About Practical Accounts

 At Practical Accounts, my goal is simple: to take the stress out of your finances. I'm Sylvie and I founded Practical Accounts to provide straightforward bookkeeping and accounting for tradespeople and small businesses.

After many years working in finance, including Financial Controller roles across a range of industries, I realised that many business owners face the same challenge: they're experts at what they do, but paperwork, bookkeeping and compliance often take time away from running their business.

Having also worked outside of finance, including running my own small business for a number of years and then working in the transport industry, I understand the realities of running a business in the real world. Cash flow, rising costs, tight margins and long hours are challenges that many owners face every day.

My aim is simple: to provide clear, practical support without jargon or unnecessary complexity.

Whether you need help keeping your records up to date, managing VAT, maintaining your accounts or simply understanding your numbers, I offer a friendly and reliable service tailored to the needs of small businesses.

At Practical Accounts, you'll deal directly with me. No call centres, no passing you between departments, and no complicated financial language, just practical help for your business.

Also on the team are my two dogs Raffi and Ripley, who take their job of keeping me company very seriously.