SLC Bookkeeping Blog

Why Your Business Should Consider A Part Time Bookkeeper

Written by Matt Roberge | Nov 23, 2012 1:24:00 PM

There are many reasons to consider a part time bookkeeper. A bookkeeper with the proper training and
experience can make an enormous difference in the efficiency of a business. Look at what a part time bookkeeper can do for your business.

As a business owner you wanted to do something you are not only really good at but also love. When you have a small business the bookkeeping becomes a chore. To get your business up and running you need to focus the majority of your time and effort on the core of your business and its growth, not always buried in the bookkeeping. Often the bookkeeping falls to the owner or an over worked office manager. This situation can cause errors and considerable problems down the road. You need a confident person who understands how bookkeeping works to handle the bookkeeping for your business. The bookkeeping needs to be a priority for your business not something that gets done when you have a few spare minutes or it can't be put off any longer.

A business owner may realize that they don't need someone full time. A part time bookkeeper could be the answer. A trained and qualified bookkeeper can help set up an accounting system so that your office paperwork flows smoothly and efficiently. With the right bookkeeping training, the right person can make sure the books are being kept properly and that necessary controls are in place. 

When you have financial information you can really be sure of decisions can be made with confidence. It is
hard to plan for the future when you don't know where you are right now. With the valuable information a part time bookkeeper can provide, you can make plans to grow and expand your business. No more distractions with thoughts of,  "was this done right or how good is this number", you will know where you stand.
 
When you do not have enough work for a full time bookkeeper the answer is a part timer. There are a number of qualified people who are looking for part time work. The cost saving of getting a qualified person to work for only the time you need them is considerable. 

Some businesses can keep a part time bookkeeper for years before needing any more help. What can a qualified part time bookkeeper can do for your business?