Enlisting a Bookkeeper

A Qualified bookkeeper has undergone hours of formal study in the field of accounting or bookkeeping. Extra Qualifications are a necessary requirement to become a Registered BAS Agent, with a minimum of Certificate IV Financials Services in Bookkeeping.

An Experienced bookkeeper may come at a higher price point, but that bookkeeper usually brings skills enabling them to work faster and smarter than someone with less experience. Experience also can bring alternative ways of looking at problems, and can find efficient and accurate ways to manage your processing and compliance needs.

Professional bodies frequently have a code of conduct for members to adhere to and provide opportunities for bookkeepers to keep their skills and legislation changes current through networking events, training sessions, workshops and newsletters. They also provide support services around technical queries members may have in relation to their profession.

It is now a legal requirement for a person offering bookkeeping services particularly in the area around GST and BAS services for fee or other reward to be a Registered BAS Agent. 

BAS Agent registration number 24943686

Critical to the success of all businesses is the existence of adequate and reliable systems and processes and a great bookkeeper will assist you in integrating good bookkeeping systems into your business.

MJO Bookkeeping  provide Systems for processing of sales, recording expenses, capturing receipts, processing payroll, preparation of reports and offsite back up of your financial data files. 

Bookkeepers are generally known for their attention to detail. With bookkeeping, ‘near enough’ generally isn’t good enough.

Successful entrepreuners need to surround themselves with ‘details’ people and your bookkeeper should be one.

MJO Bookeeping believes Bookkeepers should always act professionally. 

Professionalism embodies attributes of reliability, good communication, honesty and integrity. 

MJO Bookeeping services believes that confidentiality is absolutely paramount. A Bookkeeper should be happy to sign a Confidentiality Agreement to safeguard your business transactions and activity.

Should the business circumstances change MJO Bookkeeping can readily adapt your services and can assist in the transition. Your Bookkeeper must be able to offer the flexibility to change the frequency and level of services in a responsive way.

MJO Bookeeping services recommends cloud based accounting packages which allow for information sharing in real time between your business, the bookkeeper and the accountant. 

MJO Bookeeping is fully independent and not aligned to any franchise, accounting firm or Software Company so our advice is tailored specifically for your business. We work for you, not your accountant or your bank or the ATO.