📊 Xero & Bookkeeping Support
“Numbers Made Simple”
Intro paragraph:
Your finances shouldn’t be a maze. With our Xero & Bookkeeping Support, we keep your ledgers balanced, your GST lodged on time, and your cashflow clear—so you can concentrate on what you do best.
What’s Included
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Xero setup & transition: We migrate your data or configure a new Xero organisation
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Bank reconciliation: Weekly matching of transactions, so you always know where your money is
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Expense coding & categorisation: Consistent, communicable bookkeeping
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GST reporting & BAS prep: We generate your BAS report and guide you through lodgement
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Invoice creation & chasing: Professional invoices sent via Xero, with polite payment reminders
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Monthly profit & loss reports: Clear snapshots you can share with your accountant
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Payroll basics (up to 5 employees): Timesheet uploads, PAYG calculations, STP reporting
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Quarterly review call: 30-minute Zoom to discuss financial health and planning
Who This Is Best For
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Solo practitioners who hate number-crunching
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New practices needing clean, compliant bookkeeping from day one
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Busy clinics that want timely BAS and payroll support
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Anyone wanting to hand off financial admin and rest easy
How It Works
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We audit your current bookkeeping (if any) and set up Xero.
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We agree on a weekly/monthly schedule for reconciliation and reporting.
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You receive streamlined reports and have a quarterly review call with your VA/bookkeeper.
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You stay tax-compliant and always know your true financial position.
Suggested Pricing Models
A) Monthly Retainer
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Light (bank rec only): $395 + GST per month (up to 100 transactions)
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Standard (full BAS): $695 + GST per month (up to 250 transactions + BAS prep)
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Comprehensive (incl. payroll): $995 + GST per month (up to 500 transactions + payroll)
B) Hourly Rate
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$75 + GST per hour (for ad-hoc support)
C) Project Fee
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Xero Setup & Migration: $550 + GST one-off
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Quarterly Cleanup & Review: $350 + GST per quarter
Why This Is Worth It
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Compliance assured—never miss a BAS deadline
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Real-time insights into your practice’s financial health
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Less stress around numbers so you can focus on clients
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Cost-effective compared to hiring an in-house bookkeeper
CTA: [Book Your Xero Support Plan]
Provider / Research
Rate (ex GST)
Notes
CleanSlate (mid-market)
$40/hr
“Reasonable, dependable bookkeeping”; fixed fees also available
Outsourced Bookkeeping Survey
$40–$100/hr
Depends on depth of service and complexity
Industry Average
Key Takeaways & Your Pricing Anchor
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Hourly: $40–$70/hr is the sweet spot for boutique bookkeepers.
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Monthly Packages for Solos: $300–$600/mo for full BAS + recon + P&L.
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Fixed-Weekly Models: $39–$99/wk (≈$156–$396/mo) for minimal service tiers.
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Higher-Touch Plans: $700–$1,200+/mo when payroll, multiple bank feeds, cashflow budgeting, and compliance are included.
How to Position Your Xero Support Pricing
Based on this landscape, you could offer:
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Basic Xero Care (Bank rec + BAS)
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$395 + GST / month (≈ industry low-mid)
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Up to 100 transactions, month-end BAS prep, P&L report.
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Standard Xero Partner (Full bookkeeping + payroll)
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$695 + GST / month (≈ industry mid-range)
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Up to 250 transactions, BAS + payroll (5 empl), reconciliation, email support.
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Premium Xero Complete (All-inclusive)
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$995 + GST / month (upper-mid market)
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Up to 500 transactions, BAS, payroll (10–20 empl), cashflow budgeting, quarterly review.
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Ad-Hoc Hourly Support
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$75 + GST / hr — for smaller needs or overflow.
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One-Off Projects
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Xero Setup & Migration: $550 + GST
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Quarterly Cleanup & Review: $350 + GST / quarter
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These tiers match what other small AU bookkeepers charge, while positioning you as a specialist Xero partner who brings both technical skill and the Mindful VA care factor.