The BookSitters

The BookSitters Your strategic financial partner for business growth. Tired of bookkeeping stress, missed BAS deadlines & cash flow surprises? Know your numbers. Make life count.

We handle the numbers so you focus on the business you love. Xero | MYOB | BAS | Payroll Welcome to The BookSitters! Our friendly team provides a range of business and bookkeeping services in the Southern Highlands of NSW, with additional offices located in Canberra, Wollongong and the Gold Coast. We offer a free consultation to discover what services you may need, including:

-New business bookke

eping
-Data entry
-Bank reconciliation
-Accounts payable & receivable
-Online banking
-Cash flow management
-Budgeting
-Payroll & super
-BAS agent services
-Xero business plan
-Taxable supplier payments
-Accountant EOFY preparation
-Management reports
-Liaison with your chosen accountant
-Administration
-Business planning

Our team of professional bookkeepers are passionate about supporting business owners, wherever they might be in their journey. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Plot twist: the office “urgent meeting” was actually cake-shaped. 🎂Today might’ve otherwise been business as usual, but ...
14/05/2026

Plot twist: the office “urgent meeting” was actually cake-shaped. 🎂

Today might’ve otherwise been business as usual, but we couldn’t let the day pass without giving a little birthday spotlight to one of the absolute legends at The BookSitters.

We hope your day included good coffee, good people, and at least one moment where nobody asked you a question. 😌

By the way, cake calories officially don’t count on your birthday. That’s just science. 🤷‍♀️

14/05/2026

Bringing new people into your business should feel exciting, not buried in paperwork and payroll admin.

At The BookSitters, we're always looking for practical ways to make things easier for you and your team. That’s why we’re recommending Xonboard for onboarding new employees. It gives your new starters a simple online experience to share their details, and then flows that information straight into Xero Payroll, reducing retyping, delays and avoidable errors.

For you, that means smoother onboarding, cleaner data from day one, and greater confidence in tax and super obligations. For your new employees, it creates a more professional first impression and a better start to their experience with your business.

We have seen strong results using Xonboard with our clients, and it’s a tool we are very comfortable recommending and managing on your behalf. If you are looking for a more streamlined way to onboard new employees, get in touch to see whether Xonboard is the right fit for your business.

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS. MAKE LIFE COUNT.

13/05/2026

Most business owners don’t struggle because they don’t know marketing matters.

They struggle because they’re already flat out running the business.

So marketing gets pushed to tomorrow.
Then next week.
Then whenever there’s time.

But growth doesn’t work like that.

If your business isn’t showing up consistently, it’s not being seen consistently — and that quietly slows everything down.

That’s where The CloudSitters come in.

We take marketing off your already-full plate and turn it into something that actually gets done — properly, consistently, and with purpose.

No more trying to squeeze it in between everything else.
No more second-guessing what to post, say, or do next.
Just marketing handled.

And while The CloudSitters take care of your marketing…
The BookSitters take care of the books.

So you can focus on running your business, knowing the two things that keep it moving are finally under control.

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS. MAKE LIFE COUNT.

Next up in our “Meet the Team” series… say hello to Petra 💛Petra is one of our Southern Highlands bookkeepers and BAS Ag...
11/05/2026

Next up in our “Meet the Team” series… say hello to Petra 💛

Petra is one of our Southern Highlands bookkeepers and BAS Agents, and the person you want in your corner if you like things organised, accurate and calmly under control. With a background in banking and finance, she pairs technical know‑how with genuine care for the clients she looks after.

When she’s not supporting businesses with their books, you’ll usually find Petra doing yoga, bushwalking or spending time outdoors with her two young sons. We’re so grateful she’s part of The BookSitters family.

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS. MAKE LIFE COUNT.

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 This Mother's Day, we honour the incredible women who nurture, guide, and insp...
09/05/2026

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬

This Mother's Day, we honour the incredible women who nurture, guide, and inspire us. To the mums, aunties, and grandmothers – thank you for your unwavering love, wisdom, and the countless ways you enrich our lives.

We also recognise and celebrate all women – those who've chosen different paths and those for whom motherhood hasn't been possible. Your value, contributions, and the love you give are no less significant. You shape lives and make profound differences in countless ways.

Today, we celebrate the many forms that love and care take. To every woman who has supported, believed in, and uplifted others – this day honours you. 💐

EOFY 2026 is coming up soon, so now is the time to tidy your records and make sure everything is on track before 30 June...
08/05/2026

EOFY 2026 is coming up soon, so now is the time to tidy your records and make sure everything is on track before 30 June.

This blog shares the key areas to review so your books are organised, accurate and ready for tax time. A little preparation now can save a lot of stress later and help you feel more in control of your numbers.

https://thebooksitters.com.au/eofy-2026-a-practical-guide-to-getting-your-business-in-order/

If you have any questions or would like support with your bookkeeping, we’re here to help.

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS. MAKE LIFE COUNT.

Continuing our “Meet the Team” series with someone many of our Southern Highlands clients already know and love… 💛Meet N...
05/05/2026

Continuing our “Meet the Team” series with someone many of our Southern Highlands clients already know and love… 💛

Meet Nicole – bookkeeper, BAS Agent and our go‑to for calm, organised “let’s-get-this-done” energy. She brings a strong management background, a sharp eye for detail and a real knack for unravelling the little puzzles that sit inside day‑to‑day bookkeeping.

Outside the numbers, Nicole is happiest with a good book, a swim, time with her dog and planning the next trip with her husband. We’re so glad she’s part of The BookSitters crew.

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS. MAKE LIFE COUNT.

01/05/2026

A good financial plan isn’t about spreadsheets.
It’s about choice.

The choice to say yes to the things that matter.

The choice to feel calm when invoices are late.

The choice to back your next move with real numbers, not guesswork.

We love this quote from Alex von Tobel because it treats your financial plan like a road map, not a report card. The decisions you make in your business today are shaping what’s possible for you 6, 12, 24 months from now.

If your “map” currently lives in your head (or three different spreadsheets), this is your sign to bring it into one clear picture and make sure future‑you is happy with today‑you’s choices.

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS. MAKE LIFE COUNT.

May is packed with money deadlines, from payroll to BAS, IAS, and tax payments, and they can sneak up fast. Treat this m...
30/04/2026

May is packed with money deadlines, from payroll to BAS, IAS, and tax payments, and they can sneak up fast.

Treat this month as your cue to get ahead of the calendar so cash is ready, obligations are covered, and there are no last‑minute scrambles.

📌 7th May 2026
Payroll tax monthly return and payment due for April 2026

📌 15th May 2026
Company income tax returns due for lodgement and payment
Partnership & Trust income tax returns due for lodgement
Individual tax returns due for lodgement if using a tax agent.

📌 21st May 2026
Monthly BAS/IAS return and payment due for April 2026.
Lodge and pay Fringe Benefits Tax if lodging by paper.

📌 28th May 2026
Fringe Benefits Tax return due if you lodge electronically

Note: The Fringe Benefits Tax year runs from 1st April to 31st March.

*If ATO due date falls on the weekend, the due will be the next business day.

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS. MAKE LIFE COUNT.

After weeks of early starts, sore feet, big hills and even bigger reflections, Justine has just arrived in Santiago de C...
28/04/2026

After weeks of early starts, sore feet, big hills and even bigger reflections, Justine has just arrived in Santiago de Compostela and completed the Camino de Santiago.

This wasn’t a holiday. It was a long, steady walk towards clarity: about life, about work and about what really matters for the people and businesses we serve at The BookSitters.

We are so incredibly proud of her courage in pressing pause on “business as usual” to take on a pilgrimage that is all about intention, resilience and finishing what you start.

Swipe through to see some of the moments from her journey, from village lanes, sunrise starts, shared meals, and that emotional final walk into Santiago.

Join us in congratulating Justine on this huge milestone in life and business!

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Mittagong, NSW
2575

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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