1300 710 863 | hello@aboutbusinessbooks.com.au
1300 710 863 | hello@aboutbusinessbooks.com.au
Remote bookkeeping for Sydney and Central Coast small businesses
More time for your business and family.
We take care of your bookkeeping, BAS and payroll, keep you updated on what needs attention, and help you spend less time chasing the numbers.
As Registered BAS Agents, we prepare and lodge your BAS and IAS from the records in your accounting file. We’ll confirm what information is needed and flag questions before lodgement.
If spreadsheets or your current setup have become difficult to manage, we can help with Xero, QuickBooks and Dext setup or transitions. We’ll match the workflow to how you already run the business.
If records are overdue or a previous bookkeeper has left, we can review the file and work through the catch-up tasks. We’ll explain what has been updated and what still needs attention.
We take on agreed ongoing tasks such as processing transactions, reconciling accounts, handling bills and preparing reports. Payroll and BAS support can be included where needed.
Partners & Accreditations
TPB · ICB · Xero · QuickBooks · Dext · Pure Bookkeeping
TPB Registered BAS Agent
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Xero Gold Partner
TPB Registered BAS Agent
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Xero Gold Partner
Services
Five ways we lift the paperwork off your desk.
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Registered BAS Agents
GST, IAS, PAYG withholding and full BAS lodgement — always by a registered agent.
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Start-Up Business & Training
New ABN, GST registration, chart of accounts and one-to-one Xero coaching so you can drive the file yourself.
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Remote Bookkeeping
Cloud-native, remote weekly or monthly delivery — no filing cabinets required.
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Tradies Bookkeeping
Job costing, subcontractor TPAR, invoicing on-site and payroll for apprentices.
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Rescue Jobs
Behind on lodgements? We reconstruct, reconcile and get you clear with the ATO.
Central Coast Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping that keeps you in the picture
Regular reconciliations keep income, expenses and bills current, so you can see where the business stands. We work in your cloud accounting file and prepare the reports you agree you need.
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Registered BAS Agents
Your GST, IAS and BAS lodgements, squared away and on time.
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Payroll & HR
Payroll processing and STP compliance for businesses with growing teams and multi-award complexity.
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Working With Your Accountant
We liaise directly with your tax agent to keep everything aligned, tidy and audit-ready.
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Industry Experience
Deep bench across trades, hospitality, professional services, allied health, childcare and creative industries.
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Rescue Jobs
Behind on your books? We'll sort through it, fix what's wrong, and get you squared away with the ATO
An experienced team, with Registered BAS Agents
We’ve supported Australian small businesses since 2008. Our team works with trades, professional services and childcare providers across Sydney, the Central Coast and Wyong. Registered BAS Agents handle BAS work, and we can liaise with your accountant when you authorise us to.
A clear handover and steady support
We agree what you want us to look after, how often we work in your file and how we’ll keep in touch.
- Connect us to your cloud accounting file and share any current procedures.
- We keep the agreed records current and follow up when information or a decision is needed.
- You keep access to your accounts and know who to contact with questions.
Not sure what to hand over?
Tell us which bookkeeping tasks are taking up your time. We’ll discuss what support fits your business and what you’d prefer to keep doing yourself.
From the Blog
Australian Small Business Resources
Practical guides on BAS, payroll, and running your books, written in plain English, for people who'd rather be doing their actual job.
Frequently Asked
The questions that come up in every first call.
— 01What is the difference between a standard bookkeeper and a Registered BAS Agent?
A standard bookkeeper handles day-to-day data entry. As Registered BAS Agents, we're legally authorised by the Tax Practitioners Board to prepare and lodge your BAS, GST, and payroll reporting on your behalf, and to deal directly with the ATO if a question comes up. That means your compliance is handled by someone qualified to do it, not just entered into software.
— 02How do you handle payroll and STP Phase 2?
We set up your payroll properly from the start, so it keeps running correctly as your team grows. This includes Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 reporting, Payday Super rules, and keeping your pay rates aligned with Fair Work requirements.
— 03Are you specialists in Xero, QuickBooks, and Dext?
We set these platforms up properly so they work well together, not just individually. Our team handles integrations across Xero, QuickBooks, and Dext to cut down manual data entry — whether that's a system migration, payroll mapping, or automated receipt capture with Dext.
— 04How do you keep my business ATO-compliant?
We build compliance into how your books are set up from day one. By managing your GST, IAS, and lodgement schedule properly, your records stay audit-ready year-round, so there are no surprises if the ATO ever comes knocking.
— 05Our historical data is corrupted and we are behind on compliance. Can your team reconstruct our ledgers?
Yes — this is one of our most requested services. Our Rescue Bookkeeping team works through overdue or tangled books methodically, fixes coding and mapping errors, and gets your accounts back to an accurate, up-to-date state you can trust.
— 06What makes About Business Bookkeeping different on the Central Coast?
We go beyond basic data entry. Our local team combines smart-tech automation with clear reporting and reliable compliance work — and because we're genuinely local, you can meet us in person, not just email a support inbox.
— 07Do we need to be located on the Central Coast to partner with you?
No — while we're proudly based in Wyong and love working with Central Coast businesses in person, our systems are entirely cloud-based, so we're also able to support clients further afield, including Sydney and elsewhere in Australia.
— 08How do your services improve cash flow visibility as my business grows?
By automating manual ledger updates with connected cloud tools, we keep your reporting accurate and current. That gives you a clear, real-time picture of what you owe, what's owed to you, and how much cash you actually have, so you can make decisions with real numbers, not guesses.
— 09Will you collaborate directly with our tax accountant?
Absolutely — we regularly liaise directly with clients' accountants. By keeping your books accurate and audit-ready year-round, your accountant's job at tax time is faster, cheaper, and far less stressful for everyone.
How We Help
If records are overdue or incomplete, our rescue bookkeeping team can review the file, work through the catch-up and explain what still needs attention.
Tell us where bookkeeping is taking too much time. We’ll talk through your records, the work you want covered and a practical next step.