How Much Do Bookkeepers Charge Per Hour In Australia?

Bookkeeping prices in Australia vary depending on the bookkeeper's experience, location, software expertise, complexity of the work and whether you need basic data entry or more specialised bookkeeping support. 

Some bookkeepers charge an hourly rate, while others offer fixed monthly packages based on the amount and frequency of work required. This means there is no single hourly rate that applies to every Australian business. 

A simple business with relatively few transactions may require much less work than a growing business with employees, payroll, inventory, multiple bank accounts and large numbers of invoices. The most useful way to compare bookkeeping prices is therefore to compare the scope of work rather than the hourly rate alone. Ask what is included, how often the books will be updated, whether bank reconciliation is included, whether payroll is included and whether cleanup work is charged separately. 

You should also ask whether BAS preparation or lodgement is included and whether the person providing BAS services has the appropriate registration. Y

oung Guns Bookkeeping works with Melbourne small businesses and can structure bookkeeping around the actual needs of the business rather than simply selling hours. If your books are currently messy or overdue, the initial cleanup may require more work than the ongoing monthly service. 

Once the accounts are under control, ongoing bookkeeping can often become more predictable. The right bookkeeping arrangement should give you reliable financial records without paying for services you don't need.