How MYOB clean up usually works
A focused MYOB clean up starts with a rapid health check of your file, then fixes immediate errors before standardising the way data flows through your accounts.
- File health check: confirm version (MYOB Business, AccountRight or Essentials), users, bank feeds, add‑ons, and data integrity.
- Triage and fixes: repair bank feeds, remove duplicates, correct GST tax codes, align opening balances and suspense accounts.
- Payroll/STP repair: review pay items, categories, leave/super, STP Phase 2 mapping, YTD corrections and finalisation status.
- Reconcile and backfill: complete bank, loan, clearing and payroll reconciliations; post missing journals; attach source docs.
- BAS and compliance: line up GST/BAS, PAYG‑W, superannuation and TPAR as required; document any ATO catch‑ups.
- Reporting and handover: deliver accurate P&L, balance sheet, aged receivables/payables, payroll reports and a month‑end checklist.
Typical timeline: 2–3 business days for a file review and scope, 1–2 weeks for most clean ups (longer if there’s multi‑year catch up, complex inventory or major payroll rework).
Australian compliance to keep in view
- GST/BAS: ensure tax codes are consistent so BAS aligns to your general ledger and ATO integrated account.
- Payroll and STP Phase 2: correct pay categories and STP mapping so pay events and finalisation are accepted by the ATO.
- Superannuation: confirm Super Guarantee rates, clearing house status and that liabilities reconcile to payroll and bank.
- PAYG withholding: reconcile W1/W2 figures to payroll reports and BAS; fix rounding and back‑dated adjustments.
- Year‑end: lock dates, inventory valuation method checks, and EOFY payroll finalisation without re‑opening past periods.
If your pressures are primarily BAS‑related, read MYOB BAS Agent. If payroll is the main issue, see MYOB Payroll Help. For first‑time setup or re‑builds, compare MYOB Set Up Services.
What to compare before you commit
Scope
Confirm the MYOB clean up scope covers reconciliations, GST/BAS corrections, payroll/STP repair, chart tidy‑up, catch‑up bookkeeping and a documented handover.
Software fit
Ensure experience with your product and workflow: MYOB Business, AccountRight (online/desktop), or legacy Essentials; inventory, jobs, time‑billing and any add‑ons.
Turnaround and communication
Ask for clear milestones, update rhythm during BAS/EOFY, and how urgent blockers are escalated. Clarify who prepares and lodges BAS.
Commercial fit
Compare fixed‑fee vs hourly, inclusions/exclusions, secure data access and post‑clean up support or training for your team.
Still weighing options? Use our comparison pages or request a scoped quote below.
Best next steps
Write down the exact outcome you want: clean reconciliations, lodged BAS, working STP, reliable inventory or a migration plan. Then shortlist providers against that outcome, not just their title.
- Gather: last lodged BAS, current MYOB version, number of bank/loan accounts, payroll headcount, inventory use, key deadlines.
- Decide: clean up vs re‑build vs MYOB migration if the file is beyond repair.
- Review: a small MYOB file review upfront often saves time and cost later.
Related topics: MYOB Bookkeeper for ongoing work, and MYOB Accountant for broader advisory and tax coordination.
Frequently asked questions
What does myob clean up usually involve?
MYOB clean up usually combines a file review, fixing bank feeds and reconciliations, correcting GST codes for BAS, repairing payroll and STP Phase 2 mapping, standardising the chart of accounts, aligning opening balances and producing accurate reports with a clear month‑end checklist.
How do I know if this service suits my business?
It’s a fit if you see unreconciled accounts, BAS not matching your ledger, STP or super issues, duplicated contacts or items, job/inventory problems, or data gaps after staff changes or a migration. If you’re new to MYOB, see MYOB Set Up Services.
What should I compare before choosing a provider?
Compare scope, MYOB product expertise, BAS agent or tax registration, turnaround, communication style, fixed‑fee vs hourly and what support you get after the clean up. Ask for examples of similar MYOB clean ups in your industry.
What should I read next?
Go deeper with MYOB File Review, MYOB Payroll Help, MYOB BAS Agent and MYOB Migration. Ready to proceed? Request MYOB clean up help.