Bookkeeper Invoice Template

Create professional bookkeeper invoices for monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll, and financial reporting. Our template supports hourly billing, monthly retainers, and per-transaction pricing. Perfect for freelance bookkeepers and virtual bookkeeping firms. Download instantly in PDF, Word, or Excel format.

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What to Include on a Bookkeeper Invoice

A professional bookkeeper invoice should document:

Business Information
  • Business name and address
  • Phone, email, website
  • Tax ID / EIN (if applicable)
  • Professional certifications
  • QuickBooks ProAdvisor badge (if certified)
Client Details
  • Client/company name
  • Contact person
  • Billing address
  • Account number
Service Period
  • Billing period dates
  • Invoice date
  • Due date
  • Invoice number
Services Rendered
  • Monthly bookkeeping
  • Bank/credit card reconciliations
  • Accounts payable/receivable
  • Payroll processing
  • Financial statements
  • Year-end cleanup
Billing Details
  • Hours worked or flat fee
  • Transaction count (if applicable)
  • Additional services
  • Software fees (if passed through)
Payment Information
  • Subtotal
  • Tax (if applicable)
  • Total due
  • Payment methods accepted
  • Late payment policy

Bookkeeping Service Pricing Guide

Standard pricing for bookkeeping services:

Hourly Rates
  • Entry-level bookkeeper: $25-40/hr
  • Experienced bookkeeper: $40-60/hr
  • Full-charge bookkeeper: $55-80/hr
  • Bookkeeping manager: $65-100/hr
Monthly Retainers (by business size)
  • Sole proprietor (< 50 trans): $200-350/mo
  • Small business (50-100 trans): $350-500/mo
  • Growing business (100-200 trans): $500-800/mo
  • Medium business (200-500 trans): $800-1,500/mo
  • Larger business (500+ trans): $1,500-3,000+/mo
Per-Transaction Pricing
  • Basic transaction: $1-3 each
  • Complex transaction: $3-7 each
  • Minimum monthly fee: $150-300
Individual Services
  • Bank reconciliation: $50-150 each
  • Credit card reconciliation: $35-100 each
  • Payroll processing: $50-150 per run
  • AP/AR management: $100-300/mo
  • Monthly financial statements: $100-250
  • Year-end cleanup: $500-2,000+
Specialized Services
  • QuickBooks setup: $300-1,000
  • Software migration: $500-2,000
  • Catch-up bookkeeping: $50-100/hr
  • Financial analysis: $75-150/hr
  • 1099 preparation: $10-25 each

Bookkeeping Billing Models

Choose the right pricing model for your practice:

Hourly Billing
  • Track time meticulously
  • Best for variable workloads
  • Clear scope boundaries
  • May limit income potential
Monthly Retainer (Flat Fee)
  • Predictable income
  • Scope clearly defined
  • Based on transaction volume
  • Review quarterly for adjustments
Value-Based Pricing
  • Price based on client value
  • Premium positioning
  • Requires clear deliverables
  • Higher profit margins
Per-Transaction Pricing
  • Scales with client activity
  • Fair and transparent
  • Easy to explain
  • Track transaction counts
Hybrid Models
  • Base retainer + hourly overage
  • Core services + add-on pricing
  • Tiered service packages
  • Annual prepay discounts
What Works Best
  • Retainers: ideal for most clients
  • Hourly: catch-up, cleanup, projects
  • Per-transaction: high-volume simple books
  • Value-based: advisory services

Managing Bookkeeping Clients

Best practices for bookkeeping client management:

Onboarding
  • Clear engagement letter
  • Define scope of services
  • Set communication expectations
  • Establish document workflow
  • Grant software access
Monthly Workflow
  • Set closing schedule
  • Deadline for client documents
  • Reconciliation timeline
  • Report delivery date
  • Regular check-ins
Scope Creep Prevention
  • Document everything in scope
  • Quote out-of-scope work
  • Track additional requests
  • Review scope quarterly
Software & Tools
  • QuickBooks Online/Desktop
  • Xero
  • FreshBooks
  • Bill.com for AP
  • Gusto/ADP for payroll
  • Receipt Bank/Dext
Client Communication
  • Monthly status updates
  • Financial report summaries
  • Year-end planning meetings
  • Responsive to questions
Growing Your Practice
  • Specialize in niches
  • Offer advisory services
  • Build referral network
  • Maintain certifications

Frequently Asked Questions