Bookkeeping & Payroll Services – J A Neale
We will guide you every step of the way to keeping your business finances in order.
Bookkeeping Services
Our bookkeeping service is tailored for small businesses and sole traders, using Xero, a leading cloud-based accounting software.
VAT Returns
Let our friendly bookkeeping team make VAT returns a breeze! We’ll take care of everything—calculating what you owe, letting you know when it’s due.
Payroll
We take the stress out of payroll so you can focus on what you love without worrying about the complexities of payroll including CIS and Auto Enrolment
Consulting Support
Whether you’re just starting out or already established, we’re here to help — from setting up systems to simply offering reassurance. We’ve got you!
Welcome to J A Neale Bookkeeping & Payroll Services
Friendly. Award-Winning. Straight-Talking Bookkeeping in Bury St Edmunds – Serving Clients Across England
Running a business is hard enough without battling your books. At J A Neale, we take the stress out of bookkeeping, payroll, and VAT returns so you can focus on what you do best — running your business.
With over 20 years of professional experience, we know that finances can sometimes feel like wrestling a grumpy dragon. That’s where we come in. Whether it’s VAT submissions, CIS compliance, auto-enrolment, or Xero training, we’ll handle it all with accuracy, clarity, and a dash of humour.
We typically work with VAT-registered businesses turning over £100k+, providing tailored remote bookkeeping and payroll services to clients throughout Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Cambridge, and across England.
Bookkeeping Giving You a Headache? We’re the Cure!
Let’s be honest — DIY bookkeeping and payroll can be as enjoyable as stepping on Lego in the dark. Here’s what we often hear from new clients:
- Bookkeeping Blues: Lost in receipts, invoices, and spreadsheets? You’re not alone — but we’ve got the map.
- Payroll Pandemonium: From RTI submissions to Sick Pay, payroll errors can cost more than sleep.
- VAT Vexation: VAT returns shouldn’t feel like a Rubik’s Cube — we make it make sense.
- CIS Calamity: Contractors, subcontractors, monthly returns — CIS made simple.
- Auto-Enrolment Agony: Workplace pensions without the pain.
- Xero Xasperation: We love Xero — and we’ll show you how to make it love you back.
As Xero-certified experts, we swoop in with professional, friendly support to streamline your finances, stay compliant, and give you peace of mind — all while keeping HMRC happy.
Why Businesses Choose J A Neale
🏆 Award-Winning Bookkeeper of the Year – recognised for outstanding service and accuracy.
💼 20+ Years of Expertise – from startups to established firms, we’ve seen (and solved) it all.
🧾 Stress-Free HMRC Compliance – VAT, payroll, CIS, and pensions handled on time, every time.
🌍 Local Roots, National Reach – supporting clients in Bury St Edmunds and across England with seamless remote services.
💜 Personal, Friendly Service – no jargon, no judgement, just clear advice and honest communication.
🧙♀️ Xero Wizards – certified pros who make cloud accounting a breeze.
Behind every thriving business is a bookkeeper who cares. I don’t just record your numbers — I help you understand them, so you can make confident decisions and feel in control of your finances.