Bookkeeping for Growing Melbourne Businesses
Small Business Bookkeeping Services in Melbourne
Our Bookkeeping Approach
Proactive Bookkeeping Built Around Your Business
Bookkeeping isn’t just data entry — it’s the foundation of every smart business decision. At 42 Advisory, we keep your numbers accurate, up to date and clearly organised so you can understand your position and act with confidence.
We handle your weekly, monthly and quarterly bookkeeping, payroll and BAS/IAS obligations while keeping everything clean, coded correctly and fully compliant. With a dedicated manager and an expert Melbourne-based team, you get clear communication, fast turnaround times and zero surprises.
Because your records stay accurate all year, your EOFY financials and tax return can be completed early and without the usual rush, giving you clarity and peace of mind long before most businesses even start their documentation.
Our goal is simple: make bookkeeping reliable, transparent and stress-free — so you have the financial clarity you need to grow.
Key Areas We Cover
Bookkeeping & Compliance Services
Xero Bookkeeping & Software Setup
We set up, optimise and maintain your Xero file for accuracy, automation and streamlined workflows.
Bank Reconciliation & Coding
Daily, weekly or monthly reconciliations to keep your ledger clean, current and audit-ready.
Payroll Processing & Award Interpretation
Accurate payroll for employees and contractors, including awards, allowances, overtime and timesheet processing.
Superannuation Management
Super processed on time and fully compliant — with reminders, approvals and clear reporting.
BAS & IAS Lodgement
Quarterly or monthly BAS/IAS preparation and lodgement, backed by accurate bookkeeping and correct coding of GST.
TPAR Reporting
Preparation and submission of Taxable Payments Annual Reports for contractors in required industries.
WorkCover & Payroll Reporting
Accurate payroll data for WorkCover declarations and annual reviews, without messy adjustments.
Management Reports & Insights
Clear monthly or quarterly financial reports, cash-flow summaries and insights tailored to your business.
For Melbourne Small Businesses
Built for Simplicity. Powered by Accuracy.
One Dedicated Bookkeeper, Full Clarity
Work directly with a dedicated bookkeeping manager who understands your business inside out — not a rotating offshore team. Get consistent communication, reliable processing and full visibility over your numbers, whenever you need it.
Clear records, clear answers, clear direction — the 42 way.
Accurate, Proactive & Always Up to Date
We don’t just “do the books.” We keep your Xero file clean, your payroll compliant, your reconciliations current and your BAS/IAS ready — so your EOFY reporting can be completed early and without stress.
Reliable, transparent bookkeeping backed by a team that thinks ahead.
Built for Melbourne Small Businesses
From trades and cafés to clinics, ecommerce and professional services, we specialise in helping Melbourne SMEs stay compliant, organised and confident. With accurate bookkeeping, correct award interpretation, on-time super and clear reports, you always know where your business stands.
Why Choose 42 Advisory
Tax Advisors Who Do More Than Crunch the Numbers
Clean, Accurate Books With No Guesswork
We don’t just “enter transactions” — we keep your Xero file spotless, reconciled and audit-ready at all times. From daily coding to month-end reviews, you get books that are reliable, consistent and crystal-clear. No messy files, no unknowns, no surprises.
Payroll, Super & Awards Done Properly
Payroll should never feel risky. We handle awards, EAs, allowances, timesheets, STP, superannuation and compliance with care and precision. Whether you have one employee or a full roster, everything is processed on time and correctly — every pay cycle.
Streamlined Systems & Smart Integrations
We help you get more from cloud bookkeeping with the right tools — Xero, Hubdoc, Dext, POS systems, job management apps and payment platforms. Smarter systems mean less admin, fewer errors and a smoother flow of information throughout your business.
Designed For Growth
One Partner for Bookkeeping, Compliance & Confident Business Decisions
Small business owners need more than a bookkeeper who ticks boxes — they need a partner who understands their goals and keeps their financial data clean, accurate and decision-ready. At 42 Advisory, we combine proactive bookkeeping with ongoing guidance so you always know where your business stands and what comes next.
From day-to-day coding and payroll to BAS, superannuation, reconciliations and reporting, we keep your books accurate and compliant all year round. Because your data stays clean, your EOFY financials and tax return can be completed early, giving you clarity and space to plan — not panic.
Whether you’re growing, streamlining or just getting started, our Melbourne bookkeeping team ensures your systems run smoothly and your numbers stay reliable — with the calm, predictable support you’d expect from a firm called 42.
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