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How much does bookkeeping cost?

  • R100 – R300/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 2024 bookkeeping cost guide, where we have gathered all the necessary information for you to make the best possible decision.


Bookkeeping

  • R100 – R300/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 R300/hour with an average of R200/hour.

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Bookkeeping — up to 30 transactions

  • R300 – R700/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 R500/month, or typically between R300/month and R700/month.

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Bookkeeping — up to 60 transactions

  • R900 – R1300/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 R1100/month.

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Bookkeeping — up to 90 transactions

  • R1700 – R2000/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 R1700/month and R2000/month for a bookkeeping rate for up to 90 transactions per month.

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