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Monthly Bookkeeping Services
for Canadian Businesses

Keep your financials accurate, tax-ready, and CRA-compliant every single month — without the overhead of an in-house bookkeeper. ATS handles everything from bank reconciliations to GST/QST tracking, so you can focus on running your business.

Quick Answer

What is monthly bookkeeping? Monthly bookkeeping is the ongoing process of recording, categorizing, and reconciling your business's financial transactions every month. It produces accurate P&L statements and balance sheets, ensures your GST/QST is tracked and remitted correctly, and keeps your books CRA-ready year-round — eliminating costly last-minute scrambles at tax time.

Why Does Your Business Need Monthly Bookkeeping?

Without accurate monthly books, you're making business decisions blind. You can't confidently know your profit margins, you risk missing GST/QST remittance deadlines (which carry penalties), and your year-end tax bill becomes a stressful surprise. Monthly bookkeeping gives you financial clarity, protects you from CRA scrutiny, and ensures your accountant has clean data to minimize your tax liability. For Canadian businesses — especially in Quebec where both CRA and Revenu Québec requirements apply — accurate books aren't optional, they're essential.

What's Included in Monthly Bookkeeping

Everything your business needs to maintain accurate, audit-ready books every month — handled entirely by our expert team.

Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations All accounts reconciled monthly so your books match your actual bank statements.
P&L and Balance Sheet Reports Monthly financial statements delivered on time so you always know where you stand.
GST/HST & QST Tracking Precise sales tax tracking and remittance support — no more CRA penalties for late filing.
Dedicated Bookkeeper A consistent, named bookkeeper who knows your business — not a rotating team of strangers.
Accounts Payable & Receivable Tracking Monitor what you owe and what's owed to you — no more missed invoices or late payments.
Cloud Software Integration Works with QuickBooks Online, Xero, FreshBooks, Wave — or we help you migrate to the right tool.
Year-End Package Preparation Clean, organized books delivered to your accountant at year-end — reducing your accounting fees.
Monthly Review Call A brief monthly check-in with your bookkeeper to review key numbers and flag any concerns.

How Our Monthly Bookkeeping Works

A clear, repeatable process that delivers clean financials to your inbox every month — without you lifting a finger.

Step 01

Connect & Onboard

We connect to your accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, etc.) and bank feeds. We review your existing chart of accounts and set up your file correctly from day one.

Step 02

Monthly Transaction Processing

Your dedicated bookkeeper categorizes every transaction, reconciles all bank and credit card accounts, and flags anything that needs your input — by the 10th of each month.

Step 03

Financial Statements Delivered

You receive your P&L, balance sheet, and a brief narrative summary by the 15th of every month. No more wondering how your business is performing.

Step 04

GST/QST & Year-End Ready

We track sales tax throughout the year, support your remittances, and deliver a complete, clean year-end package to your accountant — reducing their time and your fees.

Who Is Monthly Bookkeeping Right For?

Our monthly bookkeeping service is ideal for businesses that need accurate, ongoing financial records without the cost of an in-house bookkeeper.

Small businesses (1–50 employees)
Restaurants & food service
Professional services firms
E-commerce & retail
Non-profits & charities
Real estate & construction
Health & wellness practices
Tech startups & agencies

Whether you're a solo consultant or a growing company with 40 employees, ATS tailors your bookkeeping plan to match your transaction volume and complexity. We serve businesses across all Canadian provinces — Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, and beyond.

Transparent Pricing — No Surprises

ATS bookkeeping plans are all-inclusive and priced based on transaction volume. No hidden fees, no hourly billing. Know exactly what you're paying before you start.

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Starting from
$299
per month
Bookkeeping FAQs

Common Questions About Monthly Bookkeeping

The questions Canadian business owners ask most often about bookkeeping services.

How much does bookkeeping cost in Canada?
Monthly bookkeeping in Canada typically costs between $200–$800/month for small businesses, depending on transaction volume and complexity. ATS plans start at $299/month and scale based on your needs. All plans include bank reconciliations, monthly P&L reports, and GST/QST tracking — no hidden fees. Visit our pricing page for full details.
Do I need a bookkeeper or an accountant?
You likely need both, but they do different things. A bookkeeper maintains your ongoing financial records — categorizing transactions, reconciling accounts, producing monthly reports. An accountant handles year-end tax returns, complex tax planning, and financial strategy. ATS provides both: ongoing bookkeeping plus tax preparation services so you have one team managing your entire financial picture.
What does a bookkeeper do for a small business?
A bookkeeper records all financial transactions, reconciles bank and credit card statements, tracks invoices and bills, produces monthly P&L statements and balance sheets, and ensures GST/QST is tracked correctly. At ATS, your bookkeeper also communicates proactively about financial trends and anything unusual in your accounts.
How often should I update my books?
Monthly is the minimum for any active business. Monthly bookkeeping catches errors quickly, ensures GST/QST remittances are accurate, and gives you a clear monthly view of profitability. Some businesses benefit from weekly bookkeeping if they have high transaction volumes or tight cash flow management needs.
Can ATS handle both my bookkeeping and taxes?
Yes. ATS provides full-service financial operations: monthly bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation (T2, GST/HST, QST), and fractional CFO/controller services. Many clients start with bookkeeping and expand to our tax and payroll services over time. Having one team handle everything reduces errors and saves money.
Do you serve businesses outside Quebec?
Absolutely. ATS is Montreal-based but serves businesses across all Canadian provinces — Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia, and beyond. Our services are fully remote and cloud-based, so your location doesn't matter. We're familiar with federal CRA requirements and provincial tax rules in all major provinces.
What if my books are already behind?
That's exactly what our catch-up bookkeeping service is for. We'll clean up and reconcile your historical transactions first, get your books current, and then transition you to our ongoing monthly bookkeeping service. We've handled catch-ups ranging from 3 months to 3+ years behind.

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