The Childcare Bookkeeper

Welcome to The Childcare Bookkeeper, your trusted partner in managing the financial health of your child care business. We understand the complexities and intricacies of the Australian child care industry, and we are here to help you navigate the challenging waters of running a child care centre. Our team has years of experience in the child care sector and is well-versed in the unique financial and regulatory considerations that come with it. We are dedicated to providing top-notch accounting, bookkeeping, consulting, and planning services to child care businesses across New South Wales and the rest of Australia.

Why Choose The Childcare Bookkeeper?

At The Childcare Bookkeeper, we pride ourselves on being more than just bookkeepers. We are a team of professionals with a deep understanding of the child care industry and the regulatory landscape within which it operates. We offer a range of services tailored to meet the specific needs of child care businesses, and we are committed to helping our clients achieve their financial goals. Here are a few reasons why outsourcing your accounting and bookkeeping to us is a smart choice:

• Save on payroll and overhead expenses
• Receive highly skilled services from degreed professionals at affordable prices
• Stay up-to-date with industry news and changes
• Access to a wealth of knowledge and experience in the child care sector
• Competitively priced services, with flexible hourly or fixed monthly fees

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to help child care businesses thrive. These include:

• Accounting and Bookkeeping: Our team takes care of all your accounting and bookkeeping needs, ensuring that your financial records are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with all relevant regulations.
• Consulting and Planning: We provide expert guidance on financial planning, budgeting, and business strategy, helping you make informed decisions about the future of your child care centre.
• Budgeting Assistance: We help you create a realistic budget that will help you avoid debt problems and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Payroll Services: We take care of rostering, HR, and payroll, ensuring that your staffing ratios are above regulation, your employees are paid the correct rates, and all payroll-related compliance requirements are met.
• Accounts Receivable and Payable: We manage your accounts receivable and accounts payable, ensuring that your bills are paid on time, and that all incoming payments are recorded and reconciled.
• BAS/IAS Lodgement: We handle all of your obligations with the ATO, ensuring that everything is lodged on time and that your child care business stays compliant.
• Financial Reporting: We provide financial statements and cash flow reports that give you a clear picture of your financial health, allowing you to make informed decisions about your centre's future.

Industry News

At The Childcare Bookkeeper, we stay up-to-date with the latest news and changes affecting the child care sector. Here are a few recent developments that may impact your child care business:

• The Fair Work Ombudsman is targeting the child care sector in a national campaign to ensure compliance with workplace laws.
• The compulsory super guarantee rate will gradually increase from 9% to 12% to help grow Australian workers savings for retirement.
• New pay rates for CCW and ECT came into effect on 01/07/2013 - have you updated pay rates for your employees?