Virtual Bookkeeper Australia — DotVA
Hire a virtual bookkeeper for your AU small business. Xero, MYOB, payroll, BAS prep, AR/AP, monthly P&L. AU-trained, $25-35/hr AUD.
Reviewed by Jenn Yang · Director, DotVA · 48+ AU placements managed · Last checked 18 May 2026
What this bookkeeping va does for you
- Daily bank reconciliation (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks)
- AR invoicing + payment follow-up
- AP processing + scheduled payments
- Payroll (Xero Payroll, MYOB AccountRight, KeyPay)
- BAS preparation + lodgement (under registered BAS Agent supervision)
- Monthly P&L + cashflow reports
- Receipt capture + expense categorisation (Dext, Hubdoc)
- Year-end prep for your accountant
Bookkeeping is the function AU small business owners most try to do themselves and most consistently fall behind on. The cost of falling behind is real: late BAS penalties, missed cashflow, end-of-year scramble. A part-time bookkeeper fixes the rhythm.
What this placement covers
Every DotVA placement is dedicated — one VA, one client. The tasks above are the core scope, calibrated against 48+ DotVA placements. Add or remove items via the SOP in week 1.
Pricing + placement
This role sits in our bookkeeping tier: AUD $25-$35/hr (excl GST). At a typical 10-30 hours/week placement, that’s approximately AUD $2,598/month all-in. A $500 refundable deposit covers our recruiting + placement work.
Placement time is 7-10 days from discovery call to your VA starting. We replace at no extra cost inside the 30-day satisfaction window.
What you bring
Two things: a 30-minute weekly check-in in week 1-2 (dropping to 20 minutes by week 4), and a willingness to write things down. SOPs, preferences, recurring decisions. Your VA reads them. Everything else — recruiting, vetting, onboarding, performance management, replacement coverage — sits with us.
Book a discovery call and we’ll confirm whether this is the right tier for your situation.
Tools your VA brings to the placement
- Xero
- MYOB AccountRight
- QuickBooks Online
- Dext
- Hubdoc
- KeyPay
- STP Phase 2 reporting
Common questions about hiring a bookkeeping va
Are your bookkeepers BAS Agents?
Some are BAS Agent-qualified. All BAS lodgement at DotVA is supervised by a registered BAS Agent or routed to your accountant for sign-off. We don't lodge unsupervised.
Will the bookkeeper liaise with my accountant?
Yes — that's standard. Year-end is the moment this matters most. The bookkeeper produces a clean trial balance, your accountant does the tax return.
What about payroll for AU employees?
Standard payroll (PAYG, super, leave accruals, STP Phase 2) is in scope. We follow Fair Work + ATO compliance. Complex payroll (multi-state, contractor mix) we flag and may pair with a payroll specialist.
How fast can BAS be ready after quarter-end?
Most placements have BAS draft-ready within 7 days of quarter-end. Final lodgement with the supervising BAS Agent typically lands well inside the standard due dates.
Book a free discovery call
30 minutes, no card, no obligation. We'll confirm the scope, show you matched candidates within 7-10 days, and you decide if it makes sense.
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