After 13 years of service, Bench, the platform synonymous with streamlined bookkeeping for small businesses, is closing its virtual doors as of 27 December 2024. The announcement, while abrupt, underscores Bench’s commitment to a smooth transition for its customers. Former users will be able to access their data through the platform until 7 March 2025, ensuring no financial records are lost in the shuffle.

Bench’s parting gesture includes recommending Kick, a modern accounting software, to support its customers’ ongoing bookkeeping needs, with an exclusive offer to ease the transition. The company also advises filing a tax extension to allow extra time to find the right bookkeeping partner. This proactive guidance reflects Bench’s dedication to its customers, even in its final chapter.

As the small business world bids farewell to Bench, the question arises: who will step into the gap left by a service that has guided entrepreneurs for over a decade? For many, Bench wasn’t just software but a trusted partner. Its closure marks the end of an era in digital bookkeeping.

Sources:
bench.co