Sonya Jacobsen
The Director, Sonya Jacobsen, has been bookkeeping for over 23 years and started her own bookkeeping business as a sole trader in 2007.
Your Bookkeeping Angel has grown by word of mouth referrals from delighted clients and thankful accountants. The clients are from all different industries, and size. We have a range from Not registered for GST (GNR) to clients earning over $2mill a year.
We are based in Albany Creek, Qld, we can come to you and work on site, or we could work on your paperwork at my office.
Melissa Hooper
After a successful 20 year career in the hospitality industry leading profitable kitchens I have completed my Cert IV Bookkeeping with honours.
I pride myself on my ability to be a positive and proactive person with a high attention to detail. I am looking forward to assisting new and existing clients along side Sonya and act in accordance with the experience and dedication coupled with the extra training and expertise Sonya shows for her clients.
Mission Statement
We empower business owners around their finances by precise and timely bookkeeping "done right the first time", allowing them to focus on the operations and growth of their business.
Core Values
- Open and honest communication
- Reliable and honest
- Accurate
- Adhere to a Code of Conduct
Team Standards
Our bookkeepers are required to fulfill four standards – education, experience, testing & training:
- Minimum of Cert IV in Finance-Bookkeeping
- Minimum 5 years experience
- Statement of attainment in BAS agent registrations
I am a Registered BAS Agents so that gives you confidence, in our work. At Your Bookkeeping Angel, we believe that great bookkeeping is not just data entry but about getting it right, within all the aspects of bookkeeping … it’s about empowering you around your finances!
Bas Agent
As of March 1st 2010 the ATO regulated the bookkeeping industry. Now, all bookkeepers providing a BAS Service are required to register as a BAS Agent.
The requirements of a BAS Agent are:
- Certificate iv in Financial Services – Bookkeeping or Accounting
- Member of a recognised Professional Association
- Over 1000 hours relevant experience
- Professional Indemnity insurance
- Ongoing Professional Development
- Code of Conduct
What does that mean for you?
In the past, a bookkeeper was able to complete a MYOB or Quicken course and start charging for their services. Unfortunately, due to their lack of experience, they often left a mess. The client could do nothing about it except find someone else who, hopefully, would be able to clean up the mess. It is a costly exercise both financially and emotionally.
As a BAS Agent there is a professional Code of Conduct in relation to:
- Honesty and integrity
- Independence (acting lawfully)
- Confidentiality
- Competence
Breaching the Code of Conduct can result in termination of the registration and Civil Penalties involving fines up to $137,500. At last there is something that can be done if you are left in a mess.