Bookkeeping in Aspley

Looking for reliable bookkeeping in Aspley? BN Books helps Aspley small businesses keep their books accurate, their BAS on time and their payroll under control. We’re 100% remote, so we serve Aspley businesses online. That means no travel, no parking and no piles of paper on your counter.

Whether you run a cafe near Aspley Hypermarket, a shop on the Gympie Road strip or a consulting business from home, we can help. Call 1300 790 113 or text Phil on 0468 032 000 for a friendly chat.

Bookkeeping for Aspley’s mix of small businesses

Aspley is a busy northside suburb. In fact, it has a real mix of businesses. There are food outlets and retailers around Aspley Hypermarket on Albany Creek Road. There are also service businesses along Gympie Road, and plenty of people working from home offices across the suburb. Meanwhile, Westfield Chermside sits just down Gympie Road.

Each type of business needs something a little different from its books. For example:

• Cafes and food businesses juggle daily takings, supplier bills, casual staff and award rates.
• Retailers and online sellers need stock, card payments and marketplace fees reconciled properly.
• Salons and health practitioners often manage bookings, contractors and payroll at the same time.
• Consultants and sole traders want simple, tidy records and a clear view of GST.
• Landlords need rental income and expenses tracked for each property.
• Tradies need job costs, materials and subbie payments recorded correctly.

So we don’t use a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we set up your bookkeeping around how your Aspley business actually runs.

What our Aspley bookkeeping service covers

Our bookkeeping service for Aspley businesses covers the everyday jobs that keep your numbers right. Typically, that includes:

• Bank reconciliations and coding transactions in Xero or your existing software
• Entering supplier bills and tracking who you owe
• Sending invoices and following up unpaid customers
• Payroll, including Single Touch Payroll and super
• Preparing and lodging BAS
• Monthly reports, so you can see profit and cash flow clearly
• Catch-up work if your books have fallen behind

If you’re not sure where to start, our article on 7 signs your business bookkeeping needs attention is a good first read. You can also see our full list of bookkeeping services.

Want a hand with your Aspley bookkeeping? Give us a call or send Phil a text for a friendly chat.

BAS and GST deadlines for Aspley businesses

Most small businesses lodge BAS quarterly. According to the ATO, the quarterly BAS due dates are 28 October, 28 February, 28 April and 28 July. Monthly BAS is generally due on the 21st of the following month. In addition, a registered tax or BAS agent may be able to give you extra time.

GST is another common question. The ATO says you must register for GST once your GST turnover reaches $75,000 or more. Taxi and rideshare drivers must register regardless of turnover. Good bookkeeping helps you see that threshold coming, rather than finding out too late.

Record keeping and local rules

Clean records also make life easier with the ATO. The ATO says most business records must be kept for 5 years. Therefore, we keep your receipts, invoices and bank records organised in your software, ready when you need them.

Aspley is in the Brisbane City Council area. As a result, some local businesses also have council costs to track. For instance, Brisbane cafes and restaurants generally need a food business licence, which is valid for 12 months. We can record renewals like this, so they don’t surprise you. For council support, the Brisbane City Council business services page lists the Business Hotline and other help.

How our remote bookkeeping works for Aspley

Our team works online. We don’t have an office in Aspley, and we don’t visit premises. Instead, we connect to your accounting software and bank feeds securely, so the work happens in the cloud. Here’s how it usually works:

1. Free chat. Call 1300 790 113 or text Phil on 0468 032 000. We’ll ask about your business and your current books.
2. Set up. We get access to your software and review where things stand.
3. Regular bookkeeping. We reconcile, code and report on a schedule that suits you.
4. BAS and payroll. We prepare BAS and run payroll on time.
5. Ongoing support. You can ask questions by phone, text or email.

Because everything is online, you can send receipts from your phone. Plus, you’ll see the same numbers we see, whenever you log in.

Need tax help too?

BN Books handles bookkeeping and payroll. For tax returns, tax planning and compliance, our sister business BN Tax can help. See Tax Returns & BAS in Aspley at BN Tax. Both are part of the Business Ninjas family, so your bookkeeping and tax can sit with one team.

For more local tips, read our guide to Christmas bookkeeping for Aspley small businesses.

Bookkeeping Aspley FAQs

Do you have an office in Aspley?

No. We’re 100% remote and serve Aspley businesses online. That way, you get the same service without needing to travel.

Can you catch up on old bookkeeping?

Yes. We regularly help businesses catch up on months of unreconciled transactions and overdue BAS.

What software do you use?

We mostly work in Xero. However, we can also work with other cloud accounting software. Our post on Xero bookkeeping explains why many businesses use it.

Do you only work with tradies?

No. We work with a wide mix of small businesses, from cafes and salons to consultants, online sellers and landlords.

Talk to BN Books about bookkeeping in Aspley