Order out of chaos.Clear books, calm mind.
Bookkeeping for construction, trade, and service businesses — clean-ups, monthly maintenance, and reporting that gives you a clear picture of your finances and your time back.
Hi, I'm Esme — and I love turning messy books into peace of mind.
I was born and raised in South Africa and moved to the States with my parents and two sisters in 1999. Today my husband and I — along with our four kids — call Franklin, Tennessee home.
Numbers have always been a passion of mine, and I thrive when I can create order out of chaos. Nerd alert… spreadsheets are SO fun! One of the most rewarding things for me is to organize the chaos and see the peace it brings someone else.
My desire is to partner with small businesses and help them get a clear picture of their finances. I believe that partnership relieves the pressure points that keep you up at night — and frees up your time to focus on building your dream company. Running a small business is not for the faint of heart; it would bring me great joy to support you on your adventure!
Bookkeeping services built for busy owners.
Whether you're months behind or just want your months closed on time, every engagement is tailored to your business — construction, trade, or service.
Clean-Up & Catch-Up
Behind on the books? We reconstruct, reconcile, and organize your records so you start fresh — and stay current.
Monthly Maintenance & Reporting
Recurring categorization, reconciliations, and clear monthly reports so you always know where your business stands.
A/R & A/P Management
Invoices out on time, bills paid on schedule, and a steady, predictable handle on your cash flow.
PM Software Integrations
Connect QuickBooks with the project-management tools you already use, so job costs stay accurate without double entry.
Payroll Recording
Accurate payroll entries and reporting kept perfectly in step with the rest of your books.
Receipt Management
Every receipt captured, categorized, and matched to a transaction — no more shoebox at tax time.
Not sure which one you need?
That's exactly what the intake form is for. Answer a few quick questions about your business and your books, and I'll come back with a plan and a quote.
Kind words from business owners.
"Esme took us from a shoebox of receipts to a clean, current set of books. For the first time I actually know what each job makes us."
"I'd rather be on a job site than in QuickBooks. Esme keeps everything reconciled and organized, and I never have to think about it."
"She caught up almost two years of backlog in a matter of weeks — patiently, accurately, and with zero judgment. Worth every penny."
"Finally, monthly reports I can actually read and use. Esme explains everything in plain English and answers questions the same day."
Honest answers, clearly given.
Everything about working together — onboarding, catch-up work, software, and what partnering with Esme Brown Bookkeeping looks like.
Send me a note. Every message is read personally, usually replied to within one business day.
We start with a free discovery call to talk through your business and where your books stand. Then I'll send a tailored proposal. Once you're on board, onboarding usually takes one to two weeks — I'll need access to your QuickBooks file and bank feeds, and then we get everything reconciled and current.
Absolutely — clean-up and catch-up work is one of my specialties. We reconstruct records, reconcile every account, and organize your history so you start fresh. After that, monthly maintenance keeps you from ever falling behind again.
Yes — construction, trades, and service businesses are exactly who I built this business for. I understand job costing, progress billing, material versus labor expenses, and the project-management tools many of you already use.
QuickBooks Online is home base, and I can help you get set up properly if you're starting out or migrating. I also assist with integrations to project-management software and receipt-capture tools so everything flows into one place.
Every business is different, so I quote each engagement after a discovery call — based on the state of your books and the scope of what you need. You'll always know the price before we start, with no surprise fees.
Email works best for day-to-day questions, and I reply within one business day. Monthly clients also get regular check-ins so you always know what's happening with your books.
Ready for books that bring peace of mind?
Tell me about your business and where your books stand today. I'll review everything personally and come back with a clear plan and a quote — usually within one business day.
Let's talk about your books.
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Questions about services, scoping a project, or just not sure where to start? Every inquiry is read personally by Esme.
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