Cloud Accounting

There’s a silver lining for your business in the cloud. Who’s looking after you?

There’s an old saying that information is power. And it still holds true.

That’s why the notion of cloud accounting is so compelling.

Before now, even the best accounting software could only reveal how your business was tracking as one frozen moment in time. Frustratingly, it’s been like seeing intermittent snapshots.

But in a 24/7, online world that’s changing from moment to moment, how much more effective would your accounting information be if you could see a live-feed of it?

And how much more power would you have to get the edge over any competition that doesn’t have this technology?

Accounting software that uses the cloud is becoming the killer app for small-and-medium-sized business owners, allowing them to access their financial information anytime and anywhere.

It also means you spend less time on compliance and more time spotting opportunities.

Collaborate in the cloud

Bringing more heads to your books is easy with Xero.

Just give us access and we’ll log in, look at your numbers and give advice.

It’s perfect for spotting opportunities and nipping problems in the bud, swiftly and easily.

Mobile access

You can access your accounts, check your balances, upload receipts and invoice customers from your smartphone or tablet with Xero’s iPhone or Android app, while you’re on the road or having a quiet coffee.

Reconcile from anywhere

Xero receives your bank statements automatically via a secure connection, making it easy to reconcile and gain a complete and up-to-date snapshot of your business before you’ve left the breakfast table.

And if something doesn’t look right, you can leave a comment so we can log in and give you a quick health check.

Painless payroll

Xero is an accounting and payroll solution rolled into one, making manual entry a thing of the past. Super payments and tax updates are automatic, plus a special portal gives you a complete snapshot of your payroll and leave.

Invoicing helps you get paid faster.

With Xero, you can log in and send an invoice the minute a job is done.

You’ll then be notified when your customer opens the invoice, and they have the option of paying you on-line right away.

Integration with business applications.

Xero integrates with more than 400 business apps, including:

Fathom for financial analysis, reporting, benchmarking and consolidation;
Deputy for employee scheduling, time and attendance management;
Vend for point-of-sale and inventory management;
CorePlus for health-practice management;
Cliniko, which is another alternative for health-practice management; and
WorkflowMAX for client, job and document management.

Get more value from your cloud accounting

Cloud accounting only works as well as the information that goes into it and that’s where Hood Sweeney makes the difference for South Australian businesses. By integrating our Accounting & Business Advisory expertise with modern cloud platforms, we help Adelaide‑based and regional SA organisations turn day‑to‑day data into meaningful insights that support better decisions.

With Hood Sweeney, you can access outsourced bookkeeping and cloud accounting support that ensures your systems are accurate, compliant and working efficiently for your business.

Our team helps streamline processes, improve reporting and give you confidence that your financial information is reliable and up-to-date, wherever you operate across South Australia.

Outsourced bookkeeping

Including:
Bank reconciliations
Invoicing and debtors
Purchases and payments
Payroll and superannuation
Financial reporting
Management reporting
Taxation compliance and reporting
Key performance indicators/ dashboard reporting
Taxation advice and business structuring
Budgeting, cash-flow forecasting and financial modelling
Merger, acquisition and divestment support
Strategic business planning

How we plan your journey into the cloud

At Hood Sweeney, we share a journey with every one of our clients.

By getting to know you as a person, we understand your needs, your hopes, your fears and your dreams.

And with each passing year we find new ways to make those dreams a reality by adding new resources, intelligence and staying on the crest of our industry’s innovation.

Cloud accounting is a great example of that.

While it does require a transition, with careful planning to limit the impact on your day-to-day operations, we can make it less of a rocky road and more of a seamless journey for your business.

Specialist cloud accounting support

Dedicated Team
That helps South Australian organisations transition to cloud accounting with confidence from initial planning through implementation and ongoing support. Each team member brings specialist expertise in their field, ensuring your systems are set up correctly and aligned with your business needs.

The benefits

Transitioning your business to a cloud accounting platform is a significant decision, and like any major operational change, it requires a clear understanding of the costs, benefits and long‑term value. We have guided many South Australian businesses through this process, and we’ve seen firsthand how combining Hood Sweeney’s advisory capability with cloud accounting can improve efficiency, visibility and financial performance.
Real-time, highly accurate information leads to better decision making;
You have 24/7 access anywhere on any device;
All the software installations, IT maintenance and upgrades are done for you, at source;
You can collaborate with us, as your advisors, in real time;
We have the ability to monitor every aspect of your business;
You’ll derive greater value from the Hood Sweeney services we already provide;
You’ll have more time to focus on your business; and
More time to spend with your family.