Bookkeeping for Essex Small Businesses
Bookkeeping and accounting services for Essex businesses. From antique shops to seafood restaurants, we keep your books current so you can focus on customers.
Bookkeeping for Essex Businesses
Essex is a small town with a lot of character. Antique shops lining Route 133, seafood restaurants that have been here for generations, and marine businesses tied to the town’s shipbuilding roots. These aren’t chain stores with corporate accounting departments. They’re owner-operated businesses that need reliable books without the overhead of a full-time hire.
We provide Andover, MA advisory services for businesses throughout the Merrimack Valley and North Shore, including Essex. Monthly bookkeeping, catch-up work, payroll, and the financial clarity that helps you make better decisions about your business.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Monthly Bookkeeping
Transactions categorized, accounts reconciled, books closed every month. You get clean financial statements without spending your evenings and weekends doing it yourself.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Books behind? That’s how most business owners come to us. We clean up months or years of backlog, get you current, and then keep things organized going forward.
Inventory Tracking
Inventory Tracking
Inventory accounting for retail and consignment businesses. We track cost of goods, monitor margins, and make sure your books reflect what’s actually on your shelves.
Payroll
Payroll
We handle paychecks, tax withholdings, quarterly filings, and year-end W-2s. Your employees get paid correctly. You stop worrying about payroll deadlines and compliance.
Essex Businesses We Work With
A lot of Essex businesses are seasonal or tourism-driven. Summers are busy. Winters are slower. That pattern creates cash flow challenges that year-round businesses don’t face the same way. We help you track the numbers so you can plan ahead instead of reacting when the bank account gets low.
Whether you run an antique shop on Route 133 or a clam shack near the causeway, you need accurate financial records. Not just for taxes, but to understand what’s working and what isn’t in your business.
Antique Dealers and Retail
Antique Dealers and Retail
Essex is famous for its antique shops. Consignment arrangements, estate purchases, and inventory that doesn’t fit neat categories. We set up books that work for how your business actually operates.
Restaurants and Seafood
Restaurants and Seafood
From the Clam Box to the local spots, restaurant bookkeeping requires handling high transaction volumes, tip reporting, and food cost tracking. We manage the numbers while you manage the kitchen.
Marine and Trades
Marine and Trades
Essex has deep roots in boatbuilding and maritime work. Contractors and trades businesses need job costing and project tracking to know which work is profitable and which isn’t.
Professional Services
Professional Services
Consultants, agencies, and service providers working from Essex or serving the North Shore. Clean monthly books and financials ready when you need them for clients or lenders.
Common Questions
Do you work with businesses in Essex?
Yes. We're based in Andover and work with businesses throughout Essex and the North Shore. Everything happens remotely, so your location on Route 133 or anywhere else in town works perfectly.
Can you handle seasonal business fluctuations?
Absolutely. Many Essex businesses see big swings between summer tourist season and the quieter months. We help you track cash flow and plan for the slow periods so you're not caught off guard.
What does monthly bookkeeping cost?
It depends on your transaction volume and complexity. We quote a flat monthly rate after learning about your business. No surprises and no hourly billing.
Do you understand inventory for antique dealers?
Yes. Consignment, varied pricing, and tracking unique items require different handling than standard retail inventory. We set up systems that work for how antique businesses actually operate.
How do I get started?
A short call to understand your business. We look at your current books, give you an honest assessment, and quote a price. If you're behind, we start with cleanup. If you're current, we jump into monthly service.
The Merrimack Valley's Trusted Accounting Partner
The Next Step:
A 15-Minute Call
Tell us about your business and what you're dealing with. We'll listen, ask a few questions, and give you a straightforward quote.
