Bookkeeping Services

As a business owner you sometimes have to be the ‘jester’ and juggle many roles including receptionist, general manager, marketing manager, production manager and shipping clerk. Having said that, most business owners also have to fill the important role as bookkeeper.

While bookkeeping is a statutory requirement, knowing your numbers is a critical part of running a successful business. In fact, up to date records lets you make informed business decisions and do year-end tax planning.

Your choice of accounting software is a very important decision and the software is one of the foundation stones in your business ‘wall’. When it comes to accounting software, one size certainly doesn’t fit all businesses. When recommending the most appropriate accounting software program for clients we always address these two key questions:

  1. What does your business need? Payroll, inventory, debtors, creditors, invoicing or a full blown general ledger that lets you produce your own financial statements?
  2. What is your level of accounting skill?

As such, your choice of accounting software will depend on your business needs and level of accounting skill. For this reason we support a number of programs including Cashflow Manager, MYOB, Reckon (QuickBooks) and the cloud based solutions Xero (pronounced zero) and Saasu.

Services We Offer

  • Business start-up
  • Business Planning
  • Management reporting
  • Budget & Cashflow forecasting
  • Establishing Key Performance Indicators KPI's
  • Business Improvement Strategies
  • Accounting system advice & support
  • Business Coaching & mentoring
  • Business Structure Advice
  • Social Media & Marketing workshops
  • Buying & Selling business advice
  • Business Succession Planning

All too often we inherit clients who are using the wrong software in their business and as a consequence, they produce records that are nothing more than ‘computerised shoeboxes’. This creates frustration and additional costs which clashes with our client brief of helping you reduce the cost of compliance. For that reason, we also offer you training to use the software of choice.

Of course, in some instances you might be too busy to juggle the bookkeeping function so we also offer you a full bookkeeping service. We can handle the record keeping so you can spend more time working ON your business and your marketing. Alternatively, if you appoint an external bookkeeper we are happy to liaise and work with them.

Client Testimonials

I first met with Will from Vostro Private Wealth to consolidate our personnel insurance. Will was very helpful, understood our position & organised to oversee our policies. Shortly after I needed to make a claim and through Will and Kylie the process was made easy and our claim processed promptly.

Will is now providing financial planning for our Self Managed Super Fund. He has implemented a plan we are comfortable with and look forward to working with him in the future to assist our transition into retirement.

Doug Cameron

“McHenry Partners have been supporting our business for nearly 10 years now.

In recent years we changed over to the Xero accounting system. The training we received was excellent and transition smooth and now the financial management side of the business takes less of our time and we know exactly what our financial position is at any point of time. Whenever we have a business matter to discuss, we always receive sound advice making us feel comfortable when important financial decisions need to be made.”

www.bennettelectricalac.com.au

Nathan Bennett

Bennett Electrical & Bennett Racing

We have been conducting business with McHenry Partners for 14 years, firstly just for taxation purposes but also financial planning and retirement strategies.

Sam Adigrati from Vostro Private Wealth has been very supportive of our financial investment matters. When there is any information we require about our financial affairs, having both Vostro Private Wealth and McHenry Partners, we know we have the best of both worlds and complete peace of mind that they have our affairs in order.

Both businesses are very helpful, friendly, informative and cooperative.

Graham & Lynny Ingles

“Computers and accounting I have never been fond of. In the past I used Excel spreadsheets to keep track of income and expenses, word to prepare my invoices and MYOB to manage my payroll. McHenry Partners demonstrated the benefits of Xero and convinced me to transfer to Xero and the only regret is that I didn’t do this sooner. Now my accountant can log into the file and assist with any of my queries. My payroll and superannuation are also simplified with Xero. McHenry Partners have helped guide me with my personal investments and to get better finance arrangements.”

www.allwrightplastering.com.au

J. Wright

All Wright Plastering

“McHenry Partners have been supporting our building and development business for many years and find them to provide a brilliant service. I’m one to focus on the building operation of the business and prefer not to be dealing with the financial management side of the business. McHenry Partners support us with bookkeeping, accounting and tax services for a fixed monthly fee which works really well. It allows me to focus on what I’m passionate about.”

Darren Gould

Redhouse Developments

I have medical practices in Geelong and Ballarat.Before moving to McHenry Partners my prior accountant was charging me large compliance fees and lodgments were being made late.

My bookkeeper, accounting software and the accounting firm just wasn’t working well enough and I felt like I was being left in the dark.

Making the move to McHenry Partners resulted in positive changes:

  • A cloud-based accounting system was adopted.
  • A better bookkeeping solution was offered at a more cost-effective rate.
  • Communication of financial results and tax position is excellent.

I am now well informed and compliance lodgments are on time.

This has made my life less stressful knowing things are well under control.

McHenry Partners are always available to quickly respond to my queries and it has been a pleasure to work with them.

www.medicaid.com.au/medicaid-Geelong

Dr. Carl Grace

MedicAid

CLOUD or CONVENTIONAL?

Increasingly our clients are opting for cloud based bookkeeping solutions because they let you run your business from work, home or on the go. All you need is an internet connection and your password. You can then access your record keeping via the internet and invite your accountant or bookkeeper to view your accounts at the same time. This means you can get bookkeeping assistance and valuable advice in real-time.

Cloud based programs like Xero and Saasu allow you to log in anytime from anywhere on your Mac, PC, tablet or smart phone. You can get a real-time view of your cashflow and while there are several cloud based accounting software programs on the market, we emphasise the need to have an understanding of double entry accounting or undergo some training before you go down this pathway.

There are numerous advantages of cloud based (online) bookkeeping. You can work on any system (Mac, Windows or Linux) plus, in some cases, there’s a mobile version specifically designed for smartphones like iPhone, Android and Blackberry. Your data is secure, even if your computer is lost or stolen. You have the freedom to view your financial data from wherever you are, no matter the device and there’s no more waiting to update your financial records on the office computer. Your data is never out-of-date and software updates are free and automatically available when you login, saving you the need to purchase the newest version of the software. There’s no need for back-ups as they are automatically done for you.

All your invited users have access to the latest version of your financial data and you never need to worry about installing software or updates. Ultimately the idea is to let you spend more time working ON your business and less time doing your books.

Supporting Businesses & Individuals Across Greater Geelong

We work with clients throughout Geelong and surrounding suburbs, including:

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Not getting what you need from your current accountant? McHenry Partners are here to change things for the better.

Our initial free consultation will identify whether you're comfortable with our personality, style, service & value that is to be provided so you can make an informed decision to engage us.

We will provide an ethical letter to your Accounting firm advising we are managing your financial compliance obligations from here and request any information that we may need.

We will agree with you on the services you require from us over the next 12 months and agree on a fee amount and payment terms that are suitable to both parties

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