Accounting for Pubs, Hotels & Bars
Hospitality Accounting, Stock Control & Advisory | Maitland | Newcastle | Chatswood
Operating a pub or licensed venue is no small feat. Between managing high staff turnover, stock-heavy operations, and tight margins — you need accounting systems and support that work as hard as you do.
At Bottrell Accountants & Tax Agents, we provide end-to-end financial services tailored for pubs, bars and hospitality groups. With offices in Newcastle, Maitland and Chatswood, we help pub owners stay compliant, manage stock and payroll, and grow sustainably.
Why Choose Bottrell for Your Tax Return?
20+ years' experience in hospitality accounting
With decades of industry experience, we understand the unique financial needs of hospitality businesses.
Local offices with on-the-ground support
Our Newcastle-based team offers direct, hands-on support to help your business thrive.
Stock audits, payroll, tax and coaching in one team
From inventory control to payroll and tax compliance, we provide a full suite of financial services under one roof.
Clear communication, fixed-fee options & ongoing advisory
We offer straightforward advice, transparent pricing, and continuous support to keep your business on track.
We speak hospitality — no jargon, just answers
Our team simplifies complex financial matters, giving you clear, practical solutions tailored to your industry.
What’s Included in Your Personal Tax Return Appointment
- Review of income: PAYG, Centrelink, pensions, investments
- Full review of all available deductions and offsets
- Capital Gains Tax (CGT) checks (for property or crypto sales)
- Medicare, private health, HECS/HELP adjustments
- Lodgement directly with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
- Electronic refund tracking
- Follow-up support if the ATO has questions
Who Do We Help in Newcastle
- Pubs & Hotels (independent or group-owned)
- Sports Bars, Wine Bars & Breweries
- Cocktail Lounges & Live Music Venues
- TABs & gaming venues
- Hospitality franchisees & multi-venue operators
From single-location operators to large-scale hospitality groups — we’ve got the industry experience to back your business.
Industry-Specific Challenges
Accounting for pubs is more than reconciling a till. It involves:
- Alcohol inventory tracking and wastage
- Multi-award wage structures and penalty rates
- Daily POS reconciliation
- Tight cash flow cycles and supplier terms
- Complex rostering and payroll compliance
We understand the pressures — and provide solutions.
Our Pub Accounting Services
- Business Structuring & Setup
- Entity structure (Company, Trust, Partnership)
- ABN, GST, PAYG registration
- Expansion, franchise or acquisition structuring
- Asset protection & tax minimisation
- Tax & Compliance
- Business tax returns (Companies, Trusts, Sole Traders)
- BAS, GST & PAYG lodgements
- Superannuation, Payroll Tax & FBT compliance
- Tax planning for seasonal & cash-flow-based venues
- Hospitality Bookkeeping
- Daily/weekly sales reconciliation
- POS and EFTPOS integration
- Payroll processing (casual, part-time, award rates)
- Supplier payments and accounts payable management
- Budgeting, cash flow forecasting & debtor control
- Stock Control & Stocktake Auditing
- Liquor stock tracking and valuation
- Bar shrinkage and wastage reporting
- Menu pricing and profit margin analysis
- Weekly/monthly stocktake support
- Supplier reconciliation & inventory system setup
- Business Coaching & Advisory
- Profit & Loss analysis with industry benchmarking
- Wage % and stock % ratio tracking
- Venue expansion, lease negotiation & franchising support
- KPI dashboard reporting (by shift, venue or team)
- Succession and exit planning for pub owners
POS & Software We Support
We integrate with major hospitality platforms:
- POS: SwiftPOS, H&L, Kounta, Lightspeed, Square
- Payroll: Tanda, Deputy, Employment Hero, KeyPay
- Accounting: Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks
We connect your front-of-house systems with your back-of-house financials for clarity and control.
Our Office Locations
– Visit Us
Bottrell Accountants, Tax Agents & Financial Planners – Newcastle:
- Office: 45 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
- Phone: 1300 788 491
- Email: newcastle@bottrellaccounting.com.au
- Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30am–5:30pm | Saturday 9am–2pm
Bottrell Accountants, Tax Agents & Financial Planners – Maitland:
- Office: 93 Lawes St, East Maitland, NSW, 2323
- Phone: 1300 788 491
- Email: maitland@bottrellaccounting.com.au
- Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30am–5:30pm | Saturday 9am–2pm
Bottrell Accountants, Tax Agents & Financial Planners – Maitland:
- Office: 93 Lawes St, East Maitland, NSW, 2323
- Phone: 0249336888
- Email: chatswood@bottrellaccounting.com.au
- Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30am–5:30pm | Saturday 9am–2pm
Where To Find Us
Why Choose Bottrell for Your Tax Return?
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- Online Tax Returns
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- SMSF Audit
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Ready to Lodge Your Tax Return?
Book an appointment with our East Maitland team online or call us directly.
Book an appointment with our East Maitland team online or call us directly.
