First, you are not the only one

Behind books happen for normal reasons:

• You were busy serving clients
• You changed software
• You had staff changes
• Life happened

The goal is to get you back to clean, reliable numbers without shame or overwhelm.

What a bookkeeping cleanup actually includes

Cleanup work is part detective work, part systems reset. Here is what is typically involved.

1. Access and file health check

We check:

• Bank feeds are connected and correct
• All bank accounts and credit cards are included
• The chart of accounts makes sense
• GST settings are correct
• The file has not been patched with random adjustments

2. Backlog reconciliation

We reconcile each account, month by month, until balances match. This is where most issues are found.

3. Transaction coding and corrections

We:

• Code uncoded transactions
• Fix miscodings that distort GST or profit
• Remove duplicates
• Correct transfers and loan repayments

4. Cleanup of accounts receivable and payable

We tidy up:

• Old unpaid invoices that were actually paid
• Duplicate invoices
• Credits and refunds
• Supplier bills that were entered twice or never entered

5. Payroll and super checks (if applicable)

If you have employees, we check payroll reporting and super obligations are aligned.

6. Reporting and handover

Once the file is clean, you get:

• A clear summary of what was fixed
• Updated reports you can trust
• A simple routine to keep it clean going forward

If you are in Hervey Bay

If you are looking for a bookkeeper Hervey Bay businesses can actually call and get straight answers from, this is the kind of cleanup we do. Practical, no judgement, and focused on getting you back to BAS ready. We also offer bookkeeping services Hervey Bay business owners can stick with after the cleanup, so you do not end up back in the same mess next quarter.

For Xero users

If you are specifically chasing xero bookkeeping services, cleanup usually includes reviewing bank rules, fixing duplicates, and making sure your GST settings are correct.

FAQ

What are bookkeepers

Bookkeepers keep your financial records organised and up to date. That includes coding transactions, reconciling bank accounts, keeping your file BAS ready, and helping you understand what your numbers are telling you.

Bookkeeper job description and duties

A bookkeeper job description and duties usually include reconciling bank accounts, processing invoices and bills, coding transactions, preparing reports, and keeping records organised for BAS and tax time.

Ready to get ahead on your books?

If you are behind and you want it sorted properly, we can do a no judgement cleanup and get you back to BAS ready.