Accounting for the Hospitality Industry
Tax, Bookkeeping, Stock Control & Advisory for Cafes, Restaurants & Food Businesses
Hospitality businesses run on tight margins, long hours and fast-moving inventory. Whether you run a café, restaurant, food truck, bar or multi-location franchise — success comes down to great systems, accurate reporting and smart financial decisions.
At Bottrell Accountants & Tax Agents, we specialise in accounting for the hospitality sector. With decades of experience and local offices in Newcastle, East Maitland and Chatswood, we support hospitality operators with tax compliance, payroll, stock control, POS integration, cash flow and business strategy.
Who We Help
- Cafes & Coffee Shops
- Restaurants & Bistros
- Pubs, Bars & Clubs
- Catering Companies
- Bakeries & Takeaway Venues
- Franchises & Multi-site Operations
- Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
Whether you’re a first-time operator or an established group, we tailor our support to suit your size and goals.
Industry Challenges We Solve
Running a hospitality business means managing:
- Staff turnover and complex rosters
- High-volume transactions with tight margins
- Perishable inventory and stock losses
- Ever-changing wage compliance and super obligations
- Vendor invoices and POS system integrations
We understand the day-to-day — and the financial pressure points.
Our Hospitality Accounting Services
Business Structuring & Setup
- Company, trust & partnership structures
- ABN, GST & PAYG registration
- Asset protection and tax efficiency
- Franchise or expansion structuring
Tax & Compliance
- Business tax returns (Company, Trust, Sole Trader)
- BAS, GST & PAYG instalments
- FBT, Payroll Tax and Super compliance
- Tax planning and budgeting for seasonal shifts
Hospitality Bookkeeping
- Daily/weekly sales reconciliation
- POS & payment platform integration (Square, Kounta, Lightspeed, etc.)
- Bank, credit card and supplier reconciliation
- Payroll processing (casuals, full-time & seasonal staff)
- Award compliance and STP lodgement
Stock Control & Auditing
- Cost of goods sold (COGS) tracking
- Menu pricing and margin analysis
- Stocktake processes and shrinkage reviews
- Weekly/monthly inventory reporting
- Bar & kitchen stock audit support
Business Coaching & Advisory
- Profit and loss review with insights
- Cash flow forecasting and break-even analysis
- Labour cost benchmarking
- Performance dashboards (by venue, menu or shift)
- Expansion planning, lease reviews and funding support
We go beyond tax to help you run a better business.
Software & Tech Integration
We work with all major hospitality tools:
- POS: Square, Lightspeed, Kounta, Vend, Toast
- Rostering: Deputy, Tanda, ClockOn
- Accounting: Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks
- Payroll & Awards: KeyPay, Employment Hero
We’ll help you sync your sales, wages and expenses for better reporting and decision-making.
Why Choose Bottrell for Hospitality Accounting?
20+ years working with hospitality venues across NSW
Fixed-fee monthly packages available
Hands-on business advisory, not just compliance
Local support in Newcastle, Maitland and Chatswood
Stock, tax and payroll support under one roof
Our Maitland Office
– Visit Us
Bottrell Accountants, Tax Agents & Financial Planners – Maitland:
- Office: 93 Lawes St, East Maitland, NSW, 2323
- Phone: (02) 4933 6888
- Email: maitland@bottrellaccounting.com.au
- Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30am–5:30pm | Saturday 9am–2pm
Maitland Location
Our Newcastle Office
– Visit Us
Bottrell Accountants, Tax Agents & Financial Planners – Maitland:
- Office: 45 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
- Phone: 0249336888
- Email: newcastle@bottrellaccounting.com.au
- Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30am–5:30pm | Saturday 9am–2pm
Newcastle Location
Our Chatswood Office
– (By Appointment)
Bottrell Accountants, Tax Agents & Financial Planners – Maitland:
- Office: Tower A, Level 20, 821 Pacific Highway, Chatswood NSW 2067
- Phone: 0249336888
- Email: chatswood@bottrellaccounting.com.au
Chatswood Location
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Let us help you improve margins, manage stock and grow your venue — with confidence.
Or call our team on (02) 4933 6888
