Bookkeeping & BAS Lodgement on the Bellarine Peninsula
Principal Bookkeeper
The Bellarine Peninsula, from Drysdale through Ocean Grove to Queenscliff, has experienced significant growth as a destination for both businesses and residents relocating from Melbourne. With that growth comes an increasing number of trades businesses, professional services, and health practices that need proper financial support.
True Tally works with Bellarine Peninsula businesses turning over $300k+ who want a registered, qualified bookkeeper, without paying Melbourne CBD rates.
What Bellarine Clients Receive Every Month
- Bank reconciliation all accounts, completed within the first week of the month
- BAS preparation & ATO lodgement handled on time, every quarter
- Payroll processing & STP Single Touch Payroll compliant, super on time
- Xero maintenance correctly categorised and up to date
- Monthly P&L report in plain English
- Year-end accountant-ready files
Frequently Asked Questions, Bookkeeper on the Bellarine
Is there a bookkeeper in Queenscliff or Ocean Grove?
Yes. True Tally Bookkeeping services the entire Bellarine Peninsula remotely via Xero. Queenscliff, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Drysdale, and surrounding areas are all serviced with the same quality and response times as city-based clients.
How much does a bookkeeper cost on the Bellarine Peninsula?
Typically $300-$850 per month fixed fee, depending on complexity. True Tally quotes based on your actual workload after a free 20-minute call. No hourly billing, no lock-in contracts. All fees are 100% tax deductible.
What trades businesses on the Bellarine need a bookkeeper?
Any trades business turning over $300k+, plumbers, electricians, builders, landscapers, carpenters. At this revenue level, missed deductions and late penalties cost far more than a bookkeeper's monthly fee, and clean books give you the visibility to manage margins and grow with confidence.
Other Areas We Serve
Bookkeeping Services for Queenscliff Businesses
True Tally is a Registered BAS service provider (No. 26360186) and Xero Certified Partner. We support Queenscliff businesses on fixed monthly fees, no lock-in, delivered remotely via Xero. What we do:
- Payroll services from $20 per payslip; STP, super and award interpretation including SCHADS
- Bookkeeping & BAS monthly bookkeeping from $300/month and BAS from $150, lodged by a Registered BAS service provider
- CFO services cash flow planning, strategic margin tracking and Fathom reporting
- Xero setup & conversions clean migration to Xero from MYOB, QuickBooks or spreadsheets
- NDIS & allied health claims lodgement and SCHADS payroll for care and health providers
Honest and candid, we stay on your side, keep you accountable to your targets, and advise on the systems and processes that keep your books clean as Queenscliff businesses grow. We action payroll through our own HR software subscriptions and complete at least 20 hours of payroll CPD per person each year.
Is your current bookkeeper adding real value?
A few honest questions worth asking about whoever keeps your books:
- Bank reconciliation is your bank account in Xero actually checked against your bank statement every month, not just left to auto-match?
- Speed that adds value are your accounts reconciled quickly enough that your management reports are current and worth acting on, not weeks behind?
- On-time compliance is your Single Touch Payroll being filed on time, every pay run?
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 reviewBellarine Peninsula Business Owner? Let's Talk.
Free 20-minute call. We'll look at your books and give you a clear monthly quote. No pressure.
Book My Free CallCall · 0468 159 950 · info@truetally.com.au
