Your books,measured, filed,signed off.
Bookkeeping and Making Tax Digital filing for sole traders, landlords and small businesses. Based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, serving Leicestershire and — because the work is cloud-based — clients anywhere in the UK. Licensed, insured, with clear transparent pricing.
MTD is changing how businesses report to HMRC.
Not sure which side of the line you are on? The free consultation settles it in ten minutes.
Everything your business books need.
MTD for Income Tax
Quarterly submissions for sole traders and landlords. The £50,000 threshold started in April 2026 and drops to £30,000 in April 2027 — we'll get you ready before it bites.
Day-to-Day Bookkeeping
Sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliation, and credit control — keeping your records accurate and up to date.
VAT Returns
Accurate, timely VAT returns submitted digitally through MTD-compliant software. No late filing penalties.
Landlord Bookkeeping
Property income and expenses tracked properly, whether you have one rental or a small portfolio. Built around what MTD now asks of you.
Cloud Accounting Setup
Migration to Xero, set up properly and reconciled from day one. Training included so you feel confident using it yourself.
Year-End Preparation
Getting your accounts ready for your accountant — saving them time and saving you money on accountancy fees.
Getting started is as easy as saying hello.
Book a free chat
We'll discuss your business, understand your needs, and recommend the right package for you.
We set everything up
We connect your Xero account, or set one up for you, import your data, and get things running.
Relax, you're sorted
Your books are kept up to date, VAT filed on time, and you get clear monthly reports. Simple.
Simple, transparent pricing.
Fixed monthly fees, published openly. Most bookkeepers won't tell you what they charge until you've had the meeting.
File & Check
MTD filing only
Sole Trader
Non-VAT sole traders and freelancers
MTD Ready
Sole traders and landlords in MTD
Business
VAT-registered companies
Behind on your books?
Plenty of people arrive with a year in a carrier bag, or a Xero file nobody has reconciled since the spring. That is normal and it is fixable — but it sits outside the monthly fee, because nobody can know how long a rescue takes until they have looked at the records.
So we look first, then quote. You get a written estimate of the hours before any catch-up work starts, and if the job turns out to be bigger than it looked, we come back and ask rather than quietly running up the bill.
Quoted in writing before we start. Estimates are not exceeded without your say-so.
All prices exclude VAT. Software included on Sole Trader and MTD Ready; Business clients hold their own subscription.
Meet Natalie
I'm Natalie, the founder of Talia Books. I hold a practice licence with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, and I work with small businesses, sole traders and landlords. I'm based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch and serve plenty of clients across Leicestershire — Coalville, Swadlincote, Loughborough — and because the work is cloud-based, I take clients anywhere in the UK.
I believe good bookkeeping shouldn't be complicated or stressful. My approach is straightforward: keep your books tidy, your VAT returns on time, and your business MTD-ready — so you can focus on what you do best.
We're new here, and we're saying so.
Talia Books opened in 2026. Rather than invent testimonials we haven't earned, we're offering the first five clients a founding rate.
25% off for six months
Written into your engagement letter, reverting automatically. No small print, no rolling discount that quietly disappears.
A named, licensed bookkeeper
Not a call centre. Natalie holds an ICB practice licence, is supervised under the Money Laundering Regulations, and answers her own phone.
One honest ask in return
If we do good work, an honest review. That's the whole trade — and it's why the discount exists.
Frequently asked questions
I've heard about Making Tax Digital — does it apply to me?
If you're self-employed or a landlord with qualifying income over £50,000, it already applies as of April 2026. Over £30,000, it applies from April 2027. If you're not sure which side of the line you're on, ask us — the free consultation will settle it in ten minutes.
What software do you use?
Xero. It's MTD-compliant, it's what we work in every day, and standardising on one platform is how we keep your records accurate and our fees fixed. Already on Xero? We'll connect to your existing account. If you're not, we'll handle the migration.
Is software included in the price?
Yes, on our Sole Trader and MTD Ready packages. VAT-registered clients on the Business package hold their own subscription directly with the software provider, which keeps you in control of your own data and usually works out cheaper.
How does the free consultation work?
It's a relaxed 30-minute call where we discuss your business, your current bookkeeping setup, and what you need. No hard sell, just honest advice.
Can you work with my existing accountant?
Absolutely. We prepare your year-end accounts and work directly with your accountant to make their job easier — which usually saves you money on their fees. We don't file tax returns or statutory accounts ourselves, so we're never competing with them.
Are you qualified and regulated?
Yes. Natalie holds a practice licence with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, which brings supervision under the Money Laundering Regulations. We carry professional indemnity insurance and are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office.
Do I have to commit to a long contract?
No. Our services are billed monthly with a simple 30-day notice period. We keep clients because they're happy, not because they're locked in.
Get in touch
Ready to get your books sorted? Fill in the form and I'll get back to you within 24 hours with a free, no-obligation quote.
Free 30-minute consultation for every new client. Your information will never be shared with third parties.