Bookkeeping for Perth businesses
Australian-based, Australian-qualified bookkeepers keeping your books current in Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks, with BAS lodged by a Registered Tax Agent. We work with Perth businesses online from our Melbourne office.
- Registered Tax Agent 25377345
- Registered ASIC Agent 38112
- CPA qualified
- Certified Xero, MYOB & QuickBooks Advisors
- 15+ years’ experience
Payroll tax for Perth employers
WA payroll tax is 5.5% on taxable wages above the $1 million annual threshold, and the threshold deduction reduces as wages paid increase.
Good bookkeeping keeps an eye on this for you: we track Australia-wide wages (including grouped businesses) so you know before you reach the Western Australia threshold. Annual reconciliations with WA Department of Finance are due by 21 July.
Payday Super since 1 July 2026
Super guarantee (12% of qualifying earnings) now has to reach employees’ funds within 7 business days of each payday, reported through STP. We set up pay runs so super goes out with wages.
Western Australia payroll calendar and obligations
Western Australia has WA Day on the first Monday in June, Labour Day on the first Monday in March, and the King’s Birthday in late September or early October rather than June. We set public holidays in your payroll software for your state so penalty rates and leave are calculated correctly.
Annual workers compensation wage declarations go to an approved insurer (the scheme is regulated by WorkCover WA), and building and construction employers report to MyLeave for portable long service leave. We prepare the wage figures from your payroll records.
Bookkeeping for Perth industries
Western Australia’s economy is anchored by mining and resources (iron ore, gold, lithium and LNG), plus construction, agriculture (especially grain), health care and professional services that support the resources sector.
Many Perth businesses are contractors to the resources sector, with large invoices, long payment terms and project costs to track. We set up job or project tracking in your software so you can see the margin on each contract, and keep GST and BAS clean on big-ticket items.
How we work with Perth clients
We don’t have an office in Perth. Top Accountants is based in Docklands, Melbourne, and works with Perth clients online, by phone and by video call. Documents come through our secure upload page, engagement letters are signed electronically, and lodgements are made electronically with the ATO.
Perth is 3 hours behind Melbourne during daylight saving (October to April) and 2 hours behind the rest of the year, so our 9am–5pm (Melbourne time) is 6am–2pm or 7am–3pm in Perth. Email and file uploads work around the clock. We’re open 9am–5pm, Monday to Sunday (Melbourne time).
Frequently asked questions
Do you have a bookkeeping office in Perth?
No. We are based in Docklands, Melbourne, and keep the books for Perth businesses online through Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks, which you can see in real time.
Can a bookkeeper lodge my BAS?
Only if they are registered with the Tax Practitioners Board as a BAS agent or tax agent. Unregistered people can’t charge a fee for BAS services. Top Accountants is a Registered Tax Agent (25377345).
Which public holidays affect Perth payroll?
Western Australia has WA Day on the first Monday in June, Labour Day on the first Monday in March, and the King’s Birthday in late September or early October rather than June.
How much does bookkeeping cost?
From $495/month, or from $995/month for the medium package, with BAS included. You get a written quote first.
What should a Perth bookkeeper watch for in my industry?
Many Perth businesses are contractors to the resources sector, with large invoices, long payment terms and project costs to track. We set up job or project tracking in your software so you can see the margin on each contract, and keep GST and BAS clean on big-ticket items.
Sources
Payroll tax rates and thresholds (payrolltax.gov.au) · WA Department of Finance: payroll tax · ATO: about Payday Super · TPB: BAS agent registration · ATO: BAS due dates. General information only, checked 23 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the relevant agency or ask us about your situation.
Talk to a Registered Tax Agent
Free 15-minute call, then a written fixed-fee quote within 1 business day. Online, Australia-wide.