catch-up & rescue bookkeeping
whatever state your books are in - we can fix it
Bookkeeping falls behind for all sorts of reasons. Life gets busy, a system stops working the way it should, someone who handled it moves on, or small errors quietly pile up until the file just doesn't feel right anymore.
By the time most people reach out, they're saying something like “I know things aren't quite right, but I don't know where to start” — or “we've been working around it for a while, and it needs to be fixed properly.”
If that's you, take a breath. We do this work all the time, there's no judgement, and there's no state of books we haven't seen before. Catch-up and rescue work is about one thing: getting your records back to a point where you can rely on them — for BAS, payroll and everyday business decisions.
what the work involves
Every file is different, but depending on your situation this can include:
- bringing outstanding periods up to date
- fixing incorrect, missing or duplicated transactions
- repairing bank reconciliations and clearing accounts
- sorting out mis-coded entries and inconsistent coding habits
- getting your GST, PAYG and super positions right
- tidying up the system or workflow issues that caused the problem in the first place
We work through it in stages, starting with whatever is most urgent or highest risk — so the important things get fixed first.
how it works
Rescue work needs care. Fixing one thing can uncover another underneath, and the full picture often isn't clear until we're actually in the file. So rather than guessing, we follow a simple process:
1. We review your file first. Before quoting anything, we'll need temporary access to your accounting software so we can see what we're dealing with. Nothing gets changed during this review — we're just looking.
2. We scope and quote stage one. We'll explain what we found, what we recommend fixing first, and the fee for that first stage. Payment for each stage is made upfront, and nothing starts until you've agreed.
3. We work through it in stages. If more issues surface along the way — and in rescue work they sometimes do — we'll always talk it through with you before continuing. No surprises, and no invoices you weren't expecting.
what you'll walk away with
A clear picture of what was wrong and what's been fixed, books you can finally rely on, and practical suggestions to stop the same thing happening again.
The goal isn't just to get the file up to date — it's to make sure it stays that way.
pricing
Because every rescue file is different, we don't quote sight unseen. Fees are confirmed once we've reviewed your file, and the work is priced stage by stage — so you always know exactly what you're paying for before anything starts.
the next step
Book a Catch-Up & Rescue Review Meeting. We'll talk through how far behind things are, what prompted you to reach out and what's worrying you most. From there, we'll arrange access to review your file and come back to you with a clear plan for stage one.
