TechnologyOne System & Financial Advisory for Regional Councils
Empowering regional and remote councils with expert TechnologyOne (OneCouncil / CiA) support, system setup, virtual CFO services, and specialised financial governance.
TechnologyOne & Local Government
A Rare Combination: Public Practice Accounting Meets TechnologyOne Fluency
At A1 Accounting & Tax Solutions, we combine deep public practice accounting expertise with rare, hands-on experience in TechnologyOne systems. Regional and remote councils face unique pressures — strict statutory deadlines, complex asset registers, high staff turnover, and the challenge of maintaining seamless daily operations across financial, payroll, and rates modules.
We act as an extension of your finance team to optimise your ERP, drive strategic budget management, resolve technical bottlenecks, and ensure rigorous statutory compliance.
Core Services for Regional Councils
Virtual CFO Services
High-level strategic financial leadership for councils needing executive oversight, cash flow forecasting, long-term financial planning, and board or council meeting advisory — without the overhead of a full-time permanent appointment.
Budget Management & Forecasting
Comprehensive assistance with annual budget development, forecasting models, scenario planning, and budget monitoring frameworks integrated directly into your financial reporting cycles.
Excel / OE Report Development
Custom design, building, and troubleshooting of Executive Reporting (OE) and advanced Excel templates pulled straight from TechnologyOne to give your executive team real-time, crystal-clear operational insights.
System Setup & Implementation
End-to-end configuration, structuring, and fine-tuning of your TechnologyOne environment to match local government operational workflows and compliance requirements.
Consulting & Module Optimisation
Expert strategic guidance across all key functional areas:
Financials: General ledger cleanup, chart of accounts restructuring, and enterprise budgeting.
Payroll: STP compliance, award interpretations, and payroll processing support within the system.
Rates: Property rating configurations, billing cycles, and arrears management integrations.
Helpdesk & Ongoing Support
Dedicated helpdesk services providing fast, reliable resolution for day-to-day system issues, user errors, troubleshooting, and general operational queries.
Auditor Liaison Services
Managing the bridge between your internal finance operations and external auditors, ensuring seamless year-end reconciliations, clear audit trails, and stress-free statutory reporting.
Why Partner With Us?
Deep ERP Fluency: We speak the language of TechnologyOne and local government. We understand how data flows through public sector financial architecture because we have lived inside the systems.
Regional & Remote Understanding: Based in the Northern Territory, we understand the distinct operational realities, resource constraints, and unique challenges faced by regional and remote councils.
A Bridge Between IT and Finance: We cross the technical divide, translating complex system behaviour and reporting outputs into clear financial, payroll, and strategic outcomes.
Let's Discuss Your Council's Needs
Whether you require virtual CFO guidance, custom report development, reliable helpdesk support, or expert assistance preparing for upcoming audits, we are here to help.
