Monthly Bookkeeping (Basic) — practical support for UAE businesses

Keeping monthly books up to date is essential for cash flow visibility, VAT compliance and smoother year-end accounting. This guide explains what a basic monthly bookkeeping service covers, the documents you’ll need, a typical process, common questions, and how to request a quote from AL SAHRAA Businessmen Services LLC.

Key points at a glance

Service focus: recording transactions, bank reconciliation, supplier/customer ledgers, and a monthly trial balance.

Suitable for: small companies, freelancers, and startups in Dubai and across the UAE who need consistent, accurate monthly records.

Delivery: electronic submission of source documents and regular digital reports.

Exclusions: complex accounting advisory, payroll processing, and tax filings are typically treated as separate services unless bundled.

What a Monthly Bookkeeping (Basic) package usually includes

Posting sales and purchase invoices to ledgers

Recording receipts, payments and petty cash entries

Bank and credit card reconciliation

Supplier and customer account reconciliations

Preparation of a monthly trial balance and summary report

Notes on exceptions or items that need client attention

Documents we typically need from you

Bank and credit card statements for the month

Sales invoices and receipts (electronically or scanned)

Purchase invoices, supplier statements and expense receipts

Cash receipts and petty cash records

Copies of contracts or recurring invoices (if applicable)

Opening balances or prior year closing trial balance (on first month)

VAT return backup (if registered for VAT)

Tip: PDFs, scanned documents, or CSV exports from your bank accounting app are usually acceptable. Electronic submission speeds up processing.

Typical monthly process

1. Onboarding review: confirm chart of accounts, opening balances and reporting format. 2. Document submission: client uploads source documents by an agreed deadline each month. 3. Data entry & reconciliation: transactions posted and reconciled to bank statements. 4. Review & queries: any discrepancies or missing items flagged to the client. 5. Delivery: monthly trial balance and concise summary report delivered electronically.

Typical turnaround is 5–10 business days after receipt of complete documents, depending on volume and clarity of records.

FAQ-style questions

What is included in “basic” bookkeeping?

Basic monthly bookkeeping covers transaction recording, reconciliations and a trial balance. It does not normally include payroll, statutory audit work, or VAT return filing unless you add those services.

How should I submit my documents?

Electronic submission is preferred: scanned PDFs, exported CSVs, or accounting app file exports. Your AL SAHRAA contact will provide secure upload instructions during onboarding.

How do you ensure accuracy and compliance with UAE rules?

We follow standard accounting practices and maintain clear audit trails for all entries. For specific VAT or statutory compliance queries, we can coordinate with your tax advisor or provide optional additional services.

How much does Monthly Bookkeeping (Basic) cost?

Fees depend on transaction volume, number of bank accounts, and the state of your records. Indicative fees vary by client — request a tailored quote from AL SAHRAA to get an accurate estimate.

Can AL SAHRAA handle VAT returns and payroll too?

Yes — those are available as add-on services. If you need VAT filing or payroll, mention this when you request a quote so we can include them in a bundled proposal.

Next steps to get started

1. Gather one month of source documents (bank statements, sales/purchase invoices, receipts). 2. Contact AL SAHRAA Businessmen Services LLC to request a quote and share an overview of transaction volumes and special requirements. 3. Complete onboarding (sign engagement, provide opening balances and access/upload method). 4. Submit documents monthly by the agreed cutoff and receive monthly reports.

Clear call to request a quote

Ready to streamline your monthly bookkeeping? Request a quote from AL SAHRAA Businessmen Services LLC today to receive a tailored proposal and onboarding checklist. Contact us via our website or call our office to get started.