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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Packages start at $350/month. We’ll give you a clear quote after a quick chat to understand your business and needs.
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Nope. Our services are flexible and month-to-month. You stay in control the whole time.
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We work with Australian sole traders, freelancers, and small service-based businesses — from tradies to creatives.
Ready to get started? Book your free discovery call — no pressure, just practical next steps.