Top 16 Bookkeepers in the Manchester-Nashua Area, NH (2026)
Key Takeaways
- First on the list: BlueRock Bookkeeping, scoring 77 with 89% of the evidence checked.
- We reviewed 66 firms here; 17 of the 20 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 16 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Only 1 of 20 publishes a monthly price or a starting price, while 13 say nothing about fees.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on catch-up work: 7 of 20 say they take on catch-up or cleanup work (35% against 12%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, Google profile link, IRS preparer records, Software advisor directory, State accountancy board, State business registry, and our published methodology.
66 profiles reviewed, 20 met the listing bar, 17 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 16 document at least 6 of the items we score and are ranked by Evidence Score; the other 1 is under the list as Also scored.
Firms on this page have offices in Manchester (6), Nashua (4), Bedford (3), Litchfield (2), New Boston (2), Goffstown (1) and 2 other places. The page covers 34 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in New Hampshire appears on the state page.
How this list is built: Methodology · Disclosures · About · Report a correction
This list numbers the 16 Manchester-Nashua bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 20 that met our listing bar, and scores 1 more below it without a number. Narrow it by need first. The filters above the list cover catch-up work (7 firms), a published price (1) and remote service (5).
What firms here charge
We verified a monthly bookkeeping price for one of the 20 firms on this list: Honeycomb Bookkeeping publishes from $475 a month on its own site, captured September 25, 2026 (source). For the other firms we have no verified monthly bookkeeping price; some may publish other pricing, so ask them for a quote.
Top 16 Bookkeepers in the Manchester-Nashua Area, NH, Ranked by Evidence Score
- BlueRock Bookkeeping (Bedford, NH). Evidence Score 77/100 at 89% 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.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, trades, HVAC, plumbing, electricians.
- Honeycomb Bookkeeping (Manchester, NH). Evidence Score 72/100 at 92% 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.Who they say they serve (self-reported): contractors, trades, photographers, web designers, IT firms.
- William J. Shea, CPA (Nashua, NH). Evidence Score 66/100 at 96% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; IRS preparer record found for a named person; registered entity verified. Documented fit: manufacturing, distribution.Who they say they serve (self-reported): manufacturing, distribution, real estate, construction, restaurants.
- LifeLine Financial Services, LLC (Bedford, NH). Evidence Score 63/100 at 92% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: service businesses, technology.Who they say they serve (self-reported): service businesses, technology, retail, trades.
- Merrimack Tax Associates (Merrimack, NH). Evidence Score 62/100 at 87% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person; registered entity verified.
- Check & Balance Business Solutions, LLC (Litchfield, NH). Evidence Score 61/100 at 89% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services; states it prices by quote. Documented fit: construction; catch-up and cleanup work.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction.
- Appalachian Bookkeeping LLC (Goffstown, NH). Evidence Score 58/100 at 86% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 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.Who they say they serve (self-reported): service businesses, trades.
- Baroody & Greenwood (Manchester, NH). Evidence Score 58/100 at 86% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: technology, consultants.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology, consultants.
- Urban Books (Nashua, NH). Evidence Score 50/100 at 84% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; states it prices by quote; registered entity verified. Documented fit: interior design, e-commerce.Who they say they serve (self-reported): interior design, e-commerce.
- FAY Accounting Solutions, LLC (Litchfield, NH). Evidence Score 38/100 at 89% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: law firms; catch-up and cleanup work.Who they say they serve (self-reported): law firms.
- Morrissey & Co (Nashua, NH). Evidence Score 38/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: professional services.Who they say they serve (self-reported): professional services.
- Abbott Accounting Solutions (Manchester, NH). Evidence Score 37/100 at 79% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; registered entity found (status: Not In Good Standing, 0 points).
- Page 1 Bookkeeping LLC (Milford, NH). Evidence Score 35/100 at 79% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: catch-up and cleanup work.
- F.G. Briggs Jr., CPA (Manchester, NH). Evidence Score 31/100 at 92% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: professional services, manufacturing.Who they say they serve (self-reported): professional services, manufacturing.
- NH Bookkeeping Services, LLC (Bedford, NH). Evidence Score 29/100 at 92% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; states it prices by quote; registered entity verified.
- Train Bookkeeping, LLC (Manchester, NH). Evidence Score 24/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity found (status: Not In Good Standing, 0 points).
Also scored
These firms reached 70% evidence coverage, but fewer than 6 of the items we score are documented for them, so they carry a score and no number.
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisniewski Accounting | Manchester, NH Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 70 | 21 |
Top firms in Manchester
Honeycomb Bookkeeping leads Manchester with an Evidence Score of 72/100 at 92% coverage. Also ranked in Manchester: Baroody & Greenwood (58/100, 86% coverage), Abbott Accounting Solutions (37/100, 79% coverage), F.G. Briggs Jr., CPA (31/100, 92% coverage), Train Bookkeeping, LLC (24/100, 75% coverage).
Top firms in Bedford
BlueRock Bookkeeping leads Bedford with an Evidence Score of 77/100 at 89% coverage. Also ranked in Bedford: LifeLine Financial Services, LLC (63/100, 92% coverage), NH Bookkeeping Services, LLC (29/100, 92% coverage).
Top firms in Nashua
William J. Shea, CPA leads Nashua with an Evidence Score of 66/100 at 96% coverage. Also ranked in Nashua: Urban Books (50/100, 84% coverage), Morrissey & Co (38/100, 83% coverage).
Top firms in Litchfield
Check & Balance Business Solutions, LLC leads Litchfield with an Evidence Score of 61/100 at 89% coverage. Also ranked in Litchfield: FAY Accounting Solutions, LLC (38/100, 89% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueRock Bookkeeping Says it serves: construction, trades, HVAC, plumbing, electricians | Bedford, NH Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Jobber, ServiceTitan | Not verified | Not verified | 89 | 77 |
| Honeycomb Bookkeeping Says it serves: contractors, trades, photographers, web designers, IT firms | Manchester, NH Remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Publishes a starting price | Not verified | 92 | 72 |
| William J. Shea, CPA Says it serves: manufacturing, distribution, real estate, construction, restaurants | Nashua, NH | monthly bookkeeping, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 96 | 66 |
| LifeLine Financial Services, LLC Says it serves: service businesses, technology, retail, trades | Bedford, NH Remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 92 | 63 |
| Merrimack Tax Associates | Merrimack, NH Local | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 87 | 62 |
| Check & Balance Business Solutions, LLC Says it serves: construction | Litchfield, NH Remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 89 | 61 |
| Appalachian Bookkeeping LLC Says it serves: service businesses, trades | Goffstown, NH Remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup | QuickBooks Online | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 86 | 58 |
| Baroody & Greenwood Says it serves: technology, consultants | Manchester, NH Local | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 86 | 58 |
| Urban Books Says it serves: interior design, e-commerce | Nashua, NH | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | Studio Designer | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 84 | 50 |
| FAY Accounting Solutions, LLC Says it serves: law firms | Litchfield, NH | catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 89 | 38 |
| Morrissey & Co Says it serves: professional services | Nashua, NH | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 38 |
| Abbott Accounting Solutions | Manchester, NH Local | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 79 | 37 |
| Page 1 Bookkeeping LLC | Milford, NH Local | catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 79 | 35 |
| F.G. Briggs Jr., CPA Says it serves: professional services, manufacturing | Manchester, NH | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 92 | 31 |
| NH Bookkeeping Services, LLC | Bedford, NH | payroll coordination | Not verified | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 92 | 29 |
| Train Bookkeeping, LLC | Manchester, NH Local | AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 24 |
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 |
| Local Bookkeeping Solutions, LLC | New Boston, NH | catch-up/cleanup, payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 17 |
| Maureen Dowst | New Boston, NH Local | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
1 of 20 firms here publishes a monthly price or a starting price, 4 say they quote, and 13 say nothing about fees (65%). The firms that publish one: Honeycomb Bookkeeping. Get the monthly fee, the transaction volume it assumes and what counts as extra in writing.
Services and process
7 of 20 say they take on catch-up or cleanup work, which matters if your books are months behind. On process, 6 of 20 give a reporting schedule and 4 explain onboarding. Nationally 24% of listed firms name a reporting schedule, so this group is above the norm.
Software and remote work
QuickBooks leads the software firms here name (40%); after it come QuickBooks Online 15% and Gusto 5%. Remote work is stated by 5 of 20; the filter above the list narrows to them.
Licenses and public records
Without New Hampshire records we can match, the evidence here is what firms publish about themselves, and that alone stops short of the 70% coverage a ranking needs. A few were looked up by hand on the New Hampshire Board of Accountancy, and the CPA records found belong to William J. Shea, CPA. Median evidence coverage here is 86%. Any firm that says it's a CPA practice can be checked on the New Hampshire Board of Accountancy lookup.
The ranking
The numbered firms score between 24 and 77; the median across every scored firm is 50. One more firm reached 70% coverage with fewer than 6 documented items, so it sits under the list as Also scored, without a number. The top of the list: BlueRock Bookkeeping (77 at 89% coverage), Honeycomb Bookkeeping (72 at 92% coverage) and William J. Shea, CPA (66 at 96% coverage). Manchester has the most numbered firms (5), and the list spans 7 towns in all. A high-coverage firm with a modest score isn't a weak firm. Its site simply leaves more for you to ask.
Manchester-Nashua area in figures
Shares of the 20 firms listed, from accepted evidence only. A firm with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it. Credentials: the New Hampshire CPA register isn't searched automatically, so licenses read Not verified. Median evidence coverage: 86%; median Evidence Score of the scored firms: 50.
| What the firms state | Share (%) | Firms (of 20) |
|---|---|---|
| Publish a price or starting price | 5 | 1 |
| State they price by quote | 20 | 4 |
| Say nothing about pricing | 65 | 13 |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 5 | 1 |
| State a reporting cadence | 30 | 6 |
| Describe onboarding | 20 | 4 |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 35 | 7 |
| Work remotely (stated) | 25 | 5 |
| Mention QuickBooks | 40 | 8 |
| Mention QuickBooks Online | 15 | 3 |
| Mention Gusto | 5 | 1 |
| Mention Jobber | 5 | 1 |
| Mention ServiceTitan | 5 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Manchester-Nashua bookkeepers publish their prices?
Honeycomb Bookkeeping shows a price or a starting price on its own site. Open a profile to see the exact wording and the page it came from.
Which firms in Manchester-Nashua take on catch-up bookkeeping?
BlueRock Bookkeeping, Honeycomb Bookkeeping, Check & Balance Business Solutions, LLC, Appalachian Bookkeeping LLC, FAY Accounting Solutions, LLC, Page 1 Bookkeeping LLC and 1 other say they do catch-up or cleanup work. The catch-up filter above the list shows only those firms.
Which Manchester-Nashua bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
11 of 20 name them on their own sites, among them BlueRock Bookkeeping (construction and trades), Honeycomb Bookkeeping (contractors and trades), William J. Shea, CPA (manufacturing and distribution), LifeLine Financial Services, LLC (service businesses and technology) and Check & Balance Business Solutions, LLC (construction). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (34)
Amherst, Antrim, Bedford, Bennington, Brookline, Deering, East Merrimack, Francestown, Goffstown, Greenfield, Greenville, Hancock, Hillsborough, Hollis, Hudson, Klondike Corner, Litchfield, Lyndeborough, Manchester, Mason, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Nashua, New Boston, New Ipswich, Pelham, Peterborough, Pinardville, Sharon, Temple, Weare, Wilton, Windsor.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- DNS checkChecked Sep 25, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 25, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026
- Google profile linkChecked Sep 25, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026
- Software advisor directoryChecked Sep 25, 2026 to Sep 27, 2026
- State accountancy boardChecked Sep 25, 2026
- State business registryChecked Sep 25, 2026 to Sep 27, 2026
- New Hampshire Board of Accountancy: license lookupNew Hampshire Board of Accountancy
- New Hampshire business entity searchState of New Hampshire
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index