Essential Bookkeeping & Tax Services has been helping Port Moody small businesses and families stay organised and tax-ready for over 12 years. They specialise in hands-on bookkeeping for local trades, cafes, freelancers and property owners, so you get more than generic software entries. What sets them apart is the thoroughness: client files reconciled monthly, trial balances prepared quarterly, and year-end statements turned over with clear notes so your accountant or CRA review is straightforward.

They offer a full suite of bookkeeping and tax services. Day-to-day bookkeeping includes bank and credit card reconciliations, GST/PST calculations and filing, payroll setup and T4 generation, and accounts receivable/payable management. For contractors and sole proprietors they do job costing and HST tracking by project. For rental property owners they maintain separate ledgers per property and prepare annual rental income schedules. They also prepare personal and corporate tax returns, assist with tax instalment planning, and handle notice of assessment responses.

Their approach is practical and relationship-driven. You get an actual person who reviews your books, not just an automated report. The team uses QuickBooks Online and Sage 50, and will set up cloud access so you can view invoices and reports from anywhere. They schedule a welcome meeting to map out workflows, provide a month-end checklist, and follow up with plain-language notes explaining any adjustments. Staff include a certified bookkeeper and a tax preparer with over a decade of Canadian tax experience, so technical questions are answered clearly.

Port Moody businesses choose Essential because they understand local cash flow cycles, seasonal tourist impacts, and municipal licensing quirks. They work with clients across the Tri-Cities, offering in-office appointments, on-site bookkeeping, or remote services to fit your rhythm. Call 604-931-3304 or visit http://www.essentialtaxservices.ca/ to arrange a consultation.