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1300 344 480
Xero Platinum Partner · Registered BAS Agent

Sydney bookkeeping services



Bookkeeping services in Sydney for growing businesses

Digit provides managed bookkeeping, payroll and BAS lodgement services for Sydney businesses using Xero. Services start from $850 per month on a fixed-fee basis with no lock-in contracts. Digit is a Xero Platinum Partner and registered BAS agent (TPB 24734350) with specialists in NSW compliance

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Managed bookkeeping and payroll for Sydney businesses

Managed bookkeeping

Weekly bank reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable, GST coding, and monthly reporting in your Xero file. A dedicated Sydney account team, not a solo operator

from $850 / monthLearn more

Payroll & STP

Pay runs processed, STP lodged same day. NSW award rates applied correctly. 3 specialists on your account with cross-cover

from $12.50 / person / payrunLearn more

Business advisory

Monthly reporting, cashflow forecasting, and year-end workpapers packaged for your accountant. Numbers that help you make decisions, not just file returns

tailored to your businessLearn more

Also included

Aged receivables Cashflow forecasting Month-end reporting Year-end workpapers

How it works

From first call to trusted partner for your Sydney business

A 30-minute call with Digit, a look at your Xero file, and an honest answer about whether we're the right fit for your Sydney business

We learn your business

  1. review your current setup and flag any issues
  2. agree on scope, frequency, and fixed fee
  3. NSW icare and Long Service Corporation obligations mapped from day one
  4. meet your dedicated team before we start
  5. smooth handover from previous bookkeeper

Your accounts, managed weekly

  1. bank accounts and credit cards reconciled every week in Xero
  2. bills entered, coded, and scheduled for payment
  3. pay runs processed and STP lodged same day
  4. BAS prepared, reviewed, and lodged under our registration

You make better decisions

  1. monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow report
  2. year-end workpapers packaged for your accountant
  3. quarterly review calls with your dedicated team
  4. app recommendations and process improvements as your business changes

See the full outsourced bookkeeping service breakdown

Pricing tiers, what we handle, what you handle, and how onboarding works

What New South Wales employers need to know

Sydney compliance at a glance

Current as at March 2026. Rates and thresholds verified against government sources

Payroll tax

$1.2M

NSW payroll tax applies at 5.45% above $1.2M in annual Australian taxable wages. Monthly returns due 7 days after month end. Annual reconciliation due 28 July

Revenue NSW

Portable LSL (construction)

Long Service Corporation

Levy on building work over $25K in NSW. Workers accrue portable leave across employers in the construction industry. Employer registration compulsory

Long Service Corporation

Workers compensation

icare NSW

Industry-specific rates managed by icare. Average 8% increase in 2025-26 (third consecutive year). Minimum premium $240. Rates vary by WIC classification

icare NSW

Long service leave

10 years

2 months (8.67 weeks) after 10 years continuous service under the Long Service Leave Act 1955. Pro-rata payment on termination after 5 years in most circumstances

NSW IR

NSW workers comp costs rising

Three consecutive years of 8% premium increases

NSW icare premiums have risen 8% per year since 2023-24 due to rising claim costs. Clean payroll records, accurate wage declarations, and a good safety record are the levers that keep your premium down. We ensure the payroll data feeding into your icare calculations is correct

icare

Customer story from a Sydney business coming soon

In the meantime, read how Private Media in Melbourne replaced their in-house accountant with Digit's outsourced team model, or how Perth florist Fox & Rabbit used Digit's cashflow forecasting to survive COVID

Why Sydney businesses choose Digit

Your Sydney finance team, managed from Perth

Our head office is in Perth and our team spans Perth and Manila. We manage NSW accounts every day through Xero and cloud apps - icare workers compensation data, Long Service Corporation returns, and BAS lodgement all run through the same systems regardless of where we sit. Our Sydney clients talk to us on scheduled calls and dedicated Slack or Teams channels

Everything runs through Xero and cloud apps. Our Sydney clients talk to us on scheduled calls and through dedicated Slack or Teams channels. Some have worked with us for years and never set foot in our office

BAS lodged on time, every time

Registered BAS agents with the Tax Practitioners Board. Due dates don't move because someone's on leave

A team, not a sole operator

Lead bookkeeper, payroll specialist, client manager. Cross-trained so nothing stops when someone's unwell

Fixed fees. No lock-in

Fixed monthly fee, month-to-month. No hidden costs. If you don't love us, leave us - no strings attached

AI and automation built in

AI-powered receipt capture, automated bank rules, smart app integrations. Less manual work, cleaner data

Xero specialists only

Xero Platinum Partner - top 2% globally. We only work in Xero and we know it inside out

Implementation, not just advice

Xero setup, app integrations, BAS agent onboarding. We scope it, implement it, and support you through it

Start here

A 30-minute call. That's it.

Fixed fee on the call. No lock-in.
Meet your team before you start

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Your Bookkeeping and Payroll for Sydney Businesses team

Michelle Nivera

Michelle Nivera

Group Accountant

 Scott Boladeras

Scott Boladeras

Senior BAS Agent

 Dan Banting

Dan Banting

Bookkeeper

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bookkeeping and Payroll for Sydney Businesses

Sole practitioners in Sydney charge anywhere from $50 to $90 an hour depending on whether they are a registered BAS agent and their software expertise. Hourly billing rewards slowness. Fixed-fee outsourced bookkeeping starts around $850 a month for small business accounts and scales with transaction volume and complexity. You know what it costs on the first of the month, not the last
No. Xero gives your bookkeeper the same access to bank feeds, invoices, and reports whether they are in Surry Hills or South Perth. What matters is whether they are a registered BAS agent, whether you get a team or a single point of failure, and whether they understand NSW award rates and Long Service Corporation obligations for your industry
For most Sydney businesses doing under $10M in revenue, outsourced bookkeeping costs significantly less than an in-house hire. Sydney has the highest bookkeeping salaries in Australia at $75,000 to $95,000 plus superannuation, leave, training, and software licences. That is before you account for the competition for talent in a city where qualified bookkeepers are in high demand. Outsourced managed bookkeeping starts from $850 per month, includes a dedicated team with cross-cover, and removes recruitment risk entirely
Digit works with professional services firms, trades and construction businesses, health and wellness providers, and manufacturing companies across Sydney and New South Wales. Sydney clients include consulting firms, creative agencies, and service businesses where NSW award rates, Long Service Corporation obligations, and icare workers compensation classifications require specialist payroll knowledge
Outsourced payroll pricing depends on the number of employees and pay frequency. For a Sydney business with 10-20 employees paid fortnightly, managed payroll typically costs between $300 and $800 per month. This includes pay run processing, STP lodgement, superannuation payments, leave management, and NSW award interpretation. Digit charges a fixed monthly fee based on your payroll complexity
Yes. Our payroll team processes NSW award rates including hospitality, construction, retail, and professional services awards every pay run. We ensure your payroll data is accurate for icare workers compensation premium calculations and wage declarations. We also track when businesses approach the $1.2 million payroll tax threshold and flag it for your accountant