Time-saving bookkeeping for tradies from $79 per week. We handle the numbers so you can stay on the tools, with friendly, hassle-free service from specialists who understand how trade businesses actually work.

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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

In short

In short:Elephant Advisory provides bookkeeping for tradies from $79 per week, handling the numbers so you can stay on the tools, with specialists who understand how trade businesses actually work.

Led by Marissa Moro, Director & Head of Bookkeeping · 8+ years in bookkeeping.

Our approach

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.

What we handle

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.

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

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FAQ

Let's clear a few things up.

Bookkeeping takes time you do not have and requires accuracy you cannot afford to get wrong. 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 $79 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 sole traders, growing businesses, and established companies with multiple employees. Our plans are designed to scale with your business as it grows.

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

We forecast your income and expenses around your project pipeline and payment cycles so you always know what is coming and can plan ahead without running short between jobs.

We connect Xero with Tanda, Square, Hubdoc, Tyro, ReceiptBank, and ClockOn so your invoicing, payroll, and expenses flow through automatically and your reporting is always current.

Related services

Accountants for tradies

Payroll services

Xero bookkeeping

Get your weekends back.

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

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(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. Accounting and tax services are provided by Elephant Tax Pty Ltd (ABN 39 626 563 755), bookkeeping by Elephant Bookkeeping Pty Ltd (ABN 49 682 979 139), digital marketing by Elephant Digital Pty Ltd (ABN 72 692 273 091) and offshore staffing by Elephant Teams Pty Ltd (ABN 24 656 874 789).

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.