Best Bookkeepers in Brisbane (2026)
20 top rated bookkeeping firms · 651 Google reviews · 18 ABN checked · every firm has its own blog
Researched and edited by Robert McLoughlin · Updated October 2026 · No firm paid to be listed.
Ranked list
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Bulimba Business Development and Bookkeeping
Bulimba · East & Bayside
✓ ABN verifiedGST registeredABN active 8 yrs
- Bookkeeping
- Business administration
- Xero systems
Bulimba Business Development and Bookkeeping combines bookkeeping with administration and business improvement support. This Brisbane bookkeeping practice lists a team covering construction, medical businesses, online retail and general business administration. Xero credentials and software integration feature prominently on the site. This is a useful option for owners who want financial record keeping alongside help improving the systems behind their business.
Example from their blog Streamline Your Business with Cloud Software Integration ·
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Reliable Accounting Solutions
Bridgeman Downs · North & Moreton Bay
✓ ABN matchedGST registeredABN active 11 yrs
- Xero bookkeeping
- BAS preparation
- Small business records
Reliable Accounting Solutions is a family run practice in Bridgeman Downs with a dedicated bookkeeping service in Brisbane. Its own site offers Xero packages based on transaction volume and describes BAS preparation alongside records management. Principal Kewal Singh also provides tax accounting, so the service extends beyond bookkeeping alone. Ask about payroll, transaction limits and any work charged outside the selected package.
Example from their blog Contractor vs Employee? Employers beware, this can be a costly error · 30 May 2020
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Edge Small Business Consulting and Bookkeeping
Brendale · North & Moreton Bay
✓ ABN matchedABN active 15 yrs
- Small business bookkeeping
- Financial management
- Virtual CFO
Edge Small Business Consulting and Bookkeeping works from Brendale and combines routine bookkeeping with financial management, business advice and virtual CFO support. Its own site describes an owner with accounting and finance experience who built the practice around helping small businesses manage their numbers. Fixed price packages are advertised. This is a broader financial support option rather than bookkeeping processing alone.
Example from their blog The Hidden Costs of Doing Everything Yourself · 24 Sep 2026
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Bell & Co
Grange · Greater Brisbane
✓ ABN matchedGST registeredABN active 7 yrs
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll
- Cloud accounting
Bell & Co offers a defined Brisbane bookkeeping service from Grange, covering data entry, bank reconciliations, payroll, management reporting and debtor and creditor control. The boutique practice also handles tax compliance, business advice and SMSF administration. Flexible appointment hours are part of its stated approach. This may suit owners wanting routine record keeping connected to broader tax advice rather than a separate bookkeeping provider.
Example from their blog Allowance or reimbursement... What's the difference for GST purposes? · 18 Feb 2020
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Business Plus Numbers
Chermside · North & Moreton Bay
✓ ABN matchedGST registeredABN active 6 yrs
- Xero bookkeeping
- Payroll support
- Management reporting
Business Plus Numbers combines bookkeeping in Brisbane with tax, management reporting and virtual CFO support from Chermside. Its service page includes accounts payable and receivable, payroll, superannuation, bank reconciliations and BAS preparation using cloud accounting tools such as Xero. This broader finance offering may suit a growing business wanting more than transaction entry. Confirm which ongoing bookkeeping tasks are included in your quote.
Example from their blog Payday Super, three months in, the mistakes we’re seeing · 29 Sep 2026
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The Great Bean Counters
Moggill · Greater Brisbane
✓ ABN verifiedGST registeredABN active 9 yrs
- Bookkeeping
- Xero support
- Budget forecasting
The Great Bean Counters offers Brisbane business bookkeeping alongside tax and business accounting from Brisbane’s western suburbs. Its business services page describes keeping records ready for tax preparation and training clients in accounting software when that is the better fit. Xero support and budget forecasting add a planning element. Ask whether you need regular outsourced bookkeeping or help maintaining your own records.
Example from their blog Budget Forecasting: A pivot point for Start up and Small Businesses · 21 Aug 2017
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JC. Accountant
Hamilton · Inner Brisbane
ABN not confirmed
- Xero bookkeeping
- STP payroll
- BAS support
JC. Accountant provides Xero bookkeeping and STP payroll from Hamilton, with support for BAS, financial reporting and business tax matters. Its dedicated bookkeeping page describes software migration, regular updates and training for owners or staff. The boutique practice may suit a small business wanting cloud records and compliance managed together. Confirm the reporting frequency and who will maintain transactions before agreeing to an ongoing package.
Example from their blog Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements in SMSFs: Understanding Compliance Risks and ATO Scrutiny · 4 May 2026
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Gecko Cloud Solutions
Rochedale South · South Brisbane
✓ ABN matchedGST registered
- Bookkeeping and BAS
- Payroll support
- Software setup
Gecko Cloud Solutions combines Brisbane bookkeeping and BAS with payroll with software and HR support from Rochedale South. Its site lists a local bookkeeping team and services for trades and allied health businesses, alongside other industries. Xero and MYOB setup and training are part of the offer. The broader service mix may suit owners wanting financial administration and business systems support from one practice.
Example from their blog Bookkeeping for Medical Practices: What Clinic Owners Need to Know · 7 Sep 2026
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Bespoke Bookkeeping
Loganholme · Greater Brisbane
✓ ABN matchedGST registeredABN active 9 yrs
- Xero bookkeeping
- BAS lodgements
- Payroll support
Bespoke Bookkeeping provides bookkeeping around greater Brisbane, supporting Logan small businesses with Xero records, payroll and BAS lodgements. The practice offers fixed fees and tailored Xero training rather than a standard package for every client. Its detailed business blog includes practical advice for trades. The current contact base is Bahrs Scrub, with a Beenleigh postal address. Ask how remote support and any local appointments are arranged.
Example from their blog Make It Easier for Clients to Pay You (and Watch Your Cash Flow Improve) · 14 Sep 2026
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Neil Radford Accountant and Business Advisor
North Lakes · North & Moreton Bay
✓ ABN matchedGST registeredABN active 5 yrs
- Bookkeeping
- Cloud accounting
- Business reporting
Neil Radford offers Brisbane northside bookkeeping, financial statements and cloud accounting support with tax and business advice from North Lakes. Fixed monthly or quarterly packages and remote appointments may suit owners who want records and year end work handled together. The website currently says new individual tax clients are at capacity, while business owners can enquire about advisory services. Confirm availability for ongoing bookkeeping.
Example from their blog Maximise Your Chances of Success with the Lean Startup Approach · 27 Feb 2023
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Watson & Watt
Newstead · Inner Brisbane
✓ ABN matchedGST registeredABN active 17 yrs
- Weekly bookkeeping
- BAS review
- Business forecasting
Watson and Watt offers weekly bookkeeping as part of its accounting and tax services in Newstead. The own service page describes transaction handling and review for business activity statements, while its resources explain forecasting and business performance. This is an accounting and advisory practice with bookkeeping support, rather than a bookkeeping only provider. Confirm the processing schedule and scope before agreeing to fees.
Example from their blog Why Your Small Business Needs A Forecast ·
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Solution Accountants
Stafford · Greater Brisbane
✓ ABN matchedGST registeredABN active 11 yrs
- Bookkeeping
- BAS lodgement
- Payroll
Solution Accountants provides bookkeeping on Brisbane’s northside from Stafford, with fixed fee plans for quarterly compliance or monthly financial visibility. The essentials plan includes BAS and bank reconciliation, while the growth plan adds payroll, cash flow tracking and KPI dashboards. Its named bookkeeping team sits within a broader accounting practice. Ask which reporting frequency and optional payment or collections support your business actually needs.
Example from their blog How Much Should You Pay Yourself as a Business Owner in Australia? · 31 Aug 2026
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Abacus Taxation Services
Springwood · Greater Brisbane
✓ ABN matchedGST registeredABN active 27 yrs
- Bookkeeping
- Software training
- Business accounting
Abacus Taxation Services offers bookkeeping for Brisbane businesses alongside tax and business accounting from Springwood. Its current pricing page explicitly lists bookkeeping, software setup and training, while the team page names an in house bookkeeper familiar with several accounting systems. This is a useful distinction from firms offering only year end accounts. Ask for a current quote and clarify how bookkeeping feeds into BAS and tax work.
Example from their blog Six Weapons for Success from your Accountant · 1 Feb 2022
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Notch Above Bookkeeping
Paddington · Inner Brisbane
✓ ABN verifiedGST registeredABN active 12 yrs
- Xero setup and training
- BAS preparation
- Financial reporting
Notch Above provides Xero bookkeeping in Brisbane, BAS, payroll and software training from its Brisbane base. Its service pages explain file setup, regular bookkeeping and reporting, while the blog offers substantive business guidance. The current privacy policy also discloses support from offshore team members in the Philippines. Ask how your file is allocated and reviewed if you prefer all work to remain in Australia.
Example from their blog Staying on Top of Important Trends in your Business · 29 Jul 2024
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Wingr
Mount Gravatt · South Brisbane
✓ ABN verifiedGST registeredABN active 8 yrs
- Rental bookkeeping
- Trust accounting
- BAS and payroll
Wingr is a Brisbane specialist bookkeeping practice in Mount Gravatt focused on the finances of short term rental managers. Its team handles bookkeeping, trust accounting, BAS, payroll and tax, with staff roles that make routine processing responsibilities visible. The blog covers practical owner expense and GST questions. This is a specialist option, so businesses outside accommodation should check whether their needs fit the firm’s service model.
Example from their blog GST and owner expenses: What short term rental managers need to know ·
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Evisory
Indooroopilly · Greater Brisbane
✓ ABN verifiedGST registeredABN active 6 yrs
- Hospitality bookkeeping
- Payroll and POS
- Cashflow management
Evisory provides hospitality bookkeeping in Brisbane, accounting and advisory for pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafés. Its Indooroopilly practice describes support with payroll, POS integration, cashflow and venue profitability, making its specialist focus clearer than a general tax service. The website promises a single contact within the firm. Ask how often transactions are reconciled and which reporting measures your venue will receive.
Example from their blog ATO Benchmarks for Cafés and Restaurants: How Does Your Venue Stack Up in 2026? · 1 Sep 2026
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Financial Strategies Group
Aspley · North & Moreton Bay
✓ ABN matchedGST registeredABN active 6 yrs
- Bookkeeping only
- Monthly reporting
- Cloud accounting
Financial Strategies Group offers a bookkeeping only option as well as broader accounting and business advice. Its service page covers transaction recording, reconciliations, payroll, monthly reporting and cloud accounting setup. Brisbane offices are listed in Aspley and Toowong, with further Queensland locations. This is a larger regional team than a sole bookkeeper, so clarify who owns your file and what the package excludes.
Example from their blog What Is an SMSF and Is It Worth It in Brisbane 2026? · 5 Oct 2026
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Go Figured Bookkeeping
Spring Hill · Inner Brisbane
ABN not confirmed
- BAS services
- Payroll
- Xero and MYOB
Go Figured Bookkeeping offers Brisbane bookkeeping and payroll from its Spring Hill office, alongside BAS and financial year support. Its site describes a team with Xero and MYOB experience, led by the founder who established the practice in 2001. A second office is listed on the Gold Coast. Owners seeking an established regional team can discuss software support and the division of ongoing responsibilities.
Example from their blog Underpayment of Wages: A Criminal Offence Starting in 2025 ·
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Scope Accounting
Capalaba · East & Bayside
✓ ABN matchedGST registeredABN active 8 yrs
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll
- Financial reporting
Scope Accounting combines bookkeeping with business accounting from Capalaba. Its own team page identifies an employed bookkeeper who previously served several clients independently, while business services include payroll, financial reporting and activity statement lodgements. A substantive bookkeeping article stresses useful records and regular reporting rather than data entry alone. Ask about ongoing bookkeeping scope and how it connects with your accountant.
Example from their blog Bad Bookkeeping vs Good Bookkeeping · 4 Dec 2020
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A Head for Numbers
Ascot · Inner Brisbane
✓ ABN verifiedGST registeredABN active 18 yrs
- Bookkeeping
- Xero
- Payroll
A Head for Numbers offers outsourced bookkeeping in Brisbane and payroll from its Ascot office. Its own site says Xero certified accountants can take over the books so business owners can concentrate on clients and growth. Cloud systems advice and tax services sit alongside that work. The news archive includes substantive business explainers. Ask how reconciliation, payroll and tax preparation are coordinated.
Example from their blog Jobkeeper Payment Australian Government COVID 19 Stimulus · 31 Mar 2020
Choosing a bookkeeper in Brisbane
How did you choose the best bookkeepers in Brisbane?
We started with every bookkeeping firm on Google Maps across Greater Brisbane (725 businesses), kept firms rated 4.0★ or higher with at least 10 reviews and a working website, and a direct mobile number, and then visited every site. A firm only made this list if it publishes genuine articles on its own blog. There is no recent publication requirement. We checked explicit bookkeeping services, a current public email, a Brisbane region presence and independence rather than a national brand, chain or franchise. We prioritised verified public mobiles, then smaller firms using a review weighted rating, a modest size preference and a seeded shuffle between near ties. Nine firms publish mobiles, nine use local landlines and two use national business numbers. Some are specialist bookkeeping practices and others provide bookkeeping within a broader accounting service. Compare the assigned bookkeeper, processing schedule and scope rather than treating neighbouring ranks as a quality guarantee.
Do firms pay to be listed?
No. Nobody on this page paid to be included or for their position. Rankings come from public Google ratings and our checks; we don't accept payment for placement.
What does “ABN verified” mean?
“Verified” means the ABN is printed on the firm's own website and is active on the Australian Business Register. “Matched” means the firm's registered business or company name on the ABR matches the listing in the same area. Where we couldn't find a single confident match we say so ask the firm for its ABN before you engage it.
How do I check a bookkeeper can provide BAS services?
The Tax Practitioners Board regulates paid BAS services nationally, including in Queensland. Generally, an entity charging for BAS services must be registered as a BAS or tax agent, unless an exemption applies. Routine data entry and bookkeeping are not automatically BAS services. Before engaging a provider, check the contracting entity and relevant practitioner on the TPB public register at tpb.gov.au/public register, including current status, conditions and any public sanctions. Ask who prepares, reviews and lodges your BAS and about professional indemnity cover. An ABN or Xero certification does not establish TPB registration. We have not verified every firm's TPB registration, qualifications or insurance.
How often is this list updated?
Ratings, review counts and blog activity were last checked in October 2026. We re check listings regularly and remove firms that stop meeting the criteria.