What Your Bookkeeping Package Can Include
Your monthly retainer can include any combination of the following, tailored to your business.
We build each package around what you actually need — nothing more, nothing less.
Hopkan Partners charges a fixed monthly retainer for bookkeeping services. No hourly billing, no end-of-month surprises. Your fee is agreed upfront and stays the same each month unless your business scope changes significantly.
Every retainer is tailored to your business. Depending on what you need, your package can include bookkeeping, BAS lodgement, payroll, financial reporting, and a review meeting with a CPA-qualified adviser. Most outsourced bookkeepers hand you a set of numbers. We walk you through what they mean.

Your monthly retainer can include any combination of the following, tailored to your business.
We build each package around what you actually need — nothing more, nothing less.
Your monthly retainer is quoted based on the actual work involved.
These are the factors we assess during your free consultation:
What we assess
Bank transactions processed each month
Supplier and customer invoices
Expense receipts and reimbursements
What we assess
Number of bank accounts requiring reconciliation
Number of credit card accounts
Each additional account adds a reconciliation workstream
What we assess
Payroll processing each pay cycle
Single Touch Payroll reporting
Superannuation calculations and payments
Leave tracking and entitlements
What we assess
Bank transactions processed each month
Supplier and customer invoices
Expense receipts and reimbursements
What we assess
Number of bank accounts requiring reconciliation
Number of credit card accounts
Each additional account adds a reconciliation workstream
What we assess
Payroll processing each pay cycle
Single Touch Payroll reporting
Superannuation calculations and payments
Leave tracking and entitlements
What we assess
Quarterly BAS (standard for most businesses)
Monthly BAS (required above $20M turnover or by election)
What we assess
Inventory management
Project or job cost tracking
Multi-currency transactions
Industry-specific chart of accounts
If your business involves inventory, job costing, multi-currency, or other complex requirements, get in touch for a custom quote.
What we assess
Quarterly BAS (standard for most businesses)
Monthly BAS (required above $20M turnover or by election)
What we assess
Inventory management
Project or job cost tracking
Multi-currency transactions
Industry-specific chart of accounts
If your business involves inventory, job costing, multi-currency, or other complex requirements, get in touch for a custom quote.
No surprises, just great service
Get your books in order
Simplified bookkeeping for businesses getting started with professional support.
See where you stand
Full bookkeeping with payroll and reporting for growing businesses.
Know what to do next
Weekly books, monthly analysis, and advisory for established businesses.
Hourly billing punishes you for having questions. Call your bookkeeper to ask about a transaction and that costs $50? You stop calling. Fixed fees remove that barrier.
Accountants typically charge upwards of $200 an hour. With a fixed monthly retainer, you can have regular, meaningful conversations about your financials without watching the clock or worrying about what each question costs. That’s the point — a retainer should make you more likely to engage, not less.
The average hourly rate for an outsourced bookkeeper in Australia sits between $40 and $80 per hour, according to industry benchmarks from CPA Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants. The issue with hourly rates isn’t the rate — it’s the unpredictability. A month with 200 transactions costs different from a month with 350, and you won’t know the bill until after the work is done.
Fixed pricing means you can budget for bookkeeping the same way you budget for rent or software subscriptions. One predictable number, every month.


Hopkan Partners works with Australian business owners who’d rather focus on growing their business than spending evenings reconciling bank feeds. Outsourcing your bookkeeping frees up headspace for the work that actually generates revenue — whether that’s winning new clients, managing your team, or planning the next stage of growth.
If your business has staff, lodges BAS, and has enough transaction volume to justify monthly professional bookkeeping, this pricing structure is built for you. Most of our clients operate in professional services, trades, retail, and hospitality.
Honest assessment: if you’re a sole trader with a handful of transactions per month, we’re probably not the right fit. At that volume, bookkeeping software and a quarterly BAS agent is more cost-effective. We’d rather tell you that upfront than sign you up for something you don’t need.
We’ll discuss your business, your current bookkeeping setup, and what you need.
If you’d like to proceed, we set up access to your accounting file and begin.
Onboarding takes about two weeks, and your first full monthly cycle starts from there
Within 2 business days, we send a clear proposal outlining what’s included and your monthly retainer.
No lock-in contracts.
If after the first three months you’re not satisfied with the service, you can walk away.
CPA-qualified accountants and registered BAS agents supporting Australian businesses. Your books are managed by professionals with corporate finance experience, not junior data-entry staff.
Every fee is agreed upfront. Your monthly retainer is fixed, clearly documented, and doesn’t change unless your scope does. No surprises on the invoice.
Questions don’t wait until the next quarterly review. Our team is available by email and phone throughout the month, and your financial review meetings are built into the retainer.

Our clients’ success stories speak for themselves. From clean, accurate bookkeeping to strategic financial support, we’re dedicated to building your financial confidence.

“Ben knows his stuff when it comes to accounting and business analysis.”

“Professional, reliable, and easy to work with. This Sydney bookkeeping firm has helped us clean up our books and maintain them flawlessly. Their insight has been crucial in helping us understand our financials better.”

“Top-notch bookkeeping! Makes finance management much easier”

“Transformed our bookkeeping. Accurate and dependable. Great value!”

“I am so grateful for the comprehensive support this firm provides. They have taken the time to understand the nuances of our business, offering customised solutions that have led to significant cost savings. Their team is friendly and always available when needed.”

“This bookkeeping firm has been a game changer for my business. Their expertise and proactive approach have helped us manage our finances more effectively than ever before. I appreciate their dedication and thoroughness, making complex financial tasks seem simple”
Monthly bookkeeping fees for Australian businesses typically range from $250 to $3,000 depending on transaction volume, payroll complexity, and reporting requirements. At Hopkan Partners, packages start from $250 per month (Foundations) and scale based on what your business needs. Each retainer can include BAS lodgement, financial reporting, payroll, and a review meeting with a CPA-qualified adviser.
A Hopkan Partners bookkeeping package is tailored to your business and can include transaction coding and reconciliation, BAS preparation and lodgement, accounts payable and receivable management, payroll and superannuation processing, monthly financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), and a financial review meeting with a CPA-qualified adviser. You choose what you need.
Bookkeeping covers recording day-to-day transactions, reconciling accounts, and lodging BAS. Accounting involves year-end tax returns, financial statements for ASIC, and tax planning. Hopkan Partners covers bookkeeping and management reporting in every retainer. Tax return preparation is available as an add-on for businesses that want both under one roof.
We assess your business during a free consultation — transaction volume, bank and card accounts, employee count, and reporting needs. Based on that assessment, we recommend one of four packages (Foundations, Clarity, Insight, or Partnership) at a fixed monthly retainer that stays the same each month. If your scope changes significantly, we discuss an adjustment.
Every retainer is customised from the start. Some businesses need payroll but don’t need accounts payable management. Others need weekly reconciliation instead of monthly. We build your package around what your business actually requires.
Hopkan Partners works with Xero, QuickBooks, and MYOB. As a Xero Silver Partner, we have deep expertise across the Xero platform, but we’re equally comfortable managing your books in QuickBooks or MYOB. We work with whatever system suits your business best.
BAS preparation and lodgement by a registered BAS agent can be included in your monthly retainer. Quarterly or monthly, it’s covered in your fixed fee — not billed separately.
Most bookkeeping services record transactions and hand back a set of reports. Hopkan Partners can include financial analysis and a regular review meeting in your retainer, led by a CPA with management accounting experience from ASX-listed companies. We don’t just keep your books compliant — we help you read them.
Minor month-to-month fluctuations are absorbed within your fixed fee. If your transaction volume or payroll increases consistently over a quarter, we have a conversation about adjusting your retainer. We always flag changes before adjusting pricing.
Hopkan Partners is based in Sydney and works with businesses across Australia remotely. All bookkeeping, BAS lodgement, and financial reporting is handled online through cloud accounting software. Meetings are conducted via video call, so your location doesn’t limit the service you receive.
Ready to take bookkeeping off your plate? Hopkan Partners is here to help. Choose the package that fits your business, or let’s discuss your specific needs.
Let’s discuss your specific requirements and how we can tailor our services to your business.