Everyday bookkeeping
Reconciliations, coding and a clean set of books every month, so your accounts are always up to date and decision-ready.
Registered BAS Agent · Geelong
Tidy books, clear numbers, more time for your business.
Brightbooks keeps your bookkeeping accurate and your BAS lodged on time, so you always know where you stand and never lose a weekend to the shoebox of receipts.
- Registered BAS Agent
- Xero Certified
- 15+ years experience
- Fixed monthly fees
Registered
BAS agent
BAS agent
Fully insured,
confidential
confidential
Xero certified
partner
partner
Local & remote,
Australia-wide
Australia-wide
What we do
Bookkeeping done properly, jargon-free
Everything to keep your numbers clean and the ATO happy, explained in plain English. Pick the bits you need or hand the lot over and forget about it.
BAS & GST lodgement
Prepared and lodged on time as your registered BAS agent. No late penalties, no last-minute panic each quarter.
Payroll & Single Touch
Pay runs, payslips, super and STP reporting handled accurately, so your team is paid right and on time.
Xero setup & training
We set Xero up for the way you actually work, then show you the few buttons you need. No overwhelm.
Accounts payable & receivable
Bills paid on time and invoices chased politely but firmly, so your cash flow stays healthy and predictable.
Catch-up bookkeeping
Months or years behind? We sort the backlog, get you compliant and hand back books you can finally trust.
Why Brightbooks
Numbers you can trust, without the stress
Most small business owners did not start out to spend their nights reconciling bank feeds. We take the books off your plate and give you back time, plus the quiet confidence that everything is right and lodged on time.
You get one consistent person who knows your business, replies to emails the same day, and explains things in plain language. No jargon, no surprises, and a fixed monthly fee so you always know what you are paying.
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On time
BAS and payroll lodged before every deadline, so you never wear a late penalty
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Fixed fee
one predictable monthly price, no hourly surprises and no bill shock
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Same day
we reply to your questions the same business day, in plain English
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Xero first
certified Xero partner, with everything in the cloud and visible to you
How it works
Getting started is simple
No long onboarding and no paperwork mountain. We can usually have you set up and sorted within a week.
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Free chat
We talk through your business, where the books are at, and what you actually need. No pressure and no obligation.
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We get set up
We connect to your Xero (or set it up), tidy what needs tidying, and agree a fixed monthly price up front.
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You get your time back
Your books stay current, BAS and payroll are handled, and you get a clear monthly summary you can actually read.
Pricing
Simple, fixed monthly fees
One predictable price each month, agreed up front. No hourly billing, no surprises. Pick the plan that fits, change it whenever your business does.
Sole trader
For sole traders and side businesses
$220/month
- Monthly bank reconciliation
- Quarterly BAS prepared & lodged
- Xero subscription managed
- Email support, same business day
Most popular
Small business
Our most popular plan for growing businesses
$420/month
- Everything in Sole trader
- Payroll & STP for up to 5 staff
- Accounts payable & receivable
- Monthly plain-English summary
- Phone & email support
Tailored
Larger teams, multiple entities or a big catch-up
Custom
- Built around your business
- Catch-up & clean-up included
- Larger payroll & multiple entities
- Fixed quote, agreed up front
Indicative pricing. Your exact fee depends on transaction volume and what you need. Book a free chat for a fixed quote.
Where we work
Based in Geelong, working with you anywhere
We meet plenty of clients face to face across Geelong and the Bellarine, and work with many more remotely through Xero. Wherever you are, your books are always a click away.
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Small businesses that sleep better at night
A few words from local owners who have handed their books to Brightbooks.
"I was always behind on my BAS and dreading every quarter. Brightbooks cleaned up two years of mess and now everything just runs. I actually understand my numbers for the first time."
"Switched my cafe over after a recommendation and it has been the best business decision I have made. Payroll is sorted, the books are spotless, and I get a plain-English summary I can actually read."
"As a sole trader I just wanted it off my plate. Fixed monthly fee, no surprises, and questions answered the same day. Genuinely friendly and never makes you feel silly for asking."
"We moved to Xero with Brightbooks setting it all up and training my team. Calm, patient and incredibly thorough. Our accountant says our books are the tidiest they have ever seen."
"Reliable, precise and easy to deal with. Our cash flow is far healthier now that invoices actually get chased. I should have done this years ago."
Reviews shared with permission from Brightbooks clients. See our Facebook page for more.
Book a free chat
Tell us a little about your business and where the books are at. We will get back to you within one business day, or call us directly.
Servicing Geelong & the Bellarine, VIC