The finance team for not-for-profits
We work with boards, CEOs and COOs who need finance running properly. We handle ACNC-ready compliance, get your systems talking to each other, and deliver board reports on time every cycle.
Finance your board can rely on
Most not-for-profits end up with their finances being done by someone who was never hired to do it. An ops manager, an EA or sometimes the CEO. It works until an audit comes around, or the person leaves, and then nobody can find how anything was done.
Not-for-profit finance has its quirks, and not every accountant has dealt with them. Audit-ready accounting and ACNC obligations are just part of our week, rather than something we'd be working out as we go.
We take on the whole function: the day-to-day processing, the compliance, the systems and the reporting. You'll still own the budget, but everything after that is ours, including board-ready reporting that's finished well before the meeting rather than the night before.
Whether you've got no one looking after finance or someone who's stretched too thin, we can pick it up from wherever it's at. Have a chat with us and we'll tell you whether we're the right fit.
How we can help
Looking for a finance team that works like part of your organisation? We take on as much of the function as you need, from the day-to-day processing through to cash flow forecasting and board reporting.
Outsourced finance function
From payroll services and super to reconciling bank feeds and supplier payments, our small business accountants will keep your books in pristine condition.
Streamlined bank reconciliation processes- Timesheets and salaries
- Employee payroll portal
- Award compliance
- Business receipts
- Bill payments
- Approval systems
Compliance services
We’re registered small business tax agents, but our services go far beyond returns and statements. We’ll help you find the best structure for your business, choose trading names, and manage governance.
- ACNC compliant financials
- Liaising with auditors
- Business activity statements
- Single touch payroll
- Workcover
- Payroll tax
- Fringe benefits
Management reporting
Our small business accountants will take your company data and turn it into actionable strategies to improve your business and get you closer to your goals.
- Monthly and quarterly management accounting reports
- Weekly debtors and creditor reports
- Sophisticated management reporting tools
Our pricing promise
We'll quote a fixed fee on what your organisation needs now and we can take on more of the finance function as things change.
Here are three example pricing models to give you an idea of what your package could look like (you’ll never get a surprise bill from us!).
ACNC Compliance Focus
Just need the compliance done properly? We'll keep you ACNC-compliant.
- Compliance
- Expected revenue up to $500k
- ACNC compliant financials
- Quarterly BAS lodgement
- Monthly management reporting
- Need the whole finance function?
- Our finance function packages take on the processing, payroll and reporting as well >
Small Finance Function
We run the whole finance function: processing, payroll, supplier payments and monthly reporting.
- Compliance
- Expected revenue up to $500k
- ACNC compliant financials
- Quarterly BAS lodgement
- Monthly IAS lodgement
- Fringe Benefits Tax
- Finance Function
- Up to 50 transactions per month
- Up to 25 supplier invoices per month
- Fortnightly payroll for up to 5 employees
- Manage supplier payments
- Advisory
- Monthly management reporting
- Annual budget assistance
Large Finance Function
The same finance function, built for more transactions, more staff and a board that wants more detail.
- Compliance
- Expected revenue up to $2.5m
- ACNC compliant financials
- Quarterly BAS lodgement
- Monthly IAS lodgement
- Payroll tax
- Finance Function
- Up to 150 transactions per month
- Up to 150 supplier invoices per month
- Monthly payroll for up to 25 employees
- Manage supplier payments
- Advisory
- Monthly cash flow management
- Monthly management reporting
- Custom dashboards integrated with existing systems
- Annual budget assistance
*All prices include phone and email support for small queries, and exclude GST
Boost your accounting knowledge
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FAQs
Got a not-for-profit accounting question that we haven’t answered? Give us a call or send an email – we’ll take any excuse to talk numbers.
Where do small business owners go for advice?
Running a business by yourself can get pretty lonely, so it’s crucial to develop a community you can turn to for advice: Fellow small business owners, friends and family, tech support, a lawyer – and of course, a great accountant.
As expert small business accountants, we care about your growth and success as much as you do. If we don’t know the answer to a question, we’ll connect you with someone who does.
Does my small business need to file a tax return?
You need to lodge a tax return if you’re operating a business of any kind and size in Australia. You can do this yourself, or hire a small business accountant to help you prepare your tax return, and report your income and losses. You can find our complete list of compliance obligations for Australian businesses here.
When are small business tax returns due?
Small business tax returns are due by February 28 each year. However, if you’re filing through a registered small business tax agent, you could be eligible for an extension. As small business accountants, we can prepare tax returns for all types of entities, including companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.
Get in touch
We love to understand not-for-profit finance problems, and we want to hear all about your organisation. Call us, send an email, or book a time to chat about how our not-for-profit accountants can help.
