Monthly Bookkeeping (Standard) — VAT‑ready books and clear management reports
Practical monthly bookkeeping for small and medium UAE businesses: regular transaction entry, reconciliations, month-end closing and clear reports to support VAT compliance and decision-making.
Overview
AL SAHRAA's Monthly Bookkeeping (Standard) plan gives UAE companies a dependable monthly close: we record and categorize transactions, reconcile bank and supplier accounts, and prepare concise management reports. Work is performed using your preferred accounting system (Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero or Tally) and kept VAT-ready. We focus on accuracy and clarity: receipts and invoices are matched to entries, payments and deposits reconciled, and variances highlighted for your review. Our team follows UAE accounting norms and keeps digital records organized for audits and VAT submissions. You receive month-end financial summaries, a trial balance and a simple cash flow overview so you can track performance without wading through raw ledgers. If you need, we coordinate with your accountant or VAT agent for seamless handover of records. This service fits businesses that need consistent monthly bookkeeping without full in-house accounting. We offer onboarding, software setup or migration if required and flexible access for business owners to inspect records and ask questions.
What to prepare
- Commercial Trade License
- Emirates ID or passport of business owner/authorized signatory
- Company bank statements (monthly)
- Sales invoices and receipts
- Purchase invoices and supplier bills
- Payroll summary (if applicable)
- Previous accounting records or exported data from existing software
How the process works
- Initial onboarding call and access setup to accounting software
- Collecting opening documents and recent statements
- Regular transaction entry and coding during the month
- Monthly bank and supplier reconciliations
- Prepare month-end reports and deliver to client
- Ongoing notes, queries resolution and handover to accountant or VAT agent
Why clients choose AL SAHRAA
- Admin-reviewed quotations before you proceed.
- Document coordination and progress tracking in one portal.
- Support for business, compliance, visa, insurance, and IT-related requests.
- Clear request history, updates, and delivery follow-up.
Frequently asked questions
How long does monthly bookkeeping take each month?
Once set up, standard monthly bookkeeping is typically completed within 5–10 business days after you provide bank statements and supporting documents for the month.
Which accounting platforms do you support?
We work with Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero and Tally. We can also migrate data from other systems during onboarding if needed.
Is this service VAT-compliant for UAE filings?
We prepare VAT‑ready records and reports to support your VAT return filing. We do not file VAT returns unless engaged separately with your VAT agent or an additional service agreement.
Can you catch up on backlog books before starting monthly work?
Yes — we offer bookkeeping cleanup and backlog catch-up as a separate engagement. After catch-up, we transition to the monthly schedule to keep records current.
How do you protect sensitive financial data?
We use secure file transfer and access controls, limit staff access by role, and maintain digital records with password protection. We can sign a confidentiality or NDA on request.