OUTSOURCED FINANCE PARTNER · AUSTRALIA
Bookkeeping & Accounting, Run the Way the ATO Expects
Smartledger is a dedicated Australian finance team keeping your ledgers, activity statements and payroll obligations current — so your numbers are ready long before tax time, not scrambled together for it.
10+
YEARS EXPERIENCE
150+
CLIENTS SERVED
7
COUNTRIES SUPPORTED
20+
SOFTWARE USED
95%
CLIENT RETENTION
99.9%
ACCURACY RATE
Compliance Isn't an Afterthought — It's the Foundation
Every ledger Smartledger runs is built to hold up under ATO scrutiny, not just to close cleanly each month. Six obligations get the same discipline whether you're a sole trader or a multi-entity group.
Activity Statement Lodgement
Quarterly and monthly BAS and IAS filed against a working calendar, not a deadline countdown.
GST Position Reconciliation
Sales and purchase GST reconciled line by line, so credits are never left unclaimed.
PAYG Withholding
Employee tax withheld and remitted correctly, pay run after pay run.
Superannuation Guarantee
Contributions calculated at the current rate and paid to the right fund, on schedule.
Record-Keeping Standard
Source documents filed and traceable, ready the moment they are asked for.
Statement Accuracy Review
A second reviewer checks every activity statement before it is lodged.
What’s Included
Every return comes fully prepared
No add-on modules to piece together — this is what happens on every return, every season.
Q1 · Jul–Sep
Due 28 Oct
BAS lodgement and Super Guarantee payment for the first quarter.
Q2 · Oct–Dec
Due 28 Feb
BAS lodgement and Super Guarantee payment for the second quarter.
Q3 · Jan–Mar
Due 28 Apr
BAS lodgement and Super Guarantee payment for the third quarter.
Q4 · Apr–Jun
Due 28 Jul
Final BAS lodgement and Super Guarantee payment for the financial year.
30 June · EOFY finalisation
31 October · Individual tax return deadline
Everything on the Books, Every Month
One standing scope, delivered by Smartledger on a fixed monthly cadence — nothing added, nothing assumed.
Transaction Coding
Every entry classified to the correct GST category, on a weekly rhythm.
Activity Statement Lodgement
Prepared and filed well ahead of the ATO calendar, never at the deadline.
GST Reconciliation
Amounts collected and paid matched precisely, credit by credit.
PAYG Remittance
Employee withholding calculated and remitted right on schedule.
Superannuation Processing
Contributions directed to the correct fund, at the current rate.
Payables & Receivables
Bills and invoices managed end to end, with GST tracked throughout.
Bank & Card Reconciliation
Every account tied out in full, on a fixed monthly schedule.
Management Reporting
A polished P&L and balance sheet, ready the moment you need them.
Year-End Finalisation
A genuinely tax-ready file handed over, never a last-minute rebuild.
Backlog Recovery
Every overdue period reconciled and brought fully up to date.
VISIBILITY, NOT GUESSWORK
A Reporting Suite Built for Decisions, Not Just Filing
Numbers only matter if they reach you in time to act on them. Every engagement includes a standing reporting pack, delivered on the same date each month.
Profit & Loss
Monthly, with prior-period comparison
Balance Sheet
Full position, reconciled and current
Cash Flow Summary
Inflows, outflows and runway
BAS Reconciliation Pack
Supporting workpapers for every lodgement
Aged Payables & Receivables
What is owed, and what is owing
Budget vs. Actual
Variance tracked against plan
How we work
From First Call to Steady Cadence
Discovery & Systems Audit
We map your entities, software and current BAS history.
Chart of Accounts Setup
Clean, industry-specific chart of accounts built or repaired.
Historical Catch-Up
Books brought current, discrepancies resolved.
Ongoing Monthly Close
Reconciliations, statements and reporting on schedule.
Monthly Strategy Review
A standing session on performance and planning.
Who We Serve
Built for the way your industry runs
Our bookkeepers specialize by industry, so your books reflect how your business actually operates.
Real Estate
Property-level P&L, CAM reconciliations
Property Management
Tenant billing, maintenance & escrow tracking
Construction
Job costing, WIP schedules, AIA billing
Retail and E-Commerce
Multi-location, POS, inventory & tax nexus
Manufacturing
Cost accounting, BOM & inventory valuation
Automotive
Dealer metrics, service, parts & warranty
Professional Services
Utilization rates & project-based billing
Rental Accounting
Lease tracking, security deposits & yield
Law Firms
IOLTA trust accounting, partner draws
Tech / SaaS / Startups
ARR/MRR metrics, deferred revenue & burn
Healthcare & Medical
Practices, clinics & medical groups
Food & Beverages / Restaurants
F&B costing, labor & prime cost control
CPA / Accounting Firms
White-label back-office & capacity scaling
Travel & Hospitality
Agency commissions, booking & tour auditing
Protecting What Matters Most:
Your Data's Safety Is Our Top Priority
Your financial data is protected with encrypted cloud storage, restricted team access, secure authentication and signed confidentiality agreements. Every layer of our security infrastructure is designed to safeguard your information so you can focus on growing your business with complete confidence.
WHERE YOUR LEDGER LIVES
We Work Inside the System You Already Run
Switching platforms is never a prerequisite. Whatever your ledger runs on today, Smartledger plugs straight in — no disruption, no forced migration.
Setup & migration
Payroll configuration
BAS-ready chart of accounts
Ongoing reconciliation
Moving From Your Current Bookkeeper Is Simpler Than It Sounds
No downtime, no gap in your ATO obligations, no lost history — Smartledger handles the handover end to end.
We Request the Handover
We contact your current bookkeeper directly for file access and history.
You Approve, We Verify
Opening balances and prior BAS figures checked before we touch a thing.
You Never See a Gap
Your next lodgement is filed on time, under our watch, from day one.
FAQ’S
The Answers You're Probably Looking For
The questions that matter most when choosing a finance partner — clearly answered.
Where does bookkeeping end and accounting begin?
Bookkeeping is the daily discipline of recording and reconciling transactions. Accounting turns that record into reports, lodgements and decisions. We run both under one roof, so nothing gets lost in the handoff.
How do you make sure activity statements hold up to review?
Every statement is reconciled against source documents and checked by a second reviewer before lodgement, to the standard registered BAS agents work to.
We are behind on our books — can you bring us current?
Yes. Backlog recovery is one of our most common engagements. We reconcile the missing periods, flag any gaps in past lodgements, and get you current before your next one is due.