Melinda Atkin
Melinda Atkin
Your New England Accountant and Bookkeeper
Accreditations
Bookkeeping Services
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Bank Reconciliations
- BAS Prep and Lodgement
- Cloud Accounting Software Training
- Debt & Cashflow Management
- Payroll Management
- Software Training
Tax and accounting Services
- Accounting Services
- Advisory Services
- Company Tax
- Income Tax
- Income Tax
- Individual Tax Returns
- Tax & Accounting
- Tax Planning
- Tax Strategy
Get to know Melinda Atkin!
Mel Atkin is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of experience across the government, education, agriculture, and small business sectors. She specialises in financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and taxation.
Passionate about helping small businesses succeed, Mel provides practical financial advice that simplifies the numbers, optimises tax outcomes, improves profitability, and supports sustainable growth. Her focus is on giving business owners the confidence and clarity to make informed financial decisions and achieve their goals.
Your New England Accountant
Trading hours
Mon – Fri: 9am to 5pm
Sat/Sun: by appointment
After hours: by appointment only
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Areas I service
- Aberfoyle
- Abington
- Arding
- Argyle
- Armidale
- Ashley
- Auburn Vale
- Auburun Vale
- Back Creek
- Backwater
- Balala
- Bald Blair
- Baldersleigh
- Balfours Peak
- Bangheet
- Bassendean
- Ben Lomond
- Biarbrook
- Bingara
- Black Mountain
- Bolivia
- Bookookooraa
- Boonoo Boonoo
- Boorolong
- Boorook
- Brockley
- Brodies Plains
- Brushy Creek
- Bukkulla
- Bullarah
- Campoompeta
- Carrolls Creek
- Castle Doyle
- Cherry Tree Hill
- Cobbadah
- Coolatai
- Copeton
- Crooble
- Cullendore
- Dangarsleigh
- Deepwater
- Delungra
- Dinoga
- Donald Creek
- Dumaresq
- Dumaresq Valley
- Duval
- Elcombe
- Elsmore
- Emmaville
- Enmore
- Falconer
- Forest Land
- Georges Creek
- Gilgai
- Gineroi
- Glen Innes
- Glen Nevis
- Glencoe
- Gostwyck
- Gragin
- Graman
- Green Hills
- Gum Flat
- Gundamulda
- Guyra
- Hillgrove
- Howell
- Inverell
- Inverell Region- East
- Inverell Region- West
- Invergowrie
- Jeogla
- Keera
- Kellys Plains
- Kings Plains
- Kingstown
- Liston
- Little Plain
- Llangothlin
- Long Plain
- Lyndhurst
- Mallowa
- Maybole
- Metz
- Mihi
- Mingoola
- Mole River
- Moree
- Moree Region
- Mount Mitchell
- Mount Rusell
- Myall Creek
- New England
- New England Region- North
- New England Region- South
- New Valley
- Nullamanna
- Oakwood
- Oban
- Old Mill
- Pallal
- Paradise
- Puddledock
- Red Hill
- Rivertree
- Rob Roy
- Rocky Creek
- Rocky River
- Salisbury Plains
- Sandy Flat
- Sandy Hill
- Saphhire
- Saumarez
- Saumarez Ponds
- Silent Grove
- South Guyra
- Stanborough
- Stannifer
- Stannum
- Swanbrook
- Tarban
- Tenterden
- Tenterfield
- Terry Hie Hie
- Thalgarrah
- The Basin
- The Gulf
- Tilbuster
- Timbarra
- Tingha
- Torrington
- Torryburn
- Tubamurra
- Tulloona
- Upper Bingara
- Upper Horton
- Uralla
- Wallangra
- Wandera
- Wandsworth
- Wards Mistake
- Warialda
- Warialda Rail
- Wellington Vale
- West Armidale
- Whitlow
- Willsons Downfall
- Wollomombi
- Wongwibinda
- Woodside
- Woodstock
- Wyllie Creek
- Yarrowyck
- Yellow Dam
Frequently Asked Questions
Bookkeeping Services New England
At Shoebox Books & Tax, we are your dedicated bookkeeping partners in New England . Our services are designed to alleviate the burden of financial management, allowing you to dedicate more time and resources to growing your business.
We take on tasks that can often cause stress, such as preparing BAS, generating profit and loss reports, and managing hours of data entry. As professional bookkeepers, we excel in these areas, ensuring they’re handled with precision and care.
Our services extend beyond basic bookkeeping, as we also manage invoice matching and payable allocation, as well as account reconciliation to ensure accuracy in your records. We understand how crucial it is for you to be informed about your business’s financial growth, so we provide comprehensive quarterly profit & loss reports.
We believe that each client has unique needs, which is why we offer a complimentary consultation for all new clients to understand their business requirements better. Our fixed-cost packages are tailored to suit your needs, ensuring you receive the best value for your investment.
With Shoebox Books & Tax, you’re not just getting a bookkeeper in New England – you’re gaining a partner committed to helping your business succeed.
Frequently Asked Bookkeeping Questions
Can Shoebox Books & Tax New England bookkeeping services help with Business Activity Statements (BAS) preparation and lodgement?
Yes, It is an important function of a bookkeeper to not only be able to do the bookkeeping but also to complete the process of preparing and lodging your business activity statements (BAS) on time. It is INCLUDED in all of our packages.
How can Shoebox Books & Tax fixed-cost bookkeeping packages benefit my business in New England?
As a business it’s important to know what your expenses are each month and it is more economical to be on a monthly package that is inclusive, so you know exactly what you are paying each month. It helps you with your cash flow! Compared to an hourly rate where it will fluctuate and always becomes more expensive than a monthly package during the BAS periods and EOFY reconciliation checks.
What is included in Shoebox Books & Tax most popular bookkeeping package for New England businesses?
Our most popular business package for $360/mth + gst (OR $90/week), includes the following:
• Quarterly Consultations
• Quarterly lodge BAS
• Monthly data entry
• 2 bank accounts reconciled
• Payroll processing for 2 employees – Bookkeeper Prep & Client Pay
Tax Services New England
At Shoebox Books & Tax, we’re not just tax accountants in New England; we’re your partners in navigating the complex world of tax and accounting. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to simplifying the process of tax return preparation and lodgement for both businesses and individuals, providing practical advice that makes sense for your unique circumstances.
Our commitment to your business goes beyond tax filing; we offer strategic business advisory services, helping you plan and execute finance strategies that drive growth. We also create an annual tax strategy that’s not just effective, but practical and tailored to your business.
We believe in delivering more than just a service; we provide a comprehensive business review as part of our ‘Tax Standard Package’, focusing on your business structure and tax processes to identify opportunities for improvement. We understand that every business in Toowoomba South is unique, so we customise our services to meet your specific needs, ensuring a client experience that’s as exceptional as it is personal.
With our range of tailored tax and accounting packages, we ensure you get the most value for your investment. From navigating complex tax situations to strategic business planning, we’re here to support your Toowoomba South business every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Tax Questions
In what ways can your tax accountants in New England assist my small business in year-round tax planning to avoid end-of-year surprises?
Our tax accountants can provide ongoing guidance and support throughout the year to help your small business stay on top of tax planning and minimise surprises at the end of the year. Their expertise and proactive approach can help you optimise your tax position, save money, and leave you to focus on growing your business.
What are the unique benefits that the ‘Tax Standard Package’ offers to businesses in New England compared to other packages?
Our tax standard package has been designed to cover all the needs of small business. We focus not only on meeting your compliance obligations but also ensuring that tax planning isn’t overlooked, and you and your business are in the best possible position to minimise tax and help you meet your business goals.