Bookkeeping services for Melbourne businesses record income and costs in your own accounting software, track GST collected for BAS lodgements and send a clear monthly report. A remote bookkeeper does the work and a team lead reviews it before you see it.
Bookkeeping services for Melbourne businesses record income and costs in your own accounting software, keep GST amounts ready for your BAS and send a clear monthly report. A trained remote bookkeeper does the work and a team lead checks it before it reaches you.
What to hand off first
- Entering bank and card transactions into Xero, MYOB or your chosen platform.
- Coding each item to the right expense category.
- Matching supplier bills to bank payments.
- Tracking GST collected and GST paid for each quarter.
- Month-end bank reconciliation and a short monthly report.
GST and BAS record-keeping
Australian businesses registered for GST need clean records of amounts collected and amounts paid before each Business Activity Statement. Your bookkeeper keeps these records up to date throughout the quarter, so there is nothing to rush when the BAS deadline arrives. Your registered BAS agent or accountant handles the lodgement; your bookkeeper keeps the records ready.
Melbourne industries we work with
We work with Melbourne businesses in hospitality, retail, trades, property and professional services. We also support ecommerce stores that sell to Australian customers. For industry-specific detail, see our guides for restaurant bookkeeping services and real estate bookkeeping services.
Where AI helps
Your bookkeeper is a real person. AI helps sort items and spot amounts that do not match. A person checks every entry, and a team lead reviews the month before you see it. Everything stays in your own software.
What it costs
Pay-as-you-go bookkeeping starts at $12 an hour (USD) with hours that never expire. A dedicated bookkeeper starts from $5.62 an hour on a monthly plan. Compare that with the typical Melbourne rate of $35 to $65 an hour for a local freelance bookkeeper, plus the time you spend managing someone new. See the bookkeeping service, pricing and our guide to online bookkeeping services in Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do bookkeeping services cost in Melbourne?
A remote bookkeeper through MyRemoteVA starts from $5.62 an hour on a dedicated plan, or $12 an hour for pay-as-you-go hours. Local Melbourne bookkeepers typically charge $35 to $65 an hour.
Can a remote bookkeeper handle GST and BAS records for a Melbourne business?
Yes. A remote bookkeeper records GST amounts collected and paid as they happen, so the figures are ready when your BAS is due. Your accountant or BAS agent handles the lodgement itself.
What software do Melbourne bookkeepers use?
Most Melbourne businesses use Xero or MYOB. Your remote bookkeeper works in whichever platform you already have, so you do not need to change tools.
What is doing this yourself costing you?
Doing it yourself: $2,165 a month of your time.
The same hours at our $12/hr pay-as-you-go rate: $520. Dedicated plans start at $5.62/hr.
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Start for $1Written by the MyRemoteVA team. Search-trend figures come from Google Trends. Prices shown are our current plans. Last updated October 6, 2026. Questions or corrections? Contact us.