Qualifications
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ABN - 26359962338 26 359 962 338
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Public Liability Insurance Verified
Jobs completed by Affordable Bookkeeping Contractor (10)
Jobs completed (10)
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Mark hired Affordable Bookkeeping ContractorVerifiedFeb 6, 2018Job Type: BookkeepingLocation: Balmain, NSWJob Description: These are simple money in money out transactions via 1 account. All records are in excel along with a monthly treasurer report.Mark's review
Sam was very easy to talk to and finished our P&C audit in a timely manner. We will use Sam again Mark Treasurer Nicho
Feb 14, 2018Sam repliedThanks Mark, very much appreciated. I will also post this review on my website and I will send you a link once done. It was a pleasure taking your project. Thanks again and Regards, Sam
Feb 14, 2018Paul hired Affordable Bookkeeping ContractorVerifiedSep 8, 2017Job Type: BookkeepingLocation: The Ponds, NSWBusiness structure: Sole trader, Type of service: Bank reconciliation, Profit and loss statement, Accounting system used: quick books, Frequency of service: Quarterly, Type of consultation: BothAnthon hired Affordable Bookkeeping ContractorVerifiedAug 31, 2016Job Type: BookkeepingLocation: St Ives, NSWType of consultation: Both, Accounting systems used Other, Do you own any of the following? Shares, Business structure: Company, Frequency Monthly, Accounting Service Bookkeeping, BAS/GSTNic hired Affordable Bookkeeping ContractorVerifiedApr 11, 2016Job Type: BookkeepingLocation: Pymble, NSWJob Description: Looking for bookkeeper to attend our office in Pymble to bring our accounts up-to-date. This initially will require an intense period of work mainly in reconciliation of bank and other accounts. There will be weekly processing during this time as well. Once under control would envisage two days a week ongoing.More reviews (11)
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VerifiedLast edited Mar 10, 2014
I approached Affordable Bookeeping to assist me with my previous out of control accounts and this was the best decisions I made for my new business. Not only has Sam put me back up to date with all my paperwork and accounts but he has taught me a great deal about finance and how its managed. Sam ... Read more
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VerifiedLast edited Mar 8, 2014
We are a small business that needed to have some accounting and bookkeeping programme set in place to keep track of all our invoicing and day to day activities from sales to repair and payrole, we called on the services of Affordable Bookkeeping and Sam was very helpful and professional, he set u... Read more
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VerifiedLast edited Mar 7, 2014
A friend recommended Sam from Affordable Bookkeeping Contractor to me to seek some friendly advice on how to prepare a cash flow and a budget projection for some options I was considering to apply for finance. I must admit that recommendation was one of the best things that I received for a lo... Read more
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VerifiedLast edited Mar 2, 2014
Challenging and often complicated situations cannot become easier without an experienced coach able and capable to guide you along the way. That’s exactly the experience I have had with Sam from Affordable Bookkeeping Contractor. Sam is like an experienced coach and I cannot thank him enough ... Read more
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VerifiedLast edited Mar 1, 2014
I have known Sam from Affordable Bookkeeping Contractor for few years now and during all this time he has assisted me through a lot of bookkeeping and administration procedures for my band in a music business that I had no idea where to start. Sam, in his meticulous and very patient way, has ma... Read more
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why should a customer hire you over another service provider?
Affordable Bookkeeping Contractor makes it as simple as ABC with services you can trust. We are the ideal solution for small businesses and we are able to do as much, or as little as you need. We are tailored to fit your needs.
We can provide you with an excellent quality bookkeeping service with a personal approach. We work with our clients as if their business was our own.
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What experience, skills, qualifications or training do you have to make you the right person for the job?
We have almost 40 years of working experience in the commercial world having worked with both large and small to medium size companies and businesses across a wide spectrum of industries. Our Partner is a proud member of CPA Australia since 1984, after having qualified in Bachelor of Business Studies with a Major in Accounting and a Sub-Major in Business Law.
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Is there a particular aspect of your trade or industry that you specialise in?
1. Establish and maintaining a sound bookkeeping system for your business.
2. Handle the day-in-day-out record keeping and reporting.
3. Ensure that accurate Profit and Loss and Trial Balances and other data are provided to you and or your tax accountant for timely preparation and lodgement of your annual tax returns. -
How do you normally charge for your service?
We offer affordable all-inclusive fixed prices without any hidden or additional costs, and we will not be compromising our high standard of quality.
Our fixed fee rate is simply 0.45% of the average turnover of the business for the last three years. Based on our estimate of how much time will be required to maintain your books, our effective rate / hr is less than $24.00 per hour. That's an unbelievable low and affordable $rate/hr to pay for high quality professional bookkeeping services.
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What makes your pricing competitive?
We are a family business with no frill overheads. Based on our estimate of how much time will be required to maintain your books, our effective rate / hr is less than $24.00 per hour. That's an unbelievable low and affordable $rate/hr to pay for high quality professional bookkeeping services.
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How can a customer save money before you start the work? Please give 3 tips
Ensure “Your books” include the following:
1. cheque books,
2. bank statements,
3. business master cards statements,
4. tax invoices you issued to the customers for the period under review,
5. receipts for all the payments you made for the period under review. -
Are you an insured business and do you guarantee your work?
We have Public Liability Insurance. In addition, we endeavour to get it right the first time, all the time, and deliver 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Our promise to you is to make you happy and leave you satisfied.
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What makes you the most reliable and trustworthy person for the job?
We are proud to say that we can handle all of your requirements from start to finish. We will be there every step of the way. We are committed to giving our clients our full comprehensive range of services in the most reliable manner and we will stay accountable the whole time. We promise to listen and respond to all of your requests.
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What are the typical things that you need to know before you can provide a quote to a customer?
1. An estimate of their annual turnover.
2. The scope of the bookkeeping service required.
3. What software system they are currently using.
4. What type of business it is. -
What questions do customers commonly ask and how would you answer them?
1. Q: Are you qualified? A: Yes
2. Q: How much experience have you had? A: almost 40 years in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Financial Reporting.
3. Q: What is your hourly rate? A: based on our estimate our effective rate / hr is less than $24.00 per hour. -
What questions should a customer ask to hire the right service professional?
1. The types of accreditation and qualifications the partner holds.
2. What type of experience and how long the business has been operating.
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What do you like most about your job?
We are very passionate and take our work very seriously simply because we care about the “small business” and how important it is for the owner to focus “first and foremost” on that business to make a profit, without having to be sidetracked and worried about keeping their books in order.
We treat your business as if it was our own, we become very involved.
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Are there any special offers you would like to offer to Oneflare customers?
We quote on a fixed price basis according to the estimated annual turnover. Our fixed price is simply 0.45% of the estimated annual turnover. Based on our estimate of how much time will be required to maintain the client's books, our effective rate / hr is less than $24.00 per hour
I am happy to offer 10% discount from the fixed price to all Oneflare customers.
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How did you decide to get into your line of work?
My biggest attributes and strengths are being organised, consistent, accurate, meticulous and honest. Qualities that match perfectly with being a Bookkeeper.
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Do you have a favourite customer story you would like to share?
One of my customers had a very messy office with disorganized files and no understanding on how to maintain the books properly. We came to the rescue and mapped the entire bookkeeping system, organised their files and redesigned the process flow of maintaining the books properly.
The customer could not believe it that it was as simple as ABC.
