Reviews

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As the owner operator of a Hair & Beauty salon, life is pretty hectic to say the least. Above and beyond says it all. Above & Beyond’s service and professional advice is second to none. I have worked with other bookkeepers in the past that were happy just to crunch the numbers and didn’t really offer me any advice to help me solve those day-to-day problems or save me time in the office. Nikki takes the time to get to know you and your business and works out a plan to address these issues. She is a great listener. Since I have been with Above and Beyond, I have converted to Xero. This was a daunting task, but Above & Beyond made the transition so simple. It has cut my office time by half, time that I can now spend on my business. They have extensive knowledge in small business and the challenges that come with that and are always ready with a solution. Nothing is too hard for Above & Beyond and they have that ‘can do’ attitude which is hard to find.

Jackie Cooke

Owner - Jacou Hair and Beauty

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I hesitated in hiring Above & Beyond Books, because I felt like I was asking too much of them, they were having to clean up such a big mess – our mess! It was great though because they were able to back track, fix up the mistakes from the past. They were so friendly and easy going that it made the whole thing a lot easier. Their great service and flexibility really work for us. We’re really busy, so it’s important that we have someone who can work around our busy schedules and keep us on track to not lose sight of the figures. Above & Beyond Books have an easy-going manner, fantastic communication skills and they just get things sorted out with no fuss.

Michael Nielsen

Managing Director, Nielsen’s Nursery

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It is with much enthusiasm that we are writing to recommend the services of Above and Beyond Books. Nikki has been working for Iluka Landscape Developments for the past 12 months as our bookkeeper. Nikki has completely overhauled our dated bookkeeping practises, optimizing every aspect. This has drastically reduced the cost and time spent in the office. Her knowledge and attention to detail have aided in keeping our company on track. We would highly recommend Above and Beyond Books. Nikki and her staff are not only thorough, but also easy to work with and always willing to take time to discuss our concerns and respond to questions.

Emily Wilson

Director, Iluka Landscape Developments

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As custom home builders, we were doing our best with bookkeeping, but the reality was, we were winging it. With no formal background in accounting, we were spending several days a week just trying to keep up and still relying on our accountant to sort things out ($$$). Since partnering with Above and Beyond Bookkeeping, our business has completely transformed. They now handle everything from payroll, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable and BAS, to customised monthly reporting. We have a weekly check-in that’s flexible and quick—whether by phone, email or text—to authorise payments and allocate unknown items. The time we’ve saved is enormous. I’ve been able to step out of the weeds and focus on marketing, sales, and building out the systems we need. The job tracking and customised reporting they provide has given us confidence in our numbers. We can now update our KPIs quickly and track each project with clarity—something strongly recommended by the Association of Professional Builders. Their understanding of the building industry is solid, and they genuinely take an interest in what makes our business unique. Onboarding was easy on our end (probably more work for them!) Their systems are dialled in, and they made the process painless, even cleaning up our accounts along the way. One unexpected bonus? The system has even improved our habits. Dave, our builder and co-director, is now brilliant at uploading receipts—because he knows he’ll be asked about them eventually! Above and Beyond made it easy, and the consistency has made a real difference to our record-keeping. Above and Beyond has lived up to their name. They’re proactive, responsive, and reliable. We no longer second-guess our figures and that’s been a game changer. Highly recommend them to any builder who wants to save time, gain financial clarity, and finally feel confident about their numbers.

Nicole Hynes

Hycon Homes

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