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Property Accounting Services in Melbourne
At PremierOne Tax & Accounting, we help property investors navigate the complexities of property tax with clarity, confidence, and strategic insight. Led by Maru Natarajan — a highly experienced CPA and Registered Tax Agent with over 25 years of expertise — we work closely with investors to ensure their tax strategies are compliant and aligned with their long-term wealth-building goals.
Whether you’re renting out your first property or managing a diverse investment portfolio, our team ensures your accounting structure, tax deductions, and compliance are handled with precision — giving you peace of mind and better returns year after year.
Maru Natarajan
Managing Director
Virtual CFO Services, Tax Accounting, Payroll and Xero/MYOB accounting Services.
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.
Maru Natarajan
Managing Director
Categories: Virtual CFO Services, Tax Accounting, Payroll and Xero/MYOB accounting Services.
With 25+ years’ professional experience working as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Group Financial controller across many industries in the Australasian region, Maru has turned his focus to providing world-class financial and accounting services to small and medium Australian business enterprises. Maru, along with his dedicated team of PremierOne accounting professionals, is committed to utilizing his expertise and experience to help Australian businesses flourish. He is a Commerce Graduate, Fellow of CPA, CMA , Certified Xero Advisor and a Registered tax agent.
Shweta Krishnan Maru 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.
Property Accounting Services we offer
- Capital gains tax (CGT) advice and calculations
- Depreciation strategies
- Negative gearing and interest deductibility
- Trust and company structuring for property
- Pre-purchase tax planning
- Multi-state investment structuring
- Entity setup and ATO registration
- Investment property tax returns
For a free no obligation consultation, book an appointment or submit your query here: https://premierone.net.au/contact-us/
How much do our business accounting services cost?
Xero Bookkeeping
From $69/hour
Includes:
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- General Ledger Maintenance
Xero Payroll Processing
From $14/employee per pay period
Includes:
- Weekly or fortnightly payroll processing (based on timesheets and inputs)
- ABA file generation
- Leave and entitlements tracking
- STP lodgement and finalisation
- Superannuation, Payroll Tax, and Workers Compensation Annual Declarations
- Employee onboarding and terminations
BAS Lodgement
From $260/ lodgement
Includes:
- GST, PAYG Withholding, and PAYG Instalment
- Preparation, reconciliation, and lodgement with the ATO
IAS Lodgement
From $60/ lodgement
Includes:
- For medium PAYG withholders
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- General Ledger Maintenance
CFO Business Advisory
From $590/ quarter
Includes:
- Critical financial performance analysis
- Actionable recommendations to improve cash flow and profitability
- Reports prepared and presented by experienced CPA-qualified accountants
End of Financial Year (EOFY) Tax Returns & Financials
From $1,500/ year
Includes:
- Finalising and reconciling general ledger accounts
- Review of key accounts
- Calculation of book and tax depreciation
- Assessment of deductible vs non-deductible expenses (e.g. donations)
- Pricing may vary based on your annual revenue and financial complexity
Make an appointment or call us on 0416339239
How much do our business accounting services cost?
We provide transparent pricing at affordable rates:
Xero Bookkeeping includes: Accounts payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation and General Ledger Maintenance – from $69 per hour
Xero Payroll Processing includes: weekly or fortnightly payroll processing based on your inputs and timesheets, ABA file generation, leave and entitlements tracking, STP lodgement, Superannuation, Payroll Tax, Workers compensation annual declaration, STP Finalisation, onboarding and termination – from $14 per employee per pay period.
BAS (GST, PAYG Withholding and PAYG Instalment) – Preparation, Reconciliation and lodgement with the ATO from $260 per lodgement
IAS (if you are a medium PAYG withholder) from $60 per lodgement
CFO Business Advisory:- includes critical analysis of the business performance and game-changing recommendations to improve your cash flow and profitability. Reports prepared and presented by highly skilled CPA qualified accountants. From $590 per quarter
End of Financial year:- EOFY Tax Returns and Financials, which involves finalising and reconciling your General Ledger accounts, review of critical accounts, computation of book and tax depreciation, allowing and disallowing the expenditures based on their tax deduction eligibility (e.g. Donations) from $1500 per year which will vary based on annual revenue and complexities we need ot handle.
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
Business Accounting
At PremierOne, we provide complete business accounting services that cover all your financial needs — including accounting, tax, bookkeeping, and payroll — all in one place. Our transparent fixed-fee monthly pricing gives you cost certainty and peace of mind, so you can focus on growing your business without worrying about hidden fees or unexpected bills.When you work with PremierOne, you work directly with our principal accountant, Maru, who brings over 25 years of experience, backed by a team with more than 50 years of combined expertise. We have helped businesses across a wide range of industries — from professional services and trades to retail and technology — to streamline their finances, minimise tax, and achieve long-term success.
Every client relationship begins with a free 15-minute consultation, where we take the time to understand your business, your goals, and how we can tailor our services to best support you. Whether you need day-to-day bookkeeping, expert payroll management, proactive tax planning, or strategic business advice, our highly personalised approach ensures you get real support from experts who care about your results.
At PremierOne, we don’t just manage your numbers — we partner with you to build a stronger financial future for your business. If you’re looking for trusted business accounting services that deliver personalised advice, all-in-one convenience, and long-term value, PremierOne is ready to help you grow with confidence.
Your Experienced Business Accounting & CPA team
Managing Director and CFO Advisor - Maru Natarajan CPA, FCPA, CMA
At PremierOne, we provide complete business accounting services that cover all your financial needs — including accounting, tax, bookkeeping, and payroll — all in one place. Our transparent fixed-fee monthly pricing gives you cost certainty and peace of mind, so you can focus on growing your business without worrying about hidden fees or unexpected bills.
When you work with PremierOne, you work directly with our principal accountant, Maru, who brings over 25 years of experience, backed by a team with more than 50 years of combined expertise. We have helped businesses across a wide range of industries — from professional services and trades to retail and technology — to streamline their finances, minimise tax, and achieve long-term success.
Maru Natarajan
Managing Director
Virtual CFO Services, Tax Accounting, Payroll and Xero/MYOB accounting Services.
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.
Maru Natarajan
Managing Director
Categories: Virtual CFO Services, Tax Accounting, Payroll and Xero/MYOB accounting Services.
With 25+ years’ professional experience working as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Group Financial controller across many industries in the Australasian region, Maru has turned his focus to providing world-class financial and accounting services to small and medium Australian business enterprises. Maru, along with his dedicated team of PremierOne accounting professionals, is committed to utilizing his expertise and experience to help Australian businesses flourish. He is a Commerce Graduate, Fellow of CPA, CMA , Certified Xero Advisor and a Registered tax agent.
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.
Charitha Ranasinghe
Manager – Client Services
Charitha is a chartered accountant with over 12 years’ professional experience gained while working for public practice firms like Ernst & Young. He holds memberships with the CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka. He is actively studying to become a chartered tax advisor (CTA) and is a certified Xero advisor. Charitha is highly-proficient in financial reporting, annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, working capital management, tax compliance and payroll-related services.
Client Services Manager- Charitha Ranasinghe CPA
Every client relationship begins with a free 15-minute consultation, where we take the time to understand your business, your goals, and how we can tailor our services to best support you. Whether you need day-to-day bookkeeping, expert payroll management, proactive tax planning, or strategic business advice, our highly personalised approach ensures you get real support from experts who care about your results.
At PremierOne, we don’t just manage your numbers — we partner with you to build a stronger financial future for your business. If you’re looking for trusted business accounting services that deliver personalised advice, all-in-one convenience, and long-term value, PremierOne is ready to help you grow with confidence.
Why Clients Choose Us for Accounting & Tax 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
Great partner of Tupperware Australia! Maru and Charitha have both been reliable, trustworthy and clear in their communication. If you are looking to outsource your payroll function, these guys can look after it pain-free and it is well worth the dollar spent. Looking forward to continuing and maintaining business with you! Thank you so much for looking after us.
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.
Easy Setup & Fixed-Fee Accounting for Your Business
We make it easy to work with us, and can speak to your prior accountant
1. Book in a free consultation
Reach out to us via phone or click to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with us. We will be happy to assess your circumstances, offer some upfront advice, and let you know what we can do for you.
2. We will create a fixed-price quote
We will provide you with a quote to reflect the points from our initial consultation. Your initial consultation is always conducted with Maru our Principal Accountant, who prepares a quote to ensure the best value possible. Based on the scope of services agreed upon, we will determine your annual fee, which will be converted into a recurring monthly fixed fee.
3. Sign up with us, and we’ll take care of the rest
Once you’ve signed up with PremierOne, we’ll handle all communication with your previous accountant, notify them of the transition, and securely obtain all the necessary information on your behalf. If you prefer, you won’t need to speak to anyone else—we’ll manage the entire process for you. It’s simple, stress-free, and something we’ve successfully done for hundreds of clients.
Real Reviews from Clients Who Trust Our Accounting Team
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.
John Wrenn
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!
Tiff
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
Eric Lee
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
Preeyangka Ramani
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
CS Lee
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
Raja Marwah
Why 115+ clients give PremierOne 5 stars:
Fast response times and dependable service
Access to support outside standard hours
Highly qualified, proactive advice
Competitive pricing without compromising quality
Clear communication and a positive, solutions-focused approach
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a business accountant do?
A business accountant manages your financial records, prepares BAS and EOFY tax returns, assists with budgeting and reporting, and ensures compliance with ATO regulations.
What makes PremierOne different? We also offer optional CFO services, providing strategic financial leadership that helps businesses grow with confidence.
How much does a business accountant cost in Melbourne?
Our fixed-fee packages start from approximately $250/month for BAS services and $1,500 per year for EOFY tax returns. We offer flexible pricing options based on your business size and complexity of your business.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes — we offer a free 15-minute consultation with our CFO Principal, Maru Natarajan, to understand your business needs and provide expert guidance with no obligation.
Can you help switch from my current accountant?
Absolutely. We manage the entire handover process, including contacting your current accountant, securely transferring your records, and setting everything up — so you don’t have to.
What areas do you service?
We’re based in Vermont and serve businesses throughout Melbourne, greater Victoria and all across Australia.