Salon-day realities that break the books, and how we simplify them

Salons blend services, products, tips, and sometimes chair rental. Cash and card run side by side, and end-of-day routines don’t always capture the split. Payroll can be complex with variable hours and new starters, and VAT treatment for retail vs services gets muddled. Without a simple rhythm, month-end becomes a late-night task and VAT quarters become stressful.

We fix this by putting a clear daily close in place that ties out cash, card, and tips, and by standardising how chair rental is invoiced and recorded. Payroll gets a cadence that keeps everyone paid and records accurate, and VAT is treated correctly across services and product sales. A recent salon moved from paper slips to a simple digital routine; their VAT quarters are now predictable and payroll is a non-event.

Services for Tradespeople

Bookkeeping

Daily close and PSP reconciliation that fit the salon rhythm.

Payroll

Accurate cycles with tips and variable hours handled correctly.

Tax Advice & Returns

Clear VAT treatment for services and product sales, filed on time.

CFO & Advisory

Simple, actionable reporting on margins and cash.

Year‑End Accounts

Audit-exempt financials with a tidy audit trail.

Company Formations

Clean setups and ongoing filings as you grow.

How We Work

Discovery

A short call to understand your setup, goals, deadlines, and who currently does what.

Scope & Quote

Clear pricing and timelines — no surprises. We note variables like volume or complexity.

Onboarding

Checklist, secure uploads, and account setup for consistent reporting.

Delivery & Reviews

Accurate monthly or quarterly reports with reconciliations and summaries.

Frequently
Asked Questions

How do you handle tips?

We’ll implement a clean approach so tips are tracked and reported correctly alongside payroll and VAT.

 

Yes. We’ll standardise invoicing and accounting for chair rental while keeping employee payroll compliant and predictable.

We set a simple daily routine that ties out payment methods and catches discrepancies early, so month-end stays calm.

What Our Clients Say

“Payroll is now zero‑drama, and our VAT returns are predictable.”

Salon owner, Limerick

“They took us from spreadsheets to a clean monthly close in one quarter.”

Retail client, Dublin

Let’s make your next finance decision easy

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