Your business is growing and your accountant is pressuring you for your financial information to do your tax return and suggests it is time to find a bookkeeper. Apart from the fact that one of those sounds dull, what is a bookkeeper?
A bookkeeper records your financial information in a way that allows your accountant to ensure what has been recorded matches the transactions on your bank statement, a process known as bank reconciliation.
Apart from bank reconciliation, a bookkeeper may assist you with:
- Issuing invoices and following up on unpaid invoices
- Recording bills from suppliers and organising their payments each month
- Managing payroll for your employees
- Adapting to Australian GST Requirements
Adapting to Australian GST Requirements
In Australia, when GST was rolled out, the role of a bookkeeper became more complex. To record transactions with GST, a bookkeeper was required by law to become a BAS Agent under the Tax Practitioners Board.
This requires a bookkeeper to have a Certificate IV in Financial Services – Bookkeeping and provide evidence they have the relevant experience to provide a “BAS Service”.
They are also required to have Professional Indemnity Insurance and prove they are continuing their education as bookkeepers (keeping up with the ever-changing requirements of reporting to the Australian Taxation Office).
A good bookkeeper will also be able to explain your financial reports to you provide information on the business’ performance and help you manage the business’ cash flow.
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