A lean support plan for solo consultants
The Consultant Plan is built for micro businesses that do not need a large bookkeeping setup but still need accurate records, clear payroll runs and on-time submissions. It is a good fit for independent professionals working from Bryanston, Sandton, Randburg or Midrand, as well as consultants operating remotely in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha.
This plan works well where income comes from a small number of invoices each month, expenses are manageable, and cash flow needs to be tracked closely. You get a practical service structure, not extras you will never use. That keeps the admin lighter and the monthly cost easier to control, which matters when every Rand counts.
- Best for one-person consultancies and small specialist practices
- Suitable for monthly invoicing and limited supplier payments
- Useful for businesses that want clean books before tax season
What the Consultant Plan includes
The plan covers core bookkeeping and payroll tasks that keep a small business moving. Affo handles the regular admin so records stay current, employees are paid correctly, and deductions are tracked without late-night spreadsheet work. If your team grows later, the plan can be adjusted to suit a bigger monthly workload.
- Monthly payroll processing
- Weekly wage payroll where needed
- Payslip processing and distribution setup
- Leave tracking and timesheet capture
- New employee setup and termination pay
- Deduction support and payroll reporting
- Holiday payroll cover
- Small team payroll and payroll cleanup
For consultants who use part-time staff, a bookkeeper, assistant or project worker, this helps keep everything in one place. It is especially useful when payroll dates change or when a team member joins or leaves mid month, because the calculations can get messy quick.
Where it suits and how it fits your work
The Consultant Plan suits professionals who work from home offices, shared workspaces or small commercial units. If your day is spent on client work, site visits or meetings across Johannesburg and nearby business nodes, you need a service that does not demand constant attention. This plan is made for that kind of working pattern.
It also suits consultants dealing with irregular income, retainer billing or seasonal work. You can keep your records current without building a full in-house admin function. For micro businesses, that often means fewer mistakes and less pressure at month end.
- Ideal for freelancers, advisors and solo specialists
- Good for businesses with one to five staff members
- Useful where payroll and bookkeeping must stay simple and accurate
How onboarding works and what you need ready
Getting started is straightforward. Affo uses the enquiry form on the contact page to begin the discussion, then reviews your payroll and bookkeeping needs, your staff count, and the level of monthly support required. From there, the service is matched to the way your business actually operates, not the other way round.
You will usually need recent payroll records, employee details, leave balances if applicable, and any current deduction instructions. If your books need a cleanup first, that can be arranged before moving into the monthly cycle. A quick check at the start saves a lot of fixing later, and that is worth its weight in time.
- Have employee IDs, tax numbers and banking details ready
- Keep recent payslips and leave records available
- Share any existing payroll schedules or approval dates
- Confirm who signs off on payroll each month
Servicing, accuracy and compliance support
Good bookkeeping and payroll are not only about entering figures. They need regular checking, clear sign-off and sensible deadlines so nothing slips through during load shedding, public holidays or a busy month in the office. Affo’s service is set up to keep records tidy and payroll runs on track, with transparent communication when something needs attention.
The team includes a Managing Director, bookkeeping lead, payroll manager, client success coordinator, compliance administrator and cloud systems specialist. That mix helps small businesses get practical support from people who know the moving parts of payroll and record keeping. It means queries are handled by someone who understands the issue, not by a call centre queue.
- Payroll reporting tied to your pay cycle
- Support for deductions and statutory admin
- Help with month-end prep and record cleanup
- Holiday cover so payroll does not stall when staff are away
What to check before you order the plan
Before choosing the Consultant Plan, look at how often you invoice, how many people need to be paid, and whether you need weekly or monthly payroll. Also check if you have any old payroll issues that should be cleaned up first. A plan that is too small can cause gaps, while one that is too large can leave you paying for work you do not need.
If you trade across several areas such as Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban or Gqeberha, it helps to know whether your staff work in more than one location and whether local leave or attendance tracking is needed. That affects the setup and the reporting. Keep your documents current and the monthly process becomes much easier to manage.
- Check staff count and pay frequency
- Confirm whether you need timesheets or leave tracking
- Ask if payroll cleanup is needed before month one
- Review whether your current records are complete and up to date
Key facts
| Plan type | Focused outsourced bookkeeping and payroll support for independent professionals |
|---|---|
| Best for | Micro businesses, solo consultants and small client bases |
| Typical team size | 1 to 5 staff members |
| Service areas | Bryanston, Sandton, Randburg, Midrand, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha |
| Core services | Monthly payroll, weekly wage payroll, payslips, leave tracking, timesheets, deductions and payroll reporting |
| Starting point | Enquiry through the contact page for a needs review and service match |
