Keats Accounting
Your tax is taken care of
Your financials are in order
Your wealth is growing each day
Let’s create that future together.
Keats Accounting – Our story
We’re small business owners, just like you.
Founded by Sam Keats over a decade ago, Keats Accounting opened its doors with a goal of elevating businesses, delivering industry excellence, and bridging the gap between business and inclusivity.
Now, with an accounting career spanning over 25 years, Sam leads her team of 10 accounting experts as they deliver high level accounting and taxation services to Melbourne and surrounds.
Specialisms
- Medical and Allied Health
- Property and Real Estate
- Retail
- Professional services
- Start-ups
- Charities
- Trades
- Holistic Health
- Fitness
Meet the team
With a wide range of core services and the ability to tailor-to-you, the support you need is just a few clicks away.
Sam Keats | Director & Accountant Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
Sam is a taxation specialist with over 20 years’ experience.
Highly sought after for her expertise, Sam is on hand to help you with all your taxation needs.
Sam also brings a wealth of experience working with not-for-profits and has sat on the board for a broad range of charities over the years.
Whether you’re a business owner (large or small) sole trader, not-for-profit or are searching for trust or individual support, Sam can help.
Rebecca Cornish | Accountant Bachelor of Business & Commerce
Rebecca’s specialty is in business growth, development and future planning.
With extensive experience in public practice, she’s here to help you with all your business taxation and compliance needs.
Chat to Rebecca for:
- Virtual CFO services
- Advice on all things new business and structure
- Support with trusts, companies and sole trader taxation requirements
Melanie Thomson | Accountant Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Melanie has extensive experience in public practice and holds strong relationships with all of her clients. Specialising in supporting small to medium businesses, Melanie can help guide you through complicated and time consuming accounting and BAS requirements.
Chat to Melanie about:
- Accounting and tax returns for trusts and companies
- Tax returns for sole traders
Chris Fox | Accountant Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Chris has years of experience in public tax practice. Building strong client
relationships and supporting you through the complexities of taxation and compliance is what Chris does best.
Chat to Chris about:
- Individual taxation requirements
Jenny Lawrence | Bookkeeper Cert III Business Administration, Diploma Accounting
Jenny is a highly experienced, Xero certified, bookkeeper with a wealth of experience. Jenny will work closely with you to ensure that all of your bookkeeping and payroll requirements are met.
Chat to Jenny about:
- BAS – quarterly and monthly
- Superannuation
- Payroll and
- Bookkeeping
Catherine Maddock | Bookkeeper Cert IV Bookkeeping
Catherine is a highly experienced Bookkeeper who has an exceptional eye for detail. Xero certified, with a wealth of experience, Catherine will work with you to streamline your processes and keep business running smoothly from behind the scenes.
Chat to Catherine about:
- BAS – quarterly and monthly
- Payroll
- Superannuation requirements
- Bookkeeping
Stephanie Schmidt | Bookkeeper Cert IV Bookkeeping
Stephanie is the newest Bookkeeper to our team. Xero certified and dedicated to
delivering the best possible outcomes, Stephanie works with you to keep your books and BAS up to date.
Chat to Stephanie about:
- BAS – quarterly and monthly
- Bookkeeping
Jane Martin | Office Manager
Jane has over 15 years experience in administration and is responsible for leading
our administration team, keeping the office processes and procedures running smoothly, and creating the best customer experience for you.
Chat to Jane about:
- Company secretarial services
Cris Carranceja| Reception / Administration
Cris works front of house and behind the scenes to assist you with your
questions and enquiries.
Cris’ friendly disposition and dedication to service means every visit and call you make to Keats Accounting will be a positive experience.
Trish Fox | Reception / Administration
Trish’s years of experience working in administration and reception within the accounting industry places her as an excellent first point of contact when you connect with our team.
Whether it’s passing on a message, booking you an appointment or organising your file, Trish is on hand to make your experience as easy and enjoyable as possible.
Committed to excellence in accounting and finance
When it comes to tax and finance, things can change quickly. That’s why our entire team undergoes monthly training.
We make it our business to know about every update, exemption, new regulation and more.
From our tax specialists through to our admin team, every department within Keats Accounting receives ongoing education and development.
This keeps our fingers on the pulse and you in the loop at all times.
Employer of the year finalist
Admin of the year finalist
Accountant of the year finalist
Bookkeeper of the year finalist
Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants
Proud Xero gold partner
Your access to better finance
We look forward to sharing our professional space with you. Located close to Melbourne, with easy access by car or Eastlink and Peninsula Link, we’ve built our office to be warm, welcoming and accessible to all.
If you prefer to work with us remotely, we offer virtual sessions too.
Registered with the Australian Breastfeeding Association
Fully stocked baby change room
Pram/wheelchair friendly
Kids play area
Accessible bathrooms
Accessible parking
Neuro diverse environment
Flexible appointments for interpreters & carers
What others say
“I can not rate Sam & Rebecca and there team highly enough, they have helped me get my business back on track with our monthly meetings, budget forecasting, planning and lots of great advice to go with her knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping.
Rebecca’s ongoing support gives me the confidence that I am on the right track and look forward to see where we can take my business in the years to come.
A big thank you for all your hard work.”
“I am so glad to have found an accountant that is understanding of mums in business!
Sam and her team speak to me without accounting jargon and I walk out understanding what is happening and feeling confident about the work they are doing for me!”
“I’ve had quite a few accountants. Sam and her team are without doubt the best team I have ever dealt with!
No question is too silly, emails are always responded in a timely manner and I’m treated like a friend. My daily business transactions are now easily streamlined.
Please make the effort to connect with them and find out how they can help you. You won’t be disappointed.”
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