No one-size-fits-all packages. We charge by the hour and shape your quote around how you actually work, so you only pay for the help you need.
At Lady Abacus, we know that no two businesses are the same, and your bookkeeping support shouldn't be either.
Every business operates differently, which is why we take the time to understand how you work, what support you need, and what will genuinely make your life easier. Whether you're after basic bookkeeping assistance or more comprehensive support with payroll, BAS and business administration, we tailor our services to suit your business and the way you like to operate.
Our goal is to provide support that feels practical, approachable and personalised, without unnecessary complexity or services you don't need.
We believe good bookkeeping is about more than just staying compliant. It's about helping business owners feel more organised, less overwhelmed, and confident knowing things are being taken care of properly behind the scenes.
Rather than guessing, we talk through a handful of practical things on our first call, then build your quote around them.
The number of bank accounts and cards you run, and roughly how many transactions come through each month.
Bookkeeping & BAS →How many people are on the payroll, how often they're paid, and how much award or entitlement complexity sits behind it.
Payroll & Super →Some clients want a weekly rhythm, others are happy with a monthly check-in or simply want BAS taken care of each quarter.
Our Support Rhythm →If you're behind, a catch-up is scoped and quoted on its own so your ongoing support starts from a clean slate.
Catch-Ups & Clean-Ups →Monthly reporting, invoicing and debtor follow-ups, or general business admin support, added only if they'd genuinely help.
Reporting & Insights →Whether your Xero file is set up properly and running well, or needs a little work before we settle into a rhythm.
Xero Setup & Support →Most businesses land somewhere near one of these. Treat them as starting points rather than fixed packages. Yours gets shaped on our first call.
Clean books and BAS, handled.
Sole traders and smaller businesses without payroll, who mainly want to stay accurate and compliant.
The books, the payroll and the reporting.
Established small businesses with a team, who want the whole back end quietly taken care of.
Bookkeeping, plus the admin around it.
Growing service-based teams with more moving parts than one person can reasonably keep track of.
Every quote is built from scratch, so you can mix and match, scale up or down, or start with a catch-up and go from there. See exactly what's included in each service →
However we end up shaping your support, some things never change.
BAS Agent No. 26201061. Your obligations are prepared and lodged by a registered practice.
Set-up, clean-ups and day-to-day support from a practice that lives in Xero.
Not a call centre or a ticket queue: someone who recognises your name and your numbers.
No jargon and no complicated systems. If something needs explaining, we'll explain it properly.
You'll know exactly what's included and what it costs before any work begins.
We hold membership with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and keep our knowledge current.
Three easy steps, about a week from first hello to a quote in your inbox.
About 20 minutes, no obligation. We learn how your business runs and what's on your plate.
We review your Xero file free of charge so the quote reflects the real state of your books.
A clear scope and price, with room to adjust. Take your time. There's no pressure either way.
The things business owners usually want to know before they get in touch.
We charge by the hour, from $85 an hour plus GST. How many hours you need depends on things like your transaction volume, your payroll and where your books are at, so we estimate it on your free initial call and confirm your quote in writing before any work starts.
On your free initial call we talk through your transaction volume, whether you have payroll, how often you'd like us involved, and where your books are at right now. From that we estimate the hours involved and send you a tailored quote in writing at our hourly rate. See what shapes a quote.
Not at all. Some clients need a few hours a month, others prefer everything handled. Pick the pieces that help and leave the rest. have a look at the individual services and we'll build around them.
You'd be surprised how often we hear this, and there's genuinely no judgement. A catch-up or clean-up is scoped and quoted separately so your ongoing support can start from a clean slate. More on catch-ups and clean-ups.
Yes, and it usually does. We take on payroll when you hire, add reporting when you want more visibility, and scale things back through a quieter season. Your support should follow your business, not the other way around.
No. Your initial call is free with no obligation, and we'll review your Xero file at no charge either. Book your free initial call, or send us a message if you'd rather start in writing.
A free, no-obligation chat, then a tailored
quote in writing. No pressure, no sales pitch.
