Do I have to be a business?
No. We work with individuals as well as business owners.
Accounting without the jargon
Feel organised.
Know what's next.
Practical accounting, bookkeeping and business support for Melbourne individuals and small businesses. Clear advice, straight answers and a friendly person who knows your situation.
IndividualsAccounting and bookkeeping support
Small businessAccounting and bookkeeping support
Growing businessesReporting, planning and visibility
MelbourneProfessional advice, made human
What we can help with
Everything from getting organised to staying on top of things.
You don't need to know exactly what service you need before you get in touch. Start with a conversation and we'll work out what makes sense for you.
BOOKKEEPING
Bookkeeping & financial records
Keep your records current, reconciled and organised so you know where things stand.
Explore bookkeeping → BASBAS support & lodgement
GST coding, BAS preparation and lodgement support under the required supervision arrangement.
See BAS support → PAYROLLPayroll, STP & super
Practical payroll support, Single Touch Payroll and superannuation reporting requirements.
Explore payroll → BUSINESSBusiness accounting & reporting
Useful numbers, regular reporting and practical support to help you understand the business.
Explore business support → CHANGEBusiness restructuring
Support when your business changes shape, including reviewing systems, processes and the numbers behind the change.
Explore restructuring → STARTING OUTNew business & systems
Get your accounting systems and day-to-day processes organised from the beginning.
Explore setup support → INDIVIDUALSPersonal bookkeeping support
Clear, practical help getting personal financial records and administration organised.
For individuals → ONGOINGRegular accounting support
A reliable point of contact when questions, changes or financial admin come up.
Book a chat → INDUSTRIESIndustry-specific support
Practical experience across trades, service businesses, e-commerce and hospitality.
Find your industry →Bookkeeping
Records that make sense.
Bookkeeping is the foundation. The goal is not simply to enter transactions — it is to keep your financial information organised and useful.
Reconciliations
Keep bank and account records matched and up to date so discrepancies can be identified early.
Accounts & records
Day-to-day bookkeeping, transaction processing and maintaining clear financial records.
Systems
Help with practical accounting workflows so your records are easier to maintain month to month.
BAS & GST
Stay on top of GST without getting buried in it.
Support with the practical work behind your BAS, with the appropriate registered-agent supervision arrangement in place.
GST coding
Review and organise transaction coding so GST treatment is consistent and easier to review.
BAS preparation
Bring the relevant records together, identify issues and prepare the information required for BAS reporting.
Lodgement
Support through the BAS process and communication around what needs to be provided and when.
Oversight for BAS services: BAS services are provided under a supervision arrangement with BAS Advisory Group Pty Ltd, a registered BAS agent (registration no. 26328712). BAS Advisory Group provides the required supervision, review and compliance oversight.
Payroll
Payroll that is organised, repeatable and easier to manage.
Payroll has a lot of moving parts. We can help keep the process organised so you can focus on running the business.
Payroll processing
Help with regular payroll administration and keeping payroll information organised.
STP
Support with Single Touch Payroll reporting processes and keeping the information flowing correctly.
Superannuation
Help keep super reporting requirements and payroll records organised, with issues flagged for attention.
Business accounting
Know what your numbers are telling you.
Useful reporting should help you make decisions, not create another spreadsheet to ignore.
Management reporting
Regular information around revenue, expenses, profitability and the areas worth paying attention to.
Cash-flow visibility
Understand the timing of money coming in and going out so surprises are less likely.
Business support
A practical sounding board when the numbers, systems or circumstances of the business change.
Business restructuring
When the business changes, the numbers need to change with it.
Whether you're simplifying operations, changing the way the business is organised or working through a major change, we can help organise the accounting side and identify what needs attention.
Review the current setup
Understand what is working, what is creating friction and what information you need to make decisions.
Systems & processes
Organise bookkeeping, payroll and reporting processes around the way the business will operate.
Work alongside your advisers
Where legal, tax or specialist advice is required, we can help coordinate the accounting information needed by the relevant professional.
New business
Start organised.
Getting the foundations right early can save a lot of cleanup later.
Accounting systems
Set up sensible workflows for records, reconciliations and regular financial admin.
Business structure conversations
We can help you understand the accounting considerations and prepare information for your legal or tax adviser when choosing a structure.
Ongoing processes
Build routines for bookkeeping, payroll, GST and reporting that fit how you actually work.
Individuals
Practical support for your personal financial admin.
For people who want their records organised and someone who can explain the accounting side in clear communication.
Industries
Different businesses. Different pressures.
Click into the kind of business you run to see where the practical support can fit.
Tradies
Payroll, STP, super and organised job-to-job bookkeeping.
Service businesses
For businesses such as hairdressers, architects and professional services.
E-commerce
Experience with online businesses, systems and growing transaction volumes.
Hospitality
Practical understanding of payroll, super and reporting pressures.
Tradies
Keep the books organised, stay on top of payroll, STP and super requirements, and have a clearer view of what each month is actually doing for the business — so you can get on with what you do best.
Service industries
For businesses such as hairdressers, architects and other service providers, we can help keep bookkeeping, payroll and reporting organised while making the numbers easier to understand.
E-commerce
With e-commerce experience, we understand the extra moving parts that come with online sales, payment platforms, transaction volumes and changing operations. We can help organise the accounting side and work through the accounting considerations around how the business is structured, alongside your legal or tax advisers.
Hospitality
Hospitality can mean high transaction volumes, changing staff rosters and tight reporting timelines. With general management experience in hospitality, we understand the practical pressure and can help keep payroll, STP, super and financial reporting organised.
A different kind of accountant
Friendly, professional and personal
Accounting can feel intimidating. It doesn't have to. The aim is simple: understand your numbers, know what needs doing, and feel confident about what's next.
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Plain-English adviceYou should never have to pretend you understand something you don't.
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Personal serviceYou're dealing with a person who knows your situation — not a call centre.
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Proactive where it mattersWe'll flag things worth talking about rather than waiting for a problem.
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Organised from the startClear processes and sensible systems make the ongoing work easier.
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No unnecessary complexityWe'll focus on what you actually need rather than making things sound more complicated.
For individuals & business owners
Accounting should give you confidence, not another thing to worry about.
Bruce Accounting Services is built around a straightforward idea: good accounting is about more than lodging a return. It's about helping you understand what's happening with your money and making the next step clearer.
For individuals
Take the uncertainty out of staying organised.
Whether you're getting your finances organised or need help understanding your records, you'll get practical guidance and a clear explanation of what matters — without unnecessary jargon.
For business ownersKnow what the numbers are telling you.
Your accountant should help you understand the business, not just maintain the records. We focus on useful information around profit, cash flow, obligations and what's coming next.
How it works
Simple from the first conversation.
You don't need to have everything sorted before you get in touch. That's part of what we're here for.
Talk it through
Tell us what's happening, what you're unsure about and what you'd like help with.
Get clear
We'll explain the important numbers, options and next steps in clear communication.
Get organised
We put the right processes and regular work in place for your situation.
Keep moving
Ongoing support when you need it, without unnecessary complexity.
BAS services
BAS services are provided under supervision.
Bruce Accounting Services provides bookkeeping and BAS-related support under a supervision arrangement. BAS services are not provided independently by Bruce Accounting Services.
Oversight is provided by BAS Advisory Group Pty Ltd, a registered BAS agent (registration no. 26328712). BAS Advisory Group provides the supervision, review and compliance oversight required under the arrangement.
Questions
It's okay if you have a few.
A few of the things people commonly want to know before getting started.
Can I just have a chat first?
Absolutely. The initial conversation is about understanding what you need and whether we're the right fit.
Do you handle BAS services?
BAS services are provided under the supervision arrangement with BAS Advisory Group Pty Ltd, as outlined in the disclosure above.
What if my books are a mess?
That's more common than you might think. We can work out where things are at and create a practical path to getting organised.
Can you help if I'm starting a business?
Yes. We can talk through the accounting setup, records, systems and practical obligations involved in getting started.
How do I get started?
Book a no obligation chat, call 0423 883 242 or email Zane. We'll take it from there.
Bookkeeping
Organised books you can rely on.
Good bookkeeping is more than entering transactions. It is about keeping your records consistent, reconciled and useful, so you know where things stand.
Transaction processing
Day-to-day recording and organisation of business transactions.
Bank reconciliations
Regular reconciliation to keep your records aligned with what is actually happening.
Accounts & records
Keeping your financial information structured and ready for reporting and compliance work.
Ongoing maintenance
Regular support rather than letting the books build up into a problem.
BAS & GST
Keep GST and BAS obligations moving.
We can help organise the information behind your BAS, including reviewing GST treatment and preparing the figures required for lodgement.
GST coding
Consistent coding and review of GST transactions so the BAS starts with organised records.
BAS preparation
Preparing the relevant BAS information and working through the figures with you.
BAS lodgement
The completed BAS is lodged on your behalf by the supervising registered BAS agent.
Ongoing BAS support
Keep the process consistent from one reporting period to the next.
Supervision & lodgement
BAS services are provided under the supervision of BAS Advisory Group Pty Ltd, a registered BAS agent (Registration No. 26328712). BAS Advisory Group provides the required oversight and lodges the BAS on our behalf.
Payroll
Payroll that keeps up with your business.
Payroll can become complicated quickly. We can help keep the regular processing and reporting organised so you can focus on your people and your business.
Payroll processing
Regular payroll preparation and processing based on the information you provide.
Single Touch Payroll
STP reporting support and keeping payroll records aligned with reporting requirements.
Superannuation
Help keeping super calculations, reporting and payment processes organised.
Employee records
Practical organisation of payroll information and recurring payroll tasks.
Business setup & restructuring
Support when the business changes.
Starting a business or changing how an existing business operates can bring a lot of financial administration with it. We can help you understand the numbers, organise the setup and work through the accounting implications alongside your other professional advisers.
New business setup
Get your bookkeeping and financial systems organised from the beginning.
Business restructuring
Practical accounting support when the business, ownership or operating structure changes.
Systems & software
Set up processes that make ongoing bookkeeping and reporting easier to manage.
Working with your advisers
We can work alongside your tax, legal and other professional advisers where specialist advice is required.
Reporting & insight
Numbers that help you understand the business.
Once the books are organised, reporting becomes much more useful. We can help turn the information in your accounts into something you can actually use.
Regular reporting
Understand revenue, expenses and the movement of your business over time.
Cash flow visibility
Get a clearer view of what is coming in, what is going out and what needs attention.
Performance conversations
Talk through the numbers and what they mean for the day-to-day business.
Planning support
Use organised information to make better-informed business decisions.
Businesses we understand
Different businesses. Different pressures.
Our experience across hands-on and fast-moving businesses means the numbers are considered in the context of how your business actually operates.
Tradies & contractors
Payroll, STP, super and organised books while you get on with the work.
Professional & service businesses
For businesses such as hairdressers, architects, consultants and other service providers.
E-commerce
Experience with online businesses and the moving parts behind digital sales.
Hospitality
Practical support shaped by real hospitality management experience.
Growing businesses
As your systems, people and reporting needs become more involved.
Not sure where you fit?
Tell us how your business works and we can work out what support makes sense.
Tradies & contractors
Keep the paperwork moving while you get on with the job.
Running a trade business means being on the tools, quoting, ordering materials and keeping customers happy. We can help take care of the financial administration around the business, including bookkeeping, payroll, STP and super requirements, so you have organised records and a clearer view of what is happening financially.
Book a chat →Professional & service businesses
Support that fits the way service businesses operate.
Whether you are a hairdresser, architect, consultant or another professional service provider, your time is better spent delivering your work and looking after clients. We can help keep bookkeeping, reporting, payroll and business administration organised around the way you operate.
Book a chat →E-commerce
Accounting support for businesses that sell online.
With e-commerce experience, we understand that online businesses can have multiple sales channels, payment platforms, inventory movements and software systems to keep aligned. We can help organise the bookkeeping and reporting, and talk through the accounting considerations as your business grows, including what company structure may be appropriate alongside your tax and legal advisers.
Book a chat →Hospitality
Practical support for a fast-moving industry.
Hospitality businesses have their own rhythm: changing rosters, payroll, super, suppliers, daily sales and tight margins. With general management experience in hospitality, we understand the operational side as well as the numbers. We can help keep payroll and reporting requirements organised so you can concentrate on running the venue.
Book a chat →Let's talk
Not sure what you need? That's okay.
Book a no obligation chat and tell us what's going on. We can work out what you need and whether Bruce Accounting Services is the right fit.