Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Bookkeeping Services for SMEs, Legal & Real Estate Firms
Books Onsite was founded in 2006 by Managing Director Tim Johnston CPA, leveraging 15 years of commercial accounting experience across Australia and overseas. Our team of 40 qualified bookkeepers provides tailored onsite and remote services backed by MYOB, QuickBooks, and Xero Certified CPA support. We specialize in legal and real estate bookkeeping, including trust account compliance, payroll management, and annual external examinations. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, we serve SMEs, legal practices, and real estate firms nationwide. Our approach formalizes customized accounting manuals to ensure transparency and efficiency, offering fixed-fee packages without lock-in contracts.Clients benefit from CPA-led financial analysis, specialized software integration, and replacement coverage during staff absences. Recognized by clients like Miller Street Law and Academy of IT, we combine technical expertise with practical solutions to maximize profitability and regulatory compliance. Our commitment to innovation and client-centric service has established us as a trusted partner for businesses seeking scalable accounting support.
Services
Legal Bookkeeping
Real Estate Bookkeeping
Onsite Bookkeeping
Cloud Bookkeeping
Trust Account Audits
Payroll Management
CPA Support
Accounting Manuals
BAS Lodgement
Financial Reporting
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 15+ years of commercial accounting expertise led by a CPA director
- Customized accounting manuals with transparent weekly reporting
- CPA-supported compliance for legal trust accounts and real estate audits
- Fixed-fee packages with flexible regional and remote service options
- 40+ qualified bookkeepers with replacement coverage guarantees
Associations and certifications
- CPA Australia
- MYOB Certified
- Xero Certified
- QuickBooks Certified
- Certified External Examiners (NSW, VIC, QLD)
What people say
Fantastic service
Amazing setup
Financial controller
Cyclical support
Prompt assistance
Services
Legal Bookkeeping
Specialized bookkeeping for legal practices including trust account compliance, office account reconciliation, and annual external examinations. Our CPA-backed team manages LEAP, Actionstep, and Smokeball software integrations while ensuring adherence to Law Society regulations. Services include monthly management reports, payroll processing, and BAS lodgement for sole practitioners and firms with under 20 practitioners.
Real Estate Bookkeeping
Comprehensive trust account management for real estate agencies with daily updates and compliance audits. Certified in PropertyTree, Rockend, and Console software, we handle rental/sale trust reconciliations alongside general bookkeeping. Services include multicurrency support, fixed asset registers, and specialized add-ons for cashflow forecasting tailored to property management operations.
Onsite Bookkeeping
Weekly onsite support for SMEs with 1-3 days of in-office bookkeeping combined with CPA supervision. Covers payroll, accounts payable/receivable, inventory control, and financial reporting. Includes customized accounting procedures manuals and replacement coverage during staff absences, serving businesses with $500k-$15M turnover across Australia.
Trust Account Audits
Certified trust account audits for legal firms complying with state Law Society regulations. Our CPAs perform annual external examinations with minimal business disruption, providing final audit reports to authorities. Services include software-specific testing (Smokeball, LEAP) and compliance remediation for trust account breaches in NSW, Victoria, and Queensland.
CPA Support
MYOB, Xero, and QuickBooks Certified CPA supervision for complex financial tasks. Includes monthly P&L analysis, tax optimization strategies, and implementation of specialized accounting add-ons. Our CPAs audit existing systems, refine procedures, and provide strategic guidance to improve cashflow forecasting and statutory compliance for businesses nationwide.
People
Tim Johnston
Managing Director
CPA-qualified director with 15+ years of experience in commercial accounting across Australia and overseas. Former Financial Controller for ASX-listed companies, specializing in profit optimization and tax minimization strategies. Leads Books Onsite's team of 40 bookkeepers while maintaining direct client oversight for complex accounting matters.
Questions
What bookkeeping services do you offer for law firms?
We provide trust account compliance, office bookkeeping, and annual external examinations for legal practices with under 20 practitioners.
Do you support real estate trust accounting software?
Yes, we're certified in PropertyTree and experienced with Rockend, Console, and PropertyMe for real estate trust audits.
Can you handle payroll and BAS reporting?
Our services include payroll processing, superannuation reconciliation, and BAS/IAS lodgement with CPA oversight.
Are your bookkeeping fees fixed or hourly?
We offer fixed weekly fee packages without lock-in contracts for predictable accounting costs.
Do you provide onsite services outside major cities?
Yes, we deliver regional bookkeeping services Australia-wide with CPA support available remotely.
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