Affordable
Bookkeeping Services
in Melbourne
Reliable, accurate bookkeeping for small, medium, and corporate businesses. We use cloud accounting platforms to keep your records up to date, compliant, and audit-ready—delivering unbeatable value with responsive, personalised support tailored to your needs.
Affordable Bookkeeping Services for Businesses
At PremierOne, we deliver comprehensive bookkeeping services from Melbourne to businesses across Australia — for small, medium and large businesses. Our approach combines cost-efficiency with financial accuracy, ensuring every business — large or small — receives timely, reliable, and fully compliant bookkeeping support.
With over 50 years of combined experience, our team has supported businesses across a wide range of industries and corporate structures. We’re experienced in day-to-day transaction management, BAS preparation, account reconciliation, cash flow tracking, financial reporting, and more — all while leveraging modern accounting platforms like Xero, MYOB, and SAP.
Led by Managing Director Maru Natarajan, who brings over 25 years of experience as a CFO and Group Financial Controller, we bring senior financial oversight to your bookkeeping — whether you’re a small operation or a multi-entity business group.
Top rated Bookkeeping Services in Australia
We pride ourselves on providing our clients with:
- Fast, responsive support with clear communication and timely turnaround
- Accurate and compliant bookkeeping aligned with ATO standards
- Competitive pricing without compromising on quality or attention to detail
- Proactive insights and support to help improve efficiency and reduce operational costs
- Customised financial reporting and cash flow visibility to support better business decisions
- Seamless system migration to cloud-based accounting platforms like Xero and MYOB
How much do our Bookkeeping services cost?
| Cost Per | Particulars | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Tier 4 | Tier 5 | Tier 6 | Tier 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Our Free break-up! (not to break your bank!:) | If Your Annual Income is | |||||||
$ 0K-50K | $ 51K-100K | $ 101K-150K | $ 151K-200K | $ 201K-250K | $ 251K-300K | $ 301K-500K | ||
Month | Bookkeeping Hours Estimated per month Standard Bookkeeping fee (@ $ 44 an hour) | 2 $88 | 3 $132 | 5 $220 | 7 $308 | 8 $352 | 3 $396 | 10 $440 |
Pay Period | Payroll processing per Employee per pay period** | $9 | $9 | $9 | $9 | $9 | $9 | $9 |
Quarter | BAS Lodgement fee per Quarter | $89 | $119 | $159 | $189 | $229 | $249 | $269 |
Year | End of Financial year Tax Return per year*** | $399 | $499 | $599 | $829 | $829 | $999 | $1209 |
Year | End of Financial year Financial Statements per year | $159 | $249 | $299 | $349 | $399 | $499 | $699 |
Scalable Bookkeeping Support for Growing and Established Businesses
Our bookkeeping service is designed to grow with you — from startups and small teams needing structure, to medium and large organisations requiring robust financial support. We act as a seamless extension of your business, focused on accurate recordkeeping and timely reporting that supports confident financial management.Why Business Owners Choose Us for Bookkeeping Support
GerardOur organisation is using Premierone and their services in a highly specialised, health/care management centric industry for a while now. Our management team is impressed with the results. Premierone has taken on the challenge of familiarising themselves with an industry which is extremely difficult to navigate, and have done so with great success. Maru, who leads the team, is very client centric and provides a top notch service; he genuinely cares about his clients, is detail oriented and is outcome driven. We look forward to working together for years to come!
We helped our client save over $310k through our outsourced CFO accounting, bookkeeping and payroll services. Our proactive team was also able to save the client $160k in bad debts!
Ian Wong
We helped our client Tupperware Australia to save 40% on their payroll whilst maintaining 100% accuracy with our outsourced payroll services.
Shweta KrishnanMaru and team are beyond impressive. We had trialled 2 other accounting firms in the past as a business but weren’t happy as we got rookie account managers. they also charged us a premium so the service wasn’t acceptable.
PremierOne is a breath of fresh air, they go above and beyond to help which really makes a huge difference to a small business such as ours. Maru also gives very sound advice and already saved our business a significant amount!
Can’t recommend them enough! Go ahead and you won’t regret. Super professional, efficient and reasonably priced.
We helped our small business client to save $40k in tax and 28% on monthly accounting fees.
Your Experienced Business Accounting
& Bookkeeping Team
Managing Director and CFO Advisor - Maru Natarajan CPA, FCPA, CMA
Maru is the managing director of PremierOne and has 25+ years’ professional experience working as a chief financial officer (CFO) and Group Financial Controller across many industries in the Australasian region. He is deeply passionate about providing exceptional results for his clients and uses his extensive commercial experience to help small, medium and corporate businesses achieve their business goals whilst maximising on savings and efficiencies.
What sets Maru apart is his unique ability to not only understand the numbers but also drive strategic business growth. In addition to being a registered tax agent, he is a CPA, a Fellow of CPA Australia, and a member of CMA—qualifications that recognize both his expertise and experience as a trusted finance and business advisor.
Client Services Manager- Charitha Ranasinghe CPA
Charitha has over 12 years experience working as an accountant and previously worked at big 4 accounting firm Ernst and Young. He brings deep expertise in financial reporting, annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, working capital management, tax compliance, and payroll services. He is a member of CPA Australia and a certified Xero advisor and works with small to medium businesses as well as corporate clients. Charitha takes pride in being proactive and approachable, and is genuinely passionate about making a real difference in his clients’ businesses. He believes great accounting is about more than just numbers—it’s about empowering people to grow.
More Google reviews from our business clients
Maru is a pleasure to deal with and efficiently helped us with a number of requests for the business including detailed tax calculations and advice. He is very knowledgeable. Recommended.
So happy to find Maru as my new Accountant after a bad experience with another previously. Maru was able to identify previous errors made and make amendments to benefit me with my return. I recommend PremierOne and Maru especially. Don’t bother looking at other Accountants via Google reviews, you’ve found the right one here!
Our business met with Premiere One to get guidance on bringing forward our previous losses to offset our current gains a few years ago, Maru easily addressed our questions of filing our tax return with great clarity, he is very knowledgeable and solving our questions at ease. Since then, we have kept using Premiere One for our BAS and Tax Return. Read More
I'm pleased to rate our experience with PremierOne as our payroll service provider 5 stars! Our collaboration with Charitha and Maru has been consistently positive, demonstrating their commitment to accommodating our business needs. Charitha and Maru have proven to be invaluable assets to our payroll management. Read More
PremierOne provide very professional yet personal and competent services for both our business (Sage Innovations Pty Ltd) and family tax matters. They are highly reliable and prompt in providing their services and resolving issues. We are very satisfied and glad that we engaged PremierOne as our Tax & Accounting Agent. Read More
With no restrictions I would sincerely like to recommend PremierOne service. One of the rare consultant who offered a free discussion session to understand my needs and with confidence building we carried on as I had tons of consulting queries through which they patiently answered most of them and left few which they followed up via email. Read More
Book a free, 15 minute bookkeeping consultation with Maru our Principal Accountant and CFO Business Advisor
For small, medium and enterprise businesses who want:
More time efficiency and savings
More business growth
25+ years of experienced business advice
Affordable Bookkeeping Services In Melbourne, Nunawading & Vermont
Managing Director and CFO Advisor - Maru Natarajan CPA, FCPA, CMA
Client Services Manager- Charitha Ranasinghe CPA
Your Experienced Business Accounting & CPA team
Managing Director and CFO Advisor - Maru Natarajan CPA, FCPA, CMA
Maru is the managing director of PremierOne and has 25+ years’ professional experience working as a chief financial officer (CFO) and Group Financial Controller across many industries in the Australasian region. He is deeply passionate about providing exceptional results for his clients and uses his extensive commercial experience to help small, medium and corporate businesses achieve their business goals whilst maximising on savings and efficiencies.
What sets Maru apart is his unique ability to not only understand the numbers but also drive strategic business growth. In addition to being a registered tax agent, he is a CPA, a Fellow of CPA Australia, and a member of CMA—qualifications that recognize both his expertise and experience as a trusted finance and business advisor.
Client Services Manager- Charitha Ranasinghe CPA
Charitha has over 12 years experience working as an accountant and previously worked at big 4 accounting firm Ernst and Young. He brings deep expertise in financial reporting, annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, working capital management, tax compliance, and payroll services. He is a member of CPA Australia and a certified Xero advisor and works with small to medium businesses as well as corporate clients. Charitha takes pride in being proactive and approachable, and is genuinely passionate about making a real difference in his clients’ businesses. He believes great accounting is about more than just numbers—it’s about empowering people to grow.
Shweta KrishnanMaru and team are beyond impressive. We had trialled 2 other accounting firms in the past as a business but weren’t happy as we got rookie account managers. they also charged us a premium so the service wasn’t acceptable.
PremierOne is a breath of fresh air, they go above and beyond to help which really makes a huge difference to a small business such as ours. Maru also gives very sound advice and already saved our business a significant amount!
Can’t recommend them enough! Go ahead and you won’t regret. Super professional, efficient and reasonably priced.
We helped our small business client to save $40k in tax and 28% on monthly accounting fees.
Affordable Bookkeeping Services for Businesses
Our team combines over 50 years of financial experience and uses leading platforms like Xero, MYOB, and Quickbooks to keep your records up to date, ATO-compliant, and ready for audit at any time. And because our service is led by senior professionals — including our founder Maru Natarajan, a former CFO — you’re not just getting bookkeeping, you’re getting strategic financial support.
How Much Do Our Bookkeeping Services cost?
Xero Bookkeeping
From $69/ hour
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- General Ledger Maintenance
Xero Payroll Processing
From $14/ employee, / pay period
- Weekly or fortnightly payroll processing (based on your inputs and timesheets)
- ABA file generation
- Leave and entitlements tracking
- STP lodgement and finalisation
- Superannuation
- Payroll Tax
- Workers Compensation Annual Declarations
- Employee onboarding and terminations
BAS Lodgement
From $260/ lodgement
- GST, PAYG Withholding, and PAYG Instalment
- Preparation, reconciliation, and ATO lodgement
IAS Lodgement –
From $60 / lodgement
(For medium PAYG withholders)
Make an appointment or call us on 0416339239
What’s Included in Our Bookkeeping Services
Our bookkeeping packages are built to give you complete peace of mind — whether you’re managing day-to-day transactions or navigating complex compliance obligations. We handle:
- Bank and credit card reconciliations — maintain accuracy and financial clarity
- Accounts payable and receivable tracking — stay on top of payments and cash flow
- BAS and IAS preparation and lodgement — ensure ATO compliance and avoid penalties
- Payroll processing and STP reporting — timely wages, super, and compliance made simple
- Customised financial reporting — tailored insights for better business decisions
- Cash flow tracking and forecasting — visibility and control over your working capital
We support leading cloud accounting systems like Xero, MYOB, and others — and we’ll help migrate or optimise your setup if needed. Every report, reconciliation, and lodgement is handled with care by experienced professionals.
Fixed Fees with Flexible Service
With our transparent monthly pricing, you always know what you’re paying — no bill shock, no hidden extras. Whether you’re after basic compliance or complete bookkeeping management, our services scale with your needs.
Support from Real Experts, Not Just Data Processors
You’re not dealing with a generic team. Our bookkeepers are backed by over 50 years of financial experience, including oversight from our founder Maru — a former CFO and Group Financial Controller. We work closely with you, providing proactive advice, fast responses, and full accountability.
Melbourne-Based, Cloud-Ready
Why Business Owners Choose Us for Bookkeeping Support
GerardOur organisation is using Premierone and their services in a highly specialised, health/care management centric industry for a while now. Our management team is impressed with the results. Premierone has taken on the challenge of familiarising themselves with an industry which is extremely difficult to navigate, and have done so with great success. Maru, who leads the team, is very client centric and provides a top notch service; he genuinely cares about his clients, is detail oriented and is outcome driven. We look forward to working together for years to come!
We helped our client save over $310k through our outsourced CFO accounting, bookkeeping and payroll services. Our proactive team was also able to save the client $160k in bad debts!
Ian Wong
We helped our client Tupperware Australia to save 40% on their payroll whilst maintaining 100% accuracy with our outsourced payroll services.
Shweta KrishnanMaru and team are beyond impressive. We had trialled 2 other accounting firms in the past as a business but weren’t happy as we got rookie account managers. they also charged us a premium so the service wasn’t acceptable.
PremierOne is a breath of fresh air, they go above and beyond to help which really makes a huge difference to a small business such as ours. Maru also gives very sound advice and already saved our business a significant amount!
Can’t recommend them enough! Go ahead and you won’t regret. Super professional, efficient and reasonably priced.
We helped our small business client to save $40k in tax and 28% on monthly accounting fees.
Real Reviews from Business Owners Who Trust Our Accounting Team
So happy to find Maru as my new Accountant after a bad experience with another previously. Maru was able to identify previous errors made and make amendments to benefit me with my return. I recommend PremierOne and Maru especially. Don’t bother looking at other Accountants via Google reviews, you’ve found the right one here!
Our business met with Premiere One to get guidance on bringing forward our previous losses to offset our current gains a few years ago, Maru easily addressed our questions of filing our tax return with great clarity, he is very knowledgeable and solving our questions at ease. Since then, we have kept using Premiere One for our BAS and Tax Return. Read More
I'm pleased to rate our experience with PremierOne as our payroll service provider 5 stars! Our collaboration with Charitha and Maru has been consistently positive, demonstrating their commitment to accommodating our business needs. Charitha and Maru have proven to be invaluable assets to our payroll management. Read More
PremierOne provide very professional yet personal and competent services for both our business (Sage Innovations Pty Ltd) and family tax matters. They are highly reliable and prompt in providing their services and resolving issues. We are very satisfied and glad that we engaged PremierOne as our Tax & Accounting Agent. Read More
With no restrictions I would sincerely like to recommend PremierOne service. One of the rare consultant who offered a free discussion session to understand my needs and with confidence building we carried on as I had tons of consulting queries through which they patiently answered most of them and left few which they followed up via email. Read More
Book a free 15 minute consultation with Maru, our Principal Accountant and CFO Business Advisor
For small, medium and enterprise businesses who want:
More time efficiency and savings
More business growth
25+ years of experienced business advice
Bookkeeping Services – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A bookkeeper records, organises, and manages your day-to-day financial transactions. This includes reconciling bank statements, managing accounts payable and receivable, processing payroll, preparing BAS statements, and ensuring your records are up to date and ATO-compliant.
Bookkeeping focuses on accurate data entry and maintaining financial records, while accounting involves interpreting that data to provide financial analysis, tax planning, and strategic advice. Many businesses engage both a bookkeeper and an accountant to cover all financial needs.
Yes. A bookkeeper ensures your financial records are accurate and up to date throughout the year, making your accountant’s job easier when it comes to tax returns, financial reports, and compliance. This can also save you time and reduce accounting fees.
We work with major cloud accounting platforms including Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks Online. We can also advise on which system best suits your business needs.
While some business owners manage their own books, many find it time-consuming and easy to make costly mistakes. Hiring a professional bookkeeper helps you stay compliant and frees up your time to focus on growing your business.
Costs vary depending on the size of your business, transaction volume, and the level of service required. At PremierOne, we offer affordable monthly packages with transparent pricing tailored to your needs—no surprises.
We primarily offer cloud-based remote bookkeeping, which allows us to support clients across Melbourne and beyond. However, for local clients who need on-site support, we can make arrangements as needed.
We recommend updating your books weekly or monthly to maintain accurate records, stay on top of cash flow, and meet reporting deadlines. We can customise the frequency based on your needs.
We work with clients across a wide range of industries, including professional services, trades, hospitality, retail, property, and medical practices. Our team tailors bookkeeping solutions to your specific industry requirements.
Absolutely. We regularly assist clients with bookkeeping catch-up and file clean-ups, whether you’re behind on your BAS lodgements or your records need reorganisation.
Simply contact us for a free initial consultation. We’ll review your current setup, understand your needs, and recommend a customised bookkeeping plan that works for your business.