how we help

A clearer, calmer back office for your ag business

From bills and payroll to BAS and reporting, we help turn a messy farm office into a clearer, calmer back office, so you can get back to running the farm.

Running an agricultural business is full-on. There are staff to manage, suppliers to pay, livestock and/or crop income to track, machinery costs, seasonal cash flow, compliance deadlines and family life all happening at once.

The office work often ends up being squeezed in after hours, on weekends, or whenever there is a spare moment. Bills get paid from memory, paperwork gets split between emails and photos, payroll gets rushed, and reports are too far behind to be useful.

That is where we come in.

The Bush Bookkeeper helps agricultural businesses bring structure, calm and clarity to the office systems behind the farm so bills, payroll, BAS, reporting and accounts are handled properly.

BAS & ATO REPORTING

We take the time to understand your taxation needs and find the best solution for you. We liaise directly with the ATO on your behalf, keeping on top of any changes and new requirements. Our services include data entry and general reconciliation as well as preparation and lodgement of your BAS, IAS, PAYGW, PAYGI and STP Finalisations.

budgeting/cash flow

Managing cash flow in any business is critical to success. We help you manage income and expenditure, in conjunction with your goals, allowing for planning up to 12 months in advance, helping you to identify what’s needed to grow your business. We can assist in preparing a budget and cash flow/statement of position and help you to focus on what’s needed to achieve your business goals.

Software services

Having the right accounting software for your business is crucial to efficiency and success. We can help you choose the right accounting software for your business. We are able to help with set-up and training. If you are already using a software program, we can assist with troubleshooting and efficiency.

payroll services

Managing payroll is a critical part of many businesses. We offer payroll management services including payroll processing and reconciliation, Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting, advising on employee entitlements and superannuation management. We can help you navigate the payroll paperwork!

financial reporting & strategy

We help you manage your monthly, quarterly and annual reporting. We understand that time is precious when running a business, so we aim to help you implement simple and efficient strategies, on top of regularly reviewing your budgets and processes, to ensure you and your business maximise your opportunities.

accounts processing

We can manage yours accounts receivable (and credit control) as well as accounts payable. This includes creating, sending and following up invoices, as well as making sure invoices from suppliers are accurate and paid in a timely manner. The importance of this simple day-to-day element of business, cannot be overstated.

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Based in rural NSW, servicing clients all over Australia

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 FAQs

  • I work with Xero, MYOB and Phoenix. Whatever software program you have, we will work with you to review your processes and get your software program working efficiently and effectively for you!

  • Agiculture business are our passion and where we can provide the most help.

    If you are not ag-based and looking for a bookkeeper, we know a few and can direct you to them.

  • It’s true, we do almost all our client work remotely, it’s simply not possible to visit all of them (unfortunately for me!).

    We love to meet in person, especially at the start, and as needed.

    Contact me to make an appointment.