"Bureauserv is a poeple-centric business that delivers quality service and expertise. I outsourced my web development and have been more than happy with the result. They are great.."
Perth WA"We found Miguel from M Consulting Accountants to be completely professional, very thorough & knowledgeable. Miguel offered a friendly & reliable service with excellent communica.."
South Perth Perth WA"Professional and easy to deal with. Kept updated throughout the process. Would recommend. "
Geelong VIC"ATT team gave me the best customer service, relevant information and personal approach you can get I recommend them to all my friends."
Sydney NSW"George was very helpful. Very experienced accountant and gave me some great tax advice. Definitely recommend. Good value too."
Victoria Park Perth WA"Provide a complete and timely professional bookkeeping service. My company, Executive Recruitment Australia has used POMB for the last 8 years and have no intention of changing. .."
Mount Waverley Melbourne VIC"Highly recommended. Cathy sorted all my business and personal tax. She is honest advice, service and working on my tax return. Couldn't be happier. Thank you "
East Lindfield Sydney NSW"Organised Accounting Solutions (Rodney Pye) has been doing our In-House Accounting from the day we setup the business and 12 years later, we are still with him. Rodney Pye gi.."
Berkeley Vale Central Coast NSW"Great service all done in a timely matter. Happy to recommend to anyone needing their tax done"
Tuggerah Central Coast NSW"I love Back Office Services & Solutions and would endorse them over any other business! "
Indooroopilly Brisbane QLD"I have churned through about a dozen accountants since I've been in business because of the poor quality service, until I found Leo who really listens and understands my needs an.."
Castle Hill Sydney NSW"I have known the people in the business for over 8 years and continue to find them Professional in the way they handle things being knowledgeable to help save some tax and always.."
Sydney NSW"Tim Fairweather at Right-way accounting has been a huge help, I had many complex issues around my existing company structures and they where resolved quickly even at Christmas ti.."
Surry Hills Sydney NSW"Babu has been very helpful in co-ordinating and managing my tax return, ensuring a streamlined approach, while being able to assist with any queries I may have."
Hawthorn East Melbourne VIC"They set up a new company for us within 24 hours and kept us updated through the process. Really helpful, would recommend them."
Springwood Brisbane QLD"I will be definitely be using this service again next year. Charlene went beyond good service, documentation for signing was delivered to me. Many thanks"
Birtinya Sunshine Coast QLD"Very professional and courteous. Their service was prompt and Nexus Accounting Solutions were able to complete my request in a timely manner. Highly recommend."
St Helens Park Sydney NSW"I'm really happy with the service rendered by this business. They used to give reminders when the tax time is due. It is very important for our busy life. We are given very inval.."
Mount Gravatt Brisbane QLD"I use Diligence for my business and Community group and highly recommend these guys. Very easy to deal with"
Geelong VIC"I would highly recommend Steven. I had multiple years of tax returns to be done and he talked me through what I needed to send him in plain English and made what could have been .."
Bondi Junction Sydney NSW""I would recommend KG Business Management PTY LTD to anyone in the Sydney area. Arrived on time, very friendly and easy to communicate with. Excellent quality work and a fantasti.."
Sydney NSW"Very good advises and always timely feedback. A very responsible company, and friendly people. I highly recommend this company. Excellent professional service!"
Bella Vista Sydney NSW"Timely, professional, knowledgeable and efficient. Very pleased. Happily recommend her."
Doubleview Perth WA"Great team of accountants and advisors for both personal tax and finances as well as business accounting and advice. Has helped tremendously with out wealth and business's. High.."
Newcastle NSWFinding the Right Accountant for Your Financial Needs
An accountant is a skilled professional who deals with financial accounts, taxation, audits. An accountant may work as an independent consultant or as an internal employee of a business entity, government agency, or non-profit organisation.
What does an accountant do?
The duties of an accountant may vary
widely based on their specialisation. To name a few, here are some examples of
specific areas of accounting specialisations: auditing; financial statement
analysis; and tax preparation.
Accountants generally offer
bookkeeping, taxation, and auditing services but there are also more specialised
services such as accounting for estate planning, business advisory, management
consulting, and investment management.
There are also specific certifications
that accountants may hold. Professionals who use titles such as Certified
Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant, or Chartered Certified
Accountant are granted certain obligations by statute, such as the ability to
certify financial statements of an organisation. Accountants who do not have
these certifications can still work in the industry but without statutory
privileges and responsibilities.
Choosing an accountant
One important thing
to look for in an accountant is relevant experience. If you need advice on
choosing a legal business structure, for instance, make sure the accountant you
choose specialises in the relevant field or has handled similar work in the
past. Also, a more experienced professional will more likely be able to work
faster with minimal errors when compared to a new accountant.
You will also want to
consider whether or not the work you want done has to be performed by a CPA or
other certified accountant. If that is the case you'll have to make sure that
your final choice has all of the necessary credentials to get the job done
properly.
To find the right accountant
for your needs, look up trusted local professionals or accounting firms on Oneflare
and view the business profile and read customer reviews to get an idea about an
accountant’s competency and work ethic.
How much does an accountant cost?
Some accountants charge by the hour while others work on a monthly basis. An accountant’s fee often varies depending on a few factors, including:
The best way to keep
your accountant fees down is to keep your financial records in an organised and
well-presented manner. The easier it is for an accountant to analyse your
finance, the less time and fee the accountant requires.
An average cost for a
simple tax return for an individual’s salary is usually around $50-$80. The
average cost for an individual with property or stock portfolio can range up to
$200. For small business owners, a tax return fee is around $250-$500 whilst a
medium-sized business can be charged around $2,000-$4,000. However, this all
depends on the complexity on the finance of a business and the specific task
required.
Before committing to
any accountant you should get free quotes from a few different accountants to make
sure that your final choice will give you the best value. The overall cost should
not be your deciding factor. An important factor is the quality of an
accountant’s services and the compatibility of their working style with yours,
so you can be sure things will get done as efficiently as possible.
Quick and diligent with replies as well as being very knowledgable within the area of my request. They walked me through options without putting pressure on me to make a final decision
We have been using Xact bookkeeping for our contracting business for the past 18 months and their service has been excellent. The accounts are kept up to date and we receive quarterly reviews from them to highlight any issues in the business. They are very cost effective and wh..
Get your job done right
We verify our businesses
Only hire the best
Free to request and free to hire!