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EMPOWERING AND SUPPORTING

LOCAL BUSINESS

BOOKKEEPING FOR BUSINESSES BOTH LOCALLY IN THE CLARE VALLEY AND MID-NORTH REGIONS, AND REMOTELY ACROSS AUSTRALIA

HOW WE HELP

Valley Bookkeeping Solutions, in the heart of the Clare Valley, was born from a desire to help local businesses tackle what is sometimes a complicated and overwhelming world of bookkeeping. We understand the challenges that businesses in rural and regional areas are facing.  

For many small businesses, the cost of employing full-time administrative staff can be more than required. That's where a contract bookkeeper is the perfect solution.
 
You decide what type of assistance you need, whether it be reconciling your bank accounts, preparing and lodging BAS, payroll and superannuation obligations, data entry or simply filing away that ever-increasing pile of invoices and statements on your desk.

If managing the financial side of your business is the last thing you want on your mind, be assured - you are not alone.  Valley Bookkeeping Solutions can help.

 
BAS Agent
Xero Advisor Certified
MYOB Certified Consultants
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ABOUT
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Passionate about empowering and supporting local business

 

Specialising in the unique requirements of the wine, farming and rural industries

SERVICES
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SERVICES

We're here to manage all your bookkeeping and BAS needs, giving you peace of mind.  With the flexibility to either come to your office, or work remotely using the latest cloud-based accounting software, financial assistance is not far away. 
 
Choose from the services below, or contact us to arrange custom support. ​
Bookkeeping

We handle all aspects of Bookkeeping, including Data Entry, Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Reporting, Financial Health Checks and Cash Flow Assistance.

UNDERSTANDING the Wine, RURAL AND FARMING IndustrIES

Being local to the Clare Valley, we understand the requirements and challenges of Bookkeeping for our Wine Industry clients.  We are well-versed in Wine Equalisation Tax (WET), Producers Rebate and ATO obligations specific to the Wine and Rural Industry.

BAS, IAS & TPAR LODGEMENT

We work hard to make sure your ATO obligations are met and lodgements are accurate and on time to avoid penalties.

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We handle your EOFY obligations, including account reconciliation, GST reconciliation, TPAR lodgement, payroll, EOFY journals and checking of reports, to ensure everything is accurate and ready to hand over to your Accountant.

PAYROLL

We ensure you are compliant with current regulations, and will lodge Superannuation and PAYG Witholding, process Payroll, pay staff and onboard new employees.

XERO, MYOB & RECKON SETUP

Setting up a new accounting software package can be confusing and time-consuming.  We take the hassle out of the setup process by managing this for you.  From establishing a Chart Of Accounts to importing bank feeds and setting up invoice templates, we'll get you off on the right foot.

ADMIN & TRAINING

In addition to Bookkeeping support, we can also help with various Administration tasks such as paperwork management (physical and digital), letterheads and document templates, invoice templates, copy-editing and creative writing.

WANT TO PICK A BOOKKEEPER'S BRAIN?

Are you a small business owner with a Bookkeeping issue you just can't figure out? 

 

Wondering what accounting package is best for your business?

 

Having trouble reconciling your accounts and don't know how to fix it? 

 

We offer a free 15-30 minute consult with us via phone call or video chat, giving you the chance to try our services and get help on the spot. 

 

When we say we support local business, we mean it.  We're here to help, and after your free consult, you may choose to continue a partnership with us.

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How it works

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This complimentary 15-30 minute consult is a convenient, obligation-free way to get the answers you need from the people who know.  Simply submit the form below, including your question, and let us know the best time to arrange your free consult.

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PROUDLY PARTNERING With
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Matriarch & Rogue
Mintaro Wines
Clare Valley Tours
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OUR TEAM
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MATRIARCH & ROGUE
MARNIE ROBERTS
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Starting my business was daunting and being a winemaker, my strong suit wasn't the Bookkeeping.

 

Cash-flow and keeping up with the ever-changing Tax system are a challenge and VBS has completely eased that burden. This allows me to focus on creating wine and making the business grow.

 

This wouldn't happen without the VBS team. Valley Bookkeeping Solutions are an important cog in our wheel and I love dealing with a business who gets all aspects of the business and takes the worry away.

TESTIMONIALS

Our team

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PETER LAM
Director
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Peter is a seasoned financial professional with over a decade of experience with international corporations including Costco, Deloitte and Telstra.  He is proficient in end-to-end bookkeeping, precise budgeting, and diverse financial operations and compliance.  

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Peter is a Chartered Accountant Member; Member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers; Xero Advisor Certified; Xero Payroll Certified and MYOB Professional Partner.

Jennifer Faulkner
CONTRACT bookkeeper | Registered BAS Agent
 
As a MYOB Professional Partner, Xero Certified Partner and Member in Practice of the Institute
of Certified Bookkeepers, Jennifer’s main passion is to empower clients to navigate the often complicated and overwhelming world of bookkeeping. 
 
In her spare time, Jennifer prides herself as an assistant winemaker alongside her husband, in their small private vineyard.  She loves to grow, pick and eat all the fresh fruit and vegetables from their well-stocked garden.
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ALI BUILDER
assistant bookkeeper
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Ali joined VBS in July 2021 and has been an incredible asset to the team.  Being local to the Clare Valley and having spent 9 years with the National Australia Bank in Customer Relations, her extensive experience in the banking and financial industry gives her a unique understanding of the challenges facing local businesses.  She has been passionate about bookkeeping since high school and was eager to join the team to support businesses in the region.

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Away from the office, she loves spending time with her husband, kids and grandkids as well as gardening and growing produce in her aquaponics garden.

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CONTACT

contact

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0432 199 296

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peter@valleybookkeepingsolutions.com

 

Office Address

By Appointment Only

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Mailing Address

PO Box 51

Blyth  SA  5462

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