How much does advancr bookkeeping cost?

advancr offers three fixed-fee plans: Core at $249/month, Momentum at $449/month, and Velocity at $749/month. All plans include no lock-in contracts.

Is advancr available across all Australian states?

Yes. advancr is a fully virtual bookkeeping service operating Australia-wide, serving clients in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, and all other states and territories.

What accounting software does advancr use?

advancr works with Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks. We match your existing software or recommend the best fit for your business.

Does advancr offer BAS lodgement?

Yes. BAS preparation and lodgement support is available as part of advancr's bookkeeping service.

Bookkeeping Services — Melbourne VIC

Bookkeeper Melbourne VIC
Fixed monthly pricing.

Melbourne bookkeeping from $249/month — transparent pricing, no hourly billing surprises. Xero, MYOB & QuickBooks specialists serving the CBD, inner suburbs & greater Melbourne. Monthly packages, no lock-in.

$249

Starting per month

Subscription tiers

Lock-in contracts

Why advancr

Built for Melbourne's business culture

Melbourne businesses are known for their high standards and entrepreneurial energy. advancr matches that standard — professional outsourced bookkeeping delivered consistently, without the overhead of an in-house hire or the unpredictability of hourly billing.

Predictable cost, every month

Melbourne's cost of doing business is significant. The last thing you need is an unpredictable bookkeeping bill. advancr is a fixed monthly subscription — no hourly rates, no surprises.

Works with your existing software

Already on Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks? We work directly within your existing platform — no migration, no disruption, just clean books from the next cycle forward.

BAS-ready, EOFY-ready, always

Your records are kept current and structured so your accountant has everything they need — whether it's BAS time, EOFY, or an investor review.

Melbourne SME Market

550K+

Small businesses operating across Greater Melbourne — one of Australia's most diverse and competitive small business markets.

"Melbourne's most productive business owners focus on growth — not on reconciling transactions at 10pm."

Bookkeeping prices

Bookkeeping Services Melbourne — Prices & Monthly Packages 2026

Melbourne bookkeeper hourly rates typically sit between $60 and $85 per hour — reflecting the city's higher operating costs relative to other Australian capitals. On a fixed monthly bookkeeping package, Melbourne businesses pay a predictable flat fee that works out significantly cheaper than hourly billing for the same scope of work, with no billing surprises at the end of a busy month.

Package	Monthly price	Hourly equivalent (est.)	Best for
Core	$249/month	~$62/hr (4 hrs avg)	Sole traders, creatives & micro businesses
Momentum	$449/month	~$56/hr (8 hrs avg)	Growing SMBs needing monthly financial insight
Velocity	$749/month	~$50/hr (15 hrs avg)	Established businesses needing weekly updates
Hourly bookkeeper (Melbourne)	$60–$85/hr (variable)	—	Ad-hoc or one-off work only

All packages include bank reconciliation, accountant-ready records, and Xero, MYOB & QuickBooks support. BAS preparation and lodgement is available as an add-on at $140/quarter. For a full national comparison of bookkeeper prices by city, see our 2026 bookkeeper rates guide.

Monthly bookkeeping packages

Monthly bookkeeping packages — Melbourne

No lock-in contracts. No hourly billing. Just clean books and clear financials, delivered on a fixed monthly schedule.

01 — Core

Core

Clean, reliable bookkeeping handled end-to-end. The predictable financial foundation every business needs.

$249

per month · no lock-in

What's included

✓ Ongoing bookkeeping & reconciliation
✓ Shared workspace & monthly upload checklist
✓ Receipt, bank statement & document handling
✓ Xero, MYOB & QuickBooks compatible
✓ Accountant-ready financial records

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★ Most Popular

02 — Momentum

Momentum

Everything in Core, plus monthly financial insight that turns your numbers into clear, actionable visibility.

$449

per month · no lock-in

Adds to Core

✓ Monthly plain-English financial summary
✓ Month-to-month performance signals
✓ Cash flow awareness indicators
✓ Trend visibility across periods

View Momentum Package

03 — Velocity

Velocity

For businesses in growth. Forward-looking visibility and strategic interpretation to support faster decisions.

$749

per month · no lock-in

Adds to Momentum

✓ Forward-looking financial outlook
✓ Strategic interpretation of signals
✓ Quarterly growth & risk reviews
✓ Finance that stays ahead of the business

View Velocity Package

Software

Xero, MYOB & QuickBooks bookkeeping — Melbourne

We work natively inside whichever platform your Melbourne business already uses. No software changes, no migration cost — we access your existing file and keep it clean from the next cycle forward.

Xero Bookkeeping Melbourne

Xero is the most widely adopted cloud accounting platform for Melbourne small businesses — particularly in hospitality, creative industries, professional services, and tech. Our Xero-certified bookkeepers manage your file directly, handling bank feeds, transaction coding, chart of accounts, and monthly reconciliation.

MYOB Bookkeeping Melbourne

Many of Melbourne's established retail, trades, and service businesses run MYOB and have no plans to switch. We support MYOB Business and MYOB AccountRight — reconciliation, payroll, and BAS preparation all managed within your existing MYOB file on a fixed monthly schedule.

QuickBooks Bookkeeping Melbourne

QuickBooks Online is growing in popularity with Melbourne's construction, hospitality, and project-based businesses. We're QuickBooks certified and handle reconciliation, payroll processing, and reporting within your existing QuickBooks file with no software migration required.

How it works

Online bookkeeping for Melbourne businesses

advancr is a fully online bookkeeping service — no office visits, no commute, no delays. Whether you're in the CBD, Richmond, St Kilda, Fitzroy, Hawthorn, Carlton, or anywhere across Melbourne's inner and outer suburbs, your books receive the same professional attention every month on a fixed monthly schedule.

Subscribe online

Choose your plan, complete onboarding, and receive your shared workspace — all within one business day. No meetings required.

Upload your documents

Follow the monthly checklist — upload bank statements, receipts, and relevant documents to your shared workspace. We take it from there.

Books done by month-end

Your books are reconciled, coded, and delivered on a predictable schedule. Your accountant gets what they need. You get time back.

Areas we serve

Melbourne bookkeeping — suburbs we serve

Our cloud-based model means we serve businesses across all of Greater Melbourne. No matter which suburb your business is in, your books are handled on a fixed monthly schedule.

Melbourne CBD

Fitzroy & Collingwood

Richmond & Cremorne

St Kilda & South Yarra

Hawthorn & Camberwell

Carlton & Brunswick

Box Hill & Mitcham

Dandenong & Frankston

Werribee & Sunshine

Heidelberg & Eltham

Ringwood & Knox

Geelong (regional)

Common Questions

Questions from Melbourne business owners

No — advancr operates nationally across Australia. This page is designed for Melbourne-based businesses, but our service is available to any Australian small business regardless of location.

No. All advancr plans are month-to-month with no lock-in contracts. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time.

We work with any cloud-based accounting software — including Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks. If you're on a different cloud platform, get in touch and we'll confirm compatibility.

Once you subscribe, you'll receive your welcome email and workspace access within one business day. Most clients are fully set up within 48 hours.

BAS preparation and lodgement is available as an add-on to any plan — quarterly at $140 or monthly at $70. All bookkeeping is GST-aware and your records will be BAS-ready at each lodgement period.

Melbourne bookkeepers typically charge $60–$85 per hour, making monthly costs unpredictable as your workload grows. advancr's monthly bookkeeping packages give you a fixed price — Core from $249/mo — regardless of volume. You get structured, cloud-based bookkeeping on a predictable schedule, without the cost of an in-house hire or the uncertainty of hourly billing.

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