What is NAB Bookkeeper?

NAB has partnered with Thriday to provide NAB Bookkeeper – an all-in-one app designed for sole traders and self-employed business owners. It simplifies and automates your business’s financial admin by combining invoicing, banking, accounting and tax management with machine learning, a form of AI.

With NAB Bookkeeper, you can eliminate time-consuming data entry and focus on running your business.

BAS lodgement is now available

Lodging your BAS has never been easier. Use NAB Bookkeeper to access the BAS lodgement service provided by Thriday Accounting , a registered tax agent.

How it works

Assisted lodgement

$197 (inc. GST)

  • Accountant reviews your NAB Bookkeeper data to ensure BAS lodgement accuracy.

  • If necessary, they will conduct a walkthrough video or call to review your BAS.

  • Once reviewed and signed, your BAS is submitted to the ATO.

Automated lodgement

$57 (inc. GST)

  • Accountant completes a quick review of your BAS.

  • They ensure it is complete and reasonable based on your NAB Bookkeeper data.

  • Your BAS is then submitted to the ATO.

Benefits of lodging BAS via NAB Bookkeeper

Save time

BAS is automatically generated using your transaction data kept in NAB Bookkeeper.

Stay compliant

Gives you assurance by having your BAS reviewed by a real tax agent.

Expert support

Need help? With assisted lodgement Thriday Accounting review your lodgement, provide advice and priority phone support.

Why choose NAB Bookkeeper?

Save time with automatic reconciliations

Link multiple NAB business accounts, business credit cards and loans. Your bank data syncs automatically in real time.

Transactions are automatically reconciled so you can see your up to date finances.

Control and monitor business cash flow with ease

Know your financial position at any time. Keep an eye on cashflow and see your financial metrics with a simple and easy to use dashboard.

Save on expenses with unlimited quotes and invoices

Save on business expenses with no limits on the number of quotes and invoices for $19.95 per month (incl GST).

Features

Spend less time on spreadsheets and more time growing your business with easy-to-use features that automate invoicing, payments and reporting.

Intuitive financial dashboard

Track your expenses and income in real time and get a snapshot of the financial health of your business. You can track the status of invoices, monitor key financial metrics and keep an eye on cashflow effortlessly.

Create customised invoices and quotes

Send, track and manage your invoices and quotes. Save time with automated reminders and reconciliation .

Snap, store and manage receipts

Save time with automated receipt and transaction matching. Smart GST recognition  helps track your tax obligations.

Get financial reports any time

Automatically generate up-to-date financial reports to help you make timely and well-informed decisions

Understand your future financial obligations

Receive accurate financial forecasts based on your transactions. You can get a clear understanding of your financial obligations at any time and eliminate the stress of last-minute calculations.

Automated bank reconciliation

NAB Bookkeeper automatically categorises your business transaction details, eliminating manual data entry and reducing human error.

Offer
Try NAB Bookkeeper for free for 6 months

Enjoy unrestricted access to all the features and functions of NAB Bookkeeper for six months.

1. Check NAB Bookkeeper eligibility criteria

To be eligible you must:

  • be the owner of a sole trader, Australian private company, partnership or trust
  • have an eligible NAB business account
  • be registered for NAB Internet Banking
  • be operating within an eligible industry

Don’t have a NAB account yet? Apply online for a NAB Business Everyday Account.

2. Apply with NAB Internet Banking or the NAB app

Log into NAB Internet Banking to apply.

Alternatively, you can apply via the NAB mobile app. Simply download the iOS version or Android version of the NAB app, and tap Bookkeeping.

3. Sign up for your free trial

Click here and follow the prompts.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Managing your financials and keeping your tax records up to date is essential for all business owners. NAB Bookkeeper will keep your books up to date by synchronising with your NAB business account, so you can spend less time on your books and more time on your business.

  • With NAB Bookkeeper, all of your financial data from the start of the current financial year is automatically synchronised. Start your 6-month free trial  with no lock-in contract or commitment.

  • Yes. NAB Bookkeeper uses your NAB business accounts to automate your bookkeeping and reconciliation. Before you can enable NAB Bookkeeper, your business must hold at least one of the following NAB business accounts:

  • Only the owners of the business can sign up for NAB Bookkeeper. If there are multiple owners in the business, only one owner needs to sign up for NAB Bookkeeper. After signing up, NAB Bookkeeper will be visible to any other business owners when they login to NAB Internet Banking or the NAB app with their own business NAB ID or personal NAB ID (if the business accounts are linked).

  • NAB Bookkeeper is not currently available for all industries due to specialised tax and accounting requirements. We are working on making it available to as many business types and customers as possible as we extend the capabilities for specialised industries. 

  • Yes, NAB Bookkeeper can be accessed via the NAB app with the same NAB ID you use to view and manage your NAB business accounts.

    Ensure you have the latest version of the app and follow the instructions below: 

    1. Login to the NAB app (iOS or Android) with your NAB ID linked to your NAB business accounts.
      • For iOS, tap the More Menu and select Bookkeeping.
      • For Android, tap the Hamburger Menu and select Bookkeeping.
    2. Tap Launch NAB Bookkeeper.
Learn more at NAB Bookkeeper frequently asked questions

Other business accounts to consider

NAB Business Everyday Account ($0 monthly fee)

Only pay for what you need, with this transaction account with no monthly account fee.

NAB Business Everyday Account ($10 Monthly Fee)

For businesses making a large number of cash and cheque transactions.

NAB Business Cash Maximiser Account

An online savings account to help separate your operating cash from surplus, savings or tax payment balances.

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