Virtual Bookkeeping Services Ireland Your Numbers Handled, Wherever You Are
Your books do not care whether you are in the office, on a job site, or working from home. But they do need to be kept accurately, consistently, and on time. That is exactly what TAS Consulting’s virtual bookkeeping service delivers.
We handle your bookkeeping remotely, using cloud accounting software your team can access any time, while we keep everything organised, up to date, and fully compliant with Revenue. No more shoeboxes of receipts. No more year-end panic. Just clean, accurate books managed for you.
✓ Fast 5-day setup ✓ All government fees included ✓ Complete legal documentation provided ✓ Free automated compliance tracking ✓ Free secure legal data room ✓ Ongoing legal and business support
✓ Meets Irish EEA director compliance requirements ✓ Revenue-approved non-resident director bond included ✓ Full documentation and CRO filing support ✓ Fast and hassle-free setup process ✓ Secure handling of all legal records ✓ Ongoing compliance and advisory support
Virtual bookkeeping is exactly the same as traditional bookkeeping recording income and expenses, reconciling bank accounts, processing VAT, managing payroll records but delivered entirely online. Your bookkeeper works remotely, using cloud-based software to maintain your financial records in real time.
For you, the experience is straightforward. You share your documents receipts, invoices, bank statements through a secure online portal or directly through your accounting software. We process everything, keep your records current, and give you access to up-to-date financial information whenever you need it.
No appointments. No travel. No filing cabinets. Just reliable, professional bookkeeping that works around your business.
What’s Included in Our Virtual Bookkeeping Service
TAS Consulting provides a complete virtual bookkeeping solution for Irish businesses. Here is what we cover:
Bookkeeping
VAT
Payroll
Reporting
Year-End
Day-to-Day Bookkeeping
Recording all sales invoices and purchase receipts
Processing supplier invoices and managing accounts payable
Customer invoicing and accounts receivable management
Weekly or monthly bank and credit card reconciliation
Petty cash management and expense processing
Maintenance of accurate, up-to-date nominal ledgers
VAT Returns
Preparation and filing of bi-monthly VAT3 returns with Revenue
VAT registration and deregistration where required
Reconciliation of VAT on sales and purchases
Advice on VAT treatment of specific transactions
Intrastat and VIES reporting for businesses trading within the EU
RCT (Relevant Contracts Tax) filing for businesses in construction and forestry
Payroll Processing
Weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payroll runs
PAYE Modernisation real-time reporting to Revenue
P30 and employer PAYE compliance
Payslip preparation and distribution
BIK (Benefit in Kind) processing
Leavers, starters, and mid-year payroll changes managed
Management Reporting
Monthly profit and loss statements
Balance sheet preparation
Cash flow reports and projections
Aged debtors and creditors reports
Customised management accounts for decision-making
Budget vs actual variance reporting
Year-End Support
CRO annual return financial statement support
Trial balance preparation for your accountant or auditor
Year-end adjustments and accruals
Liaison with your audit team where required
Cloud Software We Work With
Our team works across all major cloud accounting platforms used by Irish businesses. You stay on your existing software we adapt to you, not the other way around.
Xero: Our most widely used platform; excellent for SMEs and multi-currency businesses
QuickBooks Online: Strong reporting and payroll integration
Sage Business Cloud: Widely used across Irish SMEs and retail businesses
FreeAgent: Popular with contractors and sole traders
Dext (formerly Receipt Bank): Document capture and automated data entry
Hubdoc: Automated bank statement and bill processing
If you are not yet on cloud software or you are using a desktop system that no longer serves you we will advise on the right platform for your business and manage the migration.
Who Our Virtual Bookkeeping Service is For
Our clients range from sole traders just getting started to established SMEs with complex multi-entity structures. Virtual bookkeeping works particularly well for:
Startups that want clean financial records from day one without a full-time finance hire
Limited companies with ongoing Revenue and CRO compliance obligations
Sole traders and freelancers who need clean books for their income tax return
E-commerce businesses with high transaction volumes and multi-channel sales
Construction companies with RCT and subcontractor payment obligations
IT contractors managing their own PSC (Personal Service Company)
Healthcare professionals GPs, dentists, consultants, and locums
Retail businesses with POS integration and stock management needs
Hospitality businesses managing split VAT rates and tips compliance
Virtual Bookkeeper vs In-House Bookkeeper The Honest Comparison
Many business owners wonder whether hiring someone in-house makes more sense. Here is a straightforward comparison:
TAS Virtual Bookkeeping
In-House Bookkeeper
Annual cost
Typically a fraction of a salary
€30,000–€45,000 salary + PRSI + benefits
Sick leave & holidays
No impact on your books
You manage cover
Expertise breadth
Full team VAT, payroll, tax
One person’s knowledge
Revenue audit support
Included
May need external help
Software
Latest cloud platforms
Depends on individual
Scalability
Scales with your business
Requires rehiring
Availability
Remote, responsive
Office hours only
For most Irish SMEs, virtual bookkeeping delivers more consistent quality, broader expertise, and significantly lower cost than maintaining an in-house bookkeeper.
Why Choose TAS Consulting for Virtual Bookkeeping?
There are a number of virtual bookkeeping providers in Ireland. Here is what makes TAS Consulting the better choice for your business:
We are Irish-based and Revenue-specialist: Our team understands Irish tax law VAT, PAYE, RCT, corporation tax, and CRO compliance. We do not apply generic bookkeeping that misses Irish-specific requirements.
We are a full-service firm: Beyond bookkeeping, TAS Consulting provides accounting, tax consulting, payroll, company formation, and company secretarial services. Your bookkeeping is connected to everything else your business needs you do not have to manage multiple providers.
Real people, not just software: You will have a dedicated bookkeeper who knows your business. When you have a question about a transaction, a supplier invoice, or a Revenue letter, you contact a person not a helpdesk portal.
Secure and transparent: All your financial data is held in encrypted, cloud-based platforms. You have full real-time access to your own books at any time. Nothing is hidden, nothing is delayed.
Consistent and deadline-driven: VAT returns, payroll submissions, and management reports are processed and delivered on schedule every month without you chasing us.
Let’s Take the Bookkeeping Off Your Plate
If you are spending time on your books that you should be spending on your business or if your books are not being kept at all it is time to talk to TAS Consulting.
Get in touch today. We will review your current setup, recommend the right approach, and give you a clear, transparent quote.
You can share documents through your cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage), through a secure file-sharing portal, or via email. Many clients use Dext or Hubdoc to photograph receipts on their phone these feed directly into the bookkeeping system automatically.
Is virtual bookkeeping secure?
Yes. All cloud accounting platforms we use employ bank-grade encryption and two-factor authentication. Your financial data is more secure in a cloud-based system than in a physical filing cabinet or a local desktop drive.
Will I still need an accountant at year end?
Virtual bookkeeping handles your day-to-day and month-to-month financial records. For year-end statutory financial statements, corporation tax returns, and CRO filings, you will need an accountant. TAS Consulting provides all of these services so your bookkeeping flows directly into your year-end process without any duplication of effort.
What happens if Revenue contacts me?
If you receive a Revenue query, audit notice, or compliance check, TAS Consulting will support you. Because we maintain your books, we have complete visibility of your financial records and can respond to Revenue on your behalf where authorised.
How quickly can we get started?
Most clients are fully onboarded within five to seven business days. We review your existing records, set up or connect to your cloud software, and begin processing from an agreed start date.
TAS Consulting’s nominee directors are experienced Irish professionals with a strong track record across multiple board positions. They are fully vetted, professionally indemnified, and well regarded by Irish accounting and legal practitioners.
We also provide a complete suite of supporting services to get your company fully operational.
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