Accountants in Mont Albert

We are a boutique accounting and business advisory firm situated in the Canterbury - Mont Albert area in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. We also operate a branch office in Alexandra in north eastern Victoria.

Being a full services accounting firm we are very skilled in the preparation of financial statements, tax returns and cash flow budgets, however, it is our services beyond compliance that distinguish us from other accounting firms. In the digital and social age your marketing could be the difference between gloom and boom and our marketing services are a point of difference compared to other accounting firms. If you need help with your branding, website, videos or social media we are here to help you.

We strive to help business owners and farmers minimise the cost and frustration associated with bookkeeping and tax compliance. Where required, we will train you or your staff to use your accounting software and you'll find we support a range of different programs but do have a preference for cloud based solutions including MYOB, Quickbooks and Xero.

Our focus is helping you grow your business, your profits and your wealth and our specialist services include business start-up advice, self-managed superannuation services and advice regarding negative gearing of investment properties.

Situated in Canterbury around 20 minutes drive east from the Melbourne CBD, our clients span a wide range of industries and over time we have developed considerable expertise with some specific niche industries such as:

• Primary Producers
• Abattoirs
• Panel Beaters & Smash Repairers
• Audiologists
• Laundromats & Coin Laundries
• Restaurants & Cafes
• Retailers

This industry knowledge together with our specialist services (self-managed superannuation, and negative gearing) have the potential to give you a serious competitive edge.

Our clients span the entire business life cycle, from start-up right through to sale and having mentored hundreds of business owners through the start-up phase we have earned a reputation as business start-up specialists. Along the way we have developed a range of tools, templates and checklists to help fast track your business success. Our client brief includes helping you cut the time and cost of associated with bookkeeping and tax compliance and we support a range of accounting software programs including cloud based solutions like Xero, MYOB Essentials and QuickBooks Online. We believe, better quality records reduce our time and your costs so together we can spend more time working ON your business and your marketing.  

Here at JTU Accounting Group we view your tax return as the start of the client process, not the end. Our strategic advice and practical business solutions are designed to help you build a more profitable, valuable and saleable business. No job is too big or too small for our dedicated team of accountants who are committed to ongoing professional development so you enjoy access to the best technical tax, accounting and marketing advice available. 

Our small firm personality guarantees you personal service but we also have the technical capabilities of a large firm. Our clients are predominantly family owned businesses and farmers and while we service a number of local business owners in the Mont Albert, Balwyn and Canterbury area, we also have clients from all around Australia. 

Our dedicated team of accountants are committed to ongoing professional development so you enjoy access to the best technical tax and accounting advice available. No job is too big or too small and we adopt a hands on approach with our clients including visiting your business premises whenever possible. These visits provide us with a better understanding of your business, your products and services, your finance requirements plus your staff and daily operations.
You have unlimited access to our team and we always return your calls and respond to your emails as soon as practically possible. We guarantee you personal service and innovative strategies to accelerate your business success.

If you're an ambitious business owner or farmer looking to fast track your success, the team at JTU Accounting Group offer you a range of accounting, taxation, marketing and business coaching services including:

• Start-Up Business advice  
• Advice regarding the Purchase or Sale of your Business 
• Tools including the Start-Up Expense Checklist and Templates for a Business Plan & Budget
• Advice and Assistance with the Establishment of Your Business Structure - Company, Trust, Partnership or Sole Trader
• Tax Registrations including ABN, TFN, GST, WorkCover etc.
• Preparation of Business Plans, Cash Flow Budgets and Profit Projections
• Accounting Software Selection and Training – Bookkeeping, Invoicing, Quotes & Payroll
• Preparation and Analysis of Financial Statements
• Preparation of Finance Applications - Loans to Buy a Business, Expand, Franchise Fees
• Bookkeeping and Payroll Services - MYOB, Cashflow Manager, Xero, Reckon & Others
• Tax Planning Strategies
• Assistance with your Marketing including your Branding, Corporate Brochure etc.
• Advice and Assistance with your Website Development - Content, Videos and SEO
• Industry Benchmarking and Management of Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)
• Vehicle & Equipment Finance (Chattel Mortgage & Lease)
• Advice & Assistance with Pricing your Services and Claiming Motor Vehicle Expenses
• Recession Survival Strategies
• Advice regarding Employee Relations and Workplace Laws
• Business & Risk Insurances (Income Protection, Life Insurance etc.)
• Business Succession Planning

In summary, we are not just tax accountants. We are business and profit builders who strive to deliver practical, cost effective advice that could give you a serious competitive edge in your industry. Our marketing skills are a point of difference and we invite you to book a FREE, one hour introductory consultation to discuss your business needs. You can expect practical, down to earth, business, tax, marketing and financial advice designed to help you build your business and grow your wealth. To book a time, contact us today on (03) 9878 5444 or complete your details in the box at the top of this page.

JTU Accounting Group - Accountants Who Think Outside the Box