How to Choose a Bookkeeper in New Hampshire (2026)
Check a New Hampshire bookkeeper on QuickStart and the OPLC license search, learn the Meals and Rooms and BPT/BET basics, then ask about price and reports.
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Best bookkeepers in New Hampshire
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What are the best bookkeepers in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has one statewide ranked list: 19 of the 25 firms that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage and are ranked by Evidence Score, with BlueRock Bookkeeping in Bedford first. If you don't need to meet in person, start with the remote filter: 10 of 25 firms say they work with clients remotely.
42 profiles reviewed, 25 met the listing bar, 19 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). Ranked by Evidence Score.
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Top 19 Bookkeepers in New Hampshire (2026)
Key Takeaways
- 19 of 25 listed firms are ranked, from 42 New Hampshire firms we reviewed.
- BlueRock Bookkeeping, in Bedford, ranks first: it documents every core bookkeeping service we score, publishes a starting price and has its registration on the state record.
- 12 of 25, or 48%, say how often reports arrive, more than on any other local page we publish.
- 10 of 25, or 40%, work with clients remotely, and 10 of 25 take on catch-up work.
- 4 of 25, or 16%, hold a credential a third party confirms, looked up on the state's licensing search one firm at a time.
Sources cited: Firm-supplied record, DNS check, Firm's own website, Google profile link, Software advisor directory, State accountancy board, State business registry, and our published methodology.
This list ranks bookkeeping firms across New Hampshire by Evidence Score, built from what each firm writes down about its services, pricing and process and what the state's business and licensing records confirm. Filter by software or remote work, then open a profile to see where each fact came from.
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Ranked by Evidence Score
- BlueRock Bookkeeping (Bedford, NH). Evidence Score 75/100 at 81% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services; publishes a starting price; registered entity verified. Documented fit: construction, trades; catch-up and cleanup work; QuickBooks Online users.
- Twin Oaks Bookkeeping LLC (Durham, NH). Evidence Score 72/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services; states it prices by quote; registered entity verified. Documented fit: nonprofits; catch-up and cleanup work.
- Honeycomb Bookkeeping (Manchester, NH). Evidence Score 70/100 at 84% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; publishes a starting price; registered entity verified. Documented fit: contractors, trades; catch-up and cleanup work; QuickBooks Online users.
- LifeLine Financial Services, LLC (Bedford, NH). Evidence Score 63/100 at 86% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: service businesses, technology.
- Affinity Bookkeeping Plus LLC (Hampstead, NH). Evidence Score 62/100 at 86% coverage. Firm websiteDocuments 4 of 5 core services; states it prices by quote; registered entity verified. Documented fit: nonprofits, construction; catch-up and cleanup work.
- Check & Balance Business Solutions, LLC (Litchfield, NH). Evidence Score 61/100 at 83% coverage. Firm websiteDocuments 5 of 5 core services; states it prices by quote. Documented fit: construction; catch-up and cleanup work.
- William J. Shea, CPA (Nashua, NH). Evidence Score 60/100 at 90% coverage. Firm websiteDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; registered entity verified. Documented fit: manufacturing, distribution.
- Appalachian Bookkeeping LLC (Goffstown, NH). Evidence Score 58/100 at 80% coverage. Firm websiteDocuments 2 of 5 core services; states it prices by quote; registered entity verified. Documented fit: service businesses, trades; catch-up and cleanup work; QuickBooks Online users.
- Merrimack Tax Associates (Merrimack, NH). Evidence Score 51/100 at 76% coverage. Firm websiteDocuments 3 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Cornerstone Tax Services LLC (Dover, NH). Evidence Score 51/100 at 74% coverage. Firm websiteDocuments 4 of 5 core services; publishes a starting price; registered entity verified.
- Blackforest Advisors PLLC (Portsmouth, NH). Evidence Score 49/100 at 87% coverage. Firm websiteDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; registered entity verified. Documented fit: nonprofits.
- Apple Bookkeeping & Tax Services (Greenland, NH). Evidence Score 47/100 at 87% coverage. Firm websiteDocuments 4 of 5 core services; publishes prices.
- Better Bookkeeping, LLC (Stratham, NH). Evidence Score 45/100 at 77% coverage. Firm websiteDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: catch-up and cleanup work.
- Urban Books (Nashua, NH). Evidence Score 44/100 at 72% coverage. Firm websiteDocuments 2 of 5 core services; states it prices by quote; registered entity verified. Documented fit: interior design, e-commerce.
- Abbott Accounting Solutions (Manchester, NH). Evidence Score 43/100 at 76% coverage. Firm websiteDocuments 3 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- FAY Accounting Solutions, LLC (Litchfield, NH). Evidence Score 38/100 at 83% coverage. Firm websiteDocuments 3 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: law firms; catch-up and cleanup work.
- Page 1 Bookkeeping LLC (Milford, NH). Evidence Score 35/100 at 79% coverage. Firm websiteDocuments 3 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: catch-up and cleanup work.
- GrottLuker & Co. (Portsmouth, NH). Evidence Score 33/100 at 92% coverage. Firm websiteDocuments 1 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; registered entity verified.
- NH Bookkeeping Services, LLC (Bedford, NH). Evidence Score 29/100 at 86% coverage. Firm websiteDocuments 1 of 5 core services; states it prices by quote; registered entity verified.
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueRock Bookkeeping | Bedford, NH Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Jobber, ServiceTitan | Publishes a starting price | Not verified | 81% | 75 |
| Twin Oaks Bookkeeping LLC | Durham, NH Remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 83% | 72 |
| Honeycomb Bookkeeping | Manchester, NH Remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Publishes a starting price | Not verified | 84% | 70 |
| LifeLine Financial Services, LLC | Bedford, NH Remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 86% | 63 |
| Affinity Bookkeeping Plus LLC | Hampstead, NH Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 86% | 62 |
| Check & Balance Business Solutions, LLC | Litchfield, NH Remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 83% | 61 |
| William J. Shea, CPA | Nashua, NH | monthly bookkeeping, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 90% | 60 |
| Appalachian Bookkeeping LLC | Goffstown, NH Remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup | QuickBooks Online | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 80% | 58 |
| Merrimack Tax Associates | Merrimack, NH | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 76% | 51 |
| Cornerstone Tax Services LLC | Dover, NH | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Publishes a starting price | Not verified | 74% | 51 |
| Blackforest Advisors PLLC | Portsmouth, NH | monthly bookkeeping, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 87% | 49 |
| Apple Bookkeeping & Tax Services | Greenland, NH | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Publishes prices | Not verified | 87% | 47 |
| Better Bookkeeping, LLC | Stratham, NH Local + remote | catch-up/cleanup, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 45 |
| Urban Books | Nashua, NH | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination | Studio Designer | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 72% | 44 |
| Abbott Accounting Solutions | Manchester, NH | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 76% | 43 |
| FAY Accounting Solutions, LLC | Litchfield, NH | catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 83% | 38 |
| Page 1 Bookkeeping LLC | Milford, NH Local | catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 79% | 35 |
| GrottLuker & Co. | Portsmouth, NH | monthly bookkeeping | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 92% | 33 |
| NH Bookkeeping Services, LLC | Bedford, NH | payroll coordination | Not verified | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 86% | 29 |
Also listed (not scored yet)
These firms met the listing bar but have under 70% evidence coverage, so they are not ranked.
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackley Associates | Nashua, NH Local | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 27% |
| JKL Bookkeeping LLC | Rochester, NH Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 55% |
| Ledger House Bookkeeping & Tax Commercial disclosure: Ledger House Bookkeeping & Tax is a Pleiades Consultancy client and receives this separate Featured placement. This does not affect its score or organic position. Disclosures | NH (state only) Remote | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 26% |
| Somersworth Tax Services | Rochester, NH Local | AP/AR, payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 28% |
| Stinson Associates | Laconia, NH | payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 44% |
| Train Bookkeeping, LLC | Manchester, NH Local | AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 69% |
What the evidence shows
New Hampshire gets one page for the whole state. 25 firms met the listing bar, with offices in Bedford, Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, Rochester and a string of smaller towns.
The most open about working remotely
10 of the 25 listed firms, or 40%, say they work with clients remotely, the highest share of any local page we publish. If no firm is near you, one of these can likely still take you on.
Reporting is stated more often than elsewhere
12 of the 25, or 48%, say how often you'll get reports, which beats every other local page. 10 of 25 take on catch-up work. Pricing is still mostly left out: 4 of 25 publish a price or starting price, 6 of 25 say they quote, and 15 of 25 say nothing.
Built for the trades
QuickBooks leads at 44%, with QuickBooks Online at 16%. Gusto, Jobber and ServiceTitan each appear at 4%. Jobber and ServiceTitan run field-service businesses, so a firm that names them has likely worked with contractors and home-service companies before.
What we checked
Business registrations and formation dates come from the Secretary of State's QuickStart records. CPA licenses and firm permits were looked up on New Hampshire's professional licensing search, one firm at a time, and 4 of 25 firms show a credential confirmed there. A trade name registered with the state is shown as a registration, not as proof of how long the firm has operated.
The ranking
19 of the 25 listed firms reached 70% evidence coverage and are ranked. Median coverage is 80%, and the median score among ranked firms is 51.
New Hampshire in figures
Shares of the 25 firms listed, from accepted evidence only. A firm with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it.
| Publish a price or starting price | 16% (4 of 25) |
|---|---|
| State they price by quote | 24% (6 of 25) |
| Say nothing about pricing | 60% (15 of 25) |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 16% (4 of 25) |
| State a reporting cadence | 48% (12 of 25) |
| Describe onboarding | 24% (6 of 25) |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 40% (10 of 25) |
| Work remotely (stated) | 40% (10 of 25) |
| Most-mentioned software | QuickBooks 44%, QuickBooks Online 16%, Gusto 4%, Jobber 4%, ServiceTitan 4% |
| Median evidence coverage | 80% |
| Median Evidence Score (scored firms) | 51 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do some firms show a trade name instead of a formation date?
New Hampshire registers trade names separately from companies. A trade name shows the firm is on the state record, but its date doesn't prove how long the firm has operated, so it earns no years-operating points.
How were CPA licenses checked in New Hampshire?
One firm at a time on the state's professional licensing search. Where a record turned up, the profile shows it with the date we checked. Where none did, the profile says what we searched for.
Can a bookkeeper outside New Hampshire work for me?
Yes. Providers that serve clients anywhere in the country are on our online providers page, compared on the same evidence rules.
Can a firm pay to move up this list?
No. Positions follow scores, and scores follow evidence with fixed weights. A client of Pleiades Consultancy gets a separate, labelled Featured slot that doesn't change its score or its position. See the disclosures.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- Firm-supplied recordChecked Sep 21, 2026
- DNS checkChecked Sep 25, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 25, 2026
- Google profile linkChecked Sep 25, 2026
- Software advisor directoryChecked Sep 25, 2026
- State accountancy boardChecked Sep 25, 2026
- State business registryChecked Sep 25, 2026
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index