If you’re a new bookkeeper- or even a seasoned one – you’ve probably hit this wall before: “How do I get bookkeeping work experience if no one will give me a chance?”
You’re not alone. In fact, inside The 6 Figure Bookkeepers’ Club (now home to over 27,000 members!), that question pops up daily. Whether you’re freshly qualified or pivoting into self-employment after years in industry, gaining the confidence to do the actual work can feel impossible.
But guess what? There’s a solution. And it’s one that’s been built by bookkeepers, for bookkeepers. Meet your new favourite platform: Hey Monika.
The Problem with Traditional Bookkeeping Work Experience
We all know CPD webinars can only take you so far. You can study the theory, pass exams, and even know your way around a Xero trial, but when a client hands you messy receipts and says, “sort this,” it’s a different story.
Let’s face it: practical experience is everything. But:
- Jobs demand experience.
- Experience comes with work.
- You’re stuck in a loop.
Jo and Zoe from The Bookkeepers’ Podcast spotted this struggle years ago and kept asking the same question: What if we could recreate client scenarios in a safe space where bookkeepers can learn by doing?
What is Hey Monika?
Hey Monika is your AI-powered work experience app for bookkeepers. Whether you’re brand new, returning to work, or just need a confidence boost in unfamiliar areas like CIS or Payroll, this platform gives you a risk-free place to practice real tasks.
Here’s what makes it different:
- Realistic client scenarios
Work with reastic clients businesses across different industries and situations, from onboarding to month-end. - Documents, receipts, and real-life curveballs
You’ll ask clients for info, upload files, and solve problems—just like real life. - Monika: your friendly AI mentor
Powered by the 6FB community’s expertise, Monika gives real-time support and guidance when you’re stuck. - Feedback and scoring
You’ll finish each task with clear feedback and the option to go back and improve.
Why This Matters for All Bookkeepers
You might think Hey Monika is just for trainees. But even experienced bookkeepers are signing up.
Why?
Because our industry never stops changing. Whether it’s MTD updates, new client industries, or software integrations, there’s always something new to learn. One user, Helen, who’s been in the industry for 16 years, said it best:
“There’s always something I haven’t done before. This is giving me the confidence to take on more.”
Built by Bookkeepers, Backed by a Community
This isn’t some faceless SaaS startup. Hey Monika was born from the same team who built The Bookkeepers’ Collective – Jo and Zoe, who know what it’s like to scale from solo to six figures and beyond.
They didn’t wait until they had all the answers. They just started solving problems. With a team of six and constant feedback from their founding members, Hey Monika is evolving fast – with real bookkeepers shaping every update.
Want in? The team is deliberately growing slowly, letting in 100 users before a brief pause to ensure they maintain a high level of support. At the time of writing, there are just 20 spaces left.
What It’s Like Inside Hey Monika
✔️ Choose a client (each with a name, face, and backstory)
✔️ Complete tasks like setting up Xero, dealing with expenses, or preparing a trial balance
✔️ Message the client to request missing info
✔️ Ask Monika for help if you get stuck
✔️ Get scored and receive feedback
✔️ Come back more confident than ever
Whether you’re looking to feel more confident, take on new types of clients, or just brush up on the tricky stuff, this is the tool you didn’t know you needed.
How to Join
Visit HeyMonika.com and secure your space before the next intake closes.
Founding members not only shape the future of the platform—they gain lifetime bragging rights for backing the next big thing in bookkeeping.
No more waiting for someone to “give you a chance.” With the right guidance and the right platform, you can take that chance for yourself.
Listen to the full podcast episode to hear Jo and Zoe share how this came to life.
Want more support growing your bookkeeping business? Check out The Bookkeepers’ Collective for courses, coaching, and community.
