Skip to content

Professional Bookkeeping and Accounting Services Tailored to Small Businesses

Accounting, Tax Services & Bookkeeping Canberra

Learn more about your Canberra Accountant and Bookkeeping Team. Our team includes skilled tax accountants and bookkeepers who are experts in their field. Get in touch today!

Welcome to Shoebox Books & Tax, your trusted Canberra bookkeeping firm providing expert bookkeeping services, accounting services, and business advisory services tailored for local businesses of all sizes.

Running a small business or medium business in the Canberra region comes with unique financial challenges, from managing cash flow to staying compliant with ever-changing tax laws. That’s where we come in. Our experienced team of registered tax agents and bookkeepers take the stress out of tasks like general bookkeeping, financial statements, tax returns, and more, so you can focus on growing your business.

Expert Bookkeeping and Tax Services in Canberra

At Shoebox Books & Tax, we go beyond basic bookkeeping – we provide strategic financial insights to help you save money, optimise your financial records, and keep your business up to date with Australian tax regulations. Our professional tax agents specialise in financial planning, tax services, and advisory services designed to help Canberra business owners achieve their financial goals.

Our business services include:

  • General bookkeeping – Stay on top of your financial data and ensure accuracy in your records.
  • Tax services – Expert guidance on tax law, tax planning, and tax returns to maximise your profits.
  • Accounting services – Personalised support for financial statements, payroll, and cash flow management.
Why Choose Shoebox Books & Tax in Canberra?

With years of experience helping Canberra businesses, we offer independent accounting solutions tailored to your unique business needs. Our expert team provides a personal service, ensuring you receive the best financial support whether you’re a sole trader, startup, or established company within Canberra.

We are proud to offer world class financial expertise while maintaining a local, client-focused approach to our services. Whether you need an accountant for day-to-day financial records, bookkeeping services, or long-term financial planning, we’re here to help.

Let us handle the numbers so you can focus on what you do best – running and growing your business. Contact Shoebox Books & Tax
today for professional bookkeeping and accounting services tailored to your needs.

Get To Know Your Canberra Bookkeeping & Accounting Team

Our Bookkeeping Services

BAS Prep & Lodge

Managing BAS lodgements can be complex, but our registered BAS agents in the Canberra region ensure your business stays compliant with tax laws. We handle all the paperwork, making sure your submissions are accurate, timely, and optimised to maximise your tax return. Let us take the stress out of tax time so you can focus on running your business.

Profit and Loss

Gain financial clarity with our expert bookkeeping services. Our profit and loss reporting gives Canberra businesses precise insights into financial records, tracking income and expenses to help business owners make informed decisions. With accurate financial data, you can boost profits and work towards your financial goals.

Data Entry & Management

Keeping financial records organised is essential for small businesses and medium businesses alike. Our data entry service ensures your accounts are always up to date, reducing errors and saving you valuable time. Whether you’re a sole trader or an established business, we streamline your bookkeeping services so you can focus on growth.

Bank Reconciliation

Errors in financial statements can impact your cash flow and business needs. Our reconciliation service ensures every transaction aligns with your accounting records, so you have complete confidence in your financial data. Accurate business services like these help safeguard your assets and ensure financial stability.

Invoice Matching & Processing

Streamline your business operations with our invoice matching service. We make sure all invoices are accurately processed and aligned with your accounting records, preventing discrepancies and ensuring seamless financial management.

Payroll Processing

Simplify your payroll with our expert Payroll Processing service. We handle all aspects, from calculating wages to tax withholding and payslip generation. Trust us to ensure your employees are paid accurately and on time while staying compliant with all regulations.

Industries we Serve in Canberra

  • Small to Medium Businesses
  • Tradies, Construction & Building Industry
  • Health & Beauty
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Real Estate
  • Education

Why Choose Us?

Small Business Specialists

We understand the unique needs of the typical business owner. Our tax accountants also specialise in catering to any unique requirements offering tailored bookkeeping services that fit your budget and requirements.

Free Consultation

We offer a consultation for all potential new clients interested in any of the bookkeeping services offered at Shoebox Books & Tax.

Local Expertise

Our team is deeply knowledgeable about Australian tax regulations and local business practices, ensuring accurate and compliant tax returns, accounting and record keeping.

Time Savings

Free up your valuable time by entrusting us with the time consuming financial details, allowing you to focus on growing your business.

Peace of Mind

With our bookkeeping services, you can be confident that your financial records are in safe hands, reducing errors and minimising financial stress.

Affordable Service

We offer competitive pricing without compromising on the quality of service, making professional bookkeeping services accessible to medium and small businesses.

Pricing structure

bookkeeping services

Add to your package

Payroll Processing

Let us do just the compliance work of payroll, or do it all
  • Payroll reports
  • Income Statements prepared
  • Wages Reconciliation
  • Income Statements finalised with STP
  • Superannuation Reconciliation
From
$30
AUD + GST per employee

Payroll one-offs

  • Time & Attendance Software

    Set up, 2 hours of training and integration into accounting software
    • Recommended for food & bev and retail industries
    $600
    AUD + GST
  • Payroll Set Up

    To set up of your preferred software's payroll centre, STP connection and superstream
    • For up to 5 employees
    $250
    AUD + GST
  • Workers Compensation Annual Return

    $80
    AUD + GST

Accounts Payable

Who do I owe money to?
  • Learn to Track Your Payables

    We'll set up and train you in the use of receipt tracking software, to help collate your invoices and bills
    • Includes 2 hours of training
    $500
    one off AUD + GST
  • Entering Your Payables

    Entering all your bills. Be sure to know what you owe to who by having us enter all your bills before you pay them
    • Includes receipt tracking software subscription
    • If you are in Food & Bev, you MUST use this package
    $120
    per month AUD + GST
  • Paying Your Payables

    Yes, we can pay your bills for you! We'll send you a report monthly and you decide what to pay.
    • Includes entering your bills
    • You must provide your bookkeeper with internet banking individual login details
    $250
    per month AUD + GST
  • Job Tracking

    Tracking the money you spend per job can make or break your business.
    • Involves job allocation
    • Includes entering your bills
    $200
    per month AUD + GST
  • Stock Control Set Up

    For Retail and Food & Beverage, it's important to track your stock; track your most popular items and know your margins on these.
    • Set up of industry specific software add-ons and training
    • Includes 2 hours of training
    $600
    one off AUD + GST

Accounts Receivable

Do you need us to track who owes you money?
  • Track Your Income

    Set up and monitoring of invoice reminders with accounts receivable reports monthly.
    • Setting up & monitoring invoice reminders
    • Accounts receivable report monthly, so you can chase those that still owe
    $100
    per month AUD + GST
  • Quotes & Invoices

    On the road too often and can’t get your quotes out? We’ll prepare you invoices and quotes through a voice app on your phone.
    • Quote Preparation
    • Invoice Preparation and Monitoring
    $240
    per month AUD + GST
  • Debt Collection

    Includes debt collection software subscription, set up and maintenance.
    • Talk to your bookkeeper about a more detailed quote
    $150
    per month AUD + GST

Add-on Services

Make your life easier with optional add-ons
  • Cloud Software Set Up

    $350
    AUD + GST
  • Bookkeeping Health Check

    We’ll check your software file & make sure everything is working properly
    $350
    AUD + GST
  • Change monthly data entry to weekly

    Weekly data entry
    $180
    per month AUD + GST
  • Training

    Minimum 2 hours
    $240
    AUD + GST
  • Check & Lodge

    We’ll check your bookkeeping skills & lodge your BAS
    $100
    per month AUD + GST
  • Catch up work

    When you are more than one year behind
    $80
    per hour AUD + GST
  • GST Registration

    $50
    AUD + GST
  • PAYGW Registration

    $50
    AUD + GST
  • Rental property schedules

    $225
    per property AUD + GST
  • EOFY account checks

    Let us check your bookkeeping skills before you send it to your accountant. We'll let you know what to fix to save you on accounting fees.
    $100
    per hour AUD + GST
  • E-Commerce Platforms

    (i.e., Square, Shopify, PayPal, Stripe)
    from
    $30
    per platform AUD + GST
  • Business Line of Credit / Business Loans

    from
    $50
    per loan AUD + GST

accounting software

Already have software, or need it?
Our Shoebox Bookkeepers & Accountants are trained in MYOB, Quickbooks Online and Xero. Talk to your local Shoebox Bookkeeper or Accountant about the best software for your business needs. At Shoebox Books and Tax, we understand that running a successful business requires attention to manage a myriad of moving parts, with financial management at its heart. One critical aspect of this financial management is bookkeeping. Efficient and accurate bookkeeping not only ensures your financial records are in order but also provides valuable insights that can drive your business's growth and success. Effective bookkeeping involves meticulously recording, tracking, and organising your business's financial transactions - from income to expenses, loans to investments. It forms the backbone of your financial health, providing a clear picture of where your money comes from and where it goes. However, bookkeeping can be time-consuming and complex, particularly as your business grows and transactions increase. That's where professional bookkeeping services come into play. At Shoebox Books and Tax, we offer professional, reliable, and tailored bookkeeping services. Our services are designed to free up your time, minimise errors, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and provide you with a clear and accurate understanding of your financial position. Whether you're a small business looking for basic bookkeeping assistance or a larger entity seeking comprehensive financial services, we have a package to suit your needs. Explore our range of services and find out how we can help streamline your bookkeeping and reporting processes, reduce your stress, and allow you to focus more on what you do best - running your business.