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The owner needs reliable books and monthly visibility without supervising every transaction.
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Accounting / Outsourcing
A finance function that fits.Managed, flexible and accountable.
Choose the operating model that matches your transaction volume, internal team and level of control—from managed monthly accounting to a dedicated remote finance resource.
Three delivery modelsManaged, task-based or dedicated resource
Month-end controlReconciliations and close responsibilities defined
Scalable scopeStart with today’s workload and expand when needed
When this service fits
Choose it for a defined operating need.
Use outsourcing when finance work is absorbing management time, the books do not close predictably or the internal team needs additional capacity.
Growing volume
Sales, purchasing, payroll or bank activity has outgrown an informal bookkeeping process.
Team-capacity gap
An existing finance team needs a dedicated remote employee or flexible assignment support.
Control reset
Backlogs, unreconciled balances or unclear ownership are preventing a clean monthly close.
How the engagement moves
Four stages. A visible output at every stage.
The engagement begins with the operating model—not a generic task list. Responsibilities, access and review points are agreed before recurring work starts.
01Stage 01
Diagnose the workload
Map transaction volumes, systems, deadlines, backlogs and management-reporting needs.
Stage outputService-and-volume map
02Stage 02
Design the operating model
Choose managed accounting, flexible assignment support or a dedicated remote resource and agree access controls.
Stage outputResponsibility matrix
03Stage 03
Stabilise the close
Process transactions, reconcile balances and resolve inherited exceptions against a dated monthly calendar.
Stage outputControlled month-end close
04Stage 04
Report and improve
Deliver the agreed reporting pack, review open items and adjust capacity as the business changes.
Stage outputMonthly review pack
Defined deliverables
What management receives.
The exact pack is agreed during onboarding, but every recurring engagement should leave management with visible records and control points.
Operating calendar
A dated monthly schedule covering source records, processing, reconciliations, review and reporting.
Reconciled accounting records
Updated ledgers supported by bank, customer, supplier and other agreed control-account reconciliations.
Month-end close pack
A structured close file showing completed controls, unresolved items and management approvals.
Management reporting
The agreed profit-and-loss, balance-sheet, cash or KPI views with concise exception commentary.
Choose the right delivery model
Outsourcing is not one fixed package.
mkACE currently offers a dedicated Remote/Virtual Employee model, Freelancer/Gig Support plans and SME Growth plans. The right option depends on whether you need capacity, recurring output or a complete managed accounting rhythm.
Remote/Virtual Employee
A named finance resource working to the client’s agreed hours and operating procedures.
Freelancer/Gig Support
A structured monthly service for qualifying freelance licence holders.
SME Growth Plan
Transaction-based accounting support for recently formed companies.
Scope-based engagement
A custom proposal where volume, entities, reporting or compliance needs sit outside the published plans.
Records to begin
Start with the information that creates the position.
We tailor the final request list after an initial discussion. These records normally provide the starting point.
- Latest trial balance and general ledger
- Bank and payment-platform statements
- Sales and purchase records
- Customer and supplier ageing
- Payroll summaries and employee accruals
- VAT and Corporate Tax registration status
- Current accounting software and user access
- Reporting deadlines and approval contacts
Questions before you engage
Clear answers about this scope.
The final scope depends on the entity, operating model, records, authority requirements and the facts confirmed during onboarding.
Can we keep our existing accounting software?
Usually, yes. Access, data quality and reporting capability are reviewed during onboarding before the operating model is finalised.
Do we have to choose a published plan?
No. The plans provide clear starting points; a tailored scope can be prepared for multiple entities, higher volume or different reporting needs.
Who reviews the work?
The agreed review structure depends on the selected model. Dedicated remote resources are supervised within the operating and security controls described in the engagement.
Can you take over an accounting backlog?
Yes, after a diagnostic review. Cleanup work is separated from the recurring monthly scope so timing and responsibilities remain clear.
Does accounting outsourcing include VAT and Corporate Tax?
Only the services explicitly included in the selected plan or proposal. Tax registrations, filings and advisory should be listed separately in the engagement scope.
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Discuss your accounting model Build the accounting model around the work you actually have.
Share your transaction volume, systems, deadlines and current team so we can begin with the right operating model.