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Monthly bookkeeping, answered plainly

A Little Something Extra Bookkeeping provides monthly bookkeeping, BAS preparation and support, payroll services, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reporting, catch-up bookkeeping, BAS reviews and cash flow support for small businesses.
Yes. Helen provides bookkeeping services for businesses across Brisbane, Southside Brisbane and Australia-wide through remote support.
Yes. Helen offers catch-up bookkeeping for business owners whose books are messy, behind or not fully reconciled. The approach is friendly, practical and no-judgement.
Yes. Helen is a Registered BAS Agent and can provide BAS preparation and support for small businesses.
Yes. Helen helps small businesses with payroll processing, superannuation, Single Touch Payroll, pay runs, leave records and payroll setup support.
Yes. Helen works with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks and can help clean up, review and manage bookkeeping files in these systems.
The Free Bookkeeping Checkup is a low-pressure first chat where Helen reviews your situation, identifies bookkeeping issues and explains the best next step for your business.
Monthly bookkeeping is ongoing bookkeeping support that keeps your business records updated each month. It can include bank reconciliations, transaction coding, invoices, bills, reports and general bookkeeping maintenance.
A monthly bookkeeper helps keep your records accurate and up to date, which can reduce stress at BAS time and give you a clearer view of your business finances.
Yes. A Little Something Extra Bookkeeping provides monthly bookkeeping services for Brisbane and Southside Brisbane businesses, as well as remote bookkeeping support across Australia.
Yes. If your books are behind, Helen can help with catch-up bookkeeping first, then move you into monthly bookkeeping support once everything is up to date.
Helen works with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks.
Yes. Helen can provide practical monthly reports so you can better understand how your business is tracking.
Yes. Keeping your bookkeeping up to date each month makes BAS preparation much easier. Helen is also a Registered BAS Agent and can provide BAS support.
A BAS review is a check of your bookkeeping records before your Business Activity Statement is finalised or lodged. It can include reviewing bank reconciliations, GST coding, transactions, payroll-related records and software file issues.
A BAS review is for business owners who do their own bookkeeping but want an experienced review before BAS lodgement.
Yes. Helen works with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks and can review bookkeeping files in these platforms.
Yes. Helen can review GST coding and help identify possible issues before BAS time.
As a Registered BAS Agent, Helen can provide BAS lodgement support for eligible small businesses. This can be discussed after reviewing your records.
If Helen finds possible errors, she will explain them clearly and recommend the next practical step. The goal is to help you fix issues calmly, not overwhelm you.
Yes. This service is designed for business owners who want to keep doing their own bookkeeping but would like professional support before BAS lodgement.
Yes. A Little Something Extra Bookkeeping provides BAS review support for Brisbane and Southside Brisbane businesses, as well as remote businesses across Australia.
Some business owners book a BAS review every quarter, while others only need occasional support. Helen can recommend what makes sense based on your business and bookkeeping setup.
The best first step is to book a Free Bookkeeping Checkup. Helen will look at your situation, explain what support may be useful and recommend the next step.
Cash flow support helps you understand the money coming into and going out of your business. It can include reviewing income, expenses, unpaid invoices, supplier bills, upcoming payments and simple budgeting.
Yes. A Little Something Extra Bookkeeping provides cash flow support for small businesses across Brisbane, Southside Brisbane and Australia-wide via remote support.
Yes. Helen can help explain reports such as profit and loss, balance sheet, aged receivables, aged payables and cash flow snapshots in plain English.
Yes. Good bookkeeping gives you clearer information about income, expenses, invoices, bills and upcoming commitments. This makes it easier to understand and manage cash flow.
Yes. Helen can help you look at regular expenses, expected income and upcoming payments so you can create a practical budget for your business.
Yes. Helen can help you better understand upcoming BAS and superannuation commitments so you can plan ahead more clearly.
Yes. Helen works with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks and can help review reports and bookkeeping records in these platforms.
No. This service is practical bookkeeping-based cash flow and budgeting support. It helps you understand your business records, reports and upcoming commitments. For financial, tax or investment advice, you should speak with the appropriate qualified adviser.
The best first step is to book a Free Bookkeeping Checkup. Helen will look at your current bookkeeping setup, discuss what you want to understand better and recommend the right next step.
BAS agent supervision is support and oversight from a Registered BAS Agent while you gain practical experience that may contribute toward BAS Agent registration requirements.
This service is for Cert IV bookkeeping or accounting graduates who are working toward BAS Agent registration and need supervised practical experience.
Supervised experience may be part of the BAS Agent registration pathway, depending on your situation and the current requirements. You should check the Tax Practitioners Board requirements directly to confirm what applies to you.
This service is mainly designed for people who have completed, or are close to completing, Cert IV bookkeeping or accounting studies and are working toward BAS registration.
Support may include practical mentoring, work review, feedback, bookkeeping guidance, GST and BAS-related discussion, software file review and help understanding professional expectations.
Helen works with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks. Exposure to specific software will depend on the supervision arrangement and available work.
BAS agent supervision is not automatically employment. The arrangement, expectations and structure should be discussed clearly before anything begins.
This depends on the supervision arrangement, the work completed and the current registration requirements. Helen can discuss what may be possible based on your circumstances.
The first step is to enquire about BAS Agent supervision. Helen can discuss your current qualifications, experience, goals and what kind of support you are looking for.
A Little Something Extra Bookkeeping can help with payroll setup, pay run processing, superannuation records, Single Touch Payroll support, leave records, employee details and payroll reporting.
Yes. Helen provides payroll services for small businesses across Brisbane, Southside Brisbane and Australia-wide via remote support.
Yes. Helen can help review or set up payroll basics in your accounting software, including employee details, pay categories, leave settings and superannuation details.
Yes. Helen can help process regular pay runs, prepare pay slips and keep payroll records organised.
Yes. Helen can help keep superannuation records organised and support the preparation of superannuation payments.
Single Touch Payroll, or STP, is how payroll information is reported through payroll or accounting software. Helen can help support your STP process and keep payroll records in better shape.
Helen works with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks.
Yes. Helen can help review your payroll setup, identify common issues and help get your payroll records more organised.
The best first step is to book a Free Bookkeeping Checkup. Helen will look at your current payroll and bookkeeping setup, explain what needs attention and recommend the right support.
Yes. A Little Something Extra Bookkeeping provides bookkeeping services for Brisbane small businesses, including monthly bookkeeping, BAS support, payroll and catch-up bookkeeping.
Yes. Helen supports businesses across Southside Brisbane with practical bookkeeping and BAS support.
Yes. Helen provides remote bookkeeping support by phone, Zoom and email for businesses across Australia.
Helen works with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks.
Book a Free Bookkeeping Checkup so Helen can understand your situation and recommend the right next step.
Yes. If your BAS is overdue or your books are behind, Helen can help review what needs to be done and work through the bookkeeping issues step by step.
No. Helen has experience with Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks, so she can support a range of common small business accounting systems.
Yes. If you do your own bookkeeping but want another set of experienced eyes over your figures, Helen can help review your file and identify areas that may need attention.
Absolutely. Messy books are common, especially in busy small businesses. Helen’s role is to help you sort them out without making you feel judged.
Yes. While A Little Something Extra is based in Brisbane, remote bookkeeping and BAS support may be available for businesses across Australia.
The cost depends on the number of transactions, employees, accounts and bookkeeping tasks involved. After reviewing your needs, Helen can recommend an appropriate service and provide a clear quote.
Yes. Helen is a registered BAS Agent and can review your bookkeeping records, prepare your BAS and lodge it on your behalf.
Yes. Payroll support can include processing wages, maintaining payroll records and assisting with superannuation and reporting requirements.
A local bookkeeper can provide valuable knowledge and personal support, but most bookkeeping can also be completed remotely. A Little Something Extra supports clients across Brisbane and throughout Australia.
Helen will ask about your business, bookkeeping software, current concerns and the support you need. If required, the next step may involve reviewing your accounting file before providing a recommendation and quote.
Bookkeepers generally charge less for routine financial administration because everyday bookkeeping is their primary focus. Pricing still depends on the amount of work, the condition of your records and the services required.
A bookkeeper or BAS agent cannot provide income tax services unless they are also a registered tax agent. Your registered tax agent or accountant should handle your business income tax return.
Yes. Good collaboration reduces duplicated work, helps resolve questions quickly and ensures your accountant receives accurate information at tax time.
It depends on the number of transactions, employees and reporting requirements. Some businesses need weekly support, while smaller operations may only require fortnightly or monthly bookkeeping.
Yes. The initial checkup is free and designed to help Helen understand your situation and identify the type of support you may need. If additional or ongoing work is recommended, you will receive a quote before any paid work begins.
No. Please do not delay getting help because your books are messy or behind. The purpose of the checkup is to understand the situation as it currently stands.
Not necessarily for the initial conversation. If Helen needs to look more closely at your records, she will explain how to provide secure access to your Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks file.
Book the checkup and let Helen know. As a registered BAS agent, she can assess what needs to be completed and explain the next steps. The sooner you address an overdue BAS, the easier it is to create a practical plan.
Yes. You may only need a second opinion, a bookkeeping file review or assistance with a specific issue. Helen can also work alongside your accountant where appropriate.
No. Helen assists businesses across Brisbane and Southside Brisbane, as well as clients throughout Australia, using secure online bookkeeping software, phone, email and video meetings.