Do You Support Both Accounting Firms and Australian Businesses?

Yes. Accounting firms can use Accounting Gurus for client bookkeeping, white-label delivery, processing backlogs or ongoing offshore capacity. Australian businesses can engage us for day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, reporting support and routine finance administration.

How Will Your Team Fit Into Our Existing Bookkeeping Workflow?

Before work begins, we agree on the scope, responsibilities, reporting schedule, system access and review points. Our offshore bookkeeping team then works within your existing processes, flags missing information and keeps outstanding queries visible until they are resolved.

Who Manages the Offshore Bookkeeping Work?

A Melbourne-based engagement lead coordinates priorities, deadlines, communication and delivery expectations. The offshore bookkeeping team completes the agreed processing, while your local contact manages queries, progress updates and any issues requiring attention.

Will We Retain Control of Payments, Approvals and Client Relationships?

Yes. Your business or accounting firm retains control of payment approvals, client communication, technical review and final lodgements. Accounting firms using third-party or offshore providers should also manage client disclosure, consent and supervisory obligations where required.

Can Your Team Prepare BAS and IAS Working Papers?

Yes. We can prepare BAS and IAS working papers, reconcile the relevant balances and organise supporting information for review. Final review and lodgement remain with your accountant, registered agent or authorised team member.

Can Support Scale During Backlogs, Staff Leave or Peak Periods?

Yes. Support can be increased for transaction backlogs, month-end pressure, staff leave, seasonal demand or additional client work, then adjusted again when the workload reduces.

What Bookkeeping Engagement Options Are Available?

You can choose dedicated bookkeeping staff, a structured service plan, a customised arrangement or pay-as-you-go support. The model can be matched to ongoing requirements, selected bookkeeping tasks or changing transaction volumes.

Outsourced Bookkeeping Services for Australian Accounting Firms and SMEs

Q: Can We Outsource Only Selected Bookkeeping Tasks?

Yes. You can outsource specific tasks such as bank and credit card reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset records, GST and PAYG reconciliations, superannuation reconciliations or BAS and IAS preparation support. You do not need to move your entire bookkeeping function at once.

Q: How Much Do Outsourced Bookkeeping Services Cost?

Accounting Gurus' outsourced bookkeeping support starts from A$15 per hour. Existing bookkeeping packages are also available where a defined service level better suits your requirements.

Q: How Is Financial and Client Information Protected?

Financial and client information is handled through controlled access, documented security procedures and systems aligned with Essential Eight Maturity Level Two and ISO/IEC 27001:2022. Access is limited to authorised team members involved in the engagement.

Keep transactions current, reconciliations complete and reporting on schedule with your assigned offshore bookkeeper. An offshore team lead reviews the work before delivery, backed by an onshore project manager in Melbourne.

Bookkeeping Outsourcing Built Around Your Workload

Accounting Gurus provides outsourced bookkeeping services in Australia for accounting firms and businesses. We handle agreed transaction processing, reconciliations and reporting within your existing systems. Outsource bookkeeping services for selected tasks or ongoing support, with clear responsibilities and review points from the outset.

For Accounting Firms

Keep client bookkeeping moving through regular processing, reconciliations and organised working papers. Our team follows your firm’s workflows, supports white-label delivery and helps clear backlogs, while you retain your client relationships and final approvals.

For Small Businesses

Keep your records current and get a clearer view of cash flow when you outsource bookkeeping for your small or medium business. We maintain agreed transaction records, reconcile accounts and prepare reports to your schedule, so you can spend less time catching up on the books.

Up-to-Date Financial Records

Keep bank, credit card and ledger records current through structured processing and regular reconciliations aligned with your reporting schedule.

Clear Workflow and Visibility

Agreed processes, review points and query tracking help keep bookkeeping work organised, visible and ready for approval.

Flexible Offshore Capacity

Add Australian-managed offshore bookkeeping support as workloads change, without committing to additional permanent in-house headcount.

Melbourne-Managed Offshore Bookkeeping Services

Your assigned offshore bookkeeper works within your accounting software and agreed processes, supported by an offshore team lead. You can communicate directly with that person and your Melbourne-based engagement lead to discuss priorities, outstanding queries and upcoming deadlines.

Our outsourced bookkeeping team records progress, flags missing information and completes AGs senior review before returning work to you. Your business or firm retains control of payment approvals and client relationships, with reporting and lodgement responsibilities agreed at the start.

Bookkeeping Support in Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks

Our team works in your existing Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks file, following your chart of accounts, transaction coding rules and reporting requirements. Remote bookkeeping support is organised through agreed system access, document sharing and query handling, keeping your records in the software your team already uses.

Bookkeeping Tasks You Can Outsource

Choose support for the bookkeeping tasks your business or firm needs. Day-to-day processing includes recording and coding transactions, maintaining source documents and keeping ledger entries organised. Your agreed package or engagement defines the tasks, volumes and reporting frequency.

Bank Account Reconciliation

Match bank transactions to ledger entries, investigate differences and flag missing records so balances are ready for reporting and review.

Credit Card Reconciliation

Match card transactions to receipts and ledger records, reconcile balances and flag missing documents or unexplained charges.

Accounts Receivable Processing

Maintain customer invoices, allocate receipts and track outstanding balances. Debtor follow-up is provided according to your agreed package.

Accounts Payable Processing

Record supplier bills, maintain payable balances and prepare payment uploads where included in your package. Your team retains payment approval.

IAS Preparation Support

Prepare IAS working papers and supporting reconciliations for review, with approval and lodgement responsibilities set out in your engagement.

Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Maintain the fixed asset register and record depreciation using agreed schedules to support month-end reporting and year-end handover.

BAS Preparation Support

Prepare BAS working papers, reconcile relevant balances and organise supporting records. Quarterly BAS lodgements are included in the listed bookkeeping packages, under the agreed review and lodgement arrangements.

GST and PAYG Reconciliation

Reconcile GST and PAYG balances against transaction and payroll records, with differences raised for review before reporting or lodgement.

Superannuation Reconciliation

Reconcile superannuation contributions against payroll and employee records, identifying unpaid amounts or differences for follow-up.

Bookkeeping Packages and Engagement Options

Our bookkeeping outsourcing services start from A$15 per hour, including GST. Choose a Silver, Gold, Platinum or Platinum+ package, or discuss an engagement matched to your workload. Your quote confirms the scope, transaction allowance and service period, reporting requirements and total fees.

Bookkeeping Packages	Silver	Gold	Platinum	Platinum +
Cloud Accounting Software & Receipt Bank not included
RECONCILIATION Your business transactions reconciled Manitain data feeds into your accounting software	Upto 50 transactions	Upto 100 transactions	Upto 150 transactions	Upto 300 transactions
ATO LODGEMENTS Business Activity statements	Quarterly	Quarterly	Quarterly	Quarterly
SUPPORT Email & Chat (add phone support for Platinum and Platinum +) 8AM to 5PM AEST
DIGITAL PAYABLES Supplier invoices and receipts imported via online software.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLES MAINTENANCE Accounts Payables maintenance and payment uploads			Fortnightly	Weekly
DEBTOR MAINTENANCE Accounts Receivable review and maintenance Debtor reminders			Fortnightly	Weekly
PAYROLL Processing payroll Single Touch Payroll filing Superannuation payments		Upto 5 employess	Upto 10 employess	Upto 15 employess

Choose a dedicated bookkeeping resource for ongoing work, a service plan for a defined scope, or pay-as-you-go support for selected tasks. Bookkeeping can also form part of a broader AGs service package through our engagement models.

Why Choose Accounting Gurus for Outsourced Bookkeeping?

Choose an outsourced bookkeeping company that makes responsibilities and progress clear. When outsourcing bookkeeping services to AGs, you work with an assigned bookkeeper, an offshore team lead and an onshore project manager in Melbourne, with scope, access and delivery expectations agreed upfront.

Team Lead Review
Your offshore team lead reviews the bookkeeping work before it is delivered to you.
Onshore Project Management
Your Melbourne-based project manager coordinates priorities, communication and delivery expectations.
Aligned Working Hours
Agreed working hours align with your Australian business day, making queries, updates and handovers easier to manage.
Data Security and Confidentiality
Controlled system access and documented security procedures restrict financial and client information to authorised team members.
Direct Communication
Stay in contact with your assigned bookkeeper to resolve missing information and outstanding queries.
Flexible Support
Maintain continuity during backlogs, leave and changing workloads.

Listen to Our Customers

Peter Driscoll

Accounting Gurus are superb to work with. They are very solution focussed. They always look at the bigger picture and strive for continuous improvement. We are planning to build a long term mutually profitable business with them as key partners.

RA Advisory Business Accountants

Accounting Gurus are skilled professionals, their team is not only highly knowledgeable but also remarkably efficient and easy to work with. We would recommend them for the outsourcing accounting & taxation requirements.

Brett Williams

Prat listens to our needs and provides an incredibly good proactive service. We set schedules with Prat and his team and they are so incredibly diligent in sticking to those schedules. i am so thankful that Accounting Gurus make us look good to our clients.

Outsourced Bookkeeping Frequently Asked Questions

Can We Outsource Only Selected Bookkeeping Tasks?

Yes. Accounting firms and businesses can outsource selected tasks or arrange ongoing support. We agree which processing, reconciliations and reports you need, then work within your systems and schedule. Support can also cover backlogs, staff leave and peak periods.

Will we work directly with an outsourced bookkeeper?

Yes. You can communicate directly with your assigned bookkeeper and your Melbourne-based engagement lead. The bookkeeper handles the agreed work and queries, while your engagement lead helps coordinate scope, priorities and delivery. AGs senior review takes place before work is returned to you.

How does outsourcing bookkeeping overseas work with our existing team?

Before work begins, we agree the scope, software access, document-sharing process, deadlines and review responsibilities. Our offshore team follows your workflows and flags missing information. You retain your client relationships and control of payment approvals, with review and lodgement arrangements documented in the engagement.

Does the Size of Our Accounting Firm or Business Affect Whether We Can Outsource Bookkeeping?

AGs supports firms and businesses of different sizes, including those with annual turnover below A$1 million. You can outsource selected bookkeeping tasks or arrange ongoing support based on your workload and budget. You do not need a large team or a full-time bookkeeping requirement to get started.

Do your bookkeeping packages include BAS and IAS support?

We prepare BAS and IAS working papers and supporting reconciliations. The listed bookkeeping packages include quarterly BAS lodgements. Your engagement confirms who reviews, approves and lodges each statement and how IAS support fits within the agreed scope.

Can you help with outsourcing bookkeeping and payroll?

Yes. Gold, Platinum and Platinum+ include payroll processing, Single Touch Payroll filing and superannuation payments for up to 5, 10 and 15 employees respectively. Payroll support follows the inclusions and employee limit of your chosen package.

What reports can you prepare?

Reporting can include profit and loss, balance sheet, aged receivables, aged payables and cash flow reports, supported by agreed month-end journals and reconciliations. Your package or engagement specifies which reports are included and how often they are delivered.

How much do outsourced bookkeeping services cost?

Our starting rate is A$15 per hour, including GST. Silver, Gold, Platinum and Platinum+ packages are also available, alongside dedicated, service-plan and pay-as-you-go arrangements. Your quote confirms the scope, transaction allowance, service period and fees. Bookkeeping can also be included in a broader AGs service package.

How is financial and client information protected?

Access is restricted to authorised team members working on your engagement. We use controlled system access and documented security procedures, with document-sharing and access responsibilities agreed before work begins.