Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Bookkeeping Services in Wollongong
Bookkeeping Matterz is a boutique bookkeeping practice established in 2000, dedicated to alleviating administrative burdens for small businesses across Australia. Founded by Debbie Todd and now co-directed with her son Nicholas, our team combines over 40 years of collective experience in financial services and bookkeeping. As certified Xero Migration experts and registered BAS Agents, we specialise in streamlining bookkeeping, payroll, compliance, and software solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. Our client-centric approach prioritises efficiency, transparency, and education, empowering business owners to focus on their core operations.With a deep understanding of family-run enterprises, we deliver personalised support backed by memberships in the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and Australian Bookkeepers Network. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 98% client retention rate and recognition as a Xero Silver Partner, ensuring reliable, future-focused financial management for sustainable business growth.
Services
Xero Setups & Conversions
Bookkeeping Services
Payroll Services
BAS Compliance
Software Consultation
Rescue Services
Cash Flow Management
Taxable Payments Reporting
Payroll Tax Compliance
Xero Training
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of Xero software expertise for seamless accounting solutions.
- Our team includes certified BAS agents with specialist payroll compliance knowledge.
- We provide tailored software consultation to optimise business efficiency.
- Our family-run business understands unique challenges of small enterprises.
- We guarantee timely ATO compliance with BAS preparation and lodgement services.
Associations and certifications
- Tax Practitioners Board (BAS Agent)
- Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
- Australian Bookkeepers Network
- Xero Silver Partner
What people say
Fantastic from the word go
Professional and reliable
Astounding knowledge of Xero
Generous with time and knowledge
Best in the Illawarra
Services
Xero Setups & Conversions
Our certified Xero Migration experts ensure seamless setup or conversion for new and transitioning businesses. We configure systems for optimal efficiency, review existing datafiles, and implement best practices tailored to your operational needs. With 9+ years of Xero partnership experience, we guarantee cloud-based solutions that integrate smoothly with payroll, inventory, and third-party applications.
Payroll Services
We handle complete payroll processing including leave entitlements, superannuation compliance, and Single Touch Payroll requirements. Our services cover weekly to quarterly cycles with automated reporting and payment integration. Specialised expertise in payroll tax calculations and workers compensation declarations ensures ATO compliance and audit preparedness for businesses of all sizes.
BAS Compliance
As registered BAS Agents, we prepare and lodge BAS statements with four-week ATO extensions. Our compliance services include taxable payments annual reporting, payment plan arrangements, and obligation extensions. We ensure accurate GST coding and provide proactive advice on evolving tax legislation affecting small businesses across Australia.
Software Consultation
We evaluate business needs to recommend appropriate accounting software and 540+ Xero ecosystem add-ons. Our consultation includes process reviews, integration checks, and efficiency improvements for existing systems. With experience across 30 major applications, we implement solutions that reduce data entry time by up to 70% through automated workflows and custom reporting.
Rescue Services
We specialise in restoring overdue bookkeeping and resolving ATO compliance issues. Our team reorganises chaotic accounts, completes backlogged BAS returns, and implements systems to prevent future delays. This service includes urgent support for businesses facing tax return deadlines or ATO correspondence, with a track record of resolving multi-year arrears efficiently.
People
Debbie Todd
Director
With 40+ years in financial services, Debbie is a founding member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (Member No.84). She established Bookkeeping Matterz in 2000 and specialises in Xero implementations and small business compliance. Her career spans honorary finance roles in community organisations and mentoring family-run enterprises.
Nicholas Todd
Director
Nicholas has 16+ years of bookkeeping experience and led system improvements since becoming Director in 2020. A certified Xero Payroll expert, he focuses on technology integration and software optimisation. His background includes rural fire service volunteering and implementing efficiency gains that reduced client processing time by 40%.
Questions
What bookkeeping software do you recommend?
We specialise in Xero software, a cloud-based solution offering real-time financial management. With 9+ years as Xero partners, we provide expert implementation, training, and integration with 540+ add-ons to suit diverse business needs.
Can you help with overdue BAS statements?
Yes, our rescue services include resolving overdue BAS lodgements and ATO compliance issues. We complete backlogged returns, arrange payment plans, and implement systems to prevent future delays while maintaining confidentiality.
Do you offer payroll training?
We provide tailored payroll training for all systems, including Xero Payroll. Sessions cover setup, leave calculations, Single Touch Payroll compliance, and reporting features to help businesses manage wages efficiently and accurately.
Are you available outside regular hours?
Standard hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm. After-hours and Saturday appointments are available by arrangement to accommodate client needs while maintaining work-life balance for our team.
How do you ensure data security?
We use Xero's bank-level security with two-step authentication. All client data is stored in encrypted cloud systems with restricted access. Regular backups and secure file transfer protocols protect sensitive financial information at all times.
Reviews (1)
David Carruthers
Nov 15, 2012
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Bookkeeping Matterz is a highly trained Wollongong Bookkeeper. Debbie's knowledge and skill set is unmatched in her industry. If you are looking for someone to help with your accounting records I highly recommend contacting Debbie and her team. They will have your BAS completed and GST return lodged on time every time. Don't stress about doing your accounts outsource to Bookkeeping Matterz and concentrate on your own business operations.
