Xoba - Chartered Accountants in Preston
At the heart of Xoba is our director (and chartered accountant) James Fairhurst.
His most notable accomplishment is that over the last 7 years, James has provided UK businesses with first-class cloud accounting training on Xero. In that time, he has transitioned over 300 local businesses on to Xero and provided long term support.
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What kind of accounting services do you provide?
There are many different things a business needs to do in order to remain compliant with HMRC and we can help advise you. The best way to find out what you need is to give us a call. But here’s a quick summary of the type of services we offer…
1. Compliance services (Accounts and Tax returns)
2. Advisory services (management accounts and cash flow forecasts)
3. Business set up and registrations
4. Bookkeeping on Xero
5. Xero by Xoba package (to setup Xero and train you with the best tips and tricks to make your bookkeeping efficient)
Why is it so important for businesses to hire a great accountant?
A great accountant can save you money and help you plan ahead! Besides tax advice, an accountant can extract your accounting data from applications such as Xero and produce BEAUTIFUL REPORTS for management so they can make important decisions about the future!
What do you love most about your job?
Working with such a diverse range of clients - I work with directors of Limited companies, accounts staff, and sole traders so help them on Xero. It's great to have such a wide variety of experiences.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes! - I can do most of my work online remotely. But depending on your location I can visit you as well.
Bookkeeping on Xero
Let us bring your records up to date.
As a chartered accountant, James has had a special focus on providing cloud accounting training and support on Xero to over 300 local businesses in the UK.
With 7 years of experience, in multiple industries and across various systems, James is able to quickly and reliably gain an understanding of the accounting needs of a business.
Having up to date books on Xero allows for timely and accurate management information to become available, thereby helping to encourage appropriate decision making.
With a background in accounting for Sole traders, Limited companies, Partnerships and Academies, James has a wide range of experience to suit the needs of many small businesses.
The rates are as follows:
Number of transactions Rate (£)
100 1
250 .90
500 .85
750 .80
1000 .75
Bookkeeping is usually invoiced upon completion.
Xero by Xoba package
Our FLEXIBLE “Xero by Xoba” package includes:
A xero subscription – the best bookkeeping software in the UK for small and medium-sized businesses. Xero helps you to stay on top of your bookkeeping WITH EASE, saving you time and money. There are a number of different subscriptions you could choose from, take a look at your options. We can even set you up and offer expert advice on the many Xero integrations available.
Help transitioning – whether you’re on another package such as Excel, QuickBooks, Sage, or non at all, Xoba can set you up on Xero and make sure all your data is there for you when you start. Opening balances, outstanding invoices, contacts, bank accounts – they’ll all be there for you!
Xero training session (on either the desktop version or mobile app) – by the end of it you’ll know all the basics of bookkeeping on Xero. It gives you a chance to ask us any questions you have about the software and to see specific examples relevant to your business, so you know how to deal with them. You’ll also learn BEST PRACTICE and TIPS & TRICKS to help you speed up your bookkeeping.
Satisfaction guarantee – that you will be fully satisfied your issues have been resolved, or your money back! We give you the confidence and competence you need to keep up to date, accurate books. Forget about all those long evenings and weekends spent at your desk, receipts all over the place, and the books (and your head) in a mess!
Ongoing support packages available – your dedicated certified Xero advisor will be on hand to give you help with Xero when you need it. Relax – We’ve got you covered!
