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  • R100 – R400/hour
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At Procompare, we have been tracking prices and seasonal trends for many years. Based on our proprietary data of historical project costs (acquired from thousands of our Pros) and other cost data from various respectable sources, we have put together a 2025 bookkeeping cost guide, where we have gathered all the necessary information for you to make the best possible decision.


Bookkeeping

  • R100 – R400/hour

Per-hour fee for consultation services, short-term assistance sorting out bookkeeping issues, or one-time help with financial records. Bookkeeping fee by the hour costs range between R100/hour and R400/hour with an average of R300/hour.

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Bookkeeping — up to 30 transactions

  • R400 – R900/month

The cost for bookkeeping depends on many variables (company size and annual turnover, the number of monthly transactions, number of employees, etc.). This is the average price for basic bookkeeping if your business has up to 30 transactions per month. The average cost of a bookkeeping rate for up to 30 transactions per month is R600/month, or typically between R400/month and R900/month.

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Bookkeeping — up to 60 transactions

  • R1100 – R1600/month

The cost for bookkeeping depends on many variables (company size and annual turnover, the number of monthly transactions, number of employees, etc.). This is the average price for bookkeeping if your business has up to 60 transactions per month. The average cost is usually R1400/month.

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Bookkeeping — up to 90 transactions

  • R2100 – R2500/month

The cost for bookkeeping depends on many variables (company size and annual turnover, the number of monthly transactions, number of employees, etc.). This is the average price for bookkeeping if your business has up to 90 transactions per month. On average, expect to be charged between R2100/month and R2500/month for a bookkeeping rate for up to 90 transactions per month.

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Business (Pty, CC, Ltd, Sole Prop, Inc,...)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Number of employees: 1 or none
  • Type of business: Private company (Pty)
  • Main business activity: Other
  • Services required: Bookkeeping, Tax services

Business (Pty, CC, Ltd, Sole Prop, Inc,...)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg
  • Number of employees: More than 20
  • Type of business: Private company (Pty)
  • Main business activity: Other
  • Services required: Payroll

Just payroll services for a construction company, Jhb based.

Individual (Tax returns)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Mandeni
  • Total annual personal income: R500.000 - R1.500.000

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  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Parow Valley, Parow
  • Number of employees: 2–5
  • Type of business: Close corporation (CC)
  • Main business activity: Services
  • Services required: Bookkeeping, Tax services, Financial statements

We require someone to do Monthly bookkeeping VAT submission Personal tax Company tax Annual financials

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  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape Town
  • Number of employees: 1 or none
  • Type of business: Private company (Pty)
  • Main business activity: Services
  • Services required: Bookkeeping

Basic Bookkeeping Need to use Xero accounting package Munmak(Pty)Ltd

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  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Lonehill, Johannesburg
  • Number of employees: 1 or none
  • Type of business: Private company (Pty)
  • Main business activity: Other
  • Services required: Financial statements

This is just a company holding a property, no income or expenses. Basically, the financials remain the same each year.

Business (Pty, CC, Ltd, Sole Prop, Inc,...)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Newlands, Johannesburg
  • Number of employees: 2–5
  • Type of business: Private company (Pty)
  • Main business activity: Industry/manufacture
  • Services required: Bookkeeping, Tax services, Financial statements

Need an account to help balance books, submit tax, handle vat

Non-profit (School, Religous, Sport etc.)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Tshwane
  • Number of employees: More than 20
  • Services required: Financial statements

Our Church ; Motheo Lutheran Church wants to audit thier financial records.

Business (Pty, CC, Ltd, Sole Prop, Inc,...)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Pretoria Centurion
  • Number of employees: 2–5
  • Type of business: Close corporation (CC)
  • Main business activity: Services
  • Services required: Bookkeeping, Tax services, Financial statements

I need an accountant that will assist us in any financial compliance and advise us on how to build our business finance better.

Business (Pty, CC, Ltd, Sole Prop, Inc,...)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg
  • Number of employees: 1 or none
  • Type of business: Private company (Pty)
  • Main business activity: Other
  • Services required: Bookkeeping, Tax services, Financial statements