Bookkeeping & Accounting for Startups
We take care of your books so you can focus on building your startup. From reconciliations to BAS and management reports, we’ll keep your finances clean, clear and investor-ready.
Smart bookkeeping for fast-moving founders.
You didn’t launch your startup to get lost in spreadsheets, reconciliations or tax deadlines. But staying on top of your numbers is the only way to keep growing with confidence. That’s where we come in. We’ve built a bookkeeping and accounting service designed specifically for startups and scaleups – simple, scalable and set-price. From day-to-day bookkeeping to investor-ready reports, we’ll keep your financials running smoothly as you grow.
- Guaranteed time saver
- DIY to full service
- Set-price (no surprises)
- No lock in contracts
- Xero Platinum Partner
Choose the right bookkeeping & accounting support for your stage.
DIY
For founders who want to keep costs low and stay hands-on with their books.
- Xero set up – automated bank feeds + basic expense / revenue categories
- 1 hr Xero training
- Optional BAS ($60/month)
Launch
Ideal for early-stage startups who want to stay on top of their finances with a bit of extra support.
- Standard Xero set up
- 1 hr Xero training
- Snap n send receipts / invoices / expenses
- Quarterly BAS
- Optional IAS
- Up to 100 transactions / month
Go
For growing startups who need more structure, visibility & monthly financials.
- Customised Xero set up
- 1.5 hr Xero training
- Snap n send receipts / invoices / expenses
- Quarterly BAS
- Optional IAS
- Up to 200 transactions / month
- Monthly management report
Grow
Best for established startups who need detailed financial insight and higher transaction volumes.
- Customised Xero set up
- 1.5 hr Xero training
- Snap n send receipts / invoices / expenses
- Quarterly BAS
- Optional IAS
- Up to 300 transactions / month
- Monthly management report
No lock ins (ever). All prices exclude GST.
We apply our Fair Use Policy to all services with volume estimates – please see our Terms & Conditions for more info.
Please get in touch for a custom proposal if you have a greater transaction volume.
Our time-back guarantee
Your time is your most valuable resource as a founder. Bookkeeping shouldn’t eat into the hours you need for building product, winning customers and raising capital. That’s why we make this simple promise: If we don’t save you time within the first 3 months of doing your bookkeeping, we’ll refund you.
We’re confident because our systems are built for startups – streamlined processes, automation where it makes sense, and a team that knows how to keep things moving without adding friction.
Startup founders ♥ Standard Ledger
Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what our clients have to say about working with us.
“Closing our £2.5m round with Octopus Ventures was a huge milestone for HealsGood AI. Standard Ledger were instrumental throughout the process – helping us stay investor-ready, manage due diligence and present a clear financial story. They brought real structure and focus, which made a complex raise feel controlled and achievable. Having that level of financial leadership on our side gave us the confidence to move fast and negotiate from a position of strength.”
Jack Henderson
“Standard Ledger was incredibly helpful in reviewing and modelling our finances. Thanks to their support, we reshaped our strategy and identified areas for growth. We are now ready for expansion into new sports and markets.”
Iggy Jovanovic
“John and the team have really understood our R&D story from day one, and have always had a plan for it. We’re in the third year of working together now, and it’s been really great.”
Nadun Hennayaka
“We didn’t hesitate to outsource our Company set up to Standard Ledger. Knowing that they’ll let us know what’s needed, where to sign and what to do is a huge weight off our shoulders. Our bank even commented on how well set up our documentation was!”
Gemma Clancy
“Having Standard Ledger manage bookkeeping has freed up a lot of time. It means I spend less time worrying about money and more time thinking about the bigger picture.”
Jock Lawrence
“For me, having CFO support has been vital for everything from insurance documents to financial modelling, and strategic advice and guidance. Working with Remco and Mike has transformed my knowledge personally, and also enabled us to grow safely. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without them.”
Charlie Hamer
Did You Know?
Bookkeeping and accounting don’t stop at reconciliations and reports. As your startup grows, you might also need help managing suppliers, chasing payments, or bringing all your finance ops into one place. We can take care of these too – giving you more time to build your business.
Accounts Payable
As you scale, managing supplier payments can get messy. We’ll set up and run streamlined payables with electronic payments, supplier follow-ups and reconciliations – so you stay on top of costs without drowning in admin.
Accounts Receivable
Cash flow is king for startups. We’ll help you get paid faster by managing invoicing, chasing overdue accounts with the right tone, and putting scalable systems in place to support your growth.
Finance Operations
Scaling businesses run on clean data. We’ll connect your finance tools – from Xero to payroll to reporting – and give you accurate insights that investors (and you) can rely on to make better decisions.
Ready to take bookkeeping off your plate?
We’ll handle the reconciliations, payroll, BAS and reports so you can focus on growing your startup, not chasing numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between your DIY option and full bookkeeping service?
The DIY option includes Xero set-up with an hour of training and optional BAS lodgement – you’re doing most of the work yourself. The Launch, Go and Grow packages give you full bookkeeping support, meaning we handle reconciliations, snap and code your receipts, lodge your BAS and give you proper financial reports. It scales based on your transaction volume and complexity.
How much does bookkeeping cost for an early-stage startup in Australia?
For most early-stage startups, the Launch package at $410/month works well – it covers up to 100 transactions, quarterly BAS, and Xero training. There’s a $300 set-up fee plus Xero’s own subscription fees. As you grow and hit more transactions, you’d move to Go ($670/month for 200 transactions) or Grow ($920/month for 300 transactions).
Do you guarantee bookkeeping will actually save me time?
Yes, we do! If we don’t save you time within the first three months of doing your bookkeeping, we’ll refund you. We’re pretty confident in this because our systems are built specifically for startups – streamlined processes, smart automation, and a team that knows how to keep things moving without adding friction.
Can you help with things like chasing invoices or paying suppliers?
Absolutely. Beyond standard bookkeeping, we can handle accounts receivable (invoicing and chasing overdue payments), accounts payable (managing supplier payments and reconciliations) and broader finance operations to connect all your tools together. These are quoted separately based on your needs, so get in touch and we’ll work out a tailored price.
What if we outgrow the transaction limits on your packages?
No worries – just reach out and we’ll give you a custom quote for higher volumes. We process over 8,000 transactions a month across all our clients, so we’re set up to scale with you. The pricing tiers are just starting points to keep things simple.