Balance My Books | Professional Bookkeeping Services Ottawa
Bookkeeping for service businesses · Ottawa & across Canada

Know exactly where your business stands.

Accurate books, on-time filings, and reports that make sense. Delivered by a professional bookkeeper with 10+ years inside real businesses, not just spreadsheets.

10+
years experience
5.0★
Google rating
100%
flat-rate pricing
How it works

From shoebox to statements in three steps

01 · Discovery call
A free 15-minute conversation about your business, your books, and what's been keeping you up at night.
02 · Cleanup & setup
I get your bookkeeping file accurate and current, however messy it is today. No judgment, ever.
03 · Monthly rhythm
Reconciled accounts, clear statements, filings handled. Every month, at one flat rate.
Monthly packages

One flat rate. No surprise invoices.

Every package includes monthly reconciliations, financial statements, and a year-end package your accountant will love.
Clarity
$800 /mo · starting at
Essentials to keep your records straight and compliant. Up to 2 accounts, annual GST/HST.
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Most popular
Control
$2,000 /mo · starting at
For growing businesses: up to 4 accounts, AR/AP support, quarterly GST/HST, and a quarterly check-in.
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Momentum
$4,500 /mo · starting at
Full-service for established businesses scaling up: unlimited accounts, management reports, and detailed reporting.
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Client reviews

Trusted by business owners

★★★★★
5.0 average rating
Based on 7 Google reviews
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Brooke Finlay
★★★★★
I've never worked with a bookkeeping team that made our numbers this easy to actually understand. Balance My Books doesn't just hand over reports, they help me analyze what's behind them and make real, data-driven decisions for the business. As the CEO of a growing company, I've never felt more in control of our finances. Highly recommend if you want a partner who makes your financials work for you, not a service that just files them away.
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Dump N Dash Hauling
★★★★★
We work with Ryan & the Balance My Books team to maintain our business bookkeeping and ensure our systems are running smoothly. The team operates at a very high standard & they keep all our documentation EXTREMELY organized. I would stop looking for a bookkeeper as soon as you stumble upon Balance My Books.
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Joseph Rabahya
★★★★★
Ryan and his team have helped me significantly with my business. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my books. I would recommend them in a heartbeat to any small or growing business. He's been patient with all my questions and my concerns, and he's continuously trying to save me money, which I absolutely appreciate.
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Steph Daudlin
★★★★★
We were really struggling with our previous bookkeeping provider and weren't sure how to get things back on track. Balance My Books came in, took the time to assess what was already in place, and gave us a clear, easy solution to move forward. We're in a much better spot now and feel confident about how our books are being handled going forward.
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Cassidy Howard
★★★★★
Ryan was fantastic to work with. He's professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. He didn't just fix things without context; he helped me understand what needed to be cleaned up and why. He cleared up the areas that had me stuck and got my books organized properly. Highly recommend.
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Julie Parizeau
★★★★★
I would highly recommend Balance My Books to anyone starting a small buisness! Ryan is a true professional gem to work with. His expert knowledge, kind demeanour, and patience with all my questions made the process so comfortable and approachable. I wouldn't trust anyone else!
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Moresha
★★★★★
Highly recommend Balance My Books! Ryan offers honest and reliable services, demonstrating extensive knowledge and expertise. His friendly and approachable demeanour makes working with him a pleasure. A true professional in every sense.
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Brooke Finlay
★★★★★
I've never worked with a bookkeeping team that made our numbers this easy to actually understand. Balance My Books doesn't just hand over reports, they help me analyze what's behind them and make real, data-driven decisions for the business. As the CEO of a growing company, I've never felt more in control of our finances. Highly recommend if you want a partner who makes your financials work for you, not a service that just files them away.
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Dump N Dash Hauling
★★★★★
We work with Ryan & the Balance My Books team to maintain our business bookkeeping and ensure our systems are running smoothly. The team operates at a very high standard & they keep all our documentation EXTREMELY organized. I would stop looking for a bookkeeper as soon as you stumble upon Balance My Books.
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Joseph Rabahya
★★★★★
Ryan and his team have helped me significantly with my business. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my books. I would recommend them in a heartbeat to any small or growing business. He's been patient with all my questions and my concerns, and he's continuously trying to save me money, which I absolutely appreciate.
Verified Google review
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Steph Daudlin
★★★★★
We were really struggling with our previous bookkeeping provider and weren't sure how to get things back on track. Balance My Books came in, took the time to assess what was already in place, and gave us a clear, easy solution to move forward. We're in a much better spot now and feel confident about how our books are being handled going forward.
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Cassidy Howard
★★★★★
Ryan was fantastic to work with. He's professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. He didn't just fix things without context; he helped me understand what needed to be cleaned up and why. He cleared up the areas that had me stuck and got my books organized properly. Highly recommend.
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Julie Parizeau
★★★★★
I would highly recommend Balance My Books to anyone starting a small buisness! Ryan is a true professional gem to work with. His expert knowledge, kind demeanour, and patience with all my questions made the process so comfortable and approachable. I wouldn't trust anyone else!
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Moresha
★★★★★
Highly recommend Balance My Books! Ryan offers honest and reliable services, demonstrating extensive knowledge and expertise. His friendly and approachable demeanour makes working with him a pleasure. A true professional in every sense.
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Ryan Panchuk
Real person. Real experience. No call centre.
I'm Ryan Panchuk, a CPB Canada member and certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor with 10+ years of bookkeeping, plus day-to-day experience running the finances of a real organization.
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