Clean books, compliant BAS, and a response the same day you reach out - from $98 a month. No lock-in contracts. No surprises.
AffordBooksTax is based in Vermont, Melbourne, and delivers everything virtually through Xero. Your location doesn't affect turnaround times or the quality of work - Brisbane and Melbourne are in the same time zone, and everything from reconciliations to BAS lodgement happens inside your Xero file. No paperwork drop-offs, no office visits, no delays waiting for a local bookkeeper to fit you in.
We are a registered tax agent and Xero Gold Partner. That means we can lodge your BAS directly with the ATO, act as your tax agent for extended deadlines, and handle your end-of-year tax return - all under one fixed monthly fee that is based on your revenue, not a flat rate that ignores the size of your business.
Brisbane's small business landscape has a specific profile that most accounting firms aren't built for. Construction and trades businesses in Ipswich, Redland Bay and the Northside have been growing fast - many have crossed the $75,000 GST threshold without registering, which creates ATO exposure. The NDIS sector across South East Queensland is one of the most complex for bookkeeping, with GST-free supply rules that trip up providers who aren't across the four conditions required to code income correctly. And hospitality businesses in West End, Fortitude Valley and South Bank run on tight margins with casual payroll that changes week to week.
These are not edge cases - they are the businesses we built AffordBooksTax for. If you pay subcontractors, you likely have a Taxable Payments Annual Report due by 28 August each year. If you operate under an NDIS plan, your GST coding needs to be right before the BAS goes in. If you have casual staff, your STP lodgements need to match every pay run. We handle all of it, and we set up your Xero in a way that makes these things automatic rather than stressful.
WHAT WE DO
Every service is delivered virtually through Xero - no paperwork drop-offs, no office visits, no waiting. We handle everything remotely with clear communication and fast turnaround.
PRICING
Most bookkeeping firms charge the same flat rate whether you turn over $80,000 or $800,000. We don't. Our pricing is based on your annual revenue - so you only pay for what your business actually needs. No setup fees. No lock-in contracts.
Bookkeeping is billed at $49/hr, packaged into fixed monthly amounts by revenue tier. See the full pricing page for BAS, tax return, payroll and financial statement fees.
| Annual revenue | Bookkeeping/month | BAS/quarter | Tax return/year | Payroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 to $50K | $98 | $99 | $478 | $14/employee |
| $51K to $100K | $147 | $170 | $598 | $14/employee |
| $101K to $150K | $245 | $190 | $718 | $14/employee |
| $151K to $200K | $343 | $215 | $838 | $14/employee |
| $201K to $250K | $392 | $265 | $993 | $14/employee |
| $251K to $300K | $441 | $275 | $1,197 | $14/employee |
| $301K to $500K | $490 | $295 | $1,449 | $14/employee |
WHO WE HELP
From construction and trades businesses in Ipswich and the Northside, to NDIS providers across South East Queensland, hospitality venues in West End and Fortitude Valley, and logistics operators running out of the Port of Brisbane - we provide bookkeeping built for your industry.
CLIENT REVIEWS
Real Google reviews from clients who were exactly where you are now.
"My business was on the brink of collapse until Maru and his wonderful team helped to create a path forward. Their support has been invaluable and I cannot recommend them highly enough."
"We cannot speak highly enough about our experience working with Maru and his exceptional team. Over the past 10 years, they have consistently gone above and beyond for our business."
"I can highly recommend the good folks at AffordBooksTax. Maru's professionalism, attention to detail and deep knowledge of small business accounting has made a real difference to our operation."
GETTING STARTED
Getting started takes one call. Everything after that runs in the background while you get on with your business.
Tell us about your business - your revenue, what you're currently doing for bookkeeping and what's not working. We'll confirm whether we're the right fit and walk you through your pricing.
We connect your bank feeds, set up your chart of accounts and migrate any existing data. You nominate us as your tax agent with the ATO. This usually takes less than a week.
Monthly reconciliations, quarterly BAS, payroll every pay period and your tax return at EOFY. You get clear reports and fast responses - no chasing needed.
RESOURCES
Not sure what BAS is or whether you need to lodge it? Want to understand what a bookkeeper actually costs? We've written practical guides for the questions we hear most often.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Book a free 30-minute call. We'll confirm your pricing, answer your questions and get you set up within a week.
