Hi Liz
Sounds like an exciting move is impending!
There is definitely a demand for bookkeepers in Oz, in most capital cities including Adelaide. We provided bookkeeping for cients currently in Adelaide.
For most small businesses in Australia that use external bookkeepers, there are 3 accounting software packages that are used: CASHFLOW Manager, Quickbooks and MYOB. Some micro business owners also a free software tool available from the Australian Tax Office (ATO) called e-record.
Here's a link to the ATO business requirements for record keeping
http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/default.asp?menu=43634
There are a few basics you'll need to cover accreditation wise, including aligning with a registered tax accountant to be able to official do tax submission on behalf of clients. We can help walk you through the requirements.
Happy to help give you some further direction. If you contact me through our website
www.businessbalance.com.au I can email directly.
Regards
Lisa