Foundations Collection
(The Bookkeepers' Collective)
Start Strong
A practical Foundations Collection insideThe Bookkeepers’ Collective, built for bookkeepers who want to set up their practice properly, with professional standards, the right protections in place, and a clear path to signing and onboarding your first clients.
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Practical training • CPD-accredited learning • Professional setup
Starting feels hard when you've never run a pracice
Most bookkeeping qualifications teach you the technical work — but not how to set up and run a practice: business structure, insurance, engagement letters, data handling, AML, pricing, onboarding, and getting your first clients.
The Foundations Collection gives you a clear sequence, the essentials done properly, and the confidence that you’re building on solid ground.
Robust Foundations
Get the foundations right from day one: business structure, insurance, practising certificates, engagement letters, data protection basics and AML – so you stop worrying you’ve missed something important.
Get your first clients
Move from “I’m planning…” to “I’m ready.” Learn the simple steps that build momentum: how to talk about what you do, how to find your first clients, and how to lead sales calls without feeling awkward.
Deliver and start earning
Create a repeatable onboarding process with clear expectations and a startup checklist — so clients feel looked after and you feel in control from the very first month.
What's inside the
Foundations Collection?
Startup Programme
Your step-by-step practice setup programme, built for bookkeepers who want to start properly and feel confident signing clients.
You’ll cover everything you need to get started, from choosing a business structure to insurance, finances, choosing software, letters of engagement, data management, legal protection, anti-money laundering regulations, pricing basics, registering as an agent and finding your first clients.
Strategy
It’s not enough to just decide you’re starting a practice. A lot of planning needs to take place both before and during the process.
We make an annual planning training and a quarterly planning training available to keep you focused and making progress consistently. Use these whenever you need direction.
2.5 hours of training on demand.
Naming your practice
A crucial decision in starting your practice. We give you training on what makes a good business name, one which will give you confidence, feel professional and be the basis of your practice brand.
We cover the legal considerations as well as more practical considerations of getting known, being remembered and not having to hear “how do you spell that?” every time you pick up the phone.
Don't just take it from us...
Nicola's experience
“I was fortunate to find Jo and Zoe before I even started my own bookkeeping business. Because of that, I was able to complete much of the training inside The Bookkeepers’ Collective and implement the systems, pricing strategies and marketing techniques right from day one.
Over the past four years, my two businesses founded in 2021 and 2023, have grown to multiple six-figure turnovers. I know without a doubt that I wouldn’t have achieved this level of success without the support, accountability and training I’ve received through The Collective.”
Course Spotlight (inside The Foundations Collection)
Startup Programme
If you’re serious about building a practice, this is where it starts.
Practice Foundations takes you through the essentials that make you feel like a professional from day one — not just “someone who can do bookkeeping”. It’s the training that helps you stop second-guessing your setup and start signing clients with confidence.
This programme is accredited for 6 hours of CPD with the CPD Group.
This is for you if...
- You’re worried you’ll get something wrong when you start
- You feel overwhelmed by red tape to get started
- You’re not sure what order to do things in
- You want your first clients to have a smooth experience
Learn to...
- Set up a practice with the right structure and protections
- Put the right basics in place (engagement letters, data handling, AML)
- Choose software confidently and create a clear way of working
- Onboard pofessionally from day one
Get access to this course (and the full Foundations Collection)
The Bookkeepers’ Collective is a 12 month membership for ambitious bookkeepers. Join us on a monthly payment plan of £199+VAT per month for 12 months, or pay in full and get two months free with a single payment of £1990+VAT.
What our Members Say...
Help & guidance
If only this had been around when I started my business!
There is so much help and guidance that you are not taught when you train as an accountant or bookkeeper – they just don’t teach you the practice management side.
– Yvonne
Helped me start
All of this helped me to start and grow my practice over the last year.
I wouldn’t have been able to do that or take the leap to leave full-time employment without The 6 Figure Bookkeeper resources and community.
– Nic
Clarity
The Foundations course helped me refine my ideal client far beyond surface-level traits. Now I know exactly who I work best with, who benefits most from my approach and which enquiries I should say no to. That clarity is something I didn’t have before.
– Jo
You have questions, we would too...
What is The Bookkeepers’ Collective?
What exactly do I get when I join The Bookkeepers' Collective?
Is the Foundations Collection available on its own?
The Foundations Collection is included inside The Bookkeepers’ Collective. It’s one of the training collections within the membership, not a separate add-on.
How do I access the training?
As soon as you checkout, you’ll get access to the members’ area where all collections, courses and resources are organised for you. This is hosted on our course platform, Thinkific and can be accessed on your computer or via an app on your mobile phone. Live training sessions are hosted on Zoom.
Is this training CPD Accredited?
Yes, The Bookkeepers’ Startup Programme is accredited for 6 hours of CPD with the CPD Group. In Spring 2026, this programme will be renamed and re-certified in line with our other programmes.
I’m newly qualified / not confident yet. Is it too early?
Not at all. If anything, learning how to build the right foundations is essential if you want to build a practice.
I’m already busy — how much time do I need?
You can move at your own pace. Many members watch the on-demand training in small chunks (evenings/weekends). The live sessions in The Bookkeepers’ Collective take place 3 times per week, but if you can’t make something live you can catch the replay.
How much time do I need to commit each week?
Training is self paced through on-demand videos and resources and members who get the best results dedicate 60-90 minutes per week to learning. Live sessions take place on Mondays 10am-11am, Wednesdays 10am-11am and Fridays 10am-11:30am with replays available where appropriate.
Is there live support, or is it just videos?
There’s ongoing live training and coaching and an active community, so you’re not doing this alone.
What happens in the live sessions?
Our sessions take a set format each week. Monday 10am-11am is an expert session with a guest expert. This might be a software training, or a deep dive on pricing, marketing, a technical update or a topical session around business strategy. Wednesday 10am-11am is reserved to teach our core programme, The Success Programme live, taking you through the full CPD accredited training a week at a time over the course of six months. Friday 10am-11:30am is a Community Call. This is an opportunity to get accountability for an activity you need to do for the business in a co-working setting. The first part of this session is reserved for member networking and course updates once per month to introduce new members and share latest news.
Is there support if I get stuck?
Yes, we have a dedicated Member Success Coordinator who runs drop in sessions and can offer 1-1 troubleshooting calls if you need additional support.
Do I need to be fully qualified already?
Not necessarily. Many members join us while training or are newly qualified. Foundations supports the practice-building side: structure, professionalism and confidence.
Will this help me get my first clients?
Yes. You’ll learn where to start, how to talk about what you do, and how to lead early sales conversations so you can build momentum.
What if I'm already busy with clients?
That’s often when the Collective is most useful, to help you improve workflows, raise standards, offer more, package properly and stop leaking time and money.
Is this relevant if I'm not in the UK?
The principles (packages, boundaries, confident sales conversations) are universal. Some examples may be UK-leaning, particularly when it comes to legal regulation, organisation structure, data and AML procedures, but the strategy in The Bookkeepers; Collective translates wherever you run your practice. We have Bookkeepers’ Collective members in the USA, Ireland and the UK.
Your pricing is in GBP, can I pay in another currency?
Yes. Please email members@6figurebookkeeper.com for alternative currency options. We charge sales tax in line with the rules for your location, so if you’re outside of the UK, we’ll adjust your invoice accordingly.
What's the best-value way to join The Bookkeepers' Collective?
The Bookkeepers’ Collective is a 12 month commitment of £199+VAT per month. The best value option is to pay in full for the year, at £1,990+VAT giving you two months for free.
Is there a minimum term?
The Bookkeepers’ Collective is a 12-month commitment. That gives you the runway to build proper change (pricing, packages, sales, marketing and delivery systems). Many of our members stay for years.
I'm an accountant, is this relevant for me?
Yes. Many of our members are accountants. What brings our community together is a shared ambition and a shared way of working: people who want to build a modern, values-led practice with better clients, clearer boundaries, and a business that supports their life (not the other way around).
I need to know more before joining, can I talk it through?
Absolutely, simply book a no-obligation call with us.
Start Today
If you want to feel calm, professional and properly set up, Foundations is your next step.
Join The Bookkeepers’ Collective, and you’ll get instant access to the Foundations Collection, plus every other collection, live support, and a community that will inspire you and help you make this happen.
Prefer to talk it though? Book a call.