Accounting for Hospitality

Do you own a bar, café, restaurant, juice shop or food truck? Then you're in the right place. At Dolman Bateman, we are specialist accountants for the hospitality industry.

With over 35 years of experience, we help hospitality businesses grow revenue, reduce wasteful costs, and simplify the financial side of running your operation.

Whether you’re launching your first coffee van or managing a thriving restaurant, we understand your world. The pressure of managing staff, juggling shifts, ordering inventory, and staying on top of the books – it’s a lot. Let us take the weight of tax, payroll and compliance off your shoulders so you can focus on what you do best: hospitality.

“Your success is our success.”

How We Help Hospitality Businesses Thrive

We support clients across every stage – from concept to sale and even retirement. Our services include:

Startup & Structural Advice

• Choosing the right business structure (company, sole trader, partnership)

• ABN, TFN, GST, WorkCover registrations

• Business planning and financial forecasting

• Site selection and lease review support

• Pricing models and menu profitability

Growth & Daily Management

• Bookkeeping and payroll setup

• Budgeting and cash flow management

• Point of Sale (POS) and accounting software setup

• Labour cost monitoring and roster optimisation

• Benchmarking your performance against the industry

Compliance Made Easy

• BAS, PAYG, and Superannuation lodgement

• Tax return preparation and planning

• KPI and financial reporting to inform smarter decisions

• Statutory financials and audit support

Long-Term Financial Planning

• Succession and exit planning

• Business valuation and sale preparation

• Retirement and superannuation planning

• Equipment and fitout financing

Need Help Starting a Hospitality Business?

If you're planning to open a hospitality business, don't go it alone. We’ll guide you through:

• Selecting the right structure

• Registering for all tax obligations

• Choosing insurances

• Setting up efficient systems and software

Already Running a Hospitality Business?

Whether you’re scaling up, struggling with cash flow, or just tired of managing finances, we can help get things back on track. We offer tailored solutions to help your business become more profitable and efficient.

Book a Meeting With a Hospitality Accounting Specialist

To speak with someone who understands hospitality inside and out, give us a call on +61 or email our team. Let’s build your financial foundation the right way.

Meeting with Gavin Bateman

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Disclaimer:

The information provided in this article is general in nature and does not constitute personal financial, legal or tax advice. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this content at the time of publication, tax laws and regulations may change, and individual circumstances vary. Dolman Bateman accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage incurred as a result of acting on or relying upon any of the information contained herein. You should seek professional advice tailored to your specific situation before making any financial or tax decision.