Female-led Austi Bookkeeping is redefining modern bookkeeping by partnering with businesses to create smarter systems that drive efficiency, sustainable growth, and give owners more time to focus on their core operations.
Strategic Role of Bookkeeping
Janey O'Connor, owner of Austi Bookkeeping and a registered BAS agent, explained that today's certified professional bookkeeper plays a far more strategic role than many realise. "Our team goes beyond keeping financial records up-to-date and accurate. We understand how a business operates and put more efficient processes in place," she said. Over the past decade, the practice has evolved into a multi-faceted service encompassing payroll, software implementation, integration management, business consulting, and strategic analysis. "Our role as bookkeepers is critical for business owners to have their finger on the pulse of what is happening within their organisation," O'Connor added.
Established Expertise
Austi Bookkeeping has been operating since 2007, with its headquarters on the Princes Highway in Corrimal. The business was a finalist in the 2025 Australian Women's Small Business Champions Awards in the Accounting category and hopes to represent the Illawarra again this year. The firm focuses on working with business owners who think beyond survival, care about growing with confidence and certainty, and are willing to invest in proper processes.
"We value expertise over shortcuts and in building organisations and culture, not just income," O'Connor said. "We partner with business owners and accounting firms to solve complex bookkeeping challenges and create efficient systems using automations and integrations to unlock sustainable long-term growth and visibility on business performance." With remote expertise and an emphasis on cloud accounting, the team provides customised services to clients across Australia, not just in the Illawarra region.
Community Involvement
Austi Bookkeeping has been an active member of Illawarra Women in Business (IWIB) for many years and is proud to support an organisation that helps female business owners connect with like-minded individuals and drive their businesses forward. "There are some absolutely amazing women in the finals for this year's IWIB Business Women's Awards, a number of whom I have the honour of knowing personally and have had the pleasure of working with," O'Connor said. "The continued achievements of these women and the IWIB organisation are a testament to the high calibre of women in business we have around the region; we are blessed to have such a talented and vibrant community."
O'Connor will attend the IWIB Business Women's Awards to cheer on the 2026 award winners. "It's always a fantastic day, I wouldn't miss it," she said.
For more information about Austi Bookkeeping and how they can help streamline and improve your business, call 0411 480 361 or visit austibooks.com.au.
