Annemarie Vernege MICB, Certified Bookkeeper
As clichéd as it sounds, I have always loved numbers, starting with maths at primary school. So I decided I should be an accountant, as one does. However, once I started training as an accounts assistant, I realised that all the parts of managing accounts that I really loved came under the heading of bookkeeping.
I’ve been a dental nurse, administrator, childminder, exams invigilator, and owned and managed a Jamaican takeaway and restaurant. Finance and organisation were a part of all these roles and now I’ve come back to my first love – numbers – as a fully qualified bookkeeper.
Read more about my career story.
I come from a large family of twelve and have three children of my own. Having grown up in Walthamstow, lived all over London and in St Lucia, I have now settled in Catford. I love how green Southeast London is and enjoy working with local businesses.
When I’m not taking care of the accounts for sole traders I like camping, walking, massage and spa therapy.
“I like working with you. I feel safe knowing you have my back and I have your support.”
In safe hands
My qualifications
ICB Bookkeeping Certification - Levels 2 & 3
AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting - Levels 2, 3 & 4
My credentials
Full member of The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (MICB)
Anti-money laundering (AML) compliant
Covered by professional indemnity insurance (PII)
Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
What’s it like working with me?
Legally compliant
I’m fully qualified, certified and insured. You’ll rest easy knowing your bookkeeping is up to date, correct, and won’t result in any unpleasant letters from HMRC!
Communicative
We’ll communicate by email, with occasional phone calls for clarifying details and discussing your business needs in depth.
Organised
I love processes and systems. You can be sure your documents, financial information and business are in the safest of hands.
Relaxed
While I love the structure of bookkeeping, as a person I’m more laid-back, so our business relationship will be friendly and informal.
Sound good?
Let’s talk about working together
Who do I work with?
From chemists to construction and plumbers to personal trainers, I’ve worked across a vast range of industries. I find the variety interesting and engaging.
My favourite clients have these things in common:
Sole trader
Building a strong rapport with one-person businesses makes for a great working relationship.
Ethical
I won’t help you bend or get around any tax rules.
Coachable
If you take on my advice, doing your accounts will feel easier and more efficient.
Responsive
We’ll have constructive discussions about improving your business, and I’ll get the documents I need from you on time.
Respectful
We’re both professionals, and we’ll trust each other to do the job we’re an expert at.
Based in Southeast London
I’m happy to work with any UK business, but I particularly enjoy helping local sole traders thrive.
A Bookkeeper's Worth
It takes more than 10 minutes to press a button.
We know where to find the black holes.
We know where the likely problems are.
We've checked your paperwork...
It's taken us X number of years to get qualified,
X number of pounds.
We know the regulations.
And we are keeping track of those deadlines.
~ KCS
“I had a problem with my online business and Annemarie assisted me in planning a budget to help me manage my sole trading business more efficiently. I highly recommend.”
