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"Hi, I'm Deidre Jackson..."

Your Experienced Small Business and Personal Accountant with 25 years in local accounting and bookkeeping services for Nowra and the Shoalhaven. Talk to us about Tax Preparation, Tax Planning, Business Services like BAS and IAS, as well as software sales, training and support. We’re here to look after your accounting needs so you can get on with your work and life.

ABOUT ESSENTIALLY ACCOUNTING

Personal Tax & Super

Let’s help get you sorted with end of year tax or cashflow questions. Our focus as an SMB and personal accountant is to get you good value with your money matters, both short- and long-term.

PERSONAL SERVICES

Business Accounting

We look after all aspects of retail and business accounting. You’ll benefit from our smart, straight-forward approach to business tax, payroll and super requirements.

BUSINESS SERVICES

Support & Management

We offer real flexibility to use the accounting software you prefer. We’ll even help train you on the right package for your business or personal accounting needs.

SUPPORT

Be ready when Tax Time comes!

Yes, we take ‘once a year’ walk-in customers who need help with their tax lodgement. But it helps to be prepared. Start with a Tax Checklist (like ours!) to keep things simple and accurate. We can help you with payment summaries, income statements, ATO requirements and more. Talk to us about becoming your 'personal accountant.'

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WE REALLY DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

  • “I have confidence knowing Deidre is there when it comes to my financial matters. Her knowledge and attention to detail is a continual asset to my business.”

    --Allan Greene, TG3 Architecture

  • “Deidre and her team have been taking care of my company and personal tax accounts for many years. Their guidance and support has been an invaluable asset to my company. An absolute pleasure to work with.”

    --Ken Wyse, European Concept Constructions Pty Ltd

  • “As a longstanding client of Deidre I have always found her to be extremely helpful, efficient and friendly. It is fantastic to have her so tangible.”

    --Marc Alcock, Gerringong Automotive

  • “Essentially Accounting is a remarkable one-stop tax, accounting and financial management business with compassion and sheer grit at its core. Owner and Principal, Deidre Jackson, is the Accountant and Tax Agent you want by your side through thick and thin, no matter how big or small or straightforward or complex your business needs are. From sole traders through to group companies with foreign shareholders, Deidre and her team will support you through every stage and transition you and your business might face. With real-life and real-business knowledge and understanding backing up her tax and accounting expertise, Deidre’s support is more than just accounting and tax expertise, it’s real and it’s personal.…On top of her and her team’s sheer competence and professionalism”

    --Simone Coombs, Shoalhaven City Mariner

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