I’ve learned the hard way that hiring a bookkeeper isn’t just about finding someone who knows QuickBooks. It’s about trust. It’s about accuracy. And honestly? It’s about saving yourself from major headaches come tax season. Small business owners in the U.S.—especially those juggling day-to-day chaos—tend to treat bookkeeping like a necessary evil. I get it.
When I first started helping small businesses clean up their numbers, budgeting was always the elephant in the room. Everyone knew it mattered, but very few actually had a working system. Especially here in Australia, where the seasons don’t line up with the global calendar and the ATO doesn’t mess around—it’s not something you can
You wouldn’t believe how often I get asked: “Is bookkeeping still worth getting into?” And honestly, in 2026, I think the answer’s more interesting than ever. Bookkeeping in Australia has quietly become one of those professions that doesn’t shout for attention, but keeps the entire engine running—especially in a country like ours, where small businesses
Let me tell you something upfront—most people don’t actually understand how their annual leave works. They know they’re “meant to get four weeks off,” sure. But dig into how that’s calculated, when it accrues, and what happens if you work part-time or change jobs mid-year… and suddenly even HR managers start second-guessing themselves. I’ve
Let me tell you straight up—if you’re hiring a bookkeeper in Australia, or you’re applying for a bookkeeping role yourself, the interview isn’t just a box-ticking exercise. It’s your litmus test for trust, compliance, and financial sanity. I’ve sat on both sides of the table over the years—interviewing candidates for SMEs and fielding the curveballs
You ever looked at your payslip after a long weekend shift and thought, “Wait… is that it?” You’re not alone. Overtime pay in Australia can be confusing as hell—especially when you’re juggling rosters, casual loading, public holiday rates, and your regular shifts. I’ve worked with dozens of small business clients and freelancers over the
You know those jobs that just click with certain people? Bookkeeping tends to be one of them. It’s not flashy, it’s not loud—but it’s rock solid, quietly essential, and deeply satisfying for the right kind of person. If you’re in Australia and thinking about your next career step—whether you’re fresh out of school, mid-career and
Let me guess—you didn’t start your business so you could spend hours reconciling transactions or trying to decode the ATO’s website at 10pm on a Tuesday. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Most small business owners I work with across Australia—whether it’s a café in Brisbane, a tradie in Melbourne, or a digital agency in Sydney—are
Let’s be honest—record-keeping is rarely anyone’s favourite part of running a business. But if you’re operating in Australia, ignoring your bookkeeping documents is like trying to drive without a dashboard. You won’t just miss the warning lights—you’ll miss the whole map. Maintaining accurate financial records isn’t just about staying compliant with the ATO. It’s about
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably always looking for ways to work smarter, not harder—especially when it comes to running or scaling an accounting firm in Australia. Now, here’s the thing: outsourcing isn’t just for call centres or IT anymore. Over the past few years, I’ve seen more Australian accounting firms and BAS agents
