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Invoice Template for Accountants & Bookkeepers

Accountants and bookkeepers bill recurring monthly services, hourly advisory, and seasonal tax-prep work. This accountant invoice template makes the engagement and period clear, supports retainers and hourly billing, and reads as professionally as the work itself.

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What to put on a accountant invoice

These are the line items accountant businesses bill most often. Add the ones that apply to your job — the generator totals them automatically.

  • Monthly bookkeeping (flat rate)
  • Tax return preparation
  • Advisory / consulting — hours × rate
  • Payroll processing
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Catch-up / cleanup bookkeeping
  • Filing and software fees

Pro tips for accountants

Payment terms

Bill recurring bookkeeping monthly in advance and tax-prep on completion; offer autopay to eliminate chasing predictable monthly fees.

Tax

Professional accounting services are exempt from sales tax in most states, though some pass-through software or filing fees may be taxable.

Accountant invoice FAQ

How should an accountant invoice clients?

Bill recurring services like bookkeeping at a fixed monthly rate, advisory by the hour, and tax prep on completion. State the period and engagement on each line.

Should I bill bookkeeping in advance?

Yes — a fixed monthly fee billed at the start of the month on autopay smooths revenue and removes the friction of chasing predictable charges.

How do I bill catch-up or cleanup work?

Price cleanup separately from the ongoing engagement, since it's extra scope. Bill it hourly or as a fixed project and reference the periods covered.

Are accounting services taxable?

Professional services are exempt in most states. Pass-through filing or software fees can be taxable — list them separately if your state requires it.