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Bookkeeping for Distilleries, Wineries and Breweries

Bookkeeping that helps you make better decisions

If you’re looking for bookkeeping for craft beverage businesses, you’re in the right place.

Bookkeeping isn’t just about staying on top of your GST and BAS obligations (though that’s essential). It’s about having accurate, up to date numbers so you can make confident decisions, spot what’s working, and fix what’s not.

I work with distilleries, wineries, and breweries using Xero to deliver bookkeeping for craft beverage businesses that supports you, your business requirements, and your goals, so you can focus on building a profitable business.

In a craft beverage business, you’re dealing with taxes, pricing, seasonality, your team, and costs across multiple SKUs. You need bookkeeping that understands the complications without making things more complicated.

Bookkeeping for craft beverage businesses using Xero in a barrel hall

What’s included?

Every business is different, but here’s what standard bookkeeping support typically includes. Packages are tailored to suit your needs, volume, and systems.:

Recording and reconciling transactions in Xero

GST, BAS and IAS preparation and lodgement

Reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable

Monthly or quarterly management accounts

End of year working papers for your accountant

Ongoing support with financial administration

Optional: Profit First cash management

Bookkeeping packages

Every craft beverage business is different, so these packages are designed to give you a guide on what’s typically included. If you’re not sure what fits, or your business has a few quirks (most do), just get in touch and we’ll work something out.

Package Starter
from $175/week
Growth
from $350/week
Comprehensive
from $700/week
Bank, loan & credit card reconciliations Monthly Weekly Weekly
Accounts Payable & Receivable reconciliation Monthly Weekly Weekly
IAS & BAS returns Quarterly BAS Monthly IAS + Quarterly BAS Monthly IAS + Quarterly BAS
Management Accounts Quarterly Monthly Monthly
Balance Sheet Reconciliation Monthly
Annual Budget Included
Zoom check-ins Quarterly Monthly
End-of-year working papers
EOFY statement reconciliation
Support Email Email Email & Phone

Payroll packages

Payroll pricing is based on how many employees you have per pay run, with flexible add-ons for things like super submission, new hires, and terminations. If you need something else, let’s chat.

Package Up to 3 Employees Up to 10 Employees 10+ Employees
Price (per pay run) $20/employee $18/employee $15/employee
Pay calculation from timesheets
Payslip issuing
STP submission
Payroll reports
Wages reconciliation
Quarterly superannuation
Annual STP reconciliation & finalisation
Optional Add-ons:
Super submission – $30 each
New employee setup – $30
Termination finalisation – $20

Ready to get your bookkeeping sorted?

Whether you’re just getting started or need more support to grow, I’d be happy to have a chat about what’s right for you.

If you’re not sure whether it’s time to get help, here’s what DIY bookkeeping could be costing you. Or check out the most common bookkeeping mistakes craft beverage businesses make.

Let’s make sure your bookkeeping is giving you clarity and confidence — not more stress.