Employment contracts
Bookkeeping Services Agreement
A bookkeeping services agreement regulates the relationship between a business and an external accounting firm or freelance accountant. It defines what documents the client submits and by when, what reports the accountant prepares, liability for errors and data handover upon termination.
These templates are for illustrative purposes only. They are not legal advice — consult a lawyer before signing.
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What the agreement covers
- Scope of accounting services — simple/double-entry bookkeeping, VAT
- Client's document submission deadlines
- Processing and reporting deadlines
- Accountant's liability for errors and penalties
- Confidentiality of tax and accounting information
- Data and document handover upon termination
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the cause — if the error is the accountant's fault, they are liable for the loss. If the client submitted incorrect documents, the liability lies with the client. The contract should clearly allocate this.