Melbourne Accounting & Business Advisory
Accounting clarity for better business decisions.
Practical accounting, tax and business advice for Melbourne small businesses, professionals and growing companies.
- Responsive local support
- Clear fixed-fee options
- Xero-friendly
Supporting Melbourne businesses across professional services, construction, healthcare and retail.
- Melbourne-based team
- 12+ years combined experience
- Small business specialists
- Xero and MYOB support
How We Help
Practical support for every stage of business.
From everyday bookkeeping to long-term planning, we make financial information easier to understand and act on.
Accurate, up-to-date accounts that give you a clear picture of how your business is performing. We handle the numbers and explain what they mean so you can make confident decisions, not just read reports.
- Monthly and quarterly financial statements
- Year-end accounts prepared, reviewed and signed off
- Reporting you can read and act on — without the jargon
Tax that is organised throughout the year, not scrambled at lodgement time. We look ahead at your obligations, identify legitimate planning opportunities and make sure nothing is missed.
- Individual and business tax returns lodged on time
- Mid-year tax estimates so there are no surprises
- Structuring advice to reduce your overall tax position
Clean books mean better decisions and easier lodgements. We manage your day-to-day transactions, reconcile your accounts and handle BAS preparation and lodgement, so there are no last-minute scrambles.
- Weekly or monthly bookkeeping to keep records current
- BAS prepared and lodged before each deadline
- Bank reconciliations and accounts payable support
Payroll is not just about paying people — it involves superannuation, leave balances, STP reporting and award compliance. We manage all of it so your obligations are met and your team is paid accurately and on time.
- Weekly or fortnightly payroll processing
- Superannuation and Single Touch Payroll reporting
- Leave entitlements, terminations and annual payroll reconciliation
Accounting tells you where you have been. Advisory helps you decide where to go. We use your financial data to give you clear, practical guidance on pricing, cash flow, structure and growth — advice grounded in your actual numbers.
- Cash flow forecasting and working capital management
- Pricing and margin analysis for service or product businesses
- Scenario planning for growth, restructuring or acquisition
Starting out with the right structure saves significant time and cost later. We advise on the most appropriate entity for your circumstances, handle the registrations and make sure your obligations are clear from day one.
- Company, trust or partnership structure advice and setup
- ABN, GST and TFN registration handled on your behalf
- Initial accounting setup on Xero or MYOB with your chart of accounts
12+ years
combined experience
Melbourne
local team
A Better Accounting Experience
Clear advice, without the unnecessary complexity.
Northbridge Accounting works with business owners who want practical answers, responsive support and a clearer view of their finances. We explain the numbers in straightforward language and focus on advice that helps clients make confident decisions.
Clear communication
We explain your numbers in plain language and tell you what they mean for the decisions in front of you.
Proactive advice
We look ahead at tax, cash flow and deadlines, so you hear from us before issues turn into problems.
Long-term relationships
We get to know your business properly and stay involved as it changes, rather than only appearing at tax time.
"Good accounting should help you understand what to do next — not leave you with more questions."
How It Works
Simple, organised and easy to get started.
Most clients are onboarded and properly set up within two weeks.
Initial conversation
A no-obligation chat about your business, what is working and what is not.
Review your current setup
We look at your accounts, software and obligations to understand exactly where things stand.
Recommend the right support
A clear, fixed-fee proposal covering only the services your business actually needs.
Ongoing advice and reporting
We keep your accounting in order and check in regularly with reporting you can understand.
Business Insight
Better numbers lead to better decisions.
Clear, current financial information helps business owners plan with confidence, manage obligations and understand what to do next.
Monthly reporting you can understand
Clear summaries of how the month went — revenue, expenses, margin — without wading through accounting jargon.
Proactive tax planning
Mid-year estimates and structuring strategies, so your tax position is managed throughout the year.
Advice aligned with your goals
Recommendations that take into account where you want the business to be, not just where it has been.
Business performance
Year to 30 June — Key indicators
Revenue
$612,400
+11% on prior yearNet profit
$96,800
+8% on prior yearGST collected
$61,240
YTDCash at bank
$148,200
YTDBased on prior-year effective rate. Updated at next quarter.
Q4 BAS
Prepared — lodgement due 28 July
Sample data shown for illustration purposes only.
Client Feedback
Trusted by local business owners.
4.9
from Melbourne business clients
Daniel Whitmore
Building & construction · Brunswick
"Northbridge helped us organise our bookkeeping and finally understand our monthly numbers. Communication is always clear and we know exactly what needs to happen next."
Priya Nair
Allied health practice · Hawthorn
"Moving to Xero felt daunting, but the team handled the setup and walked us through it. BAS and payroll are no longer something I worry about each quarter."
Tom Castellano
Independent consultant · Richmond
"As a sole trader I just wanted straight answers on tax. I get exactly that, plus a heads-up well before anything is due."
Sample testimonials shown for demonstration purposes only.
FAQ
Common questions
Still not sure if we are the right fit? Here are the questions we hear most often.
Yes. A large part of our work is with small businesses, sole traders and newly registered companies. We are happy to start from the very beginning and set things up properly, or to tidy up records that have grown a little messy.
We can. We handle the migration, set up your chart of accounts and connect your bank feeds, then show you and your team how to use the parts of Xero you will actually need day to day.
Most clients are on a fixed monthly or annual fee agreed up front, so you know what you are paying before any work begins. We will recommend the package that suits your size and needs rather than charging for services you do not use.
Yes. We prepare and lodge your BAS, and we can run payroll including superannuation and Single Touch Payroll reporting. You can hand over as much or as little of this as you like.
Book an initial consultation or give us a call. We will have a short conversation about your business, review your current setup, and send through a clear proposal with fixed-fee options and the next steps.
Clearer numbers. Better decisions. Less uncertainty.
Tell us where your business is now, what is not working and where you would like to go next. We will take it from there.
No obligation. Clear next steps after your first conversation.