Bookkeeping for tradies and small business owners who'd rather be doing the work.
- ✓ Run by someone who's actually run small businesses — including a trade business
- ✓ You focus on the job, I'll handle the books
- ✓ Xero sorted, BAS/GST on time, every time
- ✓ Real peace of mind — not just paperwork
Tools
Everything your books need, nothing you don't.
Pick a one-off clean-up or ongoing monthly support — every engagement runs through Xero, set up properly and kept that way.
Bookkeeping & reconciliation
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Bank feeds coded, transactions matched, accounts reconciled every month — so your Xero file always reflects reality.
BAS & GST lodgement
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Quarterly BAS (Australia) or GST returns (NZ) prepared and lodged on time, reviewed line by line so nothing gets missed at tax time.
Payroll processing
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Weekly, fortnightly or monthly pay runs, super/KiwiSaver and PAYG/PAYE handled correctly, payslips out on time, every time.
Accounts payable & receivable
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Bills tracked and paid, invoices sent and followed up, so cash keeps moving in both directions.
Xero setup & training
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New to Xero, or inherited a messy file? I'll set it up properly, or clean up what's there, and show you how to use it. Run Fergus? I'll make sure it talks properly to Xero — no double handling.
Reporting & cashflow
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Plain-English monthly reports on profit, cashflow and where your money's actually going — no jargon required.
Hi, I'm Vanessa — I make sure your numbers actually add up.
I've spent more than 25 years working in finance and business operations — starting out managing the accounts as an office manager, through Accounts Manager roles handling AP/AR, payroll and cashflow forecasting, to running full finance functions as a Finance Manager and company director for growing businesses. Most recently that included a fast-scaling Sydney fintech startup, where I integrated Stripe and GoCardless with Xero to automate payments and reconciliation.
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"My clients are brilliant at their trade. Numbers just aren't always the priority — no time, no interest, or it's just not their thing — and that's exactly where I come in."
Bookkeeping isn't new to me, either — years ago I ran my own contract bookkeeping business supporting small businesses with their books and admin, fittingly also called The Numbers Game. I also ran my own trade business and an interior design and home-staging business, so I understand first-hand the pressure small business owners are under — the books are rarely the part anyone got into business for. I also work extensively in Fergus, the job management software most plumbers and electricians already run their day on, so we're speaking the same language from day one.
These days I bring all of that experience to tradies and small businesses across Australia and New Zealand, done properly in Xero. I'm a Xero Certified Associate (Level 1) and Xero Certified Professional (Level 2), systems-minded and detail-oriented, so you can get on with running your business.
Four steps to books you don't worry about.
Free chat
A 20-minute call about your business, your current setup, and where things are getting messy.
Xero health check
I review your existing file (or set up a new one) and flag exactly what needs fixing.
Clean-up & setup
Bank feeds, chart of accounts and payroll configured properly, backlog reconciled.
Ongoing support
Monthly bookkeeping, BAS/GST and reporting on a schedule that matches how your business runs.
What clients say.
A few words from the small businesses I've helped get their books under control — trusted by business owners across Australia and New Zealand.
Swipe to read more →"Before working with Vanessa, getting our historical accounts in order felt like a daunting task. Vanessa stepped in, reconciled everything seamlessly, and brought complete clarity to our financial health. Having up-to-date, structured books has given me complete confidence in managing the business."
"Running a busy plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying business means there's never enough hours in the day. Having Vanessa look after our bookkeeping has given us back valuable time to focus on our customers and our team. She's efficient, dependable, and always one step ahead, keeping our accounts accurate and up to date. Her knowledge of Xero and understanding of trade businesses have made a real difference to the way we manage our finances. I highly recommend her to any business owner looking for someone they can trust."
"Vanessa has taken the stress out of managing the financial side of our plumbing business. She keeps everything organised, ensures my bookkeeping is always up to date, and explains things in a way that's easy to understand. I know my accounts are accurate, my tax obligations are under control, and I have reliable financial information whenever I need it. Her attention to detail and proactive approach have been a huge asset to my business."
Because you're dealing with me. In a world where everything's being outsourced and you're never truly sure who's working on your books, you get full access to me — one person, who understands your business, who's available when you need them, who cares about getting it right.
Because it's not just another set of numbers to reconcile — it's why you started in the first place — for your family, for the future you're building. I don't take that lightly.
Ready to get your time back?
Book a free 20-minute chat — no obligation, just a straight answer on what your books actually need.
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Based in Sydney, working with tradies and small businesses across Australia and New Zealand — remote or on-site.