Do I have to be a business?
No. We work with individuals as well as business owners.
Friendly, professional accounting
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
Industries
Support that fits the way you work.
Different businesses have different pressures. Choose yours to see how we can help.
Tradies & contractors
Payroll, STP, super and organised books while you get on with the work.
See tradies →Service businesses
For businesses such as hairdressers, architects, consultants and other service providers.
See service businesses →E-commerce
Experience with online businesses, systems and growing transaction volumes.
See e-commerce →Hospitality
Practical understanding of payroll, super, reporting and day-to-day operations.
See hospitality →What we can help with
Practical support for the numbers behind your business.
You do not need to know exactly what service you need before you get in touch. Start with a conversation and we can work out what makes sense for you.
BOOKKEEPING
Bookkeeping & reconciliations
Keep transactions, accounts and reconciliations current, accurate and organised.
Explore bookkeeping → BAS & GSTBAS & GST
GST coding, BAS preparation and supervised lodgement support.
Explore BAS & GST → PAYROLLPayroll, STP & super
Payroll processing, Single Touch Payroll and superannuation requirements.
Explore payroll → BUSINESSBusiness reporting & support
Useful reporting, cash-flow visibility and practical support for running the business.
Explore business support → CHANGEBusiness setup & restructuring
Accounting systems and practical support when starting, changing or restructuring a business.
Explore setup & restructuring → ONGOINGOngoing accounting support
A familiar point of contact for the financial administration and questions that come up as you run your business.
Book an appointment →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
The completed BAS is lodged on your behalf by the supervising registered BAS agent.
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
A closer look at the businesses we understand.
Here is a little more about the practical support we can provide for different types of business.
Tradies & contractors
Running a trade business means being on the tools, quoting, ordering materials and keeping customers happy. We can help with organised bookkeeping, payroll, STP and super requirements so you can stay on top of the financial administration and get on with what you do best.
Book an appointment →Service businesses
For businesses such as hairdressers, architects, consultants and other professional services, we can keep bookkeeping, payroll and reporting organised around the way you actually operate.
Book an appointment →E-commerce
With e-commerce experience, I understand the moving parts behind online sales, payment platforms, transaction volumes and changing operations. We can help organise the bookkeeping and reporting and work through the accounting considerations around how the business is structured, alongside your legal or tax advisers.
Book an appointment →Hospitality
Hospitality brings changing rosters, payroll, super, supplier payments, daily sales and tight reporting timelines. With general management experience in hospitality, I understand the operational side as well as the numbers. We can help keep payroll, STP, super and financial reporting organised.
Book an appointment →How we work
Friendly, professional and personal.
We understand what it is like to run a business. Our role is to make the financial side organised, useful and easier to stay on top of.
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Friendly serviceA real person who takes the time to understand your situation.
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Professional supportCareful, reliable work with sensible processes behind it.
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Personal approachYour business is different, so the support should be too.
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Business understandingWe understand that the numbers sit inside a real business, with people, customers and decisions behind them.
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Organised systemsGood processes make the ongoing work easier and give you better information to work with.
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 is happening, what you are unsure about and what you would like help with.
Get clear
We will explain the important numbers, options and next steps.
Get organised
We put the right processes and regular work in place for your situation.
Keep moving
Ongoing support when you need it, with someone who knows your business.
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. BAS Advisory Group provides the required oversight and lodges the BAS on our behalf.
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.
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.