{"id":256662,"date":"2022-08-30T12:52:28","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T00:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/?page_id=256662"},"modified":"2025-01-29T15:29:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T03:29:18","slug":"bookkeeping","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/bookkeeping\/","title":{"rendered":"Bookkeeping Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;GLOBAL: Breadcrumbs&#8221; module_id=&#8221;product-nav&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px||15px||true|false&#8221; global_module=&#8221;254466&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<div<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        data-form-id=&#8217;666f77a4-835f-ef11-bfe4-000d3ad1249a&#8217;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        data-form-api-url=&#8217;https:\/\/public-oce.mkt.dynamics.com\/api\/v1.0\/orgs\/c0847816-0caa-4954-ae40-21384473e68e\/landingpageforms&#8217;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        data-cached-form-url=&#8217;https:\/\/assets-oce.mkt.dynamics.com\/c0847816-0caa-4954-ae40-21384473e68e\/digitalassets\/forms\/666f77a4-835f-ef11-bfe4-000d3ad1249a&#8217; ><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <script src = 'https:\/\/cxppusa1formui01cdnsa01-endpoint.azureedge.net\/oce\/FormLoader\/FormLoader.bundle.js' ><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Here are some ways a bookkeeper will help to keep your business running smoothly:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep you compliant<\/strong><br \/>As a small business owner, you\u2019ve got enough to worry about without having to stay up to date with all the legislative compliance changes (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/payday-super\/\">Payday Super<\/a> for example).. That\u2019s exactly how your bookkeeper can help; it\u2019s their job to know about industry updates and compliance changes so you don\u2019t have to. Bookkeepers stay aware of changing laws, so they can ensure your small business is compliant with payroll and tax laws, as well as any other financial rules and regulations that affect your small business.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Help you learn about your business numbers<\/strong><br \/>A great bookkeeper is someone who doesn\u2019t mind sitting down with you and running through the \u201cins and outs\u201d of all things bookkeeping. They will take the time to explain your business numbers, show you the insights behind them, provide suggestions, tips of the trade and answer your questions without any accounting jargon.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0bookkeeper\u00a0also keeps track of your company\u2019s financial health and advises you on decisions that can help you grow your business. They can also warn you if you\u2019re about to make a decision that could hinder your longer-term growth.<\/p>\n<p>For more details on why it&#8217;s important to hire a bookkeeper, read out article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/bookkeeping\/when-to-hire-a-bookkeeper\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What are the main responsibilities of a bookkeeper?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;What are the steps you can take to grow your small business?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Bookkeepers oversee a company\u2019s financial data and compliance by maintaining accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries and reconciliations. They perform daily accounting tasks such as monthly financial reporting, general ledger entries, and record payments and adjustments. Additionally, many bookkeepers also assist with basic HR duties like new hire documents, compliance, and temporary disability insurance and workers\u2019 compensation filings, making them an indispensable part of an organization\u2019s fiscal fitness.<\/p>\n<p>A bookkeeper&#8217;s main responsibilities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintains records of financial transactions by establishing accounts; posting transactions; ensure legal requirements compliance.<\/li>\n<li>Develops system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Maintains subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.<\/li>\n<li>Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.<\/li>\n<li>Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.<\/li>\n<li>Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.<\/li>\n<li>Maintains historical records by filing documents.<\/li>\n<li>Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.<\/li>\n<li>Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions.<\/li>\n<li>Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do you need a bookkeeper if you have an accountant? &#8221; admin_label=&#8221;What are the challenges in the growth stage of a business?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Contrary to popular belief, accountants and bookkeepers perform distinctly different tasks for the businesses they serve. Bookkeepers are responsible for on-going maintenance of their clients\u2019 general ledgers. 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