Matt's Books
Bookkeeping for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
matt@mattsbooks.ca
226 339 8432
Hi, I'm Matt. I Get It.
I know firsthand how overwhelming it can be when the financial side of your business feels like a mystery.
You started your business because you love solving problems and helping customers, not because you love data entry.
That’s where I step in.
I combine a genuine passion for organization and detail with a commitment to being your accessible, no-judgment partner. I don’t just process transactions; I get to know your business goals and tailor my services to help you reach them.
With 10 years as a certified Financial Counselor, I’ve helped countless individuals and small business owners navigate complex financial situations. This unique background means I bring a level of empathy, clarity, and strategic thinking that goes beyond typical transaction entry. I understand your financial goals, challenges, and concerns on a personal level.
Over the last 5 years, I’ve dedicated myself to professional bookkeeping, translating that counseling experience into practical, detail-oriented financial management. I don’t just record the history; I help you write a stronger financial future.
Let’s partner to ensure your books are clean, your reports are insightful, and your focus remains on growing the business you love.
What Services I'm Providing
Core Bookkeeping & Data Management
These are the fundamental, day-to-day services that form the foundation of a business’s financial health.
Transaction Recording & Categorization: Accurately logging all income and expenses into your accounting software.
Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation: Comparing your books to your bank and credit card statements each month to ensure every transaction is accounted for and correct.
General Ledger Management: Maintaining the integrity and organization of your company’s core financial records.
Chart of Accounts Setup & Review: Designing a customized, clear, and logical structure for your accounts to ensure accurate reporting
Account Management & Cash Flow
These services directly impact your cash flow and relationships with customers and vendors.
Accounts Receivable (A/R):
- Generating and sending customer invoices.
- Recording customer payments.
- Following up on overdue invoices (light collections).
Accounts Payable (A/P):
- Receiving and recording vendor bills.
- Scheduling and processing vendor payments (bill pay).
- Managing expense receipts and documentation.
Reporting & Financial Insights
Monthly/Quarterly Financial Statements:
Profit & Loss (P&L) Statement / Income Statement: Showing profitability over a period.
Balance Sheet: Showing assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.
Statement of Cash Flows: Showing where cash is coming from and going to.
Compliance & Preparation
These services ensure the business stays on the right side of tax authorities and is ready for the year-end.
Sales Tax Management: Calculating, tracking, and preparing required filings for GST/HST sales taxes.
Payroll Processing:
- Calculating wages, deductions, and withholdings.
- Generating pay stubs and managing direct deposit.
- Filing and remitting payroll taxes to government agencies.
Year-End Preparation: Creating a complete, organized package of books, reconciliations, and workpapers for the business’s accountant/CPA, ensuring a smooth and efficient tax filing process.
Specialized & Project Services
These are typically one-time or setup services that leverage your expertise.
Catch-Up/Clean-Up Bookkeeping: Fixing and completing historical transactions for businesses that are behind on their record-keeping.
Accounting Software Setup & Migration: Setting up a new accounting system (like QuickBooks Online) and migrating data from a previous system or spreadsheet.
Budgeting & Forecasting Support: Assisting the client in creating annual budgets and cash flow projections.
Cloud System Integration: Connecting the accounting software with other key business tools (e.g., point-of-sale systems, e-commerce platforms, third-party payment apps).
Pricing
No two business are alike and when it comes to booking, every companies needs are unique.
I will provide you with a quote that takes into account the services you select, along with the complexity and time requirements for each service.
This provides:
Predictable Budgeting: You’ll have a good idea of the monthly cost upfront, eliminating surprise bills.
Focus on Efficiency: We are incentivized to use the best technology and workflows to get your books done quickly and accurately, rewarding efficiency.
Peace of Mind: The price includes your core service set, ensuring that essential tasks (like monthly reconciliation and reporting) are always covered.
Achieving Excellence
with the most advanced bookkeeping software
QuickBooks is the preferred bookkeeping software for 75% of Canadian businesses.
No matter which industry you’re in there’s a QuickBooks integration that will fit the bill.
If you are currently using a different accounting software program that’s no problem, QuickBooks can usually transfer your data seamlessly.
Financial Cents stands as a leading client management software for bookkeepers.
Through this platform, I offer a secure and private portal, enabling clients to share their financial documents confidently.
Additionally, it adeptly oversees client communication and systematically organizes the tasks needed to complete for each client, ensuring nothing is overlooked.