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Professional Bookkeeping and Accounting Services Tailored to Small Businesses

Melbourne, Accounting, Tax & Bookkeeping Services

Learn more about your Melbourne 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 dependable and reliable ally in providing bookkeeping solutions tailored for small businesses!

Our Objective

Our objective is straightforward: to empower Melbourne small businesses to flourish by eliminating the uncertainty from bookkeeping and ensuring strict adherence to compliance standards, thus fostering confidence.

At Shoebox Books & Tax Melbourne, we specialise in making business finances simpler for small to medium-sized enterprises across the city. From South Yarra to Bayside, Kew and everywhere in between, our local team of professional bookkeepers and qualified accountants are here to streamline your accounts, keep your records accurate, and support you with ongoing compliance checks.

We understand the pressures that come with running a business. Juggling payroll, managing cash flow, and ensuring the books are up to date can take your focus away from growth. That’s where our experienced Melbourne bookkeepers step in. From accurate record keeping and BAS preparation to cloud accounting software like MYOB and Xero, we offer tailored bookkeeping solutions to suit your unique business goals.

Why Choose Shoebox Books & Tax Melbourne?

With a strong understanding of Australian legislation and years of hands-on experience supporting small businesses across a wide range of industries, our registered BAS agents and tax accountants know what it takes to keep your finances running smoothly. We don’t just tick boxes, we provide professional bookkeeping services that are affordable, efficient, and results-driven.

Our Melbourne clients choose us for our personalised service, transparency, and our commitment to helping them make better business decisions based on clear, organised financial data.

Supporting Melbourne’s Small Business Community

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale, Shoebox Books & Tax is your trusted partner in Melbourne bookkeeping services. Let us handle the numbers while you focus on running and growing your business.

Contact our friendly team today to learn how we can assist with your bookkeeping needs and accounting services in Melbourne.

Bookkeepers Melbourne: Our Team of Qualified Accountants

At Shoebox Books & Tax Melbourne, our team combines their advanced skills with personalised service to deliver reliable, efficient, and compliant bookkeeping support tailored to your unique needs. Meet the friendly faces behind your financial peace of mind.

Our Bookkeeping Services in Melbourne

BAS Prep & Lodge

Streamline your Melbourne business’s tax responsibilities with our expert BAS preparation and lodgement service. We manage the intricate paperwork, ensuring punctual and precise submissions. Rely on our registered BAS agents in Melbourne to keep your bookkeeping compliant and alleviate stress during tax season.

Profit and Loss

Take control of your business finances and performance with accuracy using our Profit and Loss services. We carefully monitor income and expenses, providing detailed reports to support informed business decisions and improve small business profitability.

Data Entry Efficient

Effective data management is essential to successful bookkeeping services in Melbourne. Our data entry service ensures your records are accurately maintained, up-to-date, and easy to access—freeing you to focus on growing your business.

Reconciliation

Rest assured about the accuracy of your financial records. Our Reconciliation service meticulously balances all your bank accounts and transactions, minimising errors and enhancing financial transparency.

Invoice Matching

Simplify your invoicing with our efficient invoice matching service. We ensure every invoice is properly aligned with your financial records, boosting consistency, reducing errors, and supporting reliable bookkeeping processes for Melbourne SMEs.

Payroll Processing

Take the hassle out of payroll with our professional payroll processing services. From wage calculations and tax deductions to payslip creation, we manage it all—keeping your business compliant with Australian legislation and ensuring your team is paid on time, every time.

Industries We Serve in Melbourne

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

WHY CUSTOMERS LOVE US

Small Business Bookkeeping Specialists in Melbourne

At Shoebox Books & Tax, we understand the unique challenges that come with running a small or medium-sized business. Our Melbourne tax accountants and bookkeepers specialise in providing tailored small business bookkeeping solutions that align with your goals, cash flow needs, and budget - no matter your industry.

Free Consultation

We offer a free consultation for all new clients interested in our Melbourne bookkeeping services. Whether you're a sole trader, start up, or an established business seeking to switch providers, we’re happy to chat through your needs and how we can support you.

Local Expertise

Our team offers in-depth knowledge of Australian tax laws and Melbourne’s diverse business environment. From company tax returns to accurate financial reporting, we ensure your business remains compliant and well-prepared for tax time.

Time Savings

Managing finances can be time-consuming, especially when your focus should be on scaling your operations. Let our bookkeeping professionals in Melbourne handle the details, freeing up your schedule and reducing admin stress.

Peace of Mind

We combine years of experience with smart accounting software solutions to deliver accurate, up-to-date financial records. Our streamlined systems help prevent costly errors and give you peace of mind that your business finances are in trusted hands.

Affordable Service

Our bookkeeping firm is committed to making professional bookkeeping services in Melbourne accessible and affordable. We provide transparent pricing with no hidden costs, ideal for small businesses seeking expert support without the hefty price tag.

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.