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Bookkeeping · Melbourne
Marissa Moro
Director & Head of Bookkeeping
The right bookkeeper makes running your trade business a whole lot easier.
Good bookkeeping is not just about keeping records. It is about having accurate, up-to-date financial information that helps you make better decisions, stay compliant, and grow with confidence.
Tradie Specialists
We work with builders, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters, landscapers, and concreters every day. We understand the specific bookkeeping needs of trade businesses and tailor everything accordingly.
Real-Time Visibility
Through Xero and the right integrations, we keep your books current so you always know your cash position, your outstanding invoices, and how your business is tracking.
Accuracy
Inaccurate records lead to penalties, missed deductions, and cash flow surprises. We make sure every transaction is reconciled correctly and every obligation is met on time.
Dedicated Support
We are available whenever questions come up. Fast responses, proactive updates, and a team that treats your business like their own.
Efficiency
We streamline your financial processes, reduce manual work, and set up the right tools so your bookkeeping runs in the background without needing your constant attention.
Bookkeeping services built for trade businesses.
The bookkeeping services Melbourne tradies rely on to stay compliant, manage cash flow, and grow their business.
Bank Reconciliation
We match your business records with your bank statements and allocate every day-to-day transaction correctly so your books always reflect reality.
Payroll and Superannuation
We handle your weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payroll and super compliance so your team gets paid correctly and on time every single pay run.
Xero Setup and Migration
New to Xero or switching over? We get you set up and trained so you can manage your accounts and produce real-time reports from wherever you are on site.
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 the money coming in and going out of your business so you always have enough to cover wages, materials, and the next job without running short.
BAS and Reporting
We prepare and lodge your BAS accurately and on time so you stay compliant with the ATO and never face an avoidable penalty.
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 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
“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 my bookkeeping as a tradie?
How much does tradie bookkeeping cost?
Do you work with sole traders as well as larger trade businesses?
Can you set up Xero for my trade business?
How do you help tradies manage cash flow?
Which apps do you connect to Xero for trade businesses?
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