CLOUD ACCOUNTING • BUSINESS ADVISORY • BOOKKEEPING • TAX PLANNING • BAS & GST • VIRTUAL CFO • SHARE TRADING TAX RETURNS •
CLOUD ACCOUNTING • BUSINESS ADVISORY • BOOKKEEPING • TAX PLANNING • BAS & GST • VIRTUAL CFO •

THE DIFFERENCE

Software gives you data. A Xero Accountant gives you understanding

A sales report can show growth – but have your profits grown with it? Your bank balance might look healthy – but how much is actually yours after tax and everything still to pay? Those are the answers worth having.

Xero alone | Just the tool

  • Raw entries and bank feeds you parse yourself

  • Reports that are right but rarely explained

  • Setup gaps that quietly throw your numbers off

  • A growing pile of data, and no time to read it

RA Advisory + Xero | the advisor

  • A chart of accounts built for how you actually run

  • Plain-English read of what the numbers mean for you

  • Risk flags before they become problems

  • Someone to call when the numbers stop adding up

Everything Xero needs, handled end to end.

We can assist you with Xero setup, moving to Xero from other accounting systems, improving bookkeeping, and providing an accountant who understands your numbers. Our office is located at Level 19, 180 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000. We offer more than software support. We understand the numbers and give business owners the knowledge to make informed decisions

Ready to make your accounting easier?

WHAT WE DO

Xero Accounting Services for Melbourne Businesses

Work with an accounting team that can do more than document transactions. Proper maintenance and configuration of your accounting system give you a clearer understanding of your revenue and expenditure, business performance, and cash flow.
 
Our Xero accounting service helps you configure your accounting system and establish a better accounting process to meet your day-to-day financial needs and your broader accounting and tax needs.

Xero Setup & Migration

Moving to Xero, or switching from another system? We handle the setup and data migration so your records are accurate from day one

Xero Health Check & Clean-up

If your Xero file has become messy or out of date, we review it, fix what’s wrong, and get it back to a reliable state.

Xero Accounting & Reporting

Ongoing accounting and reporting built around your Xero data, so the numbers you see reflect what’s actually happening in the business

Xero Optimisation & Support

Already using Xero? We help you get more out of the features and workflows that actually matter for your business, with support whenever questions come up.

Business Tax & Tax Planning

Tax compliance and planning informed by clean Xero data. See our business tax services →

Business Advisory

Turn your Xero reporting into planning, cash flow and growth decisions. See our business advisory services →

SETUP & IMPLEMENTATION

Get the structure right from day one.

A Xero file set up properly from the start prevents the small errors, miscategorized transactions, and missed reconciliations that quietly distort your numbers months later.

  • Chart of accounts

  • Transaction categorisation

  • GST & BAS information

  • Bank feeds

  • Integration with your wider accounting

WHAT GOOD REPORTS TELL YOU

Numbers that answer the questions you’re actually asking.

  • How much your business is really earning

  • Where your money is actually going

  • What your true cash position looks like

  • Whether you’re on track against your own targets

  • How you’re performing over time

ADVISORY

Xero Migration Services in Melbourne

Moving to Xero Without Losing Control of Your Accounting. Are you thinking of moving from another accounting system to Xero?

Switching accounting systems is more involved than opening a new account. You’ll need to address previous activities, your accounts, their opening balances, and your bookkeeping services.

Moving From Another Accounting System

Transitions between accounting systems, including cloud-based systems, require care and planning.

Reviewing Your Existing Accounting File

If your reports are confusing, your accounts are a mess, and you are not confident your file has been maintained properly, we can provide a detailed review to improve your file.

Improving Your Xero Accounting Process

Sometimes you don’t need a new system. You may require a better system. We can evaluate your bookkeeping and accounting system and identify ways to improve it.

BOOKKEEPING SERVICES

Xero Bookkeeping and Accounting Support

Keep Your Numbers Up to Date. The flexibility of cloud accounting systems means you can access your financial data anytime you want, but of course, this only works when your data is accurate.

Xero Bookkeeping

Keeping your Xero file accurate, day-to-day reconciliations, BAS, and GST are their own specialized services. See our full bookkeeping service →

HOW IT WORKS

A calm, four-step path to a balanced ledger.

Discovery call

We look at where your books stand, your goals, and where the numbers are leaking.

Setup or migration

We build the structure, bring your history across, and connect the feeds – reconciled and checked.

First clean close

Your first month closed by us, so you can see exactly what good looks like.

Ongoing rhythm

Ongoing Xero accounting and reporting, with your bookkeeping handled separately by our bookkeeping team, and someone to call when questions come up

FREE CONSULTATION

Let’s get your books in balance.

A 30-minute conversation about your setup and your goals — no pressure, no jargon.

WHAT IT’S FOR

Built for Melbourne businesses ready to stop guessing.

Who Can Benefit From a Xero Accountant in Melbourne?
Businesses at varying stages can use Xero. We tailor our approach to your business rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach.

Established Businesses

If your business has outgrown its current accounting procedures, we can improve the maintenance and reporting of account-related activities and information.

Business Owners

If your time is consumed by bookkeeping and accounting admin, professional support frees you up to actually run your business

Growing Businesses

As your business grows, your accounting requirements will evolve too. A managed Xero environment can keep your accounting requirements in line with your business growth.

Franchise Owners and Licensees

RA Advisory specializes in services for franchise owners and licensees, as well as accounting and tax work for SMEs.

Not sure where you fit?

A free consultation will tell you more than any checklist can.

Why Choose RA Advisory as Your Xero Accountant in Melbourne

A trusted Xero advisor with modern cloud-tool fluency.

Choosing an accountant isn’t just about someone who does your tax return.
You select someone who understands your business, explains the impact of the numbers, and guides you through the accounts.
At RA Advisory, we offer practical advice, personal attention, and a clear understanding of your financial situation.

Practical, Business-Focused Advice

We can bring your Xero data together with other accounting and tax considerations.

Accounting and Tax Under One Roof

We consider your Xero information alongside your accounting and tax requirements.

Personal Attention

We take the time to understand your business and provide advice that is relevant and tailored to your circumstances.

Cloud-Based Accounting

We use cloud-based technology to provide greater convenience and efficiency for your business accounting.

OUR MELBOURNE CBD OFFICE

Level 19, 180 Lonsdale Street

MELBOURNE VIC 3000

If you’re looking for a Xero accountant in Melbourne CBD, you can meet with the RA Advisory team at our Melbourne CBD office.

CLIENTS’ SUCCESS

Showcasing how we help businesses thrive

RA Advisory has shown a very professional and helpful approach in assisting with our Payroll project. We found Harshita was very knowledgeable about the task at hand and often updating us on progress throughout the job. Robin also provided very helpful insights explaining the options initially and also assistance, when needed, during the implementation phase.
Overall, RA Advisory was a great choice for the task at hand.

BN Bill Nankervis

Clear communication and laid out all the requirements for my specific business situation concisely. Recommend.

AH Abdul Rahman Hafda

I had a really good experience with the accountant. He answered all my inquiries and made everything clear and easy. Highly recommend!

AMAlex Mazz

We’ve had an excellent experience with RA Advisory, Robin & his team. They have handled our company, trust, SMSF, and personal taxation matters with great care and expertise since 2018. Their knowledge of tax laws is thorough, and they consistently provide clear & practical advice. The team is responsive and is always approachable. We feel confident knowing our tax matters are in safe hands. Highly recommended!

SDStewart Davis

Extremely easy and quick to deal with. Explained everything and found key things that actually saved me a lot more money than other people would’ve. I run a small healthcare business and I recommend using RA!

JJoshua

Great service. I was recommended RA Advisory by a friend for tax planning and advice. Robin was very knowledgeable with clear actionable advice. I would highly recommend

MR Michael Ruescher

We are a team of Certified Xero Advisor & Experts | Gold Partner

We are a XERO Gold Partner, so with us you’ll get expert help with the leading accounting software. Xero reduces office admin and makes all your financials more simple and efficient.

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HELPFUL ANSWERS

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about our Melbourne business accounting, tax, and advisory support.

A Xero accountant helps businesses use Xero as part of their accounting and financial management process. This can include Xero setup, accounting support, bookkeeping, reporting, tax, and advice depending on the business’s requirements.

A Xero accountant helps a business with their Xero accounting requirements – whether it be Xero setup, accounting support, bookkeeping, reporting, tax and/or advice.
 
A Xero accountant helps a business set up accounting processes in Xero, maintain accurate records, and understand the information and insights in financial reports.

Yes. We handle Xero setup and migration for clients, including chart of accounts, bank feeds, and getting your file structured correctly from day one, with ongoing support as you use it.

Yes. We can help if you already use Xero. We can review and assess the accounting processes you are currently utilizing and assist with bookkeeping, accounting, reporting, BAS, and tax.

RA Advisory offers bookkeeping services and Xero/cloud accounting support.

Yes. An advantage of working with an accounting firm that provides both accounting and taxation services is that it can integrate accounting data with tax data and the overall financial picture.

Yes. RA Advisory provides BAS accounting and tax compliance services alongside its Xero/cloud accounting offering.

Yes. RA Advisory states that they offer accounting for small to medium businesses and also account for individual tax and financial needs

RA Advisory’s Melbourne Xero accounting practice is located at Level 19, 180 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. You can contact the practice at 03 9813 0883.

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