Time tracking for accountants

Track client time by engagement. Invoice with clean billing evidence.

Keito helps accountants and accounting firms capture billable engagement hours, separate non-billable work, and produce reviewed billing summaries before invoices are sent.

Per engagement
Time records
Reviewed
Before every invoice
$19 USD
Starting monthly price
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Client billing view

Thorndale Accounting — Manager

Engagement hours

148.0h

Clients

22

Billable

131h

Reviewed

94%

Client engagements tracked

Tax, audit, advisory tagged

Live

Internal work excluded

CPD and admin separated

Clean

Billing summaries ready

Per-client breakdown prepared

Ready
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Built around the work before the invoice

Accounting firms billing for engagement time need clean records, not reconstructed summaries from email threads and calendars.

Capture delivery work by client and role

Record time by client, project, and team member role so billing reports reflect actual team composition without needing a separate tracking system per person.

Review team-level billing before it leaves the project

Give project leads a combined view of who worked on what, what is billable, and whether the team effort matches the client story before invoice prep starts.

Report team delivery in client billing language

Produce summaries that explain team effort by deliverable, milestone, or service area so clients understand what they are paying for.

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Accounting billing

Build the billing record during the engagement, not at month end

Accounting firms that bill by the hour often discover missing or ambiguous time entries only when the invoice cycle starts. Keito moves the quality check earlier: partners and managers can review time by client and engagement, remove internal admin and CPD, and build a billing summary while the work is still fresh.

Log engagement time by client and service type while the detail is clear

Separate CPD, internal meetings, and business development from billable client work

Review billing evidence per client before invoices are prepared

Workflow fit

Engagement records

Keito keeps time tracking for accountants connected to client, project, billable status, approval, and invoice context before the work reaches finance.

Log engagement time by client and service type while the detail is clear

Separate CPD, internal meetings, and business development from billable client work

Review billing evidence per client before invoices are prepared

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What Keito adds to time tracking for accountants

Team billing without per-seat penalties

Keito flat pricing means project leads can add contractors, specialists, and reviewers without facing a billing escalation each time the delivery team changes composition.

  • Flat-rate team plans from $49 USD/month
  • Mix of full-time and contract contributors
  • Finance and project lead reviewers included

Delivery context the whole team fills in

Keito is designed for teams who move fast. It captures the minimum needed for billing accuracy: client, project, task, and billable status, without turning every entry into a form.

  • Quick entry with client and project tags
  • Billable or non-billable classification per entry
  • Manager review before entries become billing evidence

One billing view across the full team

Project leads can see all team contributions to a client engagement, not just their own entries, so the billing review is a single step rather than an aggregation exercise.

  • Project and team utilization view
  • Combined billing summary by client
  • Exportable team report for invoice backup
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Compare the workflow

The difference is not just recording time. It is whether the record can support billing, project decisions, and client conversations.

AreaKeitoTypical setup

Engagement records

Time tracked per client, matter, and service type.

Timesheet exports often mix engagement types requiring manual sorting.

Billing review

Partners review entries before billing period closes.

Invoice cleanup happens after raw timesheets are exported.

Team pricing

Flat plan covers all billing reviewers and fee earners.

Per-seat tools add cost every time a new team member needs access.

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Related solution pages

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Useful reading

Frequently asked questions

What time tracking does an accounting firm need?

Accounting firms need per-client engagement records, billable vs non-billable separation, review workflows for partners, and clean billing summaries for every client invoice.

Should accountants track non-billable time?

Yes. Tracking CPD, business development, team meetings, and administration separately from client engagement work helps firms understand total capacity and price future engagements accurately.

Can Keito work for seasonal billing spikes like tax season?

Yes. Keito flat pricing means adding staff during busy periods does not increase the monthly tool cost. The team can scale up without software billing surprises.

What should teams compare before billing for time tracking for accountants?

Teams should compare whether time tracking for accountants tools support client, project, task, contributor, billable status, approval state, and client-facing work summaries. Keito gives delivery leads and finance users the same record, so billing decisions are made from reviewed work rather than raw timer exports.

What should a client-ready time tracking for accountants report include?

A client-ready time tracking for accountants report should include the client, project, task, contributor, billable status, approval state, and a concise explanation of completed work. Keito keeps those details connected so reports can answer client questions without exposing internal delivery notes.

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Start solo.Add people when you need them.

Solo includes 1 licensed user, unlimited AI agents, Mac desktop and iOS apps, Stripe payments, and standard CSV and Excel exports. Pro adds your team. Business adds integrations, planning, advanced reporting, and stronger controls.

Solo

1 licensed user

For independent consultants, freelancers, and small studios running work with AI agents.

$19USD /mo

Start Solo
1 licensed user
Unlimited AI agents
Mac desktop and iOS apps
API access and API keys
Time, expenses, projects, and invoices
Stripe invoice payments
CSV and Excel data export
Most popular

Pro

Team collaboration

For teams that need shared workspaces, approvals, and team-level project visibility.

$49USD /mo

Start Pro
Unlimited licensed users
Everything in Solo
Team management and invites
Timesheet and expense approvals
Team reports and utilization
Per-member billing rates
Manager permissions

Business

Advanced operations

For organizations that need integrations, planning, advanced reporting, and stronger controls.

$199USD /mo

Start Business
Everything in Pro
Xero and QuickBooks
Airtable, calendar, and Jira imports
Planning and capacity
Advanced report exports
Custom roles and SSO
Priority support
Agents are included

AI agents do not require licenses on any plan.

API on every paid plan

Solo, Pro, and Business can use API keys for agent workflows.

Exports on every plan

Solo, Pro, and Business include standard CSV and Excel data export.

Build a cleaner billing record for accountants, tax professionals, and accounting firms that bill clients for engagement work.

Start with Solo, add people on Pro when you need reviewers or collaborators, and see how Keito turns tracked effort into clearer reports.

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