Bookkeeping Services for Australian small businesses · Sole traders · Companies · Trusts · Partnerships

Yes — it’s the thing we’re best at, and nobody here will judge you for it. Whatever state your books are in, our rescue team gets them clean and current within 30 days of onboarding, and up to 10 hours of that catch-up work is free when you join Tax + Books™. If your backlog is bigger than that, we’ll quote the rest upfront at $69/hr before we start — no surprises.

A registered tax agent (not a salesperson) reviews your books, software file and most recent BAS, then produces a written Books Health Report: errors found, deductions missed, ATO risk flags, and the estimated dollar impact of each. We walk you through it on a 30-minute call. If you join, the $197 is credited in full against your first month. If you don’t, you keep the report — it’s yours either way.

Really. Join any Tax + Books™ plan after your Health Check and $197 comes straight off your first month. There’s no catch — we charge for the Health Check because a real accountant spends real time on your file, and because people who invest $197 in fixing their books actually show up and fix their books.

Leave any time — no lock-in contracts, no penalties, no exit fees. Your Xero file goes with you, clean and up to date. That’s the 90-Day Walk-Away in writing, and it doesn’t expire after 90 days either: we have to earn your business every single month.

You’re paired with a dedicated registered tax agent and a dedicated Xero bookkeeper who know your business by name — backed by our national team of 50+ ex-corporate accountants for anything unusual. One team, one point of accountability. No blame game between your bookkeeper and your accountant, because they sit on the same team.

You don’t have to have the awkward conversation — we do it for you. Our white-glove switch handles the professional handover with your old accountant, migrates your Xero (or sets it up fresh, free), and connects your bank feeds. Your total effort is one call and one signature.

If a lodgement that’s in our control — meaning we have the records and authority to lodge it on time — is filed late, we pay the ATO’s late-lodgement penalty. The exact definition is spelled out plainly in your engagement letter, so there’s no fine print surprise. In practice it’s simple: our job is on-time lodgement, and if we miss, we pay.

Pricing is capped and tiered by annual revenue, starting from $149/mo (Tax Plan) and $275/mo (Tax + Books™) for businesses up to $100K revenue. Your exact fixed fee is confirmed in writing at your Health Check before you commit to anything — and your rate never rises while you remain a client.

Bookkeeping has been around since man starting trading in goods (about 7000BC) and is the task of tracking and recording a businesses transactions then weekly or monthly distilling the information into reports that show if the business is making or losing money. Keeping a ‘handle on the numbers’ a vital component of business success or failure and should not be taken lightly.

There are various things to consider when answering that question. Business financial transactions takes time to record. While you are focused on growing your business and getting it to generate money, a bookkeeper will be vital. A bookkeeper can smooth out tax issues like BAS and (with your Accountant) can find expenses that can be claimed as deductions. Paying bills at the correct time to ensure cashflow is not compromised is also important, as is keeping current (the ATO hate late lodgers). People do their own books if they are trained properly but will still require ongoing advice and oversight by professionals like the team at Accountants Direct.

When selecting accounting services in Australia, look for professionals with expertise in local tax laws, industry-specific knowledge, and experience with Australian accounting software. A good accountant will assist with tax planning, financial forecasting, and compliance to help your business stay financially secure.

There are many forms of Bookkeepers who do basic standard data entry to advising on business strategy – such as Profit First. The basics involve tasks such as invoicing, paying bills, doing BAS, monitoring key performance indicators etc.

Bookkeeping in Australia ensures businesses maintain accurate financial records, manage expenses, and meet ATO requirements. A professional bookkeeper can help you save time, reduce errors, and provide financial insights to support business growth and profitability.

Bookkeepers usually perform daily updates of a business’s financial records (the books). But with the advent of new software they have been able to perform other tasks, such as Profit First Accounting (see our Profit First pages in this website). Accountants analyse, summarise and report on the data that bookkeepers gather. These reports give a snapshot of the performance of a business, and determine if any tax is owed. Getting qualified as an accountant requires much education (Bachelors Degree minimum) and training in tax (Tax Agent Licence) and other laws with which businesses need to comply, plus finance and business management. While some bookkeepers may have developed similar skills, that level of training isn’t required to be called a bookkeeper. Accountants Direct is a Public Accountants who employ bookkeepers we work with closely.

Bookkeeping for accountants allows accountants to focus on higher-level financial strategy, tax planning, and compliance. With organised transaction records, reconciliations, and accurate financial reports, bookkeepers provide the essential data accountants need to deliver precise financial advice and insights.

With quality bookkeeping and accounting services, you can keep your financial records accurate and up to date, allowing for stress-free tax management. Our services at Accountants DIrect keep your books up-to-date to offer you maximum clarity and control over your business finances.

Small businesses in Australia can remotely manage their financial records through online bookkeeping. At Accountants Direct, we have secure, cloud-based software that keeps your books updated and accurate, ensuring that you have easy access to your financial information anytime and anywhere.

By outsourcing their bookkeeping to Accountants Direct, small businesses can save a lot of time to focus on their growth. Our expert bookkeeping and accounting services ensure accurate books, timely tax lodgement, and peace of mind that your finances are managed by reliable hands.

Quality bookkeeping services keep your financial records accurate and up-to-date. This ensures timely and accurate tax lodgement. At Accountants Direct, our team effectively prepares the BAS and tax returns for small businesses in Australia, helping them meet their ATO obligations with ease.

Yes, Accountant Direct is well-equipped to help businesses address any ATO compliance issues. Whether you have issues with BAS lodgings and tax filings or are worried about ATO notices, our team of experts can assist you in updating your books to ensure compliance, thus helping you avoid any potential penalties.

Capped price bookkeeping, accounting, and tax services involve paying a fixed fee each month, ensuring no surprises or hidden costs. At Accountants Direct, we offer value-for-money packages with facilities like bookkeeping, BAS, and tax lodgment, all handled by experts and cutting-edge systems, allowing small businesses in Australia to manage their finances easily.