About Bench
Bench is a bookkeeping service that pairs each business with a named bookkeeper and a software dashboard. The bookkeeper keeps the books up to date, so the owner does not have to do the work.
What it does
Bench reconciles your accounts transaction by transaction and catches up any months that are behind. Each month you receive updated books, and the team prepares year-end financials. A higher plan adds tax filing and advice from licensed tax professionals.
Key features
- A dedicated bookkeeper you can call or message
- Catch-up bookkeeping for past months
- Monthly books and year-end financials
- Optional tax filing and tax advice
- Real-time financials in one place
Who it's for
Bench suits small business owners who want their books done without hiring an in-house accountant. The site lists many industries, including creative agencies, law firms, restaurants and salons. The service is built for businesses in the United States.
Pricing and good to know
The Bookkeeping plan starts at $399 a month, and the Bookkeeping plus Tax plan is listed at $649 a month. A lighter Bookkeeping Light option is offered for micro businesses with revenue of $250K a year or less. The site says the fees are 100 percent tax-deductible.
Highlights
- A dedicated bookkeeper you can call or message
- Catch-up bookkeeping for past months
- Monthly books and year-end financials
- Optional tax filing and tax advice
- Real-time financials in one place
