Monthly bookkeeping
Transactions captured, bank accounts reconciled and reports sent to you every month.
- Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
- Bank and card reconciliations
- Monthly management accounts
Online bookkeeping · across South Africa · since 2002
Bookkeeping services in Cape Town
Monthly bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and SARS tax for small businesses in Cape Town and the Western Cape. We are based in Pretoria and serve Cape Town businesses online, by WhatsApp, email and phone.
Working online across South AfricaRegistered tax practitionersThe same person every month
Bookkeeping services
Bookkeeping for Cape Town businesses
Everything your books need each month, handled online by one practice.
Sole proprietors and freelancers
Simple, tidy books and provisional tax done on time for one-person businesses.
- Income and expenses tracked
- Provisional tax (IRP6)
- Personal tax return (ITR12)
Payroll
Payslips, PAYE, UIF and SDL each month, with your returns submitted to SARS.
- Monthly payslips
- EMP201 by the 7th
- EMP501 and IRP5s
VAT returns
VAT201 returns prepared from reconciled books and filed every period.
- VAT registration with SARS
- VAT201 returns
- Input VAT checked against slips
Company tax and CIPC
Company tax returns and CIPC annual returns kept up to date, so your company stays compliant.
- Company tax (ITR14)
- CIPC annual returns
- Beneficial ownership filing
Tax clearance
Need a tax clearance for a tender or a contract? We get your tax affairs in order and request the PIN.
- Tax compliance status checked
- Outstanding returns filed
- TCS PIN requested
A bookkeeper for Cape Town, without the office visit
Bookkeeping is no longer a drive to someone's office with a box of slips. Your bank statements are digital, SARS and CIPC are online, and your books live in the cloud. Where your bookkeeper sits matters far less than whether they answer you and keep your books right.
Melletts Financial Services has kept books and filed tax returns for small businesses since 2002. We are based in Pretoria and serve clients across South Africa, Cape Town included, entirely by WhatsApp, email and phone. We do not have a Cape Town office. You deal with the same person every month.
How it works when your bookkeeper is in another city
- A free 15-minute call. We find out what your business does and what you need, then send you a fixed monthly quote.
- You send your documents. Bank statements, invoices and slips come to us by WhatsApp or email, or through the bank feed in your accounting software.
- We keep the books. Everything is captured and reconciled each month in Xero, QuickBooks or Sage.
- You get your numbers. Monthly reports in plain language, and your VAT, payroll and tax returns filed on time.
Who it suits in Cape Town
- Small businesses and close corporations that want one practice for books, payroll, VAT and tax.
- Freelancers, consultants and creatives who are provisional taxpayers and want it handled.
- Guesthouses, online shops and service businesses that are busy in season and need the admin done in the background.
- Business owners who are behind and want their books and returns caught up.
Not in Cape Town? See online bookkeeping across South Africa, or our pages for Johannesburg and Durban.
Tip: Before you choose any online bookkeeper, ask who will do your books each month and whether they are a registered tax practitioner. Anyone who completes tax returns for a fee must be registered with SARS and a recognised controlling body.
How it works
Getting started in three steps
No office visit needed. Everything moves by email, WhatsApp and phone.
Send us a WhatsApp
Tell us in a few lines about your business or your tax situation.
Get a fixed quote
We confirm what is needed and give you an upfront monthly or once-off price.
Hand it over
Send your documents; we do the books and filings and keep you updated.
FAQ
Bookkeeping in Cape Town, quick answers
Do you have an office in Cape Town?
No. We are based in Pretoria and work with Cape Town businesses online, by WhatsApp, email and phone. Your documents are sent digitally and your books are kept in cloud software, so no office visit is needed.
Is it a problem that my bookkeeper is in Pretoria?
No. SARS eFiling and CIPC are national online systems, and bank statements, invoices and slips are all digital. The work is the same wherever you are in South Africa.
How much do bookkeeping services cost in Cape Town?
It depends on how many transactions you have each month, whether you have staff and whether you are registered for VAT. After a free 15-minute call you get a fixed monthly quote, with no hidden extras.
How do I send you my documents?
Send photos of slips and invoices by WhatsApp, forward statements by email, or connect your bank feed to your accounting software. We tell you each month if anything is missing.
Do you do payroll and VAT for Cape Town businesses?
Yes. We run monthly payroll, submit EMP201 and EMP501 returns, and prepare and file VAT201 returns, alongside your bookkeeping.
Contact us
Let's take the numbers off your plate
Get a free, no-obligation quote today. The fastest way to reach us is WhatsApp.
Your contactTherèse Mellett
WhatsApp076 771 8483
Call us076 771 8483
Emailinfo@Office hoursMon – Thu · 08:30 – 17:00
Fri · 08:30 – 14:00
Based inRietvalleirand, Pretoria East
Fri · 08:30 – 14:00
Serving all of South Africa: the whole of Gauteng (Pretoria, Centurion, Johannesburg, Midrand and more), Cape Town, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) and everywhere in between — everything is handled by email, WhatsApp and phone, so there is no need to come in.
Need a bookkeeper for your Cape Town business?
Send one WhatsApp to book a free 15-minute call. You get a clear, fixed quote before we start.