{"id":13335,"date":"2025-11-26T12:24:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T06:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/?p=13335"},"modified":"2025-12-17T10:43:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T05:13:40","slug":"accounting-packages-for-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/resources\/blogs\/accounting-packages-for-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Accounting Packages for Small Business in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13335\" class=\"elementor elementor-13335\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90076c5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"90076c5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93d3c9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93d3c9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the most important decisions a small business owner can make is choosing the right accounting package for their venture. There are many accounting packages for small business in the market, but no \u2018best\u2019 one as such. The decision rests on the business type and size, requirements of the industry, and, of course, the <a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/services\/accounting-outsourcing\/\">accounting support<\/a> available to the owner. As an outsourcing partner supporting thousands of SMEs across Australia, we\u2019ve seen firsthand how the right accounting package, paired with expert support, can transform the way a business operates. The right setup plays a key role in accounting for small businesses by keeping finances accurate and compliant.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-217ba84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"217ba84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Small Businesses Should Look for in an Accounting Package\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a271a02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a271a02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are several factors businesses should look for in their choice of accounting package. Some of the most important ones are:<\/p><ol><li>Ease of use<\/li><li>GST\/BAS compliance<\/li><li>Bank feeds &amp; reconciliations<\/li><li>Payroll integration<\/li><li>Inventory (if relevant)<\/li><li>Reporting dashboards<\/li><li>Scalability as the business grows<\/li><\/ol><p><br \/>Modern accounting packages offer online accounting for small business that helps streamline their finance functions, ensure compliance, and enable accurate and on-time lodgements. Even so, many businesses will require accounting and bookkeeping support along with a good accounting software package.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf2a517 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cf2a517\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Top Accounting Packages for Small Businesses in Australia\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef4a1ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef4a1ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSome of the most popular accounting packages for small business in Australia are Xero, MYOB Business, and QuickBooks Online. Apart from these, other software tools for bookkeeping for a small business include Reckon One, Saasu, Wave Accounting, Zoho Books, Rounded, and FreshBooks, among others. In this section, we compare the widely considered top three accounting software packages, Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks, using the ready-reckoner table below.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-380a34f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"380a34f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!doctype html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n<head>\r\n  <meta charset=\"utf-8\" \/>\r\n  <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1\" \/>\r\n \r\n  <style>\r\n    :root{\r\n      --accent:#0b6cf5;\r\n      --muted:#6b7280;\r\n      --bg:#f8fafc;\r\n      --cell-bg:#fff;\r\n      --gap:12px;\r\n      font-family:'Poppins', system-ui, -apple-system, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial;\r\nfont-size:16px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n   \r\n\r\n    table{border-collapse:separate; width:100%; min-width:720px; table-layout:fixed;}\r\n    th, td{padding:14px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7; 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payroll<\/td>\r\n          <td>Small businesses looking for affordability and strong automation<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <th scope=\"row\">Key Strength<\/th>\r\n          <td>Excellent UX, powerful integrations, real-time financial insights<\/td>\r\n          <td>Strong inventory and payroll tools, local Australian support<\/td>\r\n          <td>Automation, easy setup, and competitive pricing<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <th scope=\"row\">Ease of Use<\/th>\r\n          <td>Very intuitive and beginner-friendly<\/td>\r\n          <td>Moderate learning curve; great for growing businesses<\/td>\r\n          <td>Easy to learn; ideal for non-accountants<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <th scope=\"row\">Core Features<\/th>\r\n          <td>Invoicing, bank feeds, payroll, BAS prep, reporting, expense claims<\/td>\r\n          <td>Invoicing, payroll, inventory, BAS, job tracking, reporting<\/td>\r\n          <td>Invoicing, payroll, BAS lodgement, automation, receipt capture<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <th scope=\"row\">Payroll<\/th>\r\n          <td>Xero Payroll add-on available<\/td>\r\n          <td>MYOB Payroll included in most plans<\/td>\r\n          <td>Payroll add-on available (cost varies)<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <th scope=\"row\">ATO Compliance<\/th>\r\n          <td>Fully ATO-compliant STP &amp; BAS<\/td>\r\n          <td>ATO-compliant with strong STP Phase 2 support<\/td>\r\n          <td>ATO-compliant STP &amp; BAS<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <th scope=\"row\">Pricing (AU)<\/th>\r\n          <td>From ~A$33\/month<\/td>\r\n          <td>From ~A$30\/month<\/td>\r\n          <td>From ~A$29\/month<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <th scope=\"row\">Integrations<\/th>\r\n          <td>1,000+ apps via Xero App Store<\/td>\r\n          <td>Inventory, POS, CRM, plus built-in MYOB ecosystem<\/td>\r\n          <td>Good integration library via QuickBooks Apps<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <th scope=\"row\">Limitations<\/th>\r\n          <td>Payroll costs extra; limited inventory<\/td>\r\n          <td>Can feel complex for micro-businesses<\/td>\r\n          <td>Limited advanced reporting vs competitors<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <th scope=\"row\">Support<\/th>\r\n          <td>Online help centre, community &amp; partner network<\/td>\r\n          <td>Local Australian support, partners &amp; training options<\/td>\r\n          <td>Online help centre, chat support, wide partner network<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n\r\n      <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b33c61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b33c61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Choose the Right Accounting Package for Your Business\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ced0fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ced0fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn the above sections, we discussed what to look for in an accounting package and the major options available to choose from for businesses. In this section, we talk about things to consider while finalising a software package for accounting for small businesses.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b5bb26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b5bb26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Business Size and Complexity\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-855d36b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"855d36b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The software package you choose should align with the specific requirements of the business, and hence, a small to medium-sized business may need only simple, basic accounting software, whereas a large corporation would require more complex accounting systems that include additional functionalities of payroll, inventory management, multi-currency support, and so on. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/uk\/resources\/blogs\/types-of-accounting-for-uk-businesses\/\">several types of accounting<\/a>, and depending on the business, the accounting software should be able to support these.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-638622e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"638622e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Major Features Offered\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22fab8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22fab8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe next important factor to consider is the list of key features offered by the package. Business owners need to make a list of the must-have features with the help of an accountant, and ensure that the software package supports all these requirements. It should also have built-in security controls and robust data protection.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68bf7d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68bf7d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ease of Use\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8541e47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8541e47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnother crucial factor is the ease of use, the UI\/UX of the software tool, and the learning curve associated with it. The more user-friendly and interactive the software is, the better and faster it can support your business and its growth. Look for features like a smooth workflow, intuitive dashboards, automated data entry, and clear and insightful reports.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf78aa3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cf78aa3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Integrations \n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dac7c07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dac7c07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA good accounting software enables easy integration with other business functions. Accounting is not a business activity done in silos; it is inextricably linked with POS, CRM, ERP, etc. Hence, good accounting packages for small business also support seamless integration with other platforms.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8d8233 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b8d8233\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Budget<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47ba7b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47ba7b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the most important factors is the budget earmarked for accounting software. From free software tools to premium ones offering high-end and complex accounting solutions, there are several types of accounting software available, catering to budgets of all sizes. Assess your business requirements and budget, and choose the best fit that makes sense for your business. Read this article to know how to <a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/uk\/resources\/blogs\/reduce-accounting-software-cost\/\">reduce accounting software costs<\/a> without compromising on the functionalities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14910e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"14910e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Customer Support\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43e8510 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43e8510\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEven the most highly rated software can run into trouble at times. In such scenarios, your business should not suffer, and this is where proactive customer support can help. Choose an accounting software with realiable and easy-to-reach customer service so that any issues can be dealt with early on and minimal disruption to your business can be ensured.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-106e9ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"106e9ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Accounting Services for Small Business: Why the Right Support Still Matters\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe54d82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe54d82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Strong accounting for small businesses goes beyond using the right software. Owners need clear, reliable financial information to make decisions, stay compliant, and avoid last-minute stress during BAS or tax season. When this foundation is weak, everything else becomes harder.<\/p><p>That\u2019s why proper bookkeeping for a small business is so valuable. Clean, timely records keep cash flow visible, help prevent errors, and make reporting far easier. When the day-to-day data is accurate, the entire accounting process becomes more organised and predictable.<\/p><p>Reliable support brings structure, reduces risks, and gives small businesses the confidence to focus on growth rather than paperwork.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46e9497 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46e9497\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Challenges Small Businesses Face Even With Good Software\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59e47b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59e47b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHaving good software doesn\u2019t always solve every accounting challenge &#8211; small businesses often find there\u2019s still plenty to manage. Inexperienced accountants or managers juggling multiple responsibilities often struggle with inaccurate data entry, BAS errors, or difficulty using advanced software to its full potential. This can lead to delayed reconciliations, irregularities in tax lodgements, and payroll compliance issues, ultimately resulting in missed deadlines and costly penalties. It also means the software isn\u2019t utilised effectively, leading to suboptimal ROI.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50f2d3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50f2d3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Outsourcing Your Accounting or Bookkeeping Still Makes Sense\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb4e558 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb4e558\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>That\u2019s precisely why outsourcing remains one of the most effective ways to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Despite the availability of several accounting packages for small businesses, outsourcing enables business owners to hire the best accountant for small business that can optimise the use of these software tools with minimal investment from the businesses themselves. Some of the advantages of outsourcing include:<\/p><ul><li>Access experienced and qualified accountants at a fraction of the cost it takes to hire in-house.<\/li><li>Maximise the use of the best accounting software, including its advanced features, to your business\u2019 advantage.<\/li><li>Benefit from ease of scalability depending on seasonal demands.<\/li><li>Enjoy higher profit margins.<\/li><li>Focus on business growth and expansion with your outsourcing partner handling all accounting and related functions.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03a7984 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"03a7984\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How befree Supports Small Businesses Across Australia\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd459ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd459ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With almost two decades of experience helping businesses across Australia, befree has a strong track record of supporting small businesses using leading accounting software packages like Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and others. Our team not only manages day-to-day bookkeeping and compliance tasks but also helps businesses get the most out of their chosen software, ensuring accurate setup, cleaner data, and fully optimised workflows. By combining expert talent with deep software knowledge, we help small businesses operate more efficiently, stay compliant, and focus on growth. Want to know how we can help your business? <a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/contact-us\/\">Connect with us<\/a>, and we will take the conversation forward.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most important decisions a small business owner can make is choosing the right accounting package for their venture. There are many accounting packages for small business in the market, but no \u2018best\u2019 one as such. 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