Outgrown your current bookkeeping setup?
Whether your books are still handled internally or you are questioning the support you currently receive, your bookkeeping should give you clarity, confidence and less involvement — not more work.
Most businesses arrive here for one of two reasons.
The issue is not always that the bookkeeping is completely broken. Often, the setup simply no longer fits the business.
You have outgrown doing it internally
The bookkeeping may still be sitting with the owner, a family member, office admin or someone internally who is doing their best — but the business now needs more experienced finance support.
- The owner is still too involved
- Admin support is stretched
- Payroll, BAS or reporting is becoming more complex
- The business has outgrown the startup setup
You are questioning your current bookkeeper
You may already have bookkeeping support, but you are not getting the communication, confidence, ownership or quality of service the business now needs.
- Things feel reactive or last-minute
- You are not confident the file is clean
- Your accountant keeps raising issues
- The service no longer feels like the right fit
Your bookkeeping should support the business you have now.
You are still too involved
You are being pulled back into invoices, payroll questions, coding issues or follow-ups that should not need your constant attention.
The file is not accountant-ready
Bank reconciliations are behind, BAS feels rushed, or your accountant is raising the same issues before they can complete their work.
The numbers do not feel reliable
Reports are delayed, unclear or incomplete, making it harder to understand what is really happening in the business.
Payroll feels more complex
Payroll, super, STP or award-related requirements are becoming more involved than the current setup can comfortably handle.
Tasks are done, but not owned
Some tasks may be getting completed, but no one is truly owning the workflow, deadlines, communication and structure behind the finance function.
The business has moved on
What worked a few years ago may no longer suit your current volume, complexity, reporting needs or level of responsibility.
This is not just about finding someone to do the books.
It is about moving to a more structured, experienced and accountable finance support model.
Strategic Growth Hub provides senior bookkeeping, BAS and payroll support for established businesses that need the finance function handled properly — without adding another employee to manage.
Senior bookkeeping support with ownership.
We work with a limited number of established businesses where reliable finance support, clear communication and structured workflows matter.
Monthly support may include:
- Accounts inbox and supplier management
- Bank reconciliations
- BAS preparation and lodgement
- Monthly reporting
- Payroll support where required
- Job, project or income reconciliation support
- Communication with your accountant
One-off support may include:
- Xero file review
- EOFY catch-up
- Historical reconciliations
- BAS cleanup
- Payroll review and correction support
- Accounts payable or receivable cleanup
- File preparation for your accountant
Every Xero file is reviewed before we provide pricing.
Before providing a quote, we review your Xero file so we can understand the current condition of the bookkeeping, transaction volume, payroll complexity, reporting needs and any cleanup work required.
- This protects you from vague estimates.
- It protects us from under-scoping the work.
- It allows us to provide clear recommendations.
- It ensures the quote reflects the actual responsibility involved.
There is no obligation to proceed after the review, and Xero access can be removed at any time.
A clear process, without the awkward handover.
Whether you are moving from an internal setup or considering changing bookkeepers, we keep the process structured and practical.
Initial conversation
We discuss what is currently happening, what is not working, and what level of support you may need.
Xero file review
You provide temporary access so we can review the file and understand the scope properly before quoting.
Recommendations and quote
We provide a clear recommended scope, pricing and next steps based on what the file actually needs.
Transition and setup
If you proceed, we confirm access, workflows, communication expectations and any handover required.
SGH is not the right fit for every business.
Works well when you want:
- Senior bookkeeping experience
- Autonomous support within clear scope
- Reliable deadlines and communication
- Less mental load sitting with the owner
- A finance function that is properly owned
Not the right fit if you need:
- The cheapest available option
- Daily check-ins or constant updates
- Reactive admin help with no structure
- Someone to micromanage task by task
- A virtual assistant instead of bookkeeping ownership
Questions about changing or upgrading your bookkeeping support.
Do I need to tell my current bookkeeper before speaking with you?
No. An initial conversation and Xero file review can happen before any formal change is made. If you decide to proceed, we can discuss the cleanest way to manage handover.
What if the bookkeeping is currently handled internally?
That is common. Many businesses start with bookkeeping handled by the owner, admin or someone internally. If the business has outgrown that setup, we can review the file and recommend the most practical next step.
Can you work with my accountant?
Yes. We are used to working alongside external accountants and can communicate clearly with them where required, especially around BAS, EOFY file preparation and reporting requirements.
What if my Xero file needs cleanup first?
If cleanup is required, we will identify that during the review and include it as a separate recommendation. Some clients begin with a one-off cleanup before moving to ongoing monthly support.
Do you provide fixed monthly pricing?
Yes. Ongoing bookkeeping support is quoted as a fixed monthly fee based on volume, complexity, payroll, reporting and responsibility required. Pricing is provided after the Xero review.
Is there an obligation after the Xero review?
No. The review allows us to provide accurate recommendations and pricing. You are not obligated to proceed.
Start with a conversation and a proper review of the file.
We will assess whether SGH is the right fit, review your Xero file before quoting, and recommend the most practical next step.