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Save time, save money, lose the overwhelm and invest a keen number-cruncher that truly understands and cares about your business … that makes sense.

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We have a range of bookkeeping solutions to fit your needs

General Bookkeeping

All your day-to-day bookkeeping needs taken care of.

Consulting & Advisory

Needing help with budgets? Managing your cash flow. We can help in all these areas.

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One-Off BAS

Perfect for the micro-business, get your BAS lodged once you've got the information into Xero.

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Clean Up Job

The Spring clean of bookkeeping. Let us get your financials ship-shape and ready to go.

XERO Setup

We can manage the migration of old software as well as a brand new file in Xero. Start doing your books beautifully today.

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XERO Training

Comprehensive on the ground training, with plenty of after-sales support. Contact us today to get your team up to date.

Free Xero Review

Looking for reassurance that your Xero has been set up correctly? Book us in to walk through your account with you.

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Tax time as a small business can be scary, overwhelming and downright unpleasant. But it doesn’t have to be this way. With the right support, lodging your BAS can actually be painless and empowering. As the BAS agent of choice for many Australian startups and SMB’s, we are passionate about helping founders take control of their money, own their business financials and feel completely at ease about their tax situation.

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Engaging Dollars + Sense will be the best decision you make

“Getting Dollars & Sense on boards to assist us with running our business is easily and without question, the smartest decision we ever made. They continually go above and beyond to assist us and we would be lost without them. No two ways about it.”

Brett O’Riley, Owner of True North, Coburg

“Helen and the team at Dollars and Sense are quick and thorough. Before meeting Helen, I had tried 2 other bookkeepers over the 5 years running my business and D&S are by far the most reliable and easy to talk to. They speak in terminology I understand and keep my accounting up to date. As someone that doesn’t understand numbers, these people are a lifesaver!”

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Chelsea Johnson

“I can honestly say hiring Helen and her team was definitely one of the best decisions I have made. I have confidence that she will get the job done to the high standards that I require giving me back time to work on other aspects of the business.”

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Sara Woodroffe

“We have worked with Dollar & Sense for over 5 years. Helen patiently turned a mess into a balanced on the dot bookkeeping. Helen is dedicated, dynamic and highly intelligent. We love her innovative style that makes bookkeeping so easy.”

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Adriana Galanis

“Helen has been an asset to my company from the very first meeting. I knew she would bring a sense of clarity and calm to the accounts section of the business. 4 years later and we have never been in better shape due to the experience and attention to detail provided I could not speak more highly of the services provided.”

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The Most Common Mistakes Startups Make in Their First EOFY

by Jessica Woods | May 27, 2025 | Bookkeeping Blog

End of Financial Year (EOFY) is a whirlwind for any first-time startup owner. It’s exciting to close out your first year, but it’s also easy to overlook the less-obvious compliance tasks amid the chaos. Generic EOFY checklists usually mention things like stocktakes or...

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As a bookkeeper, I spend a lot of time in the trenches with receipts, invoices, statements, and all the nitty-gritty that makes a business run smoothly. But just because we’re deep in the detail doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun with it. Inspired by The Sound of...

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About Dollars + Sense.

Helen Haines is the director and founder and BAS agent of choice for Dollars + Sense.

After 20 years trailblazing in small business and corporate leadership, Helen is happiest utilising her unique skill-set to help busy small businesses across the country effectively manage their finances, so they can grow the thing they love the most.

Offering everything from cloud-based bookkeeping, one-off BAS statement lodgements, Xero training, setup and more, Helen and the team offer tailored and personalised services to help you navigate the world of tax and accounting with ease.

Save time, save money, lose the overwhelm and invest in a keen number-cruncher that truly understands and cares about your business. Now, that makes sense.

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Need bookkeeping help or advice? Just pick up the phone. We’re on call whether you’re looking for a quick fuss-free clean up, XERO accounting software set-up and training, a general helping hand, or full-stack bookkeeping and business consulting. Save time, save money, lose the overwhelm and get back to growing your business…that makes sense.