About Halifax Smart Bookkeeper

Accuracy. Security. Peace of Mind.

Halifax Smart Bookkeeper helps busy owners in Halifax and the HRM stay on top of their books—without the stress. We combine local service with modern, cloud-based tools so your numbers are accurate, your filings are on time, and your decisions are confident.

What we do

Monthly Bookkeeping & Cleanup — bank/credit card reconciliations, A/P & A/R, catch-ups.
Sales Tax (HST) Compliance — registrations, filings, reminders.
Payroll — set-up, pay runs, source deductions, year-end T4s.
Management Reports — clear monthly dashboards for profit, cash flow, trends.
Year-End Ready — tidy books for your accountant; smooth tax season.
QuickBooks Online Support — set-up, training, best-practice workflows.

Why Halifax chooses us

Local + tech-forward — friendly Halifax service, efficient cloud systems.
Consistency you can trust — documented processes and on-time filings.
Clarity, not jargon — plain-English reports and quick responses.
Tools that save time — secure intake, calculator tools, QBO training.

How we work (simple & secure)

Discovery call — a quick conversation to learn your goals and pain points.
Secure onboarding — connect bank feeds, set up document sharing, agree on a monthly rhythm.
Monthly close — reconciliations, reviews, clear reports—plus proactive improvement notes.

Security & privacy

Your financial data is handled with care using secure portals and multi-factor logins. We follow strict access controls and only collect the information required to deliver your services—nothing more.

Who we serve

Halifax small businesses and nonprofits—including trades, professional services, retail, hospitality, and e-commerce. Whether you're launching, growing, or getting caught up, we'll meet you where you are.

Our promise

We'll keep your books accurate, your HST and payroll compliant, and your reports clear—so you can spend more time running your business and less time worrying about it.

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John Whiteley Bookkeeping Services

Halifax Smart Bookkeeper