Books By Auri

Books By Auri Bookkeeper + BAS Agent for Perth trade & service businesses

You handle the tools. I handle the books, the BAS, and the numbers that actually matter.

Xero | Payroll | BAS | Cashflow — based in Perth, WA

You can be fully booked and still feel like your bank account is being dramatic.And for trade and service-based business...
04/06/2026

You can be fully booked and still feel like your bank account is being dramatic.

And for trade and service-based businesses, this is where things get sneaky.

The jobs are there.
The invoices are going out.
The team is working.
Clients are saying yes.
You’re busy enough to need a second coffee, a quiet room, and possibly a new personality by 2pm.

So technically, business is good.

But then wages are due.
The supplier statement lands.
BAS starts breathing down your neck.
A client still hasn’t paid.
And suddenly the bank account is giving “are we okay?” energy.

So now you’re doing that very glamorous business owner maths:

Did we actually make money on that job?
Did I quote enough for labour?
Why did materials cost that much?
Who still owes us?
Can I pay myself this week?
Am I running a business or just sponsoring everyone else’s cashflow?

This is why clean books matter.

Not because bookkeeping is sexy. It’s not. Let’s all calm down.

But clear numbers give you answers.

They show you what came in, what went out, who owes you, what’s due, what BAS might look like, and whether your jobs are actually leaving money behind.

Because being busy should not feel like broke, confused, and one surprise bill away from losing your will to open Xero.

EOFY is close.

If your books feel messy, heavy, or like something you keep avoiding because you already know they’re going to annoy you, book a free discovery call via the link in my bio.

Let’s work out what actually needs sorting before July.





Still showing up. Still keeping things moving.Even when life feels full.Because that’s what running a business often loo...
03/06/2026

Still showing up. Still keeping things moving.

Even when life feels full.

Because that’s what running a business often looks like, doesn’t it?

It’s not always big wins, perfect systems, clean inboxes and everything neatly ticked off.

Sometimes it’s quoting jobs after hours.
Chasing invoices between clients.
Paying suppliers before you’ve been paid.
Trying to remember which receipt belongs to which job.
Checking the bank account and wondering how the money came in… but somehow disappeared again.

And honestly? You’re not failing because it feels like a lot.

But this is exactly why I care so much about clean books and simple systems.

Because when you’re running a trade or service-based business, your books are not just “admin”.

They tell you whether your jobs are actually making money.
Whether your materials and labour are being covered.
Whether your cashflow is getting tight.
Whether your BAS is going to hurt.
Whether you’re growing… or just getting busier.

EOFY is close, and if your books feel messy, behind, or too hard to face right now, you don’t need to carry that same stress into July.

Book a free discovery call via the link in my bio and let’s work out what actually needs sorting before the new financial year.





The ATO has $50 billion in unpaid small business tax sitting on its books. And they've flagged that small business debt ...
28/05/2026

The ATO has $50 billion in unpaid small business tax sitting on its books. And they've flagged that small business debt is a major focus right now.

That number isn't made up of dodgy operators. A lot of it is just small business owners who got behind and didn't have the systems in place to catch it in time.

Here's how it typically happens: BAS arrives. The cash isn't quite there. You tell yourself you'll sort it next quarter. But next quarter brings its own BAS — and now the debt is compounding.

The ATO's general interest charge (GIC) stacks up daily. It's not the same as a bank loan rate. It moves. And it adds up fast.

What makes it worse is that a lot of small business owners don't know exactly what they owe until it's already a problem. That's a bookkeeping issue, not just a cash flow issue.

Getting your Xero clean and current means you know what's coming — before the BAS hits, not after. You're not guessing. You're not surprised. You're just sorted.

If you're not sure where your books stand right now, send me a message. Let's get a clear picture together.

26/05/2026

We love to see it. 👏🏽

A little bit of patience, the right documents, and knowing exactly where to look. That's the difference between a BAS bill and a BAS refund.

DM me if you want someone in your corner.

The ATO has $50 billion in unpaid small business tax. And it's done being patient.That number isn't a typo. And the busi...
25/05/2026

The ATO has $50 billion in unpaid small business tax. And it's done being patient.

That number isn't a typo. And the businesses behind it aren't all dodging their responsibilities.

A lot of them just didn't plan ahead. The BAS bill arrived. The cash wasn't there. So they let it slide — thinking they'd sort it next quarter.

Here's the problem: the ATO doesn't forget. Interest charges stack. Payment plans get more complicated. And the ATO has made it very clear they're ramping up enforcement on small business debt.

If you've got a tax debt sitting there, or you're worried one's building, now is the time to get in front of it — not wait.

Send me a DM and let's chat about getting your books in order before it becomes a bigger problem.

22/05/2026

Hate to be the one to say it on a Friday… but your Q3 BAS is due Tuesday. 👀

If you lodge through a registered BAS agent, you've got until 26 May. That's this Tuesday.

If you've been lodging your own BAS, your deadline was actually 28 April. Missed it? Call the ATO today — don't wait.

The ATO is not going to send you a reminder. That's literally why I'm here. 😅

Follow along so deadlines never catch you off guard. 👇

The ATO has flagged poor record keeping as one of the biggest issues they're seeing in small business right now. And if ...
21/05/2026

The ATO has flagged poor record keeping as one of the biggest issues they're seeing in small business right now. And if you're still running on a shoebox system, now's a good time to change that.

Record keeping isn't just about having receipts. It's about having the right information — in the right format — when someone asks for it.

Here's what the ATO expects you to keep: bank statements and financial records, invoices and proof of purchases, payroll and employee records, and GST documentation. All of it, for five years.

The problem with paper-based systems is that they fail at exactly the wrong moment. Receipts fade. Things get lost. And when the ATO comes asking, "I think I have that somewhere" isn't the answer they're looking for.

The fix isn't complicated. It's just a habit — and the right software to support it. Xero connects directly to your bank, matches transactions, and keeps everything in one place. The records are there when you need them, without the frantic searching.

Clean records also mean you're not missing deductions. Every business expense that's properly recorded is a deduction you can claim. The shoebox system loses those.

If you want to get your Xero set up properly — or get your records cleaned up — send me a message. It's simpler than you think.

Still keeping your receipts in a shoebox? The ATO noticed.They're not just talking about it in theory. The ATO has speci...
18/05/2026

Still keeping your receipts in a shoebox? The ATO noticed.

They're not just talking about it in theory. The ATO has specifically called out poor record keeping as one of the biggest issues they're seeing in small business right now.

And it's not just about having receipts. It's about having the right records — in the right format — when they ask for them.

Missing or incomplete records don't just cause headaches at tax time. They can cost you deductions. They can flag your account for a closer look. And they make every BAS season way harder than it needs to be.

The good news? Getting your records right isn't complicated. It just needs a system.

Save this post — and follow for plain-English tips on getting your books sorted.

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