What is The Local Bookkeeper® ?
The Local Bookkeeper® is a professional bookkeeping, financial management and outsourced accounting services franchise that specialises in the small-to-medium sized businesses.
We offer the following range of services to business owners: -
The Local Bookkeeper has five core professional services: bookkeeping, management accounts, credit control, payroll services and self assessment tax returns. |
Designed to give businesses flexibility and take away the worry
of a long-term commitment, with a plan that will suit any business owner. |
 TLBK has an exclusive national partnership with Xero, a pioneering online accountancy software program. This service is supplied on a blended basis by the franchisee that can input the data on behalf of the client as they wish. |
TLBK offers one of the largest accounting and finance outsourcing propositions in the UK which will allow the business owner to outsource their entire finance and accounts department. This service is aimed at the larger businesses who are looking to outsource their entire Accounts department to ensure efficiency, professionalism and cost effectiveness in their business.
 This is either delivered by the franchisee or it can be delivered by our offshore team to avoid scaling issues where franchisees may not have the required resources. Each individual contract will be worth a substantial amount of money making this a key proposition within the brand. |
TLBK is essentially a management accountancy proposition that has been branded to appear more approachable and economical to the business owner. TLBK has many factors that differentiate the service from any competitors:
• The customer experience is unique and focuses on creating real value, therefore differentiating ourselves from our competitors.
• Many business owners do not have skills in finance so the TLBK service provides a
‘financial cornerstone' for their business, giving them a better understanding of their finances in real time and therefore allowing them to make better business decisions.
• 80% of our competitors are one man bands/sole practitioners. TLBK offers a
highly professional and tailored service to suit each business owner’s differing needs but is consistent, due to the available
back up
from being part of a national network.
TLBK has consciously moved away from the Accountancy market into the bookkeeping and financial management market where there is no nationally recognised brand or market leader. TLBK are not competitors to Accountants. Instead, the 18,000 UK based accountancy firms are potential business partners and TLBK works with them to mutually benefit each other.
The Local Bookkeeper has deep roots in both Accountancy and franchising. They have over fifty years of collective experience within both these fields giving us deep roots of understanding within the marketplace.
TLBK has consciously moved away from the Accountancy market into the bookkeeping and financial management market where there is no nationally recognised brand or market leader. TLBK are not competitors to Accountants. Instead, the 18,000 UK based accountancy firms are potential business partners and TLBK works with them to mutually benefit each other.
The Local Bookkeeper has deep roots in both Accountancy and franchising. They have over fifty years of collective experience within both these fields giving us deep roots of understanding within the marketplace.
TLBK UK has arisen from an Accountancy firm called Franaccounts. Franaccounts was the leading British Franchise Association Accountant and worked with many of the major franchise brands including McDonalds, Subway and Threshers.
Brand Strategy
The national logo has been 'localised' for each franchisee so they can show they have a strong reputation as well as a local business which small-to-medium sized businesses consider to be a key factor when deciding on a service provider.
All franchisee will become members of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct.
As part of your membership to the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers you will undertake CPD (Continuing Professional Development) to ensure you are up to date with all legislation. All training and development can be conducted through our world-class extranet.
As part of your membership to the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers you will undertake CPD (Continuing Professional Development) to ensure you are up to date with all legislation. All training and development can be conducted through our world-class extranet.
Who is an ideal franchisee?
We look for individuals who: -
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Have experience in and/or are qualified in bookkeeping or accountancy
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Possess communication skills that will allow them to explain financial matter to an individual who is not financially minded, in a way that is easy for them to understand.
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Have excellent business acumen to enable them to give sound financial advice that will relate back to their clients’ business.
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Are capable of building relationships with their clients and are able to be credible and trustworthy, both in their initial contact and ongoing business relationships.
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Is open to innovation and keen to propel their business forward.
10 reasons why The Local Bookkeeper will ensure your success
1. Working to the proven business model will make sure you will not making any costly mistakes and the expert support will give you the best opportunity to build the most profitable business possible.
2. You will receive support from not only TLBK UK but also the rest of the network – up to a possible 452 franchisees in the UK.
3. TLBK’s highly effective, industry–recognised local, regional and national, marketing campaigns will create the maximum awareness and interest in TLBK’s services both within your territory and outside of it’s borders.
4. You will be constantly advised by TLBK’s market research teams who will be updating our service and products to make sure that the TLBK service remains at the top of the market.
5. Your support will be individual to your business and your territory so you can have peace of mind that your business will continue to be nurtured, with our individual advice and strategies, throughout your entire time with us.
6. You will have a scalable business that will give you the freedom to determine your own hours and receive the rewards for your hard work, all for yourself.
7. Your service will be superior to any other that is offered in your area giving you a competitive edge to secure any new clients.
8. Be part of a leading national brand that portrays your service as reliable and of an excellent standard.
9. Benefit from leads from our national accounts and national strategic partnerships.
10. Be part of a brand and network of superior professionals giving you contact links to offer a comprehensive service to your clients and also to aid your business.
