A bookkeeper manages your financial records by tracking income, expenses, and transactions. They ensure your accounts are up to date, reconcile bank statements, and prepare reports to give you a clear picture of your business’s financial health.
While accounting software helps automate tasks, a bookkeeper ensures accuracy and provides valuable insights. They handle tasks like BAS lodgement, payroll, and compliance, freeing you up to focus on running your business.
For most small businesses, bookkeeping should be done on a regular basis—either weekly or monthly—to ensure your accounts are up-to-date and ready for BAS lodgement or other reporting requirements.
BAS (Business Activity Statement) is a report businesses lodge with the ATO to declare GST, PAYG withholding, and other tax obligations. If you’re registered for GST, you’ll need to lodge your BAS either quarterly or monthly, depending on your business’s size.
Yes! At Good Marmalade, we handle all aspects of BAS lodgement. We’ll ensure your GST, PAYG, and other tax obligations are calculated correctly and lodged on time to keep you compliant with the ATO.
Our payroll services include calculating wages, managing superannuation, processing leave entitlements, and ensuring compliance with payroll tax and Fair Work regulations. We also handle payroll reporting to the ATO through Single Touch Payroll (STP).
Payroll is typically processed on a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly basis, depending on your business’s needs and employee agreements. We tailor our services to your preferred payroll schedule.
A bookkeeper manages day-to-day financial transactions and keeps your records organised, while an accountant focuses on tax strategy, compliance, and higher-level financial planning. Bookkeepers and accountants often work together to keep your business financially healthy.
Absolutely! We ensure that all your financial records, BAS, and payroll reports meet ATO requirements. Our team stays updated on tax regulations to help your business avoid penalties and stay compliant.
You must register for GST if your business has a turnover of $75,000 or more. If you’re unsure whether you need to register, we can help assess your situation and guide you through the registration process.
