Accounting Services for Small Businesses in Singapore

Everything your small business needs to keep clean books, in one fixed monthly fee. Bookkeeping, financial statements, payroll and management reporting, handled remotely by a Financial Controller with 15+ years of experience.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

What does a small business accounting service include?

A small business accounting service in Singapore typically covers monthly bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, SFRS-compliant financial statements, payroll with CPF, and management reporting. Bundled into one fee, they keep your records accurate and your statutory accounts ready, without you touching a spreadsheet.

The point of a service, rather than software, is that a qualified person does the work and takes responsibility for it. You hand over your invoices, receipts and bank statements, and you get back clean books, accurate filings and reports you can actually read.

Our service covers monthly bookkeeping and reconciliation, SFRS-compliant unaudited financial statements, accounts payable and receivable, monthly payroll with CPF and itemised payslips, and clear management reports.

Service scope All included
Monthly bookkeeping & reconciliation
SFRS-compliant financial statements
Accounts payable & receivable
Monthly payroll with CPF
Itemised payslips
Management reports

*All under one fixed monthly fee

Typical market range No hidden costs
Bookkeeping only Low-volume SME
S$90 /mo
Full managed package Books + statements + payroll
S$300 /mo
Market average (other firms) With hidden add-ons
S$800+ /mo
*We quote on your actual transaction count
COST & PRICING

How much do accounting services for a small business cost in Singapore?

Monthly bookkeeping for a Singapore SME usually costs S$90 to S$300, while a full managed package covering bookkeeping, statements and tax runs from S$300 to S$800 a month with most providers. The figure depends mainly on your transaction volume, whether you're GST-registered, and how often your books are done.

Most firms hide what actually moves you between tiers. Ours doesn't. Your fee tracks your real monthly transaction count and the services you need, so you never subsidise features you'll never use.

See exact figures on our pricing page, or get a fixed quote in one short call.

PRICE DRIVERS

What drives the price of an accounting service?

Four factors set your fee: monthly transaction volume, GST registration status, payroll headcount, and bookkeeping frequency (annual, monthly or weekly). A low-volume sole proprietor pays far less than a GST-registered company processing hundreds of invoices a month.

Transaction volume More invoices and receipts mean more work, so it drives the fee more than anything else.
GST status Quarterly F5 filing means GST-registered businesses pay a little more.
Payroll headcount Each employee adds monthly payroll and CPF processing.
Frequency Weekly books cost more than monthly, and monthly more than annual.
What sets your fee
Monthly transactions
5
150+
GST registration
No GST
GST-reg
Payroll headcount
0 staff
20 staff
Bookkeeping frequency
Annual
Weekly

*Illustrative, exact fee quoted after free call

Software vs Service
Xero / QBO Alone
  • You still do the work
  • Falls behind easily
  • Year-end catch-up fees
  • ~ S$35/mo software only
AFSB Service
  • We do the work
  • Always current
  • No year-end surprises
  • Software included

*Managed service keeps books current every month

SOFTWARE VS SERVICE

Accounting software or an accounting service: which do you need?

Software like Xero gives you the tools, but you or someone you hire still has to do the bookkeeping and filing. A service does the work for you. If accounting is eating your time or you're unsure your filings are correct, a service is the safer choice; if you have the time and the know-how, software alone can work.

Many SMEs buy software, fall behind, then pay extra at year-end for clean-up. A managed service avoids that by keeping the books current every month, with the software cost already included.

OUTSOURCING

Should you outsource your accounting or keep it in-house?

For most Singapore small businesses, outsourcing is the cheaper and safer option. A full-time accountant costs salary plus CPF, benefits and software, often more than S$3,000 a month, and outsourcing can save 70 to 85% of that while still giving you qualified expertise and continuity.

Hire in-house and you carry the salary, CPF, leave and software, plus the risk if that person leaves or makes a mistake.

Outsource and you get a fixed fee, a dedicated accountant, compliant software, and a service that scales with you.

Read more about outsourced accounting →
Monthly Cost Comparison Singapore SME Scenario
In-House Accountant S$3,500+ /mo Salary, CPF, benefits, software, training
AFSB Outsourced S$90–800 /mo Fixed fee, dedicated FC, software included
70–85% Typical cost saving

*Based on typical Singapore SME with 5 staff

3 Questions to Ask Any Firm
1
What exactly is included at this price? If they can't list it, walk away.
2
What bumps me into the next tier? You need to know what triggers a price increase.
3
What sits outside the scope? Hidden extras appear at year-end if not asked.
Our answer We price on your actual transaction count. No locked tiers, no surprise add-ons at year-end.

*The firms worth hiring answer all three plainly

AVOID OVERPAYING

How do you avoid paying for accounting services you don't need?

Ask three questions before signing: what exactly is included at this price, what bumps me into the next tier, and what sits outside the scope. The firms worth hiring answer all three plainly. If a provider will not show you what changes the fee, that is your warning sign.

We price on your actual transaction count and the services you actually need. No locked tiers, no surprise add-ons at year-end, no paying for weekly bookkeeping when monthly is enough.

How it Works

How does the service work month to month?

Each month you send us your invoices, receipts and bank statements (or connect your bank to Xero). We reconcile and post everything, prepare your management reports, and handle any filing due that period. You review, approve, and get back to running your business.

01

You share your records

Via Xero bank feed or secure file upload, invoices, receipts and bank statements.

02

We do the books

We reconcile and post everything, under SFRS compliance. Every account matched, every transaction posted.

03

You get reports & filings

Reviewed before any deadline. You approve and get back to running your business.

Who It's For

Who is this accounting service for?

It's built for Singapore small businesses and SMEs: sole proprietors, private limited companies, e-commerce sellers, agencies and growing startups with one to twenty staff. If you'd rather grow your business than reconcile bank statements, this is for you.

Why choose accountantforsmallbusiness.com?

Because you get a qualified Financial Controller, transaction-aware fixed pricing, and direct personal service instead of a faceless retainer. Mehdi Javed brings 15+ years of multi-entity finance experience, an Executive MBA in Accounting and Finance, and a record of 28% faster financial close and 10% cost reduction.

  • You work with a dedicated accountant who knows your business, never a rotating call centre.
  • Pricing stays published and tied to your real activity, with no hidden add-ons.
Learn more about Mehdi →

Operational Milestones

28% Faster Financial Month-End Close
10% Less Total Operating Overhead
15+ Years Multi-Entity SME Experience

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need monthly or annual bookkeeping?
If you're GST-registered or want regular reports for decisions, choose monthly. Low-volume businesses that only need year-end compliance can start with annual bookkeeping and upgrade later.
Do you handle GST and corporate tax filing?
No. We focus on accounting: bookkeeping, financial statements, payroll and management reporting. We keep your books clean and statements ready so your tax agent can file GST and corporate tax accurately.
Will I get a dedicated accountant?
Yes. You work with one named accountant who knows your business, not a different person each time you call.
Which accounting software do you use?
We work in both Xero and QuickBooks Online, whichever you prefer. Both are SFRS-friendly and give you real-time access to your numbers.
How do I switch from my current accountant?
We manage the handover, collecting your records, setting up Xero and picking up your filings with no gap in compliance.

Want clean books and zero compliance stress?

Get a fixed monthly quote built around your actual transaction volume. No tiers to decode, no hidden add-ons.

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Accountant for Small Business is a remote accounting firm serving Singapore sole proprietors, Pte Ltd companies, e-commerce sellers and growing SMEs. We handle bookkeeping, CPF payroll, SFRS financial statements and monthly management reports, so your records stay clean, your tax agent can file on time, and you always know what you're paying.

Singapore-focused • Cloud-based delivery via Xero & QuickBooks • Fixed monthly fees • No hidden costs

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