About us


Company

There is a growing demand among Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for the services of an experienced financial professional to deal with what is an increasingly complex, regulated, and time-consuming area of running a business.

North Star Business Consulting can provide your businesses with access to an experienced Business Consultant, Accountant or Bookkeeper as and when needed.

By tapping into the expertise of an experienced financial professional, you can avoid the time and frustration spent on your books, and get back to what you do best, running your business.

Director

Colin Height is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years’ experience working in finance and private enterprise. He has worked in the areas of Corporate Recovery & Reconstruction, Business Consulting, and Management within private and public entities in Australia and overseas.

He has worked with multiple companies across a diverse variety of industries in entities ranging in size from small businesses through to large publicly listed companies.

Working in different roles in Finance, Management and Accounting has equipped him with all the necessary skills to help your business take the next step.

Colin Height

How we work

Every business is different, at North Star Business Consulting we tailor our services to provide the solution your business requires. You may want us fully involved with your business, or you may just need us in the background making sure you keep up to date with everything.

We can work on site at your office or remotely through the use of cloud-based technology.

We have a friendly, professional approach and a ‘no job is too big or small’ attitude. Whether it’s an initial consultation, a periodical contract or ongoing work you require, we can service your needs.

How we work

Why you should use a Chartered Accountant

  1. Reliable advice – Using a Chartered Accountant gives you reassurance that the advice you are receiving is accurate and informed.
  2. Chartered Accountants achieve their qualification through extensive study and by gaining significant practical experience.
  3. Chartered Accountants are regulated by professional bodies. They are bound by code of ethics and professional standards.
  4. Chartered Accountants are required to stay up to date on changes in the industry.
  5. Ongoing professional development is mandatory – In order to maintain membership with a professional body such as CAANZ, Chartered Accountants are required to take part in ongoing professional development.
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Services


Business Health Check

It's important to regularly review the financial status of your business to make you’re on the right track and to help with future decisions. North Star Business Consulting can undertake a comprehensive analysis to evaluate the current position of your business and assess the critical elements affecting it.

The process is undertaken with input from the business owners and involves a full review of all the key aspects of your business. A comprehensive report is provided at the end of the process which will provide a valuable tool to help you further develop your business and address any issues that may exist.

Bookkeeping

North Star Business Consulting can provide your business with accounting and bookkeeping solutions to save you time and money.

We provide a wide range of services performed by a Chartered Accountant so you can stay focused on your business while we handle the books.

Whatever your accounting needs are, we can help. Whether its ongoing bookkeeping support, Xero or MYOB set up, training, or a one-off review, we can free up your time and get you back to doing the work that matters most.

Budgets & Cashflow Forecasts

A vital function of every business, you need to know how cashflow is tracking on a regular basis, so you can make the right decisions for your business.

We can set you up with monthly or annual rolling budgets and cashflow forecasts that are customised to your needs.

Strategic Business Planning

Many business owners lack a strategic plan for their business because they think it's only for larger companies, or they simply don't have the time or expertise in the face of more day to day concerns running their business.

Without a strategy, a business lacks the direction it needs to be successful. If you want to work smarter rather than harder, strategic planning is a necessity.

North Star Business Consulting can undertake an extensive review of your business and provide a blueprint you need to stay on track and achieve your goals in a changing marketplace.

BAS Lodgments

North Star Business Consulting can review and prepare your monthly or quarterly BAS returns to ensure that they are lodged in an accurate and timely manner.

If you have fallen behind with your compliance, we can bring your returns up to date and liaise with the ATO on your behalf.

CFO on Call

Most businesses don't have the resources or require a full time in house CFO, at North Star Business Consulting we can provide financial management and CFO services to businesses on a part time, semi regular, or interim basis.

We can help your business develop long-term objectives and specific strategies to facilitate your business' future growth and success.

HR & Payroll Advice

Employing staff is becoming an increasingly complex and time-consuming area of business. At North Star Business Consulting we can conduct a detailed review of your staff and payroll to ensure that you are complying with all of your legal obligations.

Online Accounting Software

We can set up or migrate your business finances to a fully digital, cloud-based accounting system such as Xero or MYOB that makes managing your business finances easy.

Products


One of the keys to successful and simplified business finances is to make sure that your online accounting software is set up correctly the first time. No matter what your level of familiarity with cloud- based accounting software is, North Star Business Consulting can get you set up in no time.

We can start you from scratch or organize a transfer from another accounting system. In addition, we can provide you with training sessions so that you can use your software confidently.

The two software products that we focus on are Xero and MYOB which both provide online accounting solutions for your business that you can access from anywhere in the world!

Xero and MYOB