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Bookkeeping & Accounts Support
Clean, current and reconciled books are the foundation for everything else. Get your records right first and every decision, report and tax return after that rests on solid ground.
Bookkeeping and accounts support is the day-to-day work that keeps your financial records accurate, reconciled and up to date. Transactions are coded correctly, accounts are matched to the bank, payroll is looked after where it applies and everything is kept in a state that is ready for BAS and reporting. It is not glamorous work, but it is the work everything else depends on.
When your books are current, you always know where you stand. Cash position, what is owed to you, what you owe, how the month actually went: all of it is there when you need it, instead of being guessed at or reconstructed months later. Quarter end is much less of a scramble, because nothing has been left to pile up.
It also matters because good data has to come before good advice. Reporting, forecasting and tax planning are only as reliable as the records underneath them. Getting the foundation right is what makes the advisory work that follows worth having.
Best for
- Books that are messy or behind
- Reconciliations that never quite get done
- An unclear cash position
- The quarter-end scramble before BAS
- Owners who need reliable monthly accounts
What you get
- Reconciled, up-to-date accounts
- A clear monthly position, in plain English
- BAS-ready records all year round
- Cleaner payroll, AP and AR processes
What's included
The work that keeps your foundation solid.
- ReconcileBank and account reconciliations
- PayrollPayroll processing and support
- AP & ARAccounts payable and receivable
- BAS-readyBAS-ready record keeping
- Catch-upCatch-up and clean-up bookkeeping
- Your toolsXero or the accounting software you already use
Once the foundation is solid, the next stage is turning those numbers into direction: reporting and forecasting that tell you where the business is heading and what to do about it.
Common questions
Before you enquire.
Which accounting software do you work with?
Xero is the platform we work with primarily, and it is what we recommend for most businesses. We can also work in MYOB or QuickBooks where that suits you better.
Do you handle BAS and tax?
We keep your records BAS-ready, but registered BAS and tax agent services are provided separately through Platinum Accounting Australia, a Registered Tax Agent, and coordinated with your bookkeeping so the two connect. See how tax support is coordinated.
Can you take on books that are behind?
Yes. Whether you are a few months or a few years behind, catch-up bookkeeping brings everything current, reconciled and BAS-ready, then keeps it that way.
How do you charge?
Fixed monthly or project-based fees, agreed upfront wherever possible, based on the scope and complexity of the work. An initial discussion helps us understand what you need before providing a quote.
Do you look after payroll?
Yes. We handle payroll processing, payslips, payroll reconciliations, superannuation processing and payroll records within your accounting system.
Where are you based, and do you work remotely?
Andrew is Melbourne-based, available Monday to Friday by appointment, with meetings online and in person across Melbourne where appropriate, and remote support across Australia.