Small Business Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping · Melbourne

A home for all your small business bookkeeping needs.

Bookkeeping for growing businesses that won’t break the bam. We handle the books so you can focus on the business, with tailored services built around how small businesses actually operate.

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Call (03) 9069 8688

Your books this week

Up to date

Bank feeds reconciled

All accounts

Bills coded with GST

Done

Pay run and STP

Lodged

Overdue invoices chased

Followed up

Checked by Marissa’s team

Our approach

Good bookkeeping is the foundation every growing business needs.

Missed deadlines, inaccurate records, and cash flow surprises are almost always the result of bookkeeping that has not kept pace with a growing business.

Genuinely Tailored

We do not use a one-size-fits-all approach. We build a bookkeeping process around how your business actually operates, from the platforms you use to the frequency you need.

Real-Time Visibility

Through Xero and the right integrations, we keep your books current so you always know your cash position, your margins, and how your business is tracking.

Operational Accuracy

Every transaction reconciled correctly, every BAS lodged on time, every compliance obligation met. Accurate records are the foundation of every good business decision.

Wherever You Are

We work with clients remotely and in person. Whether you are in Melbourne or anywhere in Australia, your books are always in order and your team is always available.

What we handle

Bookkeeping services built for small businesses.

The bookkeeping services Melbourne small businesses rely on to stay accurate, manage cash flow, and grow with confidence.

Bank Reconciliation

We match your business records with your bank statements and allocate every transaction correctly so your books always reflect your actual financial position.

Payroll and Superannuation

We handle your weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payroll and super compliance so your team is always paid correctly and on time.

Xero Setup and Migration

New to Xero or switching over? We get you set up, trained, and connected to the right apps so your bookkeeping runs smoothly from day one.

Payables and Receivables

We organise your invoices and payments so everything gets paid on time, your cash flow stays healthy, and nothing falls through the cracks.

Cash Flow Management

We forecast your cash flow so you always have enough to cover costs, pay your team, and invest in growth without running short.

BAS and Reporting

We prepare and lodge your BAS accurately and on time, and provide clear performance reports so you always know how your business is tracking.

What we do, and when

Your bookkeeping rhythm

The same checklist every period, so nothing slips between BAS quarters.

Weekly

Reconcile bank and card feeds
Enter and code bills
Send and chase invoices
Process pay runs and STP

Reconcile bank and card feeds
Enter and code bills
Send and chase invoices
Process pay runs and STP

Monthly

Profit and loss and cash summary
Aged receivables and payables review
Super paid with wages (Payday Super)
Tracking categories by service or location

Profit and loss and cash summary
Aged receivables and payables review
Super paid with wages (Payday Super)
Tracking categories by service or location

Quarterly

BAS prepared and lodged on time
GST and PAYG reviewed for errors
Handover to your accountant

BAS prepared and lodged on time
GST and PAYG reviewed for errors
Handover to your accountant

Packages

Pick the level that fits

Fixed monthly fees, scoped to your transaction volume and pay runs.

Essentials

Fixed monthly fee

Monthly reconciliation and quarterly BAS for sole traders and small teams.

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Growth

Fixed monthly fee

Weekly bookkeeping, payroll, debtor follow-up and a monthly report.

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Complete

Fixed monthly fee

Everything in Growth plus tracking by location or service and a CFO-style review.

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Why us

If these problems sound familiar, you're not alone.

The bookkeeping challenges most tradies face and exactly how we solve them.

Going it alone

Books always behind

Payroll errors and stress

Cashflow unpredictable

BAS always last minute

No business visibility

With Elephant Advisory

Records reconciled every week

Accurate payroll every time

Forecasting around project income

Every lodgement on time

Real-time Xero reporting

Is it time?

Signs your books need help

Reconciliations are weeks or months behind

BAS time is a scramble every quarter

You’ve hired your first employee

You don’t trust your reports to make decisions

“At Elephant Advisory, we handle the books so you can focus on the business - with real-time visibility through Xero, wherever you are.”

Your bookkeeping lead

Marissa Moro

Director & Head of Bookkeeping

Marissa has over eight years of bookkeeping experience and a genuine passion for helping businesses take control of their finances. She's proactive, precise, and committed to making bookkeeping easy, accurate, and stress-free for every client she works with. Whether it's reconciling accounts, tracking cash flow, or streamlining financial systems, she's across the detail so you don't have to be.

Read Marissa’s profile

FAQ

Let's clear a few things up.

Bookkeeping takes time and requires accuracy that most business owners do not have capacity for on top of running their business. Outsourcing means your records are always current, your BAS is always on time, and you have a clear picture of your finances without spending hours on admin.

Our plans start from $115 per week charged monthly. The right plan depends on the size and complexity of your business. Book a free consultation and we will recommend the best fit before any work begins.

Yes. We work with professional services, tradies, retail, e-commerce, medical practitioners, and more. Whatever your industry, we tailor our bookkeeping process around how your business actually operates.

Yes. We handle the full Xero setup including bank feeds, chart of accounts, and app integrations. We also provide training so you can use it confidently from day one.

We forecast your income and expenses so you always know what is coming and can plan ahead without running short. This is especially important for businesses with seasonal or project-based income.

Yes. We prepare and lodge your BAS accurately and on time every quarter so you stay compliant and never face an avoidable ATO penalty.

Related services

Xero bookkeeping

Payroll services

Tax compliance

Get your weekends back.

Tell us about your business and we’ll quote a fixed monthly fee.

Get a quote

(03) 9069 8688

Sometimes the hardest part is reaching out — but once you do, we’ll make the rest easy.

Let’s chat!

Phone

(03) 9069 8688

info@elephantadvisory.com.au

Address

Unit 16 105/111 Ricketts Rd
Mount Waverley VIC 3149

OFFICE HOURS

Mon to Fri: 8.30am - 6.00pm
By appointment only.

Credit Guide

Terms & Conditions

Elephant Financial Pty Ltd (ABN 38 611 576 240) trading as Elephant Advisory is an authorised credit representative (ACR 487962) of Yellow Brick Road Aggregation Pty Ltd (formerly Vow Financial Pty Ltd) (ABN 66 138 789 161), Australian Credit Licence 390261.

Sometimes the hardest part is reaching out — but once you do, we’ll make the rest easy.

Let’s chat!

Phone

(03) 9069 8688

info@elephantadvisory.com.au

Address

Unit 16 105/111 Ricketts Rd
Mount Waverley VIC 3149

OFFICE HOURS

Mon to Fri: 8.30am - 6.00pm
By appointment only.