Your accounting, payroll and tax — handled every month.

Smartbook gives South African SMEs a dedicated accountant and finance team for one fixed monthly fee. Books, payroll, VAT and tax — all done, all on time — so you can get back to running your business.

1,000+businesses served
4.7client rating
SARSregistered tax practitioner
Smiling South African café owner in her shop

Books up to date

Reviewed today

Management accounts — sent

VAT return — filed

Payroll — run

Your entire finance function, handled.

One team running the day-to-day accounting most owners dread — accurately, and on time, for one fixed monthly fee.

Monthly bookkeeping

We process and reconcile your transactions every month, so your books are always accurate and up to date.

Payroll

Salaries, payslips, PAYE and UIF run for your team each month — accurate and on time, every time.

VAT & tax returns

VAT, PAYE, provisional and income tax prepared and submitted to SARS, with proactive tax planning built in.

Management accounts

Clear, jargon-free monthly reports so you always know exactly how the business is really doing.

Annual Financial Statements

Year-end AFS prepared and filed — ready for the bank, SARS, investors or a funding application.

Your own finance team

A dedicated accountant and payroll team who know your business — at a fraction of the cost of hiring in-house.

Your numbers, always up to date.

No more waiting until year-end to see how you're doing. We keep your books current and send clear management accounts every month — so you can make decisions with confidence.

  • Monthly management accounts, in plain language
  • Payroll, VAT and tax submitted on time, every time
  • A dedicated accountant who knows your business
Book a free call
OverviewAccountsPayrollTax

This month

Up to date

Last reviewed today

Management accounts
Sent 3 Mar
Payroll & payslips
Run 25 Feb
VAT return (SARS)
Filed 25 Feb
Bookkeeping
Reconciled

Books health

On track
100%up to date
  • Bookkeeping· Current
  • Payroll & tax· Submitted
  • Reporting· Sent

Next up

VAT return

Due 25 Mar — we'll handle it

Scheduled

Illustrative monthly overview

Simple, fixed monthly pricing.

Three plans that scale with your business — every one includes a dedicated finance team, all your returns and clear reporting. No hourly billing, no surprises.

Annual Financial Statements & management accountsAll returns: Payroll, VAT, Provisional & Income TaxBookkeeping, payroll & tax supportDedicated finance & payroll teams

Compliance & Reporting

For non-VAT registered companies that need the books kept clean.

R4,500per month, excl. VAT
View plan
  • All default inclusions
  • Monthly processing from your bank statement
  • Monthly reconciliations
  • Quarterly reports
Most popular

Outsourced Accountant

Your full accounting function, handled monthly. Most popular for VAT-registered companies.

R6,900per month, excl. VAT
View plan
  • All default inclusions
  • We process all supplier invoices monthly
  • Monthly reconciliations
  • Monthly reports

Financial Management

Daily finance support for companies that need their numbers in real time.

R17,900per month, excl. VAT
View plan
  • All default inclusions
  • We process all invoices daily
  • Weekly reconciliations
  • Weekly reports

Not sure which plan fits? Compare all plans or book a free call and we'll build one around your business.

Trusted by South African owners who'd rather be running their business.

We keep the books, payroll and tax moving so you don't have to think about accounting again.

1,000+

businesses served

4.7★

average client rating

100%

deadlines tracked

48 hrs

typical turnaround

Just need one-off company admin?

Company registrations, annual returns, beneficial ownership and tax registrations — handled without a monthly plan.

Browse once-off services

Questions, answered.

Everything South African business owners ask us before getting started. Still unsure? Send us a message — we reply fast.

hello@smartbookie.co.za
What's included in your monthly accounting?

Everything: monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations, payroll, VAT and tax returns, annual financial statements, and management accounts — all handled by a dedicated finance and payroll team for one fixed monthly fee.

Do you handle payroll and VAT as well?

Yes. We run your payroll each month — payslips, PAYE and UIF — and prepare and submit your VAT, provisional and income tax to SARS on time, with proactive tax planning so you never pay more than you should.

Can you take over from my current accountant or bookkeeper?

Absolutely. We handle the switch for you — collect your records, pick up where they left off, and get your books current — with no disruption to your business.

Do I need to be VAT registered to use Smartbook?

No. Our Compliance & Reporting plan is built for non-VAT registered companies, while our Outsourced Accountant plan suits most VAT-registered businesses. We'll recommend the right fit on a free call.

How much does it cost?

Plans start at R4,500 per month (excl. VAT) for Compliance & Reporting, with fixed monthly pricing and no hourly billing. See the accounting page for full plan details, or book a call for a custom quote.

Do you also handle CIPC and SARS registrations?

We do — company registrations, annual returns, beneficial ownership and tax registrations are available as once-off services too, whether or not you're on a monthly accounting plan.

One fixed fee. Your whole finance function.

Get your accounting off your plate today and keep it that way — no hourly billing, no surprises.

Book a free call
1

Tell us about your business

A quick call to learn how yours runs. New company or established — we pick up exactly where you are.

2

We handle the accounting

Bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and tax — all processed and submitted by your dedicated finance team.

3

You get clear monthly reporting

Up-to-date management accounts and jargon-free reports, so you always know how the business is doing.