For Townsville businesses
Stop doing the books at midnight on Sunday.
Bookkeeping eats nights and weekends you should be spending on your business — or your family. A good Townsville bookkeeper costs less than you'd think and gives you back the hours, the peace of mind, and the cleaner numbers your accountant will thank you for at tax time.
What's included
Ongoing bookkeeping done by people who do this every day.
Daily reconciliation
Bank feeds reconciled regularly so your numbers are always current, not a panic in June.
Accounts payable & receivable
Supplier bills entered, customer invoices issued, payments tracked, and overdue debts chased.
GST & BAS
Quarterly Business Activity Statements prepared and lodged by a registered BAS agent. Never late, never wrong.
Payroll & STP
Pay runs, super contributions, Single Touch Payroll reporting, leave accruals, award interpretation.
Reports you understand
Monthly P&L, balance sheet, cashflow — explained in plain English, not jargon.
Xero / MYOB / QuickBooks
Whatever software you're on (or want to be on), we'll match you with a bookkeeper who's certified in it.
Important distinction
Not all bookkeepers are BAS agents. Make sure yours is.
To legally prepare and lodge your BAS for a fee, a bookkeeper must be registered as a BAS agent with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). Many bookkeepers aren't — and using one for BAS work is technically illegal and exposes you to penalties.
Every bookkeeper we match you with is either a registered BAS agent or works under one, so your lodgements are always done legally and you have professional indemnity protection.
Unregistered bookkeeper
Can do data entry only
Cannot legally prepare or lodge BAS, GST, payroll tax, or super lodgements for a fee.
Registered BAS agent
Can do all BAS work
Registered with the TPB. Can prepare and lodge BAS, payroll tax, and super lodgements. Covered by professional indemnity.
Registered tax agent
Can do everything
Full scope including income tax. Often more expensive than a BAS agent for routine bookkeeping.
What it costs
Typical Townsville bookkeeping fees.
Most local bookkeepers charge monthly retainers based on your transaction volume and complexity. Indicative ranges:
Micro business
$200/month
Sole trader, low transaction volume, BAS quarterly. No payroll.
Small business
$400/month
1–3 staff, GST registered, monthly reconciliation, payroll runs.
Growing business
$700/month
5–10 staff, weekly bookkeeping, AP/AR managed, monthly reports.
Established business
$1,200+/month
10+ staff, complex payroll, multi-entity, daily bookkeeping.
These are indicative ranges. Your matched bookkeeper will provide an exact quote based on your software, transaction volume, and payroll needs. Many also offer one-off "cleanup" engagements if your books are behind.
Get your Sundays back.
Take the 90-second quiz. We'll connect you with a Townsville bookkeeper who'll keep your books clean, your BAS on time, and your accountant happy.