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SIC code 69202

Bookkeeping activities

Official description from the Companies House condensed SIC code list (SIC 2007), reproduced as published. Section: Professional.

Official description

69202

Bookkeeping activities

Source: Companies House condensed SIC code list (SIC 2007), checked 2026-09-17.

What this code covers, in plain English

Our interpretation, written by the companies.house editorial team. It is not part of the official description.

Recording and reconciling transactions, running payroll and preparing records for accounts, without carrying out statutory audit work.

Examples

  • A bookkeeping practice serving local trades
  • A payroll bureau
  • A VAT return service

Codes people confuse with this one

CodeOfficial descriptionHow it differs
69201Accounting and auditing activitiesPreparing statutory accounts and auditing.
69203Tax consultancyTax advice as the main activity.
82110Combined office administrative service activitiesGeneral office administration that happens to include some record keeping.

Reviewed 2026-09-17 by the companies.house editorial team.