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Professional Bookkeeping and Accounting Services Tailored to All Businesses

Melbourne Bookkeeping Services

Shoebox Books & Tax Melbourne supports small and medium-sized businesses across Melbourne with practical bookkeeping, accounting, and tax services designed to reduce financial admin and improve clarity. Our Melbourne-based team works closely with business owners to maintain accurate records, meet compliance obligations, and keep finances organised year-round. From day-to-day bookkeeping through to BAS and payroll support, our services are structured to give Melbourne businesses clear visibility over their finances, helping owners make informed decisions without being buried in paperwork.
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Trusted Bookkeeping & Accounting Services for Melbourne Businesses

Running a business in Melbourne comes with complex financial responsibilities. Managing payroll, monitoring cash flow, keeping accurate records, and meeting compliance requirements can quickly become time-consuming.
Our Melbourne bookkeeping team works closely with small business owners to simplify day-to-day financial tasks. From data entry and bank reconciliation to BAS lodgements, payroll processing, and ongoing reporting, we provide practical bookkeeping solutions designed to support confident decision-making.
By working with Shoebox Books & Tax Melbourne, you gain an experienced partner who ensures your books are accurate, compliant, and genuinely useful for understanding your business performance.

Meet Your Melbourne Bookkeepers & Tax Accountants

Our Melbourne bookkeeping team comes from small business backgrounds and understands the pressures business owners face every day. You’ll receive personalised support from experienced bookkeepers and qualified accountants who care about accuracy, compliance, and long-term financial clarity.

Why Melbournians Choose Shoebox Books & Tax

Small Business Specialists

We specialise in bookkeeping services for Melbourne small to medium-sized businesses. Our qualified bookkeepers and tax accountants tailor services to suit your business size, industry, transaction volume, and cash flow needs.

Free Consultation

We offer a free consultation for Melbourne businesses considering professional bookkeeping services. This allows us to understand your needs and recommend the right level of support.

Local Expertise With National Support

Our Melbourne clients benefit from local knowledge combined with national systems, processes, and compliance standards. You’ll work with a dedicated local team backed by Shoebox’s Australia-wide network.

Accurate, Real-Time Financial Data

Using trusted accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks, we keep your financial records clean, current, and ready for reporting and tax time.

Time Savings

Our bookkeeping services remove time-consuming admin from your workload, allowing you to focus on operations, customers, and growth.

Peace of Mind & Compliance

With registered BAS agents and experienced tax professionals, your compliance obligations are handled accurately and on time, helping you avoid costly errors and penalties.

LOVE FROM OUR CLIENTS

100's of satisfied small business owners and tradies Australia wide

Lisa is a brilliant bookkeeper. She goes above and beyond for all her clients. She cares deeply about the success of her clients and will go out of her way to see you doing well. I have hired may bookkeepers before and Lisa stands out as the best!

Lucia Zelesco

My Shoebox Bookkeeper, Debbie Curnow, has been an angel. Debbie had to step into some pretty big shoes under very stressful times. We were also undergoing numerous accounting changes as well as migrating our accounts from MYOB to Xero. Debbie was calm, confident and knowledgeable and within a very short period of time had everything under control.

Wendy Stapleton

I started working with Lauren at Shoebox Bookkeeping in 2016. I can tell you that she has transformed my life. She is non-judgmental at the state of my accounts but more importantly she works tirelessly to keep everything in shape. Lauren is responsive, organised and a true professional...oh and just a really lovely human being.

J Hendry

We have been working with Andrea from Shoebox Books Ferntree Gully for the last 6 months. Andrea is highly knowledgeable and has helped our business grow through detailed advice and recommendations. She is very proactive and dedicated to ensuring all our accounting needs are taken care of. We could not recommend Shoebox Books Ferntree Gully more highly.

S Stackhouse

"Shoebox Books Penrith is a life saver for my business. Bill, is a forward thinker to everything related to bookkeeping and has been incredibly helpful for my business. He is highly reliable, proficient and efficient in his work and provides one of the most amazing customer service I have ever experienced. I highly recommend working with Bill Boko, he will help you focus on the growth of your business, while monitoring and controlling your cashflow."

Andree Nenkam

Working together with Olena has been transformational for our business. She has introduced us to systems, given expert advice and made sound recommendations. I would give Olena the highest endorsement for any business looking for a highly professional bookkeeper to add value to their business.

Damian Edwards

Since being on board with Shoebox Chantelle has looked after bookkeeping, wages and invoicing for my business. Not only has she helped my business grow over the last year, she has given me knowledge on how to be smarter with the money the business makes. She has been a key part to the growth of my company and I would recommend her to anybody looking for a personal bookkeeper. She is honest, reliable, trustworthy and capable of any task put her way. 10/10.

Todd, Gurus of Glass

Industries We Support in Melbourne

If your industry isn’t listed, our team can still tailor a bookkeeping solution to suit your business.
  • Small to Medium Businesses
  • Tradies, Construction & Building Industry
  • Health & Beauty
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Real Estate
  • Education

Our Accounting & Bookkeeping Services in Melbourne

BAS Preparation & Lodgement

We prepare and lodge your Business Activity Statements accurately and on time. As registered BAS agents, we ensure your GST and reporting obligations meet Australian Taxation Office requirements.

Profit & Loss Reporting

Clear profit and loss statements help you understand business performance, monitor cash flow, and make informed financial decisions.

Data Entry & Document Management

We record, organise, and maintain your financial transactions to ensure your bookkeeping records remain accurate, complete, and audit-ready.

Bank Reconciliation

Our Melbourne bookkeepers reconcile your bank accounts regularly, identifying discrepancies and ensuring your financial data reflects real activity.

Invoice Matching & Accounts Management

Accurate invoice matching supports reliable reporting, reduces errors, and keeps your accounts consistent and well-organised.

Payroll Processing

We manage payroll calculations, PAYG withholding, superannuation, and payslip creation, keeping your business compliant with Fair Work and ATO requirements.

Pricing structure

bookkeeping services

Add to your package
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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
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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
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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
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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

  • Additional Bank Accounts

    from
    $30
    AUD + GST

  • E-Commerce Platforms

    (i.e., Square, Shopify, PayPal, Stripe)
    from
    $50
    per platform AUD + GST

  • Business Line of Credit / Business Loans

    from
    $50
    per loan AUD + GST

  • Change monthly data entry to weekly

    Weekly data entry
    $180
    per month AUD + GST

  • Monthly IAS Lodgements

    $50
    AUD + GST

  • Monthly Consultations

    $50
    AUD + GST

  • Training

    Minimum 2 hours
    $240
    AUD + GST

  • Check & Lodge

    We’ll check your bookkeeping & lodge your BAS
    $150
    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 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
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a bookkeeper charge in Melbourne?

Bookkeeping costs vary depending on business size and complexity. At Shoebox Books & Tax Melbourne, our Digital Lite Package starts from $50 per week + GST, offering fixed, transparent pricing instead of hourly rates.

What sets your Melbourne bookkeeping services apart?

We focus exclusively on small to medium-sized businesses, offering personalised service, local expertise, fixed pricing, and support from qualified bookkeepers and tax accountants who understand Melbourne businesses.

How do you ensure compliance with Australian tax legislation?

Our registered BAS agents and tax professionals stay up to date with current ATO requirements. We use structured processes, compliant software, and accurate record-keeping to ensure your reporting meets all obligations.

Do you offer both bookkeeping and accounting services in Melbourne?

Yes. Our Melbourne locations provide bookkeeping services alongside tax and accounting support, including tax returns, tax advice, business advisory, and year-end reporting.

Which accounting software do you support?

We work with and support:

  • Xero
  • MYOB
  • QuickBooks Online

Shoebox Books & Tax is a Xero Platinum Partner and MYOB Gold Partner, offering setup, training, and ongoing support. Explore our software and training services.

Can I meet with a Melbourne bookkeeper in person?

Yes. We offer both in-person consultations with local Melbourne bookkeepers and virtual meetings for convenience.

Do you provide accounts payable and receivable services?

Yes. We manage accounts payable and receivable to improve cash flow visibility, reduce late payments, and maintain accurate financial records.

How do I get started with Shoebox Books & Tax Melbourne?

Simply contact us via phone, email, or online enquiry. We’ll arrange a free consultation to assess your needs and recommend a suitable bookkeeping solution.