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We offer flexible, ATO-compliant bookkeeping services designed for Australian sole traders, freelancers, and small businesses. Whether you need help with monthly reconciliations, BAS lodgement, payroll, or… catch-up bookkeeping.

Your Local Books provides tailored support to help you stay confident and in control.

Bookkeeping Services for Sole Traders & Small Businesses

Monthly Bookkeeping

Stay organised with reconciliations, reporting, and support tailored to your business.

BAS Preparation & Lodgement

Registered and experienced — we’ll get your BAS sorted on time, every time.

Payroll Support

From single staff to growing teams, we manage payroll so you don’t have to.

Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Fallen behind? We specialise in clean-ups and getting you back on track fast.

What’s Included in Our Bookkeeping Packages

  • We handle all the monthly bookkeeping tasks you don’t have time for — from reconciling your accounts to reviewing reports so you always know where your business stands.

    Includes:

    • Bank feed matching and full reconciliations

    • Monthly check-in and report review

    • Cloud document management (Xero In Tray / Hubdoc)

    • Support for sole traders & service-based businesses

  • We’re registered, experienced, and on top of every ATO deadline. We prepare and lodge your BAS accurately — and flag any issues before they become problems.

    Includes:

    • BAS checks and preparation (monthly or quarterly)

    • GST coding and error correction

    • Lodgement via registered BAS agent

    • Support with ATO correspondence

    • Summary of your GST payable or refundable

  • From onboarding staff to managing STP, we handle your payroll reliably and in line with ATO requirements.

    Includes:

    • Payroll setup and ongoing processing

    • Super, leave, and entitlements tracking

    • STP compliance and lodgement

    • End-of-year payment summaries

    • Payslip delivery to staff

  • Behind on your books? No worries — we clean up, sort out, and bring everything back into line.

    Includes:

    • Backlog reconciliation (1 month to multiple years)

    • Sorting uncoded/misclassified transactions

    • GST/BAS catch-up if needed

    • Document collection and organisation

    • Optional handover or ongoing support

Turnbull Painting, Sunshine Coast

“Sofie caught up on a huge backlog and worked directly with my accountant to get everything sorted for lodgement. Made the whole process stress-free.”

SKINNED – Sunshine Coast

“Your Local Books handles our weekly reconciliations, BAS, IAS, and payroll — it’s a massive help for our e-commerce business.”

FAQs – Before You Book

Not sure where to start? Here are some quick answers to help you feel confident, clear, and ready to take the next step.

Flat lay of bookkeeping workspace with MacBook, coffee, and notes — ideal for remote Xero bookkeepers.
  • No — we specialise in Xero. If you’re not set up yet, don’t worry! We can work with any software of your choice or we can help transition you over.

  • No judgment here. We regularly help sole traders catch up on months (or even years) of overdue bookkeeping. You’re not alone — and we’ve got this.

  • Packages start at $350/month. We’ll give you a clear quote after a quick chat to understand your business and needs.

  • Nope. Our services are flexible and month-to-month. You stay in control the whole time.

  • We work with Australian sole traders, freelancers, and small service-based businesses — from tradies to creatives.

Small business owners collaborating on bookkeeping tasks with laptops and paperwork.

Ready to get started? Book your free discovery call — no pressure, just practical next steps.