chain, and we operated on a contract for a large UK firm. Their knowledge of tax laws was excellent and the firm dealt with multijurisdictional issues to have our company's tax and accounting matters dealt with effectively.