Bookkeeping & reconciliation, done to a published SOP
Every bookkeeping engagement on BookYourAccountant runs on a written standard operating procedure: an entry is only posted with a document behind it, every bank account is reconciled every month with each difference explained in writing, and suspense is brought to zero — not carried forward. You see the checklist; the accountant ticks it off task by task.
The bookkeeping SOP has 22 common tasks across five phases — setup, entries, reconciliations, review and close — plus business-nature checks layered on top: 6 for trading (stock registers, e-way bill matching, product-wise margins), 7 for manufacturing (GRNs, WIP valuation, job-work tracking) and 6 for service businesses (unbilled revenue, GST on advances, TDS receivable). Every visit closes with a dashboard update and a client walkthrough in rupees and decisions, not ledger jargon.
₹1,200/day
A typical standalone engagement is 3 accountant-days a month — ₹3,600/month at the standard tier.
Your exact quote is computed from a short questionnaire — scope, volumes, backlog and experience tier. Volume discounts up to 20%; every booking gets a GST invoice.
Get your exact quote →What the accountant works through
From the platform's published SOP — the same checklist the accountant is held to.
- ✓Enter all transactions with a document behind each entry
- ✓Bank reconciliation — every month, difference explained
- ✓Map every ledger to the correct head; suspense to zero
- ✓Park unclear items in a query list; clear queries in one batch
Due dates this service keeps for you — FY 2026-27
From the 23-obligation statutory compliance calendar. See the full calendar →
| Obligation | Applies to | Frequency | First due dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| TDS / TCS depositDeposit last month's TDS by challan — Rule 218, IT Rules 2026. March TDS gets time till 30 April. | Anyone deducting TDS (Sections 392/393, IT Act 2025) | Monthly | 30 April 2026, 7 May 2026, 7 June 2026, … |
| GSTR-1 (outward supplies)Report all sales invoices of the previous month. | GST-registered, monthly filers | Monthly | 11 April 2026, 11 May 2026, 11 June 2026, … |
| GSTR-3B (summary & tax payment)Summary return with tax payment for the previous month. | GST-registered, monthly filers | Monthly | 20 April 2026, 20 May 2026, 20 June 2026, … |
| MSME-1 (half-yearly)Report outstanding MSME payments. | Companies with dues to MSME suppliers > 45 days | Half-yearly | 30 April 2026, 31 October 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What exactly happens in a bookkeeping visit?
The accountant works through a published checklist: purchases, sales and expenses posted with a supporting document for each entry, cash book verified never to go negative, every bank account reconciled with a written BRS, statutory dues ledgers matched to paid challans — and the visit closes with your dashboard updated and a plain-language summary signed off on the portal.
My books are months behind — can you catch them up?
Yes, and the backlog is priced honestly upfront: the pricing engine adds catch-up effort for each pending month (bulk catch-up beyond three months is rated cheaper per month), plus time to sort loose invoices if they aren't filed month-wise. Once current, the engagement settles to the regular monthly cycle.
How much does bookkeeping cost on BookYourAccountant?
Prices come from the same engine that prices every assignment on the platform. Bookkeeping starts from ₹1,200 per accountant-day at the standard experience tier. A typical standalone engagement is 3 accountant-days a month — ₹3,600/month at the standard tier. Senior (3+ years) and expert (7+ years) accountants carry a rate premium, on-site visits add a flat ₹300/day, and volume discounts of up to 20% apply as the engagement grows. Every booking gets a GST-compliant invoice.