Clarity, calm, and confidence for sole traders & small businesses
Black Dog & Co
Complete financial support for sole traders and small businesses in Bournemouth and Dorset
Running a small business is demanding enough without your finances adding to the pressure. Staying on top of your bookkeeping, filing your tax returns on time, running payroll, and understanding what your numbers actually mean — it all takes time and headspace that most business owners would rather put somewhere else.
At Black Dog & Co, we take all of it off your plate.
What We Do
We offer a complete, qualified finance function for sole traders and small businesses — bookkeeping, self assessment, VAT returns, payroll, financial statements, and business advisory support, all delivered personally by Sophie.
One monthly subscription. One point of contact. Everything handled.
Why Black Dog & Co
Fully qualified
ICB Level 3 bookkeeping, Level 4 self assessment and financial statements, and a payroll management diploma. Everything your business needs, without referring you elsewhere.
Genuinely personal
There are no junior staff and no handoffs. You work with the same person every time — someone who knows your business and is invested in helping it move forward.
Clear and jargon-free
We believe financial literacy matters. Not just accurate records, but making sure you actually understand what they mean for your business.
Transparent pricing
Simple monthly subscriptions with no hidden fees and no hourly billing. You always know what you're paying and what you're getting.
Making Tax Digital Is Coming
From April 2026, sole traders earning over £50,000 must keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC. From April 2027, the threshold drops to £30,000.
If this applies to you — or will apply soon — now is a good time to get your records in order. We can help.
Read our guide to Making Tax Digital
Launching September 2026
Our bookkeeping and accounts service opens to new clients in September 2026. Places are limited — we work with a small number of clients deliberately, so every business gets the attention it deserves.
Join the waitlist now for an introductory discount and first access when we launch.
Start With a Conversation
Advisory support is available now. If you'd like to talk through your business — your numbers, your pricing, or simply where to start — a free discovery call is the place to begin.
No pressure. No obligation. Just a honest conversation.