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At Bottrell Accountants & Financial Advisors, we recognize the unique financial challenges faced by hospitality businesses, including restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, hotels, and catering companies. Our expert accounting and advisory services are designed to help hospitality businesses optimize financial management, maintain compliance, and maximize profitability.
We provide tailored accounting, tax, and business advisory solutions to help business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors manage cash flow, streamline payroll, and achieve sustainable business growth in Newcastle, Maitland, and the Hunter Region.
✔ Business Taxation & Compliance – BAS, IAS, GST, FBT, Payroll Tax & ATO lodgements
✔ Business Tax Returns & Tax Planning – Strategies to minimize tax liabilities & maximize deductions
✔ Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Advice – Planning for asset sales, business growth & acquisitions
✔ Personal Taxation Services – Individual & investment tax returns, crypto taxation & rental property tax advice
✔ Financial Planning & Investment Advice – Wealth management & tax-effective investment strategies
✔ Business Structuring & Setup – Company formations, business purchases & franchising advice
✔ Strategic Business Consulting – Profitability analysis, cost control & operational efficiency
✔ Hospitality-Specific Tax Planning – Ensuring compliance with industry regulations & tax incentives
✔ Bookkeeping & BAS Services – Accurate record-keeping & financial reporting
✔ Payroll & Superannuation Processing – Ensuring compliance with industry awards & Fair Work regulations
✔ Accounts Payable & Receivable Management – Efficient cash flow & supplier payment tracking
✔ Cloud-Based Accounting Solutions – Integration with Xero, MYOB, Reckon & Sage
✔ SMSF Accounting & Compliance – Taxation, auditing & administration
✔ Superannuation Investment Strategies – Property & asset investment planning
✔ Estate & Succession Planning – Protecting your wealth for future generations
✔ Financial Growth Strategies – Scaling your business while maintaining financial stability
✔ Operational Efficiency Planning – Reducing overheads & optimizing inventory control
✔ Leadership & Team Productivity – Management coaching for hospitality business owners
🏆 Industry-Specific Accounting Expertise – Tailored solutions for hospitality businesses
📊 Comprehensive Business & Tax Advisory – Helping you maximize profitability & cash flow
🚀 Growth Strategies & Financial Planning – Supporting business expansion & long-term sustainability
✔ Cloud-Based Accounting & Digital Financial Solutions – Integration with leading hospitality software
🌏 Locally Based in Newcastle & Maitland – Personalized support for your business
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At Bottrell Accountants, we specialize in tailored financial solutions designed to support restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels, and hospitality businesses. Our mission is to help hospitality business owners streamline financial processes, optimize cash flow, and make informed decisions that drive long-term growth and profitability.
With offices in Newcastle, Maitland, and the Hunter Region, we understand the unique challenges of the hospitality industry—including seasonal fluctuations, staffing complexities, compliance requirements, and inventory management. Whether you operate a boutique café or a large-scale hotel, having an experienced financial partner ensures that your business remains resilient, adaptable, and profitable.
✔ Registered Chartered Accountants (CA) & Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA)
✔ Industry-Specific Taxation, Financial, & Advisory Services
✔ Hospitality Accounting, Tax Planning & Business Growth Strategies
Managing tax obligations in the hospitality industry requires a deep understanding of industry regulations, payroll structures, and compliance requirements. Our experts ensure your business stays compliant while optimizing tax strategies to minimize liabilities.
Business Tax Returns & Compliance – BAS, IAS, GST, FBT & ATO lodgements
Payroll Tax & Compliance – Ensuring adherence to hospitality award rates & payroll regulations
Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Advisory – Helping hospitality businesses maximize tax efficiency
Hospitality-Specific Tax Planning – Optimizing cash flow & tax deductions for businesses
Cash Flow & Profitability Analysis – Helping hospitality businesses maintain financial stability & growth
The hospitality industry is fast-paced & competitive, requiring strategic financial planning to ensure long-term success & stability. Our business advisory team helps you control costs, improve profitability, and scale operations effectively.
Budgeting & Financial Forecasting – Providing detailed financial roadmaps for sustainable growth
3-Way Cash Flow Reporting – Enhanced financial decision-making & risk management
Business Growth & Expansion Planning – Supporting multi-location businesses, franchises & new ventures
Profitability & Cost Control Strategies – Identifying areas to reduce costs & improve revenue
Loan & Investment Structuring – Helping hospitality owners secure funding for business growth
Managing staffing & payroll in the hospitality industry requires compliance with complex award rates, overtime, penalty rates, and superannuation obligations. Our hospitality payroll experts provide seamless processing & compliance management.
Payroll Processing & Employee Payslip Management
Award Rate Compliance & Hospitality Wage Calculations
Rostering & Workforce Management – Integrating with Deputy & cloud-based HR software
Superannuation & Leave Entitlement Processing – Ensuring compliance with Fair Work regulations
We provide integrated bookkeeping & accounting solutions tailored for hospitality businesses. Our team ensures real-time financial tracking & compliance using industry-leading software.
Daily, Weekly & Monthly Bookkeeping Services
Payroll Processing & Award Interpretation
Accounts Payable & Receivable Management – Tracking supplier invoices & customer payments
Bank Reconciliation & Financial Reporting
POS System Integration for Restaurants, Cafés & Hotels – Compatible with Lightspeed, Square, Redcat, SwiftPOS & more
We integrate with leading hospitality POS & stock control software including:
H&L POS | SwiftPOS | Impos | OrderMate | Redcat | Idealpos | Bepoz | Senpos | Square | Tabit POS | Kounta by Lightspeed | WISK.ai | BevSpot | Deputy & More!
At Bottrell Accountants, Tax Agents, and Financial Advisors, we provide specialized financial services tailored for restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels, and hospitality businesses. Founded in 2010 by Gavin & Rebecca Bottrell, our firm has been a trusted partner for hospitality business owners, helping them navigate financial complexities, optimize cash flow, and achieve long-term success.
With offices in Newcastle and East Maitland, we deliver proactive, tailored accounting, tax, and business advisory solutions designed to support hospitality businesses of all sizes—from small cafés to large-scale hotels and restaurant chains.
We’re more than just accountants—we’re strategic financial partners, committed to helping hospitality businesses thrive by improving profitability, efficiency, and compliance.
✔ Registered Chartered Accountants (CA) & Tax Agents – Ensuring expert financial guidance
✔ Industry-Specific Hospitality Accounting & Tax Expertise – Specialized services tailored for food, beverage & accommodation businesses
✔ Local Newcastle & Maitland Offices – Personalized, in-person support for your business
✔ Comprehensive Financial Solutions – Covering accounting, tax, payroll & financial planning
✔ Cloud-Based Accounting & Payroll Solutions – Integrating with Xero, MYOB, Reckon, Sage & leading POS systems
The hospitality sector is fast-paced, competitive, and constantly evolving. We understand the unique financial challenges that come with:
🔹 Fluctuating revenues due to seasonal demand
🔹 Managing payroll, rosters & staffing complexities
🔹 Inventory control & cost management
🔹 Compliance with hospitality industry tax regulations
Our team specializes in industry-specific financial strategies to ensure your hospitality business remains profitable, compliant, and positioned for long-term growth.
Office Hours – both Newcastle & Maitland
Accountant Maitland Meeting Times – 7.30am to 5.00pm
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At Bottrell Accountants, we understand the financial complexities and operational challenges faced by hospitality businesses. Whether you operate a café, restaurant, bar, hotel, or catering service, our specialist accountants and business advisors provide tailored accounting, tax, and financial advisory services to help you grow, scale, and maintain financial stability.
With years of experience in the hospitality industry, we offer strategic financial solutions that help businesses:
✔ Streamline operations
✔ Improve cash flow management
✔ Ensure full compliance with tax regulations
✔ Boost profitability & long-term financial security
Our team of Chartered Accountants, Registered Tax Agents, and Business Advisors specializes in supporting both new and established hospitality businesses. Whether you need business structuring, tax planning, or financial forecasting, we help maximize profitability and maintain financial control.
Hospitality Business Tax Returns – Annual tax compliance & lodgement
BAS, IAS & GST Lodgements – Ensuring compliance with ATO regulations
Cash Flow & Budgeting Strategies – Managing seasonal fluctuations
FBT & Payroll Tax Compliance – Ensuring correct wage reporting
Asset Protection & Business Structuring – Secure & tax-efficient business setups
External Audit Services – Financial audits for hospitality businesses & franchises
Tax Compliance Reviews – Preventing penalties & optimizing tax efficiency
Industry-Specific Financial Benchmarking – Measuring business performance
SMSF Accounting, Tax & Bookkeeping – Helping business owners plan for retirement
SMSF Setup & Structuring Advice – Ensuring tax efficiency & compliance
Business Coaching & Mentoring – Strategic support for hospitality entrepreneurs
Business Valuations & Acquisitions – Guidance for buying or selling a hospitality business
Strategic Financial Planning – Assisting with expansion & investment strategies
Corporate Taxation & Structuring Advice – Maximizing business efficiency & savings
✔ SMSF Accounting, Tax & Compliance – Managing superannuation for brewery owners & investors
✔ Investment & Property Strategies for SMSFs – Structuring tax-efficient property acquisitions
✔ Wealth Protection & Estate Planning – Ensuring financial security for brewery owners & investors
✔ Industry-Specific Knowledge – Deep expertise in hospitality accounting & finance
✔ Proven Business Growth Strategies – Helping restaurants, cafés, and hotels scale successfully
✔ Cloud-Based Accounting Solutions – Experts in Xero, MYOB, Reckon & Sage for real-time financial insights
✔ Dedicated Support & Compliance Management – Ensuring tax efficiency & legal compliance
✔ Award-Winning Professional Team – Recognized for business excellence for over 14 years
The hospitality industry is fast-paced and financially demanding, requiring expert guidance to navigate tax obligations, payroll compliance, cash flow management, and business growth strategies. Whether you operate a small café, a multi-location restaurant, or a hotel chain, we provide the expertise you need to secure financial stability and long-term success.
Hospitality-Specific Tax & Compliance – GST, BAS, payroll tax & FBT
Business Growth Strategies – Budgeting, forecasting & cost control
Cloud Accounting & Bookkeeping – Xero, MYOB, Reckon & Sage integration
Payroll & Workforce Management – Staff wage compliance & superannuation
Business Structuring & Advisory – Financial planning for long-term success
We are proud to have helped many Newcastle hospitality businesses grow and increase profitability, providing proactive financial strategies tailored to industry-specific challenges.
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✔ Industry-Specific Hospitality Accounting Experts
✔ Proven Business Growth Strategies for Cafés, Restaurants & Hotels
✔ Award-Winning Financial Planning & Tax Advisory Services
✔ Cloud-Based Accounting & Payroll Management
✔ Personalized Support from a Local Newcastle Accounting Team
Looking for hospitality-focused accounting services in Newcastle? At Bottrell Accountants, we specialize in providing tailored financial, tax, and business advisory services to hospitality businesses, including:
✔ Restaurants & Cafés
✔ Bars & Pubs
✔ Hotels & Accommodation
✔ Catering & Event Businesses
Our Newcastle office, located in the heart of the CBD, is home to a team of highly experienced business accountants, tax advisors, financial planners, and bookkeepers who are committed to supporting hospitality businesses at every stage—from startups to multi-location enterprises.
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At Bottrell Accountants, we provide expert accounting, tax, and business advisory services tailored for hospitality businesses in Maitland and the surrounding regions. Whether you run a café, restaurant, hotel, bar, or catering service, our experienced team delivers personalized financial solutions designed to:
✔ Maximize profitability
✔ Improve cash flow management
✔ Ensure compliance with hospitality industry tax regulations
Located in East Maitland, our office is conveniently positioned to support hospitality business owners at every stage—whether you’re launching a startup, scaling operations, or optimizing financial performance.
Annual Hospitality Business Tax Returns – Ensuring compliance & tax minimization strategies
BAS, IAS & GST Lodgements – Meeting ATO tax reporting requirements
Payroll Tax & Wage Compliance – Managing award rates, penalty rates & superannuation
Cash Flow Forecasting & Budgeting – Helping businesses plan for seasonal fluctuations
Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) for Hospitality Employers – Managing tax on employee benefits
POS & Accounting Software Integration – Supporting Xero, MYOB, Reckon & Sage
Bookkeeping for Cafés, Bars & Hotels – Weekly, monthly & quarterly service options
Accounts Payable & Receivable Management – Keeping track of supplier invoices & payments
Payroll Processing & Superannuation Compliance – Ensuring staff wages & entitlements are accurate
Business Structuring & Asset Protection – Setting up your hospitality business for success
Financial Analysis & Benchmarking – Comparing performance against industry standards
Business Expansion & Acquisition Advice – Planning for growth, franchising, or selling your business
Tax Planning & Risk Management – Ensuring financial stability & tax efficiency
✔ Local Chartered Accountants & CPA Experts in Hospitality Accounting
✔ Industry-Specific Knowledge & Tailored Financial Solutions
✔ Award-Winning Financial Advisory & Business Growth Strategies
✔ Cloud-Based Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll Integration
✔ Dedicated Support from Our Maitland Accounting Team
With a convenient office location in East Maitland, we provide expert financial services for Hospitality Businesses, ensuring compliance, financial sustainability, and long-term growth.
If your are looking for an Accountant in Maitland we are your local team.
For further information on our Accountants Maitland see our webpage.
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Bottrell are your local Maitland Accountants, available Monday to Saturday!
Accountant in Maitland Meeting Times – 7.30am to 5.00pm
At Bottrell Accountants, we recognize that hospitality business owners—whether operating restaurants, cafés, bars, pubs, or hotels—seek greater financial control and security for their retirement. A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) can be a powerful wealth-building tool when structured correctly, allowing business owners to optimize tax savings, invest strategically, and ensure compliance with Australian superannuation regulations.
Our SMSF specialists provide tailored superannuation strategies designed to:
✔ Maximize your retirement savings
✔ Minimize tax liabilities
✔ Ensure compliance with ATO regulations
We develop customized SMSF investment strategies that align with your business and personal financial goals, ensuring your fund remains balanced for growth and risk management.
✔ Strategic Investment Planning – Long-term superannuation wealth accumulation
✔ Diversified Portfolio Management – Maximizing SMSF investment returns
✔ Tax-Efficient Growth Strategies – Structuring super investments for minimal tax impact
Many hospitality professionals invest in commercial or residential property within their SMSF. Our team guides you through compliance, structuring, and risk management to ensure your property investment is ATO-compliant and profitable.
✔ Commercial Property Investment Strategies for Hospitality Business Owners
✔ Residential & Mixed-Use Property Strategies for SMSFs
✔ ATO Compliance & Risk Management for SMSF Real Estate Investments
ATO compliance is essential to maintaining an SMSF. We manage annual SMSF audits, tax returns, and compliance reporting, ensuring your fund meets all legal requirements.
✔ SMSF Annual Compliance & Lodgements
✔ ATO-Approved SMSF Auditing & Reporting
✔ Regulatory Compliance Management for Hospitality Owners
Looking to leverage your SMSF to invest in property? Our LRBA advisory services ensure borrowed funds are structured correctly and legally to support long-term financial growth.
✔ Guidance on SMSF Borrowing for Hospitality Business Owners
✔ Structuring LRBA for Property & Asset Acquisition
✔ Ensuring SMSF Borrowing Compliance with Superannuation Laws
A multi-member SMSF can allow hospitality business owners and family members to pool superannuation funds, creating greater investment flexibility and cost savings.
✔ Pooling Superannuation for Greater Investment Growth
✔ Estate & Wealth Succession Planning for Hospitality Owners
✔ Cost-Effective Management for Family-Owned Hospitality Businesses
We develop tax-efficient strategies that allow hospitality business owners to reduce their SMSF tax liabilities and maximize their retirement savings.
✔ Tax-Effective Superannuation Contribution Planning
✔ Strategic Asset Allocation for Lower Tax Liabilities
✔ Optimizing Pensions & Tax-Free Retirement Benefits
Secure your financial legacy with a structured SMSF succession plan. Our team helps hospitality business owners ensure a smooth transition of SMSF assets to future generations.
✔ Tax-Effective Inheritance Planning for SMSF Members
✔ Ensuring a Clear Succession Plan for Trustees & Beneficiaries
✔ Wealth Preservation & Business Transition Strategies
A corporate trustee structure provides greater flexibility, asset protection, and succession planning benefits for hospitality business owners managing their SMSFs.
✔ Structuring Corporate Trustees for Long-Term Asset Protection
✔ Legal Compliance & Superannuation Fund Security
✔ Enhanced SMSF Flexibility for Hospitality Business Owners
At Bottrell Business Coaching, we specialize in tailored coaching and advisory services for hospitality business owners, including restaurants, cafés, bars, pubs, hotels, and catering businesses. Whether you’re launching a new hospitality venture, scaling operations, or optimizing your financial strategy, our expert coaches provide the strategic guidance and practical insights needed for success.
We understand the fast-paced, high-pressure nature of the hospitality industry and the importance of proactive business planning, financial stability, and operational efficiency. Our hospitality-focused coaching services empower business owners to navigate challenges, increase profitability, and achieve long-term growth.
✔ Business Growth & Expansion Strategies – Scale your hospitality business successfully
✔ Leadership Development for Hospitality Teams – Build a strong, efficient workforce
✔ Profitability & Financial Management Coaching – Improve margins & control costs
✔ Marketing & Sales Strategy – Boost revenue through customer engagement & brand positioning
✔ Staffing, Payroll & Award Rate Compliance – Optimize your hospitality workforce cost-effectively
✔ Hospitality Business Structuring & Planning – Set your business up for long-term success
✔ Cash Flow & Budgeting Strategies – Prepare for seasonal fluctuations & operational costs
✔ Succession Planning & Exit Strategies – Secure the future of your hospitality business
✔ Loan & Finance Assistance – Access funding for renovations, expansion, or new ventures
✔ Commercial Property Loans for Restaurants, Cafés & Bars
✔ Equipment & Machinery Finance for Kitchen & Hospitality Operations
✔ Asset Finance for Hospitality Vehicles & Delivery Services
✔ Refinancing Solutions for Business Growth & Cash Flow Optimization
✔ Investment Property Loans for Hospitality Business Owners
✔ SMSF Loans for Hospitality Business Investments
🏆 Specialized Coaching for Hospitality Business Owners
📊 Practical, Actionable Strategies for Growth & Profitability
🚀 Industry-Specific Financial & Business Advisory
✔ Flexible, Tailored Coaching Programs to Suit Your Business Needs
🌏 Dedicated Support to Help Hospitality Businesses Thrive
Further information on our Business Coaching Services please see our Business Consulting Page.
Our Newcastle & Maitland business coaching teams offer one-on-one coaching, strategic planning, and financial mentoring, designed exclusively for hospitality business owners.
📆 Flexible Meeting Options:
🕒 Monday – Friday | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
🕒 After-Hours & Saturday Appointments Available
📍 Newcastle Office: 45 Hunter St, Newcastle, NSW 2300
📍 Maitland Office: 93 Lawes St, East Maitland, NSW 2323
📞 Newcastle Business Coaches: 1300 788 491
📞 Maitland Business Coaches: 02 4933 6888
Newcastle Accountants and Maitland Accountants
At Bottrell Accounting, Tax & Advisory, we are proud to be an award-winning firm specializing in hospitality accounting and financial advisory services. Our experienced team of Chartered Accountants (CA), Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA), and Registered Tax Agents provides tailored financial solutions to support restaurants, cafés, bars, pubs, hotels, and catering businesses across Newcastle, Maitland, and the Hunter Region.
We offer specialized financial solutions designed exclusively for the hospitality industry, including:
✔ BAS, GST, Payroll Tax & FBT Advisory
✔ Industry-Specific Tax Planning & Lodgements
✔ Maximizing Deductions & Reducing Tax Liabilities
✔ Navigating Seasonal Revenue Fluctuations
✔ Comprehensive Budgeting & Forecasting
✔ 3-Way Cash Flow Reporting for Informed Decision-Making
✔ Ensuring Award Rates & Superannuation Obligations are Met
✔ Accurate Payroll Processing & Payslip Management
✔ Staff Rostering & Workforce Cost Optimization
✔ Xero, MYOB, Reckon & Sage Accounting Software
✔ POS System Integration for Restaurants & Cafés
✔ Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
✔ Financial Structuring for Multi-Location Hospitality Businesses
✔ Profitability Analysis & Benchmarking Against Industry Standards
✔ Strategic Expansion & Franchise Planning
Hospitality businesses face unique financial challenges, including seasonal cash flow fluctuations, rising staffing costs, and complex tax obligations. Our specialized financial expertise ensures that your business remains financially stable, tax-efficient, and positioned for long-term success.
🏆 Award-Winning Expertise – Recognized for excellence in accounting & financial services, with a proven track record of helping hospitality businesses grow and thrive.
📊 Comprehensive Hospitality Financial Solutions – From business tax planning and payroll management to profitability analysis and financial structuring, we offer a full suite of services tailored to hospitality businesses.
🎯 Tailored Approach for Hospitality Businesses – Every café, restaurant, and hotel operates differently. We customize financial strategies to align with your specific goals and challenges.
👨💼 Industry-Specific Knowledge – Our team has extensive expertise in hospitality financial management, helping business owners navigate industry-specific tax regulations, reporting requirements, and cost control strategies.
🌏 Locally Based & Committed to the Hospitality Sector – With offices in Newcastle, Maitland, and Gosford, we provide dedicated local support to hospitality businesses across the region.
Our team understands the unique financial and operational challenges of running a café. We work closely with café owners to ensure effective tax strategies, accurate bookkeeping, cash flow optimization, and long-term business success.
Visit us at our convenient office locations to discuss how we can support your hospitality business success.
Empower yourself to make sound financial decisions and achieve your goals with Bottrell Accounting, Tax & Advisory. Contact us today to discover the difference our award-winning services can make for you.
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