Book a consultation

Melbourne bookkeeping & payroll support for small businesses

Reduce compliance worries, clean up your books and gain clear visibility over cash flow. Our practical, boutique service helps you stay on top of BAS, payroll and bookkeeping so you can focus on growing your business.

Advisor meeting with small business owner
Legnano Advisory logo Registered BAS Agent
+ Xero, MYOB & QuickBooks support
Years of combined experience

Supporting Melbourne’s small businesses

We work with a variety of small businesses across trades, professional services, hospitality, retail and creative industries. Whether you’re a sole trader or a growing company, we’ll help you stay compliant and organised.

Our services

From day‑to‑day bookkeeping through to BAS preparation, payroll support and catch‑up bookkeeping, we provide practical services that keep your accounts accurate and compliant.

Bookkeeping

Accurate transaction coding, bank reconciliations and record keeping to keep your books organised and up to date.

BAS & IAS

Timely quarterly and monthly BAS/IAS preparation with clear numbers before lodgement.

Payroll support

Efficient payroll processing and STP reporting so your team are paid correctly and on time.

Catch‑up bookkeeping

We bring your books up to date when you’re behind on reconciliations and paperwork.

Software setup & migration

Help choosing, setting up or migrating to Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks for smoother accounting.

Management reporting

Clear reports and insights to help you understand cash flow, profitability and growth.

Why choose Legnano Advisory

Beyond bookkeeping and BAS, we provide peace of mind, clear communication and practical systems that make running your business easier.

Practical outcomes for your business

Our simple process

  1. Book a consultation: We discuss your business, goals and pain points.
  2. Review & quote: We review your current books and provide a tailored proposal.
  3. Onboard: We set up systems, migrate data if needed and begin regular work.
  4. Ongoing support: We keep your books up to date, lodge BAS/IAS and provide insights.

Frequently asked questions

Do I still need a bookkeeper if I use Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks?

Yes. Accounting software makes bookkeeping easier, but you still need someone to reconcile transactions, ensure the data is accurate and prepare BAS/IAS. We take care of coding, reconciliations and reporting so you can rely on your numbers.

Can you help if my books are behind?

Absolutely. Catch‑up bookkeeping is one of our specialties. We’ll bring your accounts up to date, reconcile past transactions and prepare any outstanding BAS or payroll reports.

Do you work with Melbourne businesses only?

We primarily serve clients in Melbourne and regional Victoria, but we can support businesses anywhere in Australia remotely using cloud accounting software.

Want more answers? Visit our FAQ page.

Latest resources

Helpful guides for small business owners to stay compliant and informed.

BAS due dates for small businesses

A clear overview of quarterly and monthly BAS due dates so you never miss a lodgement.

Read more

Payroll & STP basics

Understand your Single Touch Payroll obligations and how to keep your payroll compliant.

Read more

Payday Super changes from 1 July 2026

Learn what payday super means for employers and how to prepare for the new rules.

Read more

Explore all articles on our Resources page.

Ready to organise your books?

Book a consultation today and let’s talk about how we can support your business with bookkeeping, BAS, payroll and reporting.