Business Operations
Bookkeeping & Payroll Services for Australian Businesses
Reconciled, accurate books all year round and compliant, on-time pay runs, both handled together through cloud software, so tax time and payday are never a scramble.
Bookkeeping
Overview
Bookkeeping Is the Foundation, Not an Afterthought
Bookkeeping and accounting are related but different disciplines: bookkeeping is the accurate day-to-day recording of transactions your accountant then relies on for tax planning and lodgement.
Since virtually all modern bookkeeping happens in cloud software, this is a service that has always worked just as well for a client interstate as one down the road, we simply need access to your accounting platform.
What We Cover
- Bank and credit card reconciliation
- Accounts payable and receivable management
- Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks setup and ongoing management
- Monthly or quarterly financial reporting
- Payroll integration and superannuation tracking
Why It Matters for Compliance
Accurate bookkeeping underpins every ATO obligation: BAS accuracy, correct deduction claims, and the five-year record-keeping standard all depend on it. Poor bookkeeping is one of the most common reasons legitimate deductions get disallowed under review, simply because the paper trail doesn't support the claim.
How it works - Bookkeeping
Our Process
- 01
Systems Review
Current software, processes, and gaps reviewed over a video call.
- 02
Setup or Clean-Up
Setup or clean-up of your bookkeeping platform.
- 03
Ongoing Reconciliation
Ongoing reconciliation on a monthly or quarterly cycle.
- 04
Reporting Handover
Reporting handover to your tax planning and BAS cycle.
Who it's for
Suited To
- Small business owners without in-house finance staff
- Tradies managing invoicing and expenses on the go
- Businesses transitioning from spreadsheets to cloud software
- Businesses needing a bookkeeping clean-up before tax time, anywhere in Australia
FAQs
Bookkeeping Questions
Payroll
Overview
Where ATO Reporting Meets Fair Work Obligations
Payroll compliance sits at the intersection of ATO reporting obligations and Fair Work employment standards. Getting it wrong exposes a business to both tax penalties and employment claims.
For growing businesses taking on their first staff, or established employers wanting payroll off their plate, this is one of the highest-risk areas to run without dedicated support, and one that works cleanly through cloud payroll software regardless of where the business or its employees are located.
What We Cover
- Weekly, fortnightly, or monthly pay run processing
- Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting to the ATO
- Superannuation guarantee calculation and on-time payment
- Award interpretation support in line with Fair Work Ombudsman standards
- PAYG withholding management
Compliance Considerations
Payroll obligations are enforced by both the ATO (STP, PAYG withholding, super guarantee) and the Fair Work Ombudsman (minimum pay rates, award compliance), both of which apply nationally with no variation for where your business is registered. Superannuation guarantee must generally be paid on time to remain tax-deductible: a commonly missed detail that creates unexpected liabilities.
How it works - Payroll
Our Process
- 01
Systems Setup
Payroll systems setup or review, via video call.
- 02
Classification Check
Employee and award classification check.
- 03
Pay Run Processing
Ongoing pay run processing and STP lodgement.
- 04
Super & Reporting
Superannuation and compliance reporting.
Who it's for
Suited To
- Businesses hiring their first employee
- Growing businesses with multiple staff
- Employers wanting award compliance reviewed
- Businesses currently processing payroll manually, in any state or territory
FAQs
Payroll Questions
ACCA
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
CPA Australia
Certified Practising Accountant
IPA
Institute of Public Accountants
Registered Tax Agent
Tax Practitioners Board - Tax Agent 26371221
ASIC Registered Agent
Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Books and Pay Runs Under Control, From Wherever You Work
Call +61 403 868 231 or email Info@bennassociates.com.au.