Accounting & Bookkeeping: For Start-up and Small Businesses

Name: Accounting & Bookkeeping: For Start-up and Small Businesses
Start: 2026-02-25T11:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-25T13:00:00+00:00
Location: Bristol Central Library

Schedule

Wed Feb 25 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Bristol Central Library | Bristol, EN

Accounting and bookkeeping workshop with Gina Scott, Director of GS Accounting & Bookkeeping Ltd
About this Event

For every start up business one priority will be financial considerations. What type of business might be one question … sole trader or limited company? A further consideration will be managing and keeping track of financial transactions. This will involve recording, analysing, and interpreting the financial data to make informed business decisions as well as to make sure you meet tax requirements.

At its core it will be arranging your bookkeeping to ensure you record all financial transactions, such as sales, purchases, expenses, and payments, in a systematic manner either manually or by using accounting software.

This workshop will cover all of these areas to help advise on how to set-up and keep control.

Core areas covered

Sole Trader business model v limited company model
When to register with HMRC and deadlines
The need for a separate Business Account and free business banking options available
Keeping business records / expense receipts and benefits to using accounting software
Professional support etc

About your trainer - Gina Scott, Director of GS Accounting and Bookkeeping Ltd

With many years of experience, I run a small friendly accounting firm that works with Individuals and small to medium sized businesses in varied professions.

I am MAAT AATQB qualified and have previously worked in banking. Therefore, I have a wealth of knowledge and understanding in these areas. I pride myself in giving you the very best service and advice in all areas of personal and business tax.

Workshops are free for all aspiring entrepreneurs, start ups, and small businesses in the West of England Combined Authority region. All events are funded by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority through the UKSPF.

FAQs

Will there be refreshments?

Tea and instant coffee will be provided in the meeting room. Bristol Central Library has a cafe with a range of other refreshments for purchase.

What is your refund policy?

BIPC Bristol events are free, but places are limited and events can be oversubscribed. If you no longer wish to attend the session, when possible please give two working days’ notice by email or cancel on Eventbrite.

Can I attend if I am not a member of the library?

Any Bristol-based business or person with a business idea is welcome, but we always recommend joining the library as it is free and makes our business databases, books, and e-books easy for you to access.

What are the parking and accessibility provisions at Bristol Central Library?

Please see the Bristol Central Library website for information about visiting the library.

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