Bookkeeping & Accounting Made Simple for Sole Traders

Designed for sole traders & independent business operators

From only $139 a month, no surprises, and no lock in contracts you get:

  • Tax and accounting into one package
  • Your own dedicated bookkeeper and tax agent
  • Year-round free advice
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What you get with Accountants Direct Bookkeeping services

As a sole trader, your time is best spent running your business — not wrestling with your books. We handle everything: transaction review, reconciliations, BAS, tax prep — all year round — for one simple monthly rate.
You’ll get a dedicated bookkeeper + tax support who understands the challenges of sole trading: cash flow fluctuations, tax deductions, ATO compliance.
Year-round on-demand service at a low fixed monthly rate.

Get unlimited access to expert bookkeeping services for your business and a dedicated tax team, all for one low monthly payment. No bill shock.

On-demand online bookkeeping and tax support team available for Australian small businesses.
Tax season, minus the stress. We do it all.

Your bookkeeping, tax, accounting, reporting, profit planning, support — all in one place. Our online bookkeeping services make compliance a breeze.

Stress-free tax season with comprehensive year-end tax preparation for sole traders and small business bookkeeping needs.
Expert advice no matter where you are.

Our top-trained bookkeepers and tax accountants provide advice for business owners, wherever you are in Australia or abroad.

Expert accounting and bookkeeping advice for small businesses in Australia and internationally.
We are members of the Australian Bookkeepers Association: the #1 professional bookkeepers association

I can’t recommend Accountants Direct enough! I recently bought a Thai restaurant and needed someone to set up my new company and get our finances in order from the start. Their packaged bookkeeping and accounting services have been a lifesaver, letting me focus on running and growing the business. Plus, their regular friendly communication always makes me feel supported. Thanks to their valuable insights, I'm already seeing better results. If you’re looking for dependable, professional and great value bookkeeping and tax services, Accountants Direct is the way to go!

Anthony Luong

Thai Everyday Restaurant at Salisbury, Brisbane

Here’s how ‘Books + Tax’ works

With the right team in your corner, you can be 100% confident that our bookkeeping services for small businesses will ensure everything is done right.
  1. Book a time to meet

    Scheduling a tax consultation appointment for overdue return services.

    Start with a quick call — we’ll get to know your sole trader setup (income streams, deductions, software).

  2. Together we craft your plan

    We map your needs to a tailored bookkeeping & tax plan — designed for your one-person business.

  3. Your books are better, every month

    We take over monthly bookkeeping, reconcile your accounts, send you reports, and prep for your annual tax return.

How It Works Video

We have simple, straightforward fixed pricing for everything your business, big or small needs.

Select the Annual Revenue relative to your business to view the applicable prices.

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  • Essentials

    Stay on top of all your basic bookkeeping and ATO lodgement needs for a few dollars per day.

    $167/month
    Paid monthly in advance

    Features

    • Dedicated bookkeeping and tax experts
    • Unlimited bills and transactions (main trading account)
    • 100% accurate quarterly books
    • 100% accurate quarterly BAS & IAS lodgements
    • Year-end financials
    • Company tax return
    • P&L and balance sheet reporting
    • Free Dext expense management software (Value $40)
    • Accounts payable & receivable reporting
    • Unlimited communication with your success team
  • Growth Plus

    Looking to grow your business profitably? For a small increase we add all the tools reporting and advice to get you there.

    $297/month
    Paid monthly in advance

    Features

    All features in Essentials plus:
    • 100% accurate monthly books
    • 100% accurate monthly BAS & IAS lodgements
    • Year-end adjusted financials
    • Quarterly Custom Syft Reports
    • Xero Integrations
    • 1 or 2 x personal tax returns
    • Expert tax planning with a senior tax agent
    • Priority support via phone, SMS & email
  • Essentials

    Stay on top of all your basic bookkeeping and ATO lodgement needs for a few dollars per day.

    $139/month
    Paid yearly in advance

    Features

    • Dedicated bookkeeping and tax experts
    • Unlimited bills and transactions (main trading account)
    • 100% accurate quarterly books
    • 100% accurate quarterly BAS & IAS lodgements
    • Year-end financials
    • Company tax return
    • P&L and balance sheet reporting
    • Free Dext expense management software (Value $40)
    • Accounts payable & receivable reporting
    • Unlimited communication with your success team
  • Growth Plus

    Looking to grow your business profitably? For a small increase we add all the tools reporting and advice to get you there.

    $258/month
    Paid yearly in advance

    Features

    All features in Essentials plus:
    • 100% accurate monthly books
    • 100% accurate monthly BAS & IAS lodgements
    • Year-end adjusted financials
    • Quarterly Custom Syft Reports
    • Xero Integrations
    • 1 or 2 x personal tax returns
    • Expert tax planning with a senior tax agent
    • Priority support via phone, SMS & email
Item 1
  • Essentials

    Stay on top of all your basic bookkeeping and ATO lodgement needs for a few dollars per day.

    $267/month
    Paid monthly in advance

    Features

    • Dedicated bookkeeping and tax experts
    • Unlimited bills and transactions (main trading account)
    • 100% accurate quarterly books
    • 100% accurate quarterly BAS & IAS lodgements
    • Year-end financials
    • Company tax return
    • P&L and balance sheet reporting
    • Free Dext expense management software (Value $40)
    • Accounts payable & receivable reporting
    • Unlimited communication with your success team
  • Growth Plus

    Looking to grow your business profitably? For a small increase we add all the tools reporting and advice to get you there.

    $447/month
    Paid monthly in advance

    Features

    All features in Essentials plus:
    • 100% accurate monthly books
    • 100% accurate monthly BAS & IAS lodgements
    • Year-end adjusted financials
    • Quarterly Custom Syft Reports
    • Xero Integrations
    • 1 or 2 x personal tax returns
    • Expert tax planning with a senior tax agent
    • Priority support via phone, SMS & email
  • Essentials

    Stay on top of all your basic bookkeeping and ATO lodgement needs for a few dollars per day.

    $225/month
    Paid yearly in advance

    Features

    • Dedicated bookkeeping and tax experts
    • Unlimited bills and transactions (main trading account)
    • 100% accurate quarterly books
    • 100% accurate quarterly BAS & IAS lodgements
    • Year-end financials
    • Company tax return
    • P&L and balance sheet reporting
    • Free Dext expense management software (Value $40)
    • Accounts payable & receivable reporting
    • Unlimited communication with your success team
  • Growth Plus

    Looking to grow your business profitably? For a small increase we add all the tools reporting and advice to get you there.

    $395/month
    Paid yearly in advance

    Features

    All features in Essentials plus:
    • 100% accurate monthly books
    • 100% accurate monthly BAS & IAS lodgements
    • Year-end adjusted financials
    • Quarterly Custom Syft Reports
    • Xero Integrations
    • 1 or 2 x personal tax returns
    • Expert tax planning with a senior tax agent
    • Priority support via phone, SMS & email
Item 1
  • Essentials

    Stay on top of all your basic bookkeeping and ATO lodgement needs for a few dollars per day.

    $297/month
    Paid monthly in advance

    Features

    • Dedicated bookkeeping and tax experts
    • Unlimited bills and transactions (main trading account)
    • 100% accurate quarterly books
    • 100% accurate quarterly BAS & IAS lodgements
    • Year-end financials
    • Company tax return
    • P&L and balance sheet reporting
    • Free Dext expense management software (Value $40)
    • Accounts payable & receivable reporting
    • Unlimited communication with your success team
  • Growth Plus

    Looking to grow your business profitably? For a small increase we add all the tools reporting and advice to get you there.

    $537/month
    Paid monthly in advance

    Features

    All features in Essentials plus:
    • 100% accurate monthly books
    • 100% accurate monthly BAS & IAS lodgements
    • Year-end adjusted financials
    • Quarterly Custom Syft Reports
    • Xero Integrations
    • 1 or 2 x personal tax returns
    • Expert tax planning with a senior tax agent
    • Priority support via phone, SMS & email
  • Essentials

    Stay on top of all your basic bookkeeping and ATO lodgement needs for a few dollars per day.

    $258/month
    Paid yearly in advance

    Features

    • Dedicated bookkeeping and tax experts
    • Unlimited bills and transactions (main trading account)
    • 100% accurate quarterly books
    • 100% accurate quarterly BAS & IAS lodgements
    • Year-end financials
    • Company tax return
    • P&L and balance sheet reporting
    • Free Dext expense management software (Value $40)
    • Accounts payable & receivable reporting
    • Unlimited communication with your success team
  • Growth Plus

    Looking to grow your business profitably? For a small increase we add all the tools reporting and advice to get you there.

    $456/month
    Paid yearly in advance

    Features

    All features in Essentials plus:
    • 100% accurate monthly books
    • 100% accurate monthly BAS & IAS lodgements
    • Year-end adjusted financials
    • Quarterly Custom Syft Reports
    • Xero Integrations
    • 1 or 2 x personal tax returns
    • Expert tax planning with a senior tax agent
    • Priority support via phone, SMS & email

Work with an expert accounting team your business deserves

Better books. Unlimited advice all year. Books + Tax is a done-for-you bookkeeping service that pairs your business with dedicated in-house bookkeepers and Aussie registered tax agents to keep your financials accurate and up to date.

Schedule a time below to chat with our team

Let Accountants Direct handle your bookkeeping while you focus on doing what you do best
(Business bookkeeping & tax appointments only)

Got a burning question? Let us help.

  • What if I want to cancel?

    We offer fantastic value packages over a 12-month period. This helps us take care of all your BAS and tax return lodgements (both business and personal), along with regular bookkeeping reconciliations and financial reporting. Plus, you can reach out to us for advice anytime throughout the year. This way, you’ll enjoy predictable monthly fees without any surprises! But if you ever feel like our service isn’t meeting your needs, you’re welcome to cancel at any time—no penalties at all. We’re here to support you!

  • How does online bookkeeping work for small businesses in Australia?

    Small businesses in Australia can remotely manage their financial records through online bookkeeping. At Accountants Direct, we have secure, cloud-based software that keeps your books updated and accurate, ensuring that you have easy access to your financial information anytime and anywhere.

  • Why should small businesses outsource their bookkeeping in Australia?

    By outsourcing their bookkeeping to Accountants Direct, small businesses can save a lot of time to focus on their growth. Our expert bookkeeping and accounting services ensure accurate books, timely tax lodgement, and peace of mind that your finances are managed by reliable hands.

  • How can bookkeeping services help with tax lodgement?

    Quality bookkeeping services keep your financial records accurate and up-to-date. This ensures timely and accurate tax lodgement. At Accountants Direct, our team effectively prepares the BAS and tax returns for small businesses in Australia, helping them meet their ATO obligations with ease.

  • What is capped price bookkeeping, accounting, and tax services?

    Capped price bookkeeping, accounting, and tax services involve paying a fixed fee each month, ensuring no surprises or hidden costs. At Accountants Direct, we offer value-for-money packages with facilities like bookkeeping, BAS, and tax lodgment, all handled by experts and cutting-edge systems, allowing small businesses in Australia to manage their finances easily.

  • Does Accountants Direct assist with GST registration & BAS lodgement?

    Yes! As a trusted tax firm for sole traders, Accountants Direct provides expert assistance with GST registration and BAS lodgement. Our tax accountants for individuals ensure your business stays ATO-compliant by submitting accurate reports on time, minimising errors, and avoiding penalties.

  • Can Accountants Direct help a sole trader transition to a company or a trust?

    es! We provide expert guidance on transitioning from a sole trader to a company or trust, covering legal requirements, tax implications, and the benefits of different business structures to help you make an informed decision.

  • Why is taxation and accounting for sole traders important in Australia?

    Taxation and accounting for sole traders is crucial for financial stability and compliance. A tax expert ensures accurate financial tracking, minimises tax liability, and keeps records aligned with ATO regulations. This helps avoid penalties, maximise deductions, and support business growth.

Join thousands of sole traders who trust Accountants Direct with their books, tax, and accounting

You can be 100% confident everything is done right. We do it all for you—better books, unlimited advice all year. Books + Tax is a done-for-you bookkeeping service that pairs your business with dedicated in-house bookkeepers to keep your financials accurate and up to date. Whether you need expert support with tax, compliance, or accounting services in Australia, our team ensures your business stays on track.

In need of bookkeeping or tax rescue? Take control with Accountants Direct

ATO issues? You are not alone. The ATO wind up more Aussie businesses than anyone. Don’t let it happen. Get on top of your finances and compliance with our help before its too late!

    Before Accountants Direct

    Behind on bookkeeping and tax lodgements
    Late penalties and fees
    Letters from the ATO
    Missed opportunities for tax savings

    After Accountants Direct

    Up to date bookkeeping and tax
    BAS & Tax lodged on time. Save $
    Compliant with ATO
    Lowest tax paid, every month
    Smiling business owner confident with up-to-date accounting and bookkeeping services from Accountants Direct.

We offer an affordable and straight-forward pricing to get your Financials up to date.

  • Rescue Bookkeeping

    Behind in your books and need to catch up? No worries, our bookkeeping rescue team will get your books, or shoebox of receipts, whipped into shape.

    $249/month
  • Rescue Tax lodgements

    ATO giving you grief? We are the late BAS and tax specialists and will get the tax man off your back.

    $POA

Set up or migrate to Xero or Sole App

Whether you operate as a company, trust, partnership or solopreneur, our expert team can assist you in setting up or transitioning to the best cloud-based accounting software available for your business. We'll deliver regular and on-demand financial and profit reports tailored to your needs, ensuring that you scale seamlessly as your business grows.

Xero accounting software trusted by Accountants Direct for bookkeeping and tax return services.