Running a small business or sole trader operation is demanding enough without worrying about whether your books, BAS or payroll are up to date. Unlike a big corporate accounting firm, True Ledger provides direct, practical support for Melbourne owners—backed by CPA-led oversight and straightforward fixed monthly pricing.
Keeping your books up to date is only part of the job. Good small business accounting should also help you understand where your money is going, how the business is performing and what might need your attention. We give Melbourne business owners clearer, more organised financial information to work with.
Your bookkeeping, BAS, payroll and reporting all connect, so it makes sense to manage them that way. We help keep the different parts of your accounting organised and working together, giving you a clearer picture of how your business is performing.
Stay on top of the numbers with regular support that helps you understand how the business is tracking and what needs your attention.
Keep your books accurate and up to date without spending your own time chasing transactions and fixing messy records. We’ll keep everything organised for BAS, payroll, reporting and day-to-day decisions.
Keep BAS and GST obligations on track with records that are prepared, organised and easier to review when it is time to lodge.
Manage wages, super and payroll reporting with a reliable process, so payday does not become another thing to chase down.
Already using Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks? In most cases, there’s no need to change. We can work with your existing accounting software and help improve the setup where needed.
A monthly rhythm helps keep reporting, BAS, payroll, and record-keeping from becoming last-minute pressure.
Your accounts aren’t just processed and forgotten. We review the numbers with accuracy, compliance and the bigger financial picture in mind.
We explain what matters in straightforward language, so you can understand what is happening without needing to speak accountant.
Our service is designed around owner-led businesses: practical help, direct access and the right level of support—not a big-company process built for a corporate finance team.
Different businesses have different accounting pressures. A tradie managing jobs and subcontractors has different needs from an NDIS provider, retailer or transport business. We support Melbourne businesses across trades, construction, transport and logistics, NDIS, retail, ecommerce, professional services, healthcare and hospitality.
We look at your bookkeeping, BAS, payroll, software and reporting to see what is working and what needs attention.
We identify what needs to be cleaned up and agree on a practical way to keep things on track each month.
You receive a fixed monthly proposal based on your business activity and support needs.
Your records, reporting, BAS and payroll move into a regular rhythm, so BAS time is not a scramble.
True Ledger Accounting is led by Jia Lee, a CPA who works with Melbourne small business owners to make accounting easier to manage and easier to understand. Jia combines practical support with organised systems and professional oversight, so you can spend less time untangling the books and more time running your business.
View CPA profile →Based in Melbourne and looking for help with your accounts? We work with small businesses across Melbourne, providing bookkeeping, BAS, payroll, reporting and ongoing accounting support. Explore the areas we service below.
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Share a few details about your business and we’ll provide a clear fixed monthly quote based on your bookkeeping, BAS, payroll, and accounting support needs.
Tell us about your business and the support you need.
True Ledger Accounting helps Melbourne small businesses with bookkeeping, BAS, payroll, financial reporting, and ongoing accounting support. The focus is keeping records organised and giving business owners clearer information for decisions.
Yes. After reviewing your business activity, transaction volume, payroll needs, BAS obligations, and reporting requirements, we prepare a fixed monthly quote so your accounting costs are more predictable.
We work with common cloud accounting platforms used by Australian small businesses, including Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, and other systems where suitable.
Yes. If your records, reconciliations, BAS, payroll, or reporting have fallen behind, the first step is reviewing the current position and identifying what needs to be cleaned up before moving into ongoing support.
Switching accountants is usually straightforward. We can help review your current setup, identify what information is needed, and guide the transition so your Melbourne business can move into a clearer accounting structure with minimal disruption.
True Ledger is built for small businesses and sole traders, not large corporate finance departments. You get practical, direct support, fixed monthly pricing and CPA-led oversight that keeps the day-to-day numbers manageable throughout the year—not just contact at tax time.
Book a review to see how True Ledger Accounting can help get your books in order and give you numbers you can use.
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