Bench
Online bookkeeping with dedicated human support, financial reporting, and optional tax services for small businesses.
About Bench
Bench pairs online bookkeeping software with a dedicated team of human bookkeepers for small businesses. Connect financial accounts, send the required documents, and the team categorizes transactions and prepares monthly financial statements and expense views. Owners can check updated figures and message their team from a computer or phone, instead of maintaining a separate bookkeeping process. The service includes a year-end financial package for tax preparation. Tax filing and advisory are available through upgraded services. Bench fits owners who want recurring books and direct professional support in one place. The practical tradeoffs are the subscription cost, reliance on an outside provider, and the need to work within Bench’s process. A business with unusual transactions or industry-specific accounting requirements should confirm that the service scope fits before subscribing.
Best for
Best use cases
Keeping transaction records categorized throughout the year
Reviewing monthly statements and expense overviews before business decisions
Preparing year-end records and adding tax filing support when needed
Compare before choosing
Compare the subscription cost with an in-house bookkeeper or self-service software
Check whether the service scope fits unusual transactions or industry-specific accounting needs
Confirm whether the desired package includes tax filing or only year-end records
Features
Ongoing bookkeeping
Professional bookkeepers maintain and categorize business transactions throughout the year.
Monthly financial review
Monthly statements and expense overviews help owners track performance and spending.
Year-end and tax preparation
The service supplies a year-end package, with filing and advisory offered in upgraded services.
Pros
- A dedicated human team reduces the amount of bookkeeping the owner must perform.
- Monthly reports create a consistent financial review routine.
- Desktop and mobile messaging make professional support accessible away from the office.
Cons
- The service adds a recurring subscription cost.
- Businesses must adapt to an external team and its workflow.
- Tax coverage varies by service level and needs confirmation before purchase.
Pricing Plans
Bookkeeping subscription
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Financial statements and expense overviews
- Dedicated team support
- Year-end financial package
* Pricing information is for reference only. Please refer to the latest announcement on Bench's official website.