Will we have a consistent point of contact?

Yes. You'll have a dedicated lead who knows your business, supported by the wider team.

Do we have to outsource everything?

No. Some clients hand us the whole function, others just specific areas. We'll shape it around what you need.

How much does it cost to outsource accounting?

It depends on what you hand over to us. Some clients outsource their whole finance function, while many start with specific areas, like payroll, month-end reporting or a cashflow forecast, and build from there. Either way, it's usually a lot less than building and running the same team in-house. We're always happy to talk through what that might look like for your business.

Can you work alongside our existing bookkeeper or accountant?

Yes, and we often do. Many of our clients already have a bookkeeper, accountant or CFO that they trust, and we're happy to work alongside them. We can take on the areas that sit outside their role, like reporting, forecasting or CFO-level advice, so everyone plays to their strengths.

A complete finance team, without building one in-house

Outsourced accounting, bookkeeping and payroll, through to CFO-led board level advice, scaled to what you need.

Hiring a full in-house finance team is a big commitment for a growing business. We give you access to that whole team, from outsourced accounting and payroll through to CFO-led board level advice, brought in where and when you need it, for a fraction of the cost.

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Why businesses outsource their accounting and finance

Expertise you couldn't justify full-time.

Most businesses need a range of financial expertise, from bookkeeper and financial controller through to CFO, but can’t justify hiring all of those roles full-time. We give you that expertise in the right measure, when you need it.

A full team, focussed on what you need.

Rather than relying on one or two people to cover everything, you have a team with a range of skills. We bring in more support at year end, during a busy period or for a specific project, and scale back when things settle.

Experience from other businesses.

Because we work across many organisations, we bring approaches and ideas that have already worked elsewhere, and adapt them to your business.

What we can take care of

Whether we look after your entire finance function or specific parts of it, the day-to-day work is the foundation everything else is built on.

Area

What's included

Bookkeeping and transactional accounting

Bank and balance sheet reconciliations, credit cards and journals

Accounts receivable & payable

Invoicing, supplier invoices, creditor payments and remittances, reconciliations.

Payroll

Payroll processing, STP filing, commissions and bonuses, annual work cover renewals.

Tax & compliance

BAS, superannuation, payroll tax and FBT, plus liaising with your tax agent.

Audit liaison

Coordinating with your auditors for a smooth process.

Year-end financials

Financial statements ready for review and signing.

Process improvement

Better systems and processes, so problems are solved early

On top of that foundation sit our CFO Leadership, Management & Board Reporting and Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning services

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We can help most if...

a key person in your finance team has left, or is about to.

you've opened a new site or revenue line and the current setup is struggling to keep up.

you're spending your own evenings on finance admin.

you'd like CFO-level input but can't justify a full-time hire.

If any of that sounds like where your finance function is at, let's talk about what would help. We'd love to hear from you and work out where we can help your business.

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How we work

We fill the gaps around your team.

Our outsourced finance services start with understanding how your finance function runs today and what you need from it. We work with your existing systems and people wherever possible, including bookkeepers and accountants you already rely on, and fill the gaps around them.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Our senior head office team is based in Australia and New Zealand, so the people leading your work understand the local landscape, from ATO and IRD obligations to how local lenders and boards think. They’re supported by our wider finance team, including highly experienced colleagues in India, which means you get a full team with a broad range of skills at a cost that works for a growing business. Whoever is working on your numbers, you’ll always have a dedicated lead who knows your business.

Here's what our clients have to say about us as a outsourced finance function ...

Navigate's ability to scale quickly, tailor packages to support our expansion, and assist with compliance and reporting was instrumental in our success.

Lachlan Sloan

CEO/Co-Founder - Mana

The finance team you need, when you need it.

If your finance function isn't quite keeping up with the business, we'd be happy to talk through what might help.

Or call us on +61 2 8080 2102 or email us at info@navcfo.com