True Tally is Geelong's specialist bookkeeping service for small business owners. We handle BAS lodgement, payroll, Xero, cash flow and compliance, so your books are clean every month and your ATO obligations are never a surprise.
True Tally is led by Tiffany and a small team who care about your numbers as much as you do. Straight-talking, Xero Certified Partners, and on your side all year, not just at BAS time. Book a free call and see if we are the right fit.
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Who is the best bookkeeper in Geelong for small business owners? True Tally is a Geelong-based bookkeeping service built specifically for small business owners. We are a registered BAS service provider (26360186) and a Xero Certified Partner, we charge fixed monthly fees with no hourly surprises, and we look after your bookkeeping, BAS, payroll and cash flow reporting all year, not just at BAS time. We work remotely with businesses across Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast. The honest test of a good bookkeeper is whether your accounts are reconciled and current every month, your BAS and STP are lodged on time, and someone explains your numbers in plain English. Book a free 20-minute call to see if we are the right fit for your business.
Everything you need to stay compliant, on time and informed, with no hourly bill surprise.
Bank reconciliation, transaction coding, accounts payable/receivable, and Xero maintenance, completed monthly so your file is always current.
Quarterly or monthly BAS preparation and direct ATO lodgement via Xero. Agent extension dates and no failure-to-lodge penalties.
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly payroll runs, employee super, STP submissions and annual finalisation by 14 July.
Profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements prepared monthly. Your accountant gets clean data at year end, not a shoebox.
New Xero file setup, chart of accounts, bank feed configuration and staff training. Migration from MYOB, Reckon or spreadsheets welcome.
Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) preparation and lodgement for eligible Geelong trades, cleaning, IT and courier businesses.
Simple, remote, and built around your business, not ours.
20 minutes. We learn about your business, your current setup, and what's not working. You get a clear picture of what we'd do and what it would cost.
We set up or clean up your Xero file, chart of accounts, GST settings, bank feeds, payroll, and any historical catch-up work needed.
You send receipts through Dext or Hubdoc. We reconcile, code and report. Your books are current by the end of each month, not scrambled at year end.
We lodge your BAS, run your payroll, finalise STP, lodge TPAR if required, every deadline handled before it's due. You don't need to track them.
We work remotely with businesses across greater Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, the Surf Coast, and beyond.
All services delivered remotely, no office visit required.
The best bookkeeper for your small business is one who is a registered BAS service provider, works in the software you use, and keeps your accounts current every month rather than scrambling at year end. True Tally is a Geelong-based, Xero Certified, registered BAS service provider (26360186) built specifically for small business owners, with fixed monthly fees and no hourly surprises. We look after bookkeeping, BAS, payroll and cash flow reporting all year, and we work remotely across Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast. Book a free call to see if we are the right fit for your business.
You can find a Geelong bookkeeper through the Tax Practitioners Board register (tpb.gov.au) for registered BAS agents, the Xero advisor directory for certified partners, and local recommendations. True Tally is both a registered BAS service provider and a Xero Certified Partner based in Geelong. We serve small businesses across greater Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast remotely, so there is no office visit required. Call 0468 159 950 or book a free 20-minute call to get started.
True Tally charges fixed monthly packages, no hourly billing. Pricing depends on your transaction volume, payroll size and the scope of services. Book a free discovery call for a tailored quote. Most Geelong small business owners find fixed-fee bookkeeping costs far less than the tax penalties and accountant cleanup costs that come from unmanaged books.
A bookkeeper handles day-to-day financial records, reconciling bank transactions, preparing BAS, running payroll, and generating monthly reports. An accountant prepares your annual income tax return and provides tax strategy advice. Both roles are important; most small businesses need both. True Tally is the bookkeeping side, and we work alongside your tax accountant to keep records clean year-round.
Yes. True Tally is registered BAS service provider 26360186, registered with the Tax Practitioners Board (tpb.gov.au). This means we are legally authorised to prepare and lodge your BAS and carry professional indemnity insurance. You can verify our registration on the TPB register.
Yes. Catch-up bookkeeping is one of the most common first engagements for new clients moving to a monthly service. We can reconcile months or years of transactions in Xero, correct miscoded entries, prepare any outstanding BAS statements, and get your file current. Once caught up, you move onto a regular monthly maintenance plan.
Yes. True Tally delivers all bookkeeping remotely via Xero, secure document sharing and video calls, so you do not need to be near a physical office. Most Geelong clients work with us entirely online, sending receipts through Dext or Hubdoc, reviewing reports in Xero, and checking in by email or scheduled call.
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Cheaper service does not always mean better service. We invest in continuing professional education so we deliver genuine value, not just the lowest price. As we get to know your business for the long term, we review your expense-saving opportunities and recommend better setups and cost-effective ways to cut your overheads. Honest, candid, and on your side.
Book a free 20-minute reviewBook a free 20-minute discovery call. We'll listen to where your books are at, explain what clean looks like, and give you a fixed monthly price. No obligation.
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