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Chartered Accountant oversight

Bookkeeping, done to an accountant's standard.

Reconciled accounts, accurate payroll, timely BAS lodgements and decision-useful reporting — delivered through a structured finance process. Outsource the entire bookkeeping function, or strengthen specific areas of your existing finance team.

20+Years of
experience
13 Industries
worked across
12 Service lines
in one team
A typical month with us
01
Transactions coded and reconciled
Bank, card and loan accounts agreed to statements
02
Payroll and supplier runs processed
Approvals follow your documented workflow
03
Period closed and reviewed
Balance sheet supported, movements questioned
04
Reporting you can act on
With commentary on what moved and why
Your software, your data, your approvals
Covered Reconciliations Accounts payable & receivable Payroll BAS, GST & PAYG Month-end close Management reports
What's included

What our bookkeeping services cover.

Bookkeeping is more than recording transactions. These are the pieces that have to work together for your accounts to be reliable at month end.

01

Transaction coding

Every transaction categorised against a chart of accounts that reflects how your business actually works.

02

Bank reconciliations

Bank, credit card and loan accounts reconciled so your ledger matches reality.

03

Accounts payable

Supplier invoices entered, approved through a defined workflow and scheduled for payment, audit trail intact.

04

Accounts receivable

Invoicing, receipt allocation and structured debtor follow-up, so cash comes in rather than ageing.

05

Payroll

Payroll, leave accruals, superannuation and STP reporting, with award settings as confirmed by you or a qualified adviser.

06

BAS, GST & PAYG

Records and supporting information prepared for review and lodgement by your registered BAS or tax agent.

07

Month-end close

Balance sheet accounts reconciled and supported, accruals and prepayments posted, and the period closed.

08

Reporting

Profit and loss, balance sheet and cash reporting you can read, with commentary on what moved.

Our bookkeeping services also connect seamlessly with management accounting, budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, financial control and CFO support. As your requirements become more complex, the level of financial support can expand without requiring you to change providers or rebuild your finance processes.

Outsourced bookkeeping

Outsource bookkeeping without losing control of it.

Businesses usually outsource bookkeeping because internal capacity is stretched, processes have become inconsistent or the accounts are no longer being reviewed thoroughly.

We manage the function through a clearly defined process covering responsibilities, approvals, payment controls, month-end deadlines and reporting. Your records remain visible, your payment authority remains with you, and we take responsibility for delivering the agreed work.

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What stays with you
Payment authority
Your software and your data
Full visibility of the records
What we take on
Defined close calendar
Documented approval workflow
Segregation of duties
Chartered Accountant review

Are your books behind or difficult to rely on?

We undertake historical bookkeeping and account clean-ups to bring records up to date, resolve unreconciled balances and establish a reliable starting point for ongoing reporting.

Tell us where the records currently stand and we will explain what needs to be corrected, how long it is likely to take and what information we require from you.

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Who it's for

Bookkeeping and accounting support for growing and established businesses.

The right level of support depends on where the bookkeeping sits today and who is currently carrying it.

Owner-led businesses

Bookkeeping is competing with running the business

When bookkeeping is being completed after hours or only when deadlines approach, we can take responsibility for the process and provide accounts you can rely on throughout the year.

Growing teams

Your financial administration has outgrown its original process

As transaction volumes, payroll and reporting requirements increase, informal processes stop scaling. We provide the capacity, structure and controls needed to support growth.

Established businesses

Your bookkeeping needs stronger review and oversight

Your transactional work may be up to date, but reconciliations, month-end adjustments and financial review require additional expertise. We can strengthen the existing function without replacing the people already supporting it.

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In-house bookkeeper or outsourced?

Both work. Which one fits depends on transaction volume, how much review the accounts need, and what happens when the person doing the work is unavailable.

Consideration
In-house hire
Outsourced to HSC Edge
Cost structure
Salary, superannuation, leave, software licences and training
An agreed monthly fee scoped to the volume and complexity of the work
Cover during absence
Work typically pauses during leave or between hires
Continuity maintained by a team rather than one individual
Review and oversight
Depends on whether someone senior reviews the work
Chartered Accountant oversight built into the process
Scaling with volume
Capacity is fixed to the hours contracted
Scope is reviewed as transaction volume and reporting needs change
Controls and process
Often informal in smaller finance teams
Documented close calendar, approvals and segregation of duties
Knowledge continuity
Process knowledge sits with one person
Processes are documented and retained by the firm

An in-house bookkeeper is often the better answer at high transaction volumes with daily on-site requirements. We will say so if that is what your situation calls for.

How it works

A structured transition to reliable monthly bookkeeping.

We assess the current position, resolve priority issues and establish a repeatable bookkeeping and month-end process.

01

Assess the current position

We review the accounting file, reconciliations and existing processes to identify what is current, what needs correction and which issues should be addressed first.

02

Correct the records and establish controls

We bring agreed historical work up to date, refine the chart of accounts and document the close calendar, approval process and responsibilities.

03

Operate, close and report

We complete the agreed bookkeeping cycle, reconcile the accounts and provide reporting in accordance with the established timetable.

Accounting software

We work in your file, not ours.

Whether you are on Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks or another platform, we work inside your existing system. The data stays yours, and you keep access to it throughout.

Where the current setup is creating unnecessary work — such as an unclear chart of accounts, manual processes or approvals managed through email — we will recommend practical improvements and agree the implementation scope with you.

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Your software
Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and other business platforms
Your data
You retain ownership and access at all times
Your approvals
Payment authority stays with you unless you decide otherwise
Our job
Make the process reliable and the numbers defensible
Chartered Accountant oversight

Bookkeeping with accounting-level oversight.

Reliable bookkeeping requires more than accurate transaction entry. It requires disciplined reconciliations, appropriate financial controls, a properly supported balance sheet and experienced review of the final numbers.

Our bookkeeping services are delivered as part of a broader accounting and finance capability. This means we do not simply process transactions — we identify inconsistencies, question unusual movements and ensure the accounts are sufficiently reliable to support reporting and decision-making.

In a previous engagement, our principal's review of reconciliations and financial controls identified financial irregularities exceeding $1 million. It is a practical example of why bookkeeping needs appropriate review, segregation of duties and balance-sheet discipline — not simply accurate data entry.

Chartered Accountant oversight
Xero certification
Professional indemnity insurance
Australia-wide remote delivery
An HSC Edge accountant reviewing reconciliations and financial controls with a client
FAQ

Bookkeeping questions.

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01What is included in your bookkeeping services?

Transaction coding, bank and credit card reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, BAS and GST preparation, month-end close and management reporting. We scope which of these we take on based on what your business already has covered.

02Can you take on historical bookkeeping or a clean-up?

Yes. Historical bookkeeping and account clean-ups are part of our bookkeeping service, so we can bring records up to date before taking on the ongoing work.

03Do we have to change accounting software?

No. We work inside your existing file, whether that is Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks or another platform. If the current setup is creating work rather than saving it, we will tell you, but changing software is your decision, not a condition of engagement.

04Can you work alongside our accountant or tax adviser?

Yes. Liaison with accountants and tax advisers is part of our BAS and compliance service, and we can work as an extension of your existing arrangements.

05Do you work with businesses outside your local area?

We work with businesses across Australia using cloud accounting platforms and secure digital workflows. Most bookkeeping, payroll and reporting services can be delivered remotely, with on-site support available by arrangement.

06What do bookkeeping services cost?

Our fees are based on the volume and complexity of the work, including transaction volumes, payroll requirements, the number of entities, reporting frequency and the condition of the existing records. Ongoing engagements are generally provided for an agreed monthly fee, while historical clean-ups, system implementations and other project work are quoted separately following an initial review.

Build a more reliable finance function.

Tell us how your bookkeeping currently operates, what systems you use and where additional support is required. We will assess the current position and recommend a practical service structure — from day-to-day bookkeeping through to month-end reporting and financial oversight.

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