Experienced finance support for businesses that need more than basic bookkeeping.
Strategic Growth Hub provides senior bookkeeping, BAS, payroll and external finance support for established Australian businesses that need their finance function handled properly.
We bring structure, ownership and experienced oversight to the work behind your numbers — without requiring you to manage another employee or supervise the bookkeeping process every day.
What changes when the finance function is handled properly.
- Bookkeeping runs without constant owner oversight
- Clear workflows, responsibilities and deadlines
- Reliable accounts, reconciliations and reporting
- BAS and payroll obligations managed with confidence
- Better support for your accountant and internal team
- Less operational noise and fewer finance tasks sitting with you
We don't just complete bookkeeping tasks. We help businesses build a stronger finance function.
Bookkeeping should do more than keep your accounts up to date. It should provide structure, confidence and reliable financial information that supports better business decisions. That's why SGH works as an extension of your business—not simply another service provider.
What working with SGH looks like
- Experienced ownership of your bookkeeping and finance workflows
- Clear processes, deadlines and communication
- Reliable financial information you can make decisions from
- Support that works alongside your accountant and internal team
- A proactive approach that identifies issues before they become problems
- Consistent support from the same experienced professional
Our approach isn't for everyone
- We're not the cheapest bookkeeping option.
- We don't provide reactive administration or unlimited ad-hoc support.
- We don't believe you should need to supervise your bookkeeper every day.
- We work best with businesses that value ownership, accountability and long-term partnerships.
We don't measure success by whether your bookkeeping is up to date. We measure success by the confidence you have in your numbers and the time you've gained back to focus on your business.
Experienced support for businesses with more moving parts.
SGH works with established businesses where bookkeeping, payroll, BAS, reporting and day-to-day finance processes have become too important to leave fragmented, reactive or dependent on the owner.
Businesses with operational complexity
Your business may have multiple employees, locations, projects, revenue streams, payment platforms, suppliers or reporting requirements. You need someone who can understand how the moving parts fit together and keep the finance workflow organised.
Businesses that have outgrown basic bookkeeping
The accounts may technically be up to date, but you need more confidence in the accuracy, structure and usefulness of the information. You want experienced support that goes beyond data entry and bank reconciliations.
Businesses with an internal accounts or administration team
You may already have an administrator, office manager or accounts person handling parts of the process. SGH can provide oversight, training, workflow development and specialist support so your internal team can operate with greater confidence.
Businesses wanting experienced external support
You need reliable finance support but do not require, or want to manage, a full-time internal finance employee. SGH provides a structured external solution with direct access to an experienced BAS Agent.
The types of businesses we commonly support
Our experience is particularly relevant to businesses operating in construction and trades, health and medical, allied health, product-based businesses, importers, wholesalers and multi-location operations.
Industry matters, but fit is determined more by the complexity of the business, the level of responsibility required and whether the client values structured, autonomous financial support.
Experienced support. Personal service.
Every client works directly with Sarah, founder of Strategic Growth Hub and a Registered BAS Agent with more than 20 years' experience supporting Australian businesses.
Rather than building a large bookkeeping firm, Sarah has intentionally created a boutique practice focused on providing experienced bookkeeping and external finance support to a select group of established businesses.
You'll always deal with the same experienced professional—someone who understands your business, takes ownership of the finance function and works proactively alongside your accountant and internal team.
20+ years' experience • Direct access • Boutique practice • Long-term client partnerships
Finance support tailored to the way your business operates.
Every business has different needs. Some clients partner with SGH for ongoing bookkeeping and finance support, while others engage us for payroll, BAS, bookkeeping consulting or one-off Xero projects. Our role is to provide the level of support your business needs—without adding unnecessary complexity.
Ongoing Bookkeeping & Finance Support
Our flagship service for established businesses wanting an experienced professional to manage the bookkeeping function, maintain financial accuracy and provide ongoing operational support.
BAS & Payroll Support
Flexible support for businesses needing BAS preparation and lodgement, payroll management, or additional compliance assistance alongside their existing bookkeeping.
Xero Projects
Xero file reviews, catch-up bookkeeping, clean-up projects and system optimisation to get your financial records back on track before ongoing support begins.
Bookkeeping Consulting
Supporting business owners and internal accounts teams through workflow improvements, SOP development, Xero optimisation, mentoring and finance process reviews.
The day-to-day finance work handled with structure, accuracy and ownership.
Ongoing engagements are tailored to each business, but typically include the core bookkeeping, reporting and compliance work needed to keep the finance function running reliably behind the scenes.
Accounts Workflow
- Accounts inbox management
- Supplier invoice processing and coding
- Document collection and follow-up
- Structured accounts payable workflows
Bookkeeping & Reporting
- Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Accounts payable and receivable support
- Month-end review and quality checks
- Reliable monthly financial reporting
BAS & Compliance
- GST and transaction review
- BAS preparation and lodgement
- Compliance deadline management
- Clear visibility of upcoming ATO obligations
Specialist support as your business evolves.
Some businesses only require ongoing bookkeeping, while others need additional support as they grow, become more complex or undertake one-off projects. These services can be incorporated into your ongoing engagement or quoted separately where appropriate.
- Payroll processing, STP and payroll compliance
- BAS-only preparation and lodgement
- Job costing and project reporting
- Department, class and location tracking
- Inventory reconciliation and stocktake support
- Management reporting and financial insights
- Xero file reviews
- Catch-up bookkeeping and historical clean-up projects
- Bookkeeping consulting and internal accounts team support
- Workflow reviews, SOP development and Xero optimisation
Clear processes, direct communication and reliable follow-through.
SGH works within agreed responsibilities, deadlines and communication channels. Once access, expectations and approvals are in place, the bookkeeping workflow is managed independently so you are not pulled back into the finance function every day.
Direct, structured communication
You work directly with an experienced BAS Agent rather than being passed between team members. Communication is handled through agreed channels, with meetings scheduled when they add value rather than becoming a substitute for clear process.
Autonomous delivery
Once responsibilities, access and deadlines are confirmed, SGH manages the agreed work independently. The focus is on accuracy, continuity and outcomes—not requiring you to supervise each task.
Shared accountability
Reliable finance support depends on timely information. Clients provide documents, approvals and responses by the agreed cut-off dates, while SGH manages the workflow and delivers the agreed outcomes.
Let's find the right level of support for your business.
Every business operates differently. That's why we begin with a short application to understand your business, your current finance processes and the level of support you're looking for. If SGH is the right fit, we'll guide you through the next steps and recommend the most appropriate engagement.
Before you enquire
- Minimum monthly support starts from $700 + GST
- Payroll is scoped as an add-on
- Last-minute meeting culture is not a fit
- Clients must provide information and approvals on time
- SGH works best with Xero-based businesses
Tell us what support you need.
The questions below help us understand your business, current bookkeeping setup, payroll requirements and whether SGH is the right senior support partner.
SGH works with a limited number of established businesses. Applications are reviewed before suitable businesses are invited to book a discovery call.