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Bookkeeping · Melbourne
Marissa Moro
Director & Head of Bookkeeping
Real estate bookkeeping requires someone who understands the industry.
Commission-based income, trust account reporting, and property transaction compliance all demand a bookkeeper who understands real estate from the inside.
Accountability
Real estate businesses face significant compliance obligations. We make sure every record, lodgement, and report is prepared accurately and on time so your licence and your business are never at risk.
Specialist Knowledge
We work with real estate agents, property managers, buyer's agents, conveyancers, and mortgage brokers every day and understand the specific bookkeeping challenges each business type faces.
Streamlined Operations
We connect the right apps to Xero, reduce manual work, and build efficient bookkeeping processes so your finances run smoothly in the background while you focus on listings and clients.
Accurate Reporting
Commission income and settlement timing can make financial reporting complex. We make sure your books always reflect your actual position so you can make informed business decisions.
Tax Efficiency
With accurate, up-to-date books, you and your accountant have everything needed to minimise your tax liability and make the most of every deduction available to your business.
Bookkeeping services built for real estate businesses.
The bookkeeping services real estate businesses rely on to stay accurate, stay compliant, and keep their focus on clients.
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 and connected to your real estate apps so everything flows through automatically from day one.
Payables and Receivables
We organise your invoices and commission payments so everything gets paid on time and outstanding amounts never get overlooked.
Cash Flow Management
We forecast your cash flow so you always have enough to cover costs between settlements and commission cycles, and never get caught 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.
Your bookkeeping rhythm
Weekly
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 under Payday Super
Tracking by service or location
Quarterly
BAS prepared and lodged on time
GST and PAYG reviewed for errors
Handover to your accountant
If these problems sound familiar, you're not alone.
The bookkeeping challenges most real estate businesses face and exactly how we solve them.
Going it alone
Books always behind
Commission income hard to track
Cashflow unpredictable between deals
BAS always last minute
Bookkeeper doesn't get real estate
With Elephant Advisory
Records reconciled and current
Commission income tracked correctly
Forecasting around commission cycles
Every lodgement on time
Specialists with direct industry experience
“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.
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Let's clear a few things up.
No jargon, no runaround - just honest answers.
Why should I outsource bookkeeping for my real estate business?
Can you handle commission income tracking?
Do you understand trust account obligations for real estate businesses?
How do you help real estate businesses manage cash flow?
Can you connect Xero to our real estate software?
How much does real estate bookkeeping cost?
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