Reliable Bookkeeping and Payroll Services for Small Business Owners

Take Control of Your Finances

We count the cents, so you count the profits.

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Stop doing your books at midnight.

I’ll handle everything.

Accurate bookkeeping and payroll, reconciliations, SARS submissions, payroll, monthly reports, done on time, every time.

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30+

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

100%

ACCURACY GUARANTEED

57

COMPANIES MANAGED CONCURRENTLY

Fully remote bookkeeping and payroll, self-managed, deadline-driven and trusted with the financial data of small businesses.

Everything your books need are taken care of.

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Cashbook & reconciliations

Daily and monthly cashbook updated reconciled to bank statements. You always know where you stand.

Invoicing & accounts

Customer and supplier invoicing, credit notes, debit notes and accurate payment allocations.

Payroll processing

Monthly salary processing, payslips, EMP201 submissions and annual EMP501 submissions and IRP5 generation.

Management reports

Trial balance, income statement, balance sheet and cash flow report for every month-end.

SARS compliance

VAT201, EMP201, EMP501, UIF declarations, filed correctly, on time. No penalties, not surprises.

Full-cycle bookkeeping

From data capture through to general ledger reconciliations and month-end closure to trial balance.

Build for micro and small businesses who’ve outgrown DIY bookkeeping.

If you’re an entrepreneur, start-up or small business owner, you didn’t go into business to do your own books. Mistakes cost you money and SARS won’t wait.

  • Bank statements piling up and deadlines looming
  • Not sure your numbers are actually right
  • Missing SARS submissions or unsure about compliance
  • Spending evenings on admin instead of growing your business
  • Need professional reporting but can’t afford a full-time bookkeeper
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Remote bookkeeping works with online meetings using Microsoft Teams or Google Meet for initial consultation, staying in touch via WhatsApp, phone, or email, and securely sharing documents through Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive so your monthly books can be handled from anywhere.

Yes. Counting Cents specialises in Sage Pastel Accounting and can work directly within your existing Sage environment or set one up for you.

I primarily serve South African entrepreneurs, start-ups, small businesses and NGOs across all industries.

Step 1: Free Bookkeeping Consultation
We discuss your small business bookkeeping needs, current financial processes, and growth objectives to recommend the right service package.

Step 2: Seamless Setup
We configure your Sage Cloud accounting system and securely connect your bank accounts for automated transaction imports.

Step 3: Ongoing Bookkeeping and Payroll Support
Receive monthly financial reports, payroll processing, VAT submissions, and expert guidance—all handled remotely while you maintain full visibility.

Ready to Get Your Books in Order?

Experienced, reliable and fully remote. I manage your books the same way a dedicated in-house bookkeeper would, without the overhead.

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