Pricing
What is the average cost of outsourced bookkeeping?
Short answer
Most small businesses pay between $400 and $800 per month for outsourced bookkeeping, with simple businesses below that and complex ones above. Fixed monthly packages are now the most common pricing model.
Detailed answer
Treat averages cautiously
There is no single useful average for every small business. A service business with clean records and one account may need much less work than a retailer with inventory, payroll and several sales channels. Public price examples also differ in whether software, taxes and year-end work are included.
Use your workload for comparison
Prepare a short description of accounts, transaction volume, employees, currencies and reporting requirements. Ask for a fixed scope and a separate backlog quote if needed. Compare the reporting quality and close deadline alongside price. An apparently cheap service can cost more if your accountant has to redo the work.
Country differences: rules, thresholds and terminology differ between the US, UK, Australia and Canada. Check the official source for your country below.
Official sources
Published by Expert Bookkeeping Services · Last updated 2026-11-01. General information only — confirm specifics for your situation with a qualified adviser.
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