Fast Emu Financial
Everyday accounting for Melbourne businesses, done right
Fast Emu Financial provides day-to-day accounting services for SME and commercial clients across Melbourne — bookkeeping, payroll, tax, and advisory, delivered by a local team with security in its DNA.
Services
Day-to-day accounting, end to end
From transaction coding to board reporting, we run the finance function so you can run the business.
Bookkeeping & BAS
Day-to-day bookkeeping done properly: transaction coding, bank reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable, and BAS/IAS preparation so lodgement day is never a scramble.
Payroll & Super
End-to-end payroll processing with superannuation guarantee calculations, Single Touch Payroll reporting, and award interpretation for your team.
Tax & Compliance
Income tax returns, GST, FBT and ATO lodgements handled on time, with proactive tax planning that keeps your business ahead of its obligations.
Advisory & Reporting
Cash-flow forecasting, budgets, and management reporting that turn your numbers into decisions — board-ready packs for commercial clients.
Accounting Software Setup
We implement and manage Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks with clean chart of accounts, bank feeds, and automation that cuts manual data entry.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Supplier bill processing, payment runs, invoicing, and debtor follow-up that keeps cash moving and suppliers happy.
Who we help
SME and commercial clients across Melbourne
We tailor our service to the way your industry actually operates.
Trades & construction
Job costing, progress claims, subcontractor compliance, and payroll for crews on the move.
Hospitality & retail
High-volume transaction processing, stock and POS integration, and tight cash-flow management.
Professional services
Trust accounting awareness, WIP and debtor management, and partner-ready reporting.
Growing commercial clients
Scalable finance function support: monthly close, board packs, budgets, and audit preparation.
Why Fast Emu Financial
Accounting with a security mindset
The rigour of an established Australian accounting firm, backed by a cybersecurity practice.
Fixed-fee packages
Predictable monthly pricing with no surprise bills — scoped to your transaction volume and needs.
Cloud-first accounting
We work in Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks with live bank feeds, so your numbers are always current.
Security-first handling
Backed by Fast Emu's cybersecurity practice, your financial data is protected with bank-grade controls.
Local Melbourne team
Real accountants in Melbourne who answer the phone and understand Victorian business conditions.
Tax tips & best practices
Get the basics right, all year round
The habits that keep Australian businesses compliant, deduction-ready, and out of trouble with the ATO.
Separate business and personal
Run everything through dedicated business accounts. Mixed transactions are the fastest way to a painful year-end cleanup.
Reconcile weekly
A short weekly reconciliation catches errors while the paperwork is still fresh — don't let the books pile up.
Keep records for 5 years
The ATO requires records from the date of lodgement. Digital copies stored in your cloud accounting satisfy this.
Lodge and pay on time
BAS/IAS, Single Touch Payroll and PAYG instalments all carry deadlines — and late lodgement penalties add up fast.
Capture deductions as you go
Home office costs, motor vehicle kilometres, tools and software subscriptions — record them when they happen, not in June.
Review super and payroll quarterly
Super guarantee is now 12% and is due within 28 days of each quarter ending. Check your payroll settings every quarter.
Before 30 June — the tax planning checklist
Most deductions have to be locked in before the financial year closes. Book a pre-year-end planning session and we'll work through this list with you.
- Prepay expenses or bring forward deductible purchases before 30 June
- Claim the instant asset write-off on eligible equipment bought and installed this year
- Write off bad debts and fully scrapped assets before year end
- Run a stocktake and adjust for obsolete or damaged stock
- Pay June quarter super contributions before 30 June to claim the deduction this year
- Review income timing, pricing, and trust or partnership distributions with your accountant
Two A4 pages — year-round habits plus the pre-30 June tasks. Print one per quarter.
The information above is general in nature and does not take your personal or business circumstances into account. Speak to a registered tax agent before acting on it.
How it works
Up and running in weeks, not months
A simple engagement model that gets your books clean and keeps them that way.
We review your current books, systems, and obligations to scope the right service.
We clean up historical data, configure your cloud accounting, and automate bank feeds.
We handle bookkeeping, payroll, BAS, and lodgements on an agreed schedule.
You receive clear monthly reports and forecasts, with advice when it matters.
A note on registration
Tax agent services are provided under the supervision of a registered tax agent with the Tax Practitioners Board. Fast Emu Financial operates in accordance with the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 and the TPB Code of Professional Conduct. Registration details are provided on engagement.
Ready to hand over the books?
Tell us about your business and we'll recommend an accounting package that fits your size, systems, and budget.