Online bookkeeping Australia-wide
Stress-Free Bookkeeping Across Australia.
Your Headspace Back.
Clear, compliant bookkeeping for Australian small businesses that would rather spend their time running the business—not wrestling with the numbers.
Registered BAS Agent
Remote across Australia
Small business specialists
Calm books. Clear decisions.
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Bookkeeping that stays current
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BAS and GST kept compliant
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Payroll handled accurately
Less admin. More certainty.
Behind on the books—or just over doing them?
Good bookkeeping should make your business feel lighter. We keep the day-to-day numbers accurate, the deadlines visible and the compliance work moving—so you always know where things stand.
- Stop second-guessing whether the accounts are up to date
- Know your BAS and GST obligations are being handled properly
- Get clear answers from a real person when something does not add up
What we take off your plate
The numbers, handled.
Practical support shaped around the size, systems and pace of your business.
Ongoing bookkeeping
Accurate, up-to-date records that give you a clean view of cash flow, expenses and the health of your business.
BAS & GST
Preparation and lodgement support that keeps your obligations organised, accurate and on time.
Payroll management
Reliable payroll processing that helps your people get paid correctly and your records stay in order.
Ready when you are
Let’s make the numbers feel less noisy.
Tell us what is taking too much time, what is falling behind, or what you simply do not want to handle anymore.
Email
info@ctbbookkeeping.com.au
Phone
0479 168 154
See your likely price range
Use the switches below for an instant planning estimate, then send it through for a tailored quote.
Instant ballpark
Build your estimate
Choose what best matches your business. Your estimate updates as you go.
Indicative ongoing range
$300–$450 per monthPlus approximately $600–$1,800 once-off for catch-up work.
This is a planning estimate, not a formal quote. Final pricing depends on file quality, transaction complexity, reporting requirements and service frequency. GST, software subscriptions and third-party fees are not included.
A simpler way forward
From messy to manageable.
No jargon-heavy handover. No wondering what happens next. Just a clear start and steady support.
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Tell us what is going on
We start with your current setup, pain points and what “sorted” needs to look like for you.
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We shape the right support
You get a practical scope based on the work you actually need—nothing padded, nothing vague.
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Your books stay on track
We keep the work moving and communicate clearly, so there are fewer surprises at deadline time.
Qualified support, personal service
Compliance matters. So does being easy to talk to.
Crack The Books is a registered BAS Agent supporting small businesses and sole traders across Australia. We combine careful, compliant work with straightforward communication. You can also learn more about Crack The Books before getting started.
Helpful before you hire
A practical small-business bookkeeping guide
Clear answers about online bookkeeping, BAS, payroll and getting overdue accounts back under control. Open only the topics that matter to you.
01 Online bookkeeping services for Australian small businesses
How online bookkeeping works
Online bookkeeping gives a small-business owner professional support without needing an employee in the office. Records and documents can be managed through secure cloud systems. Meanwhile, meetings and questions can be handled by phone, email or video call. Crack The Books supports sole traders and growing businesses remotely across Australia.
However, the purpose is not simply to enter transactions. Consistent bookkeeping creates a reliable picture of money coming in, expenses going out and liabilities that are approaching. When records are current, a business owner can make decisions using real information instead of an old spreadsheet or a bank balance that does not show the full story. As a result, the accountant receives cleaner information at year end and has less correction work to complete.
What ongoing support can include
A remote service can cover regular transaction allocation, bank reconciliation, document matching, accounts payable or receivable, payroll records and management reporting. The exact scope should reflect the volume and complexity of the business. A smaller operator may only need a monthly check and reconciliation, while a company with staff, several bank accounts or payment platforms may need weekly attention. The estimate builder above gives a useful starting range before a tailored review.
02 What a registered BAS Agent can help with
Registered BAS services
A registered BAS Agent is authorised to provide specific services connected with business activity statements and related obligations. For a small business, that can include preparing and lodging BAS or IAS forms, working with GST figures, supporting PAYG withholding processes and helping maintain records used for these obligations. Registration matters because BAS services involve regulated work and should be completed by someone with the required experience, qualifications and professional obligations.
Therefore, accurate BAS preparation starts well before the lodgement date. Sales and expenses need to be recorded correctly. GST treatment must also be consistent. In addition, bank accounts should be reconciled and unusual transactions reviewed. Regular bookkeeping turns BAS preparation into a controlled process instead of a quarterly scramble. You can confirm registration requirements through the Tax Practitioners Board.
Working with your accountant
Crack The Books provides bookkeeping, BAS preparation and GST compliance support for Australian small businesses. The service is designed to keep records organised and deadlines visible while explaining questions in plain language. A BAS Agent does not replace every service an accountant provides, particularly complex income-tax advice or business structuring. In practice, a good bookkeeper and accountant often work together: the bookkeeper maintains dependable day-to-day records and the accountant uses those records for higher-level tax and advisory work.
03 Payroll, employee records and regular processing
Keeping each pay run accurate
Payroll becomes more demanding as soon as a business employs people. Pay runs must be accurate and completed on time, employee details need to be maintained, leave and deductions must be recorded, and the information flowing through the accounting file should agree with the amounts paid from the bank. Australian employers may also have Single Touch Payroll and superannuation responsibilities that need to fit into the regular process.
For example, outsourced payroll can reduce the repetitive work handled by the owner or office manager. It also creates a consistent routine for collecting approved hours and reviewing changes. The right scope depends on employee numbers, pay frequency and the complexity of allowances or deductions. The ATO Single Touch Payroll guide explains the reporting framework.
Connecting payroll and bookkeeping
Bookkeeping and payroll work best when they are connected. Wage payments, payroll clearing accounts, PAYG withholding and superannuation amounts should reconcile with the accounting records. Regular checks make it easier to identify discrepancies before they become months of clean-up. Crack The Books can include payroll management within an ongoing bookkeeping package, giving a business one clearer workflow for routine records and compliance support.
04 Catch-up bookkeeping for overdue or messy accounts
Finding the real starting point
Falling behind with bookkeeping is common. A busy period, staff change, rapid growth or confusing software setup can quickly turn a few unfinished weeks into several overdue months. The important step is to stop guessing and establish exactly what has and has not been completed. Catch-up bookkeeping is a structured process for bringing the file back to a reliable point so ongoing work can resume normally.
Next, a clean-up may involve reconciling bank and credit-card accounts. It can also include matching invoices, checking balances and finding missing records. If BAS lodgements are behind, the bookkeeping usually needs correction first. Because each file is different, catch-up work is quoted separately from ongoing monthly support.
Preventing another backlog
There is no benefit in hiding how far behind the records are. A clear explanation of the last completed period, known problems and available documents lets the bookkeeper assess the work efficiently. Once the file is current, a repeatable schedule can be put in place to prevent the same backlog returning. The quote estimator includes an optional catch-up switch that displays a broad one-off allowance, with a proper file review needed before any formal scope is confirmed.
05 How much does small-business bookkeeping cost?
What changes the price
Bookkeeping prices vary because the workload is driven by more than the number of hours in a month. Transaction volume is an important starting point, but the number of bank and payment accounts, frequency of processing, payroll size, GST registration, quality of source documents and complexity of reporting can all change the scope. A business with fifty straightforward bank transactions may take less work than another business with the same volume spread across multiple platforms and poorly matched records.
Meanwhile, some bookkeepers charge hourly rates and others offer fixed monthly packages. Fixed pricing makes costs easier to plan when the included work is clear. However, hourly pricing can suit one-off clean-up or training. In either case, the proposal should explain inclusions, exclusions, GST and approval for extra work.
Using the instant estimate
The instant estimator on this page provides an indicative monthly range based on transaction volume, account count and selected services. It is intended for early planning, not as a binding quote. A tailored price should follow a conversation and, where necessary, a review of the accounting file. That review protects both sides: the client receives a realistic scope and the bookkeeper can allow enough time to complete the work carefully rather than relying on a low estimate that does not reflect the actual records.
06 Choosing the right bookkeeper for your business
Questions worth asking
The right bookkeeper should make financial administration clearer, not more mysterious. Start by checking whether they understand Australian small-business requirements and whether regulated BAS work will be handled by a registered BAS Agent. Ask what is included in the service, how often the file will be updated, who will answer questions and what happens when work falls outside the normal monthly scope.
In addition, communication style matters as much as technical skill. Owners need to know when information is missing or a deadline is near. A good working relationship includes direct questions, plain explanations and clear response times. You should also understand how documents are shared and how access is protected.
Support that grows with you
Finally, look for a service that can grow with the business. You may begin with monthly reconciliation, then need BAS support, payroll or regular reporting. A flexible scope prevents another provider change as your needs evolve. Crack The Books combines Australia-wide remote delivery with personal support. The first conversation lets both sides compare needs and working styles.
Good questions
Before we talk.
A few quick answers to the things small business owners usually want to know first.
Can you work with me anywhere in Australia?
Yes. Crack The Books works remotely with businesses throughout Australia, so your location is not a barrier.
Can you help if my bookkeeping is already behind?
Yes. Start by explaining where things are up to. We can review the situation and scope the clean-up or ongoing support required.
Do you provide BAS and payroll support too?
Yes. Services include bookkeeping, BAS preparation and lodgement, GST compliance and payroll management.
What happens after I enquire?
We will learn about your business, current systems and pain points, then recommend a practical scope for the support you need.