“Kirsty, PEN and particularly Angela Rich are the best. They make a procrastinating, non-technologically savvy, luddite feel they are not so incompetent. Their personal and business support is highly appreciated and supremely professional.”
You don’t need another bookkeeper.
You Need Your Finances Managed.
Premium bookkeeping with Finance Manager oversight for established businesses that need accurate, reliable numbers without hiring internally.
*Not suitable for micro businesses or DIY bookkeeping.
If this sounds familiar, your bookkeeping isn’t working anymore
At a certain point, basic bookkeeping stops keeping up.
Your books fall behind. Your numbers don’t reflect reality. Cash flow surprises become normal.
No one proactively follows up debtors or suppliers and when questions come up, you’re told to “wait for the accountant.”
You end up second-guessing reports you don’t fully trust.
That’s not a bookkeeping problem. That’s a finance management problem.
What makes us different from a normal bookkeeper?
Most bookkeepers focus on recording what already happened.
They work reactively, answer basic questions, and hand bigger issues to your accountant at year-end.
We work differently
With The Pen Accounting, your finances are actively managed — not just processed. You have a dedicated bookkeeper handling the day-to-day, supported by a Finance Manager who oversees your accounts, answers complex questions, and makes sure nothing slips through the cracks.
This is bookkeeping with accountability.
What makes us different from a normal bookkeeper?
Most bookkeepers focus on recording what already happened.
They work reactively, answer basic questions, and hand bigger issues to your accountant at year-end.
We work differently
With The Pen Accounting, your finances are actively managed — not just processed. You have a dedicated bookkeeper handling the day-to-day, supported by a Finance Manager who oversees your accounts, answers complex questions, and makes sure nothing slips through the cracks.
This is bookkeeping with accountability.
Here's What You Get
Bookkeeping + Finance Manager Services
Get real-time bookkeeping and a Finance Manager who follows up, follows through, and supports you when you need it.
Day-to-Day Bookkeeping
(Real-time, handled for you)
This is the practical, hands-on work that keeps your accounts up to date and accurate every day — not weeks or months later.
- Day-to-day bookkeeping in Xero so your numbers reflect what’s actually happening
- Transactions processed regularly, not left to pile up
- Bank and credit card accounts kept reconciled and accurate
- Payroll managed properly, including super and employee pay runs
- BAS and IAS prepared from clean, up-to-date records
- Accounts kept tidy, compliant, and ready when you need them
No chasing. No guessing. Just reliable, real-time bookkeeping.
Finance Manager Support
(Someone making sure it all actually runs properly)
This is where we’re very different to a normal bookkeeper.
Your Finance Manager is a senior point of contact whose job is to oversee your finances, keep things moving, and step in when questions or issues come up.
- A dedicated Finance Manager who understands your business
- Prompt answers to technical and “what do I do?” questions
- Follow-ups and follow-through to make sure tasks don’t stall
- Ongoing communication so nothing gets missed
- Support with invoicing, supplier payments, payroll, and staff queries
- Liaison with employees, contractors, and the ATO when needed
- Help setting up and improving systems and processes as your business evolves
- Oversight to make sure everything stays on track, not just recorded
You’re not left managing your finances alone — you’ve got someone making sure it’s all working the way it should.
Is This the Right Fit for You?
It is right for you if:
- Your business is established and growing
- You want real-time, reliable financial information
- You need more than data entry
- You value having a senior finance contact
- You want bookkeeping, tax, and advisory under one roof
It is not right for you if:
- You’re looking for the cheapest bookkeeping option
- You’re happy doing most of the finance admin yourself
- Your business is still very small or just getting started
- You’re not ready to commit to a long-term finance partner
- You’re after DIY or software-only bookkeeping solutions
Ready for better bookkeeping?
If your current bookkeeper is just processing transactions and leaving you to manage the rest, it’s time for something better. Book a finance review and see what managed bookkeeping actually looks like.
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