About
More Than Bookkeeping - We’re Your Business Sidekick
Who We Are
We’re a small, family-run business helping other small and medium businesses stay organised, compliant, and financially confident. With years of hands-on experience and a passion for supporting others, we’re here to lighten your load.
Why We Do It
We love seeing business owners in their zone—doing what they do best. Our job is to be in the background, taking care of the numbers, the reports, the ATO stuff, and the admin—so you can relax and focus on growth.
What Makes Us Different
We go beyond traditional bookkeeping. Need help setting up your business? Managing emails? Sorting out your systems? Done. We connect you with other trusted professionals when needed, and we’re always happy to help—because your success is our success.
How We Work
With heart. We’re warm, approachable, and reliable. Our clients often say they feel instantly at ease with us—and that’s exactly how we want it to be.
Let’s have a chat and see how we can help your business thrive.
Let’s have a chat and see how we can help your business thrive.
Our Values
Customer Care
Trust & Reliability
Problem-Solving & Adaptability
Honesty & Integrity
Flexibility & Responsiveness
Attention to Detail & Compliance
Karen Sturm
Principal Bookkeeper, Registered BAS Agent & Bookkeeping Specialist
Karen is the founder and heart of Out & About Bookkeeping. With over four decades of experience in bookkeeping and 26 years as a registered BAS agent, Karen understands the ins and outs of business finance like few others. From sole traders to complex multi-entity businesses, she’s managed it all — always with precision, professionalism, and care.
She also brings experience running family businesses and volunteering in community leadership roles, making her a trusted advisor to many clients over the years.
Whether it’s BAS lodgements, payroll, or reconciliation, Karen’s the calm in your financial storm.
She also brings experience running family businesses and volunteering in community leadership roles, making her a trusted advisor to many clients over the years.
Whether it’s BAS lodgements, payroll, or reconciliation, Karen’s the calm in your financial storm.
Chelsea Daughtry
Bookkeeper, Operations Lead & Client Advisor
Chelsea joined the business to expand its reach and bring a modern, tech-savvy edge. With a background in administration and childcare, she is now working toward her BAS agent registration while helping streamline client systems using cloud-based software like Xero and MYOB.
Chelsea is also training as a money mindset coach, offering a unique blend of financial skills and mindset support for business owners who want to grow with confidence. She’s a passionate advocate for sustainable business habits and supportive client relationships.
With a keen eye for detail and a helpful attitude, Chelsea makes sure no deadline slips through the cracks.
Chelsea is also training as a money mindset coach, offering a unique blend of financial skills and mindset support for business owners who want to grow with confidence. She’s a passionate advocate for sustainable business habits and supportive client relationships.
With a keen eye for detail and a helpful attitude, Chelsea makes sure no deadline slips through the cracks.