Megabus Backoffice Services
BookkeepingA bookkeeper who works inside your Marlin file.
Bookkeeping for Marlin workshops, done inside your own file by the people who support the software it sits in.
Bank reconciliation
Your Marlin file
One question to resolve before closing the period.
How Backoffice fits together
A clear accounting routine, with a team behind it
Start with a review of the Marlin file, agree the service level, then keep the accounts and monthly reporting moving. Level 2 adds payroll to the Level 1 accounting service.
01 / Getting started
Begin with the position of the accounts today
The opening review looks at the Marlin file, including stock, bank, customer and supplier balances and the general ledger. Agree what needs attention and how the ongoing service will work before moving into the regular routine.
- Review the records
- Look at the accounting file and its current balances.
- Agree the responsibilities
- Clarify what the workshop supplies and what the service handles.
- Choose the level
- Start with Level 1 accounting, or add Level 2 payroll.
02 / Level 1 accounting
Keep the customer, supplier and bank records in step
Level 1 covers accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliation, journals and the general ledger close. The service works in the Marlin records that the workshop uses, with review and follow-up around the transactions.
- Payables and receivables
- Work through supplier and customer accounting records.
- Bank reconciliation
- Match bank activity and investigate outstanding entries.
- Ledger and period close
- Process journals and review the general ledger.
03 / Reporting & review
Finish the month with accounts you can discuss
The monthly routine includes BAS checking and management reporting. Use the review to understand the accounting position and the items that still need action from your business.
- BAS checks
- Review the relevant accounting records as part of the service.
- Monthly reporting
- Receive the management reporting included in the agreed scope.
- Discuss the result
- Work through outstanding items with the team.
04 / Level 2 payroll
Add a payroll routine to the accounting service
Level 2 includes Level 1 and adds Marlin HR payroll work: timesheets, pay runs, payslips, banking journals and superannuation processing. Agree the information, approvals and timing the team needs to run it.
- Hours and pay runs
- Work from the supplied timesheets and approved payroll information.
- Payroll outputs
- Prepare payslips and the banking journals.
- Superannuation
- Include super processing within the agreed payroll scope.
Full feature list
What Backoffice Services covers
Explore the work included in each level. Talk to our team about your file, the division of responsibilities and the service that fits.
2 features in review & setup
Review & setupOpening file review
Review stock, bank, supplier, customer and general ledger records to establish the starting position.
Review & setupService level & responsibilities
Agree Level 1 or Level 2 and the information, approvals and responsibilities needed for the service.
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Step-by-step instructions, reference material and system setup.
Have questions about a feature or your setup? Talk it through with our team.
Talk to Backoffice salesTwo levels
Level 1 is the books. Level 2 adds payroll. Both start with the same review of your Marlin file.
- Level 1
- Accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, journals, GL period close, BAS checking and a monthly report.
- Level 2
- Everything in level 1, plus Marlin HR payroll: employee data, timesheet entry, pay runs, payslips, bank postings, journals and super.
“Before Marlin Tyre & Mechanical Workshop Software, we had separate solutions for job quotes, invoicing, accounting and a website. Nothing was connected, and there was a lot of double handling. With Marlin, most of these headaches have gone, and I feel in control of my business.”
Hamad AjajeOwner, Canberra Tyres, Canberra A.C.T. “We at Tyreline Australia are happy to have chosen Megabus as a preferred partner because we consider their products an asset to our business.”
Jeff SparrowhawkDirector, Tyreline Australia, Perth W.A.“Megabus is our chosen industry partner to maximise value-add to our product suite. They have been seamless to work with for over 15 years.”
Chris PodestaDirector, Vehicle Logic and My Tyre Site “I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the exceptional service provided by MBS. The streamlined bookkeeping service have not only saved me valuable time but also ensured accuracy in my financial records. The customer support team's responsiveness and expertise have been invaluable, contributing to a seamless experience. MBS has proven to be a cost-effective solution that aligns perfectly with our business needs. Overall, I highly recommend MBS for its reliability, security features, and the exceptional value it brings to our organization.”
Eddie AkkariOwner, Bridgestone Select Woolloongabba
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Let’s talk about your business
Talk to the Backoffice team.
Tell us about your business and the cover or service you need. Leave your number and our team will talk through the scope and next steps. Prefer to talk now? 03 9262 5000