Bookkeeping & Payroll Management Services
Northern Accountants provides certified Xero Gold Partner bookkeeping and automated payroll services for businesses across Darwin and Palmerston. Our registered BAS agents and accountants manage Single Touch Payroll (STP Phase 2), Superannuation Guarantee compliance, and real-time bank reconciliations with transparent monthly fee agreements.
Complete Bookkeeping, STP Phase 2 & Super Compliance
Modern bookkeeping requires continuous statutory compliance with STP Phase 2 disaggregation and impending Payday Super mandates. Northern Accountants transforms your financial administration into an accurate, ATO-compliant operational engine.
- Certified Xero Ledger Management: Daily or weekly bank feed reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and automated debt collection workflows.
- Single Touch Payroll (STP Phase 2): End-to-end payroll processing with granular disaggregation of allowances, paid leave, overtime, and salary sacrifice to the ATO.
- Superannuation Guarantee (11.5% to 12.0%): Timely clearing house batch management ensuring contributions clear before quarterly deadlines to prevent non-deductible SGC penalties.
- Payday Super 2026 Preparation: Strategic configuration of clearing houses and payroll workflows to transition your business seamlessly to same-day super payment.
- Taxable Payments Annual Reporting (TPAR): Verifying subcontractor ABNs, compiling contractor payment reports, and lodging with the ATO by 28 August.
- Monthly & Quarterly Management Reports: Custom profit and loss statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow tracking for informed leadership decisions.
What We Need to Review Your Bookkeeping Needs
To allow our senior bookkeeping team to design a tailored bookkeeping and payroll package, please share the following operational overview.
- Current accounting software platform (e.g. Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, or manual spreadsheets).
- Approximate monthly bank and credit card transaction volumes across all accounts.
- Total number of full-time, part-time, and casual employees, and pay run frequencies (weekly, fortnightly, or monthly).
- Current status of BAS lodgements and superannuation contributions.
- Subcontractor arrangements in building, cleaning, freight, or IT sectors requiring TPAR reporting.
Our 3-Step Bookkeeping Onboarding Process
We ensure a smooth, disruption-free transition to our bookkeeping and payroll team without missing a single pay cycle.
- Step 1: Scoping Assessment — Book directly online via our online calendar, or phone Casuarina on 08 8941 3900 or Palmerston on 08 8932 8004 to discuss your transaction volume and receive an agreed monthly fixed quote.
- Step 2: Ledger Clean-Up & Software Integration — We audit your chart of accounts, configure automated bank rules, map STP Phase 2 pay categories, and set up super clearing houses.
- Step 3: Ongoing Compliance & Peace of Mind — We process your pay runs, reconcile accounts, prepare quarterly BAS schedules, and provide continuous management insights.
Client Reviews and Direct Office Contact
5 out of 5 stars"Kash is a skilled professional with expert knowledge of Territory tax rules. Everything was lodged quickly with zero hassle."
5 out of 5 stars"Super friendly, efficient and good at what they do. Transparent fixed pricing means no nasty surprises when you get your return."
Fixed-price tax returns from $169 · Registered Tax Agents · No surprise hourly fees
Frequently Asked Questions About Bookkeeping & Payroll
Clear guidance on Single Touch Payroll Phase 2, Payday Super, and superannuation deadlines.
How does Single Touch Payroll (STP Phase 2) work?
STP Phase 2 requires employers to report disaggregated payroll amounts—including ordinary hours, specific paid leave categories, allowances, overtime, and salary sacrifice—to the ATO on or before every employee payday through compliant software like Xero.
What is Payday Super and when does it take effect?
From 1 July 2026, the Australian Government mandates that employers pay their employees' Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions on the exact day wages are paid, rather than on a quarterly cycle. We ensure your payroll systems and clearing houses are fully prepared for this landmark shift.
What are the consequences of paying Superannuation Guarantee late?
If SG contributions are not received by an employee's super fund by the quarterly due date, the payment is permanently non-deductible. The business must lodge an ATO Superannuation Guarantee Charge (SGC) statement, paying the shortfall calculated on total wages (including overtime), 10% compounding nominal interest, and administration penalties.
Do you handle Taxable Payments Annual Reporting (TPAR)?
Yes. For businesses in the building, construction, cleaning, courier, IT, and security sectors, we track contractor payments, verify valid ABNs, and lodge the annual TPAR by the statutory 28 August deadline.