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Best Accountant in Melbourne, 2026

12 accounting firms in Melbourne, 2026, every one with publicly stated CPA, CA ANZ or TPB Tax Agent credentials. Each firm's qualifications, specialisations, fee transparency and TPB-verifiable footprint are listed below. Verify any firm directly on the Tax Practitioners Board public register at tpb.gov.au/public-register. Coverage spans Melbourne, South Yarra, Richmond, St Kilda, Carlton and Fitzroy.

12 providers ranked No paid placements

The Finance Desk · Editorial team, accountants + mortgage brokers + financial planners + conveyancers · Updated 6 June 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards

Which is the best accountant in Melbourne?

Our top-ranked accountant in Melbourne for 2026 is The Co. Accountants — The Co. Runners-up: Kelly+Partners and WITH Accounting. All 12 providers in this guide serve Melbourne and are ranked on verifiable credentials and information transparency, not paid placement.

Based on 12 providers profiled in Melbourne, all cross-referenced against the relevant Australian regulator. Independent ranking, no paid placements, no first-party reviews.

★Key takeaways

✓12 listed providers operate in Melbourne, VIC (of 143 nationally).
✓Coverage focus: Melbourne, South Yarra, Richmond, St Kilda, Carlton.
✓Our #1 pick for Melbourne: The Co. Accountants — best for compliance + advisory across sme and individual returns.
✓Typical accountants pricing in Melbourne: $60 to $1,500.
✓Independent comparison, no paid placements. Last reviewed 6 June 2026.

12 Verified Accountants in Melbourne, Ranked

The Co. Accountants

, The Co. Pty Ltd

CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Melbourne CBD

The Co. Accountants is a CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent accounting practice based in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne. Specialises in healthcare professionals, manufacturing, tax planning.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Healthcare professionals, Manufacturing, Tax planning, Business strategy.

Best for: Compliance + advisory across SME and individual returns

Melbourne CBD CA firm led by Peter Mercuri. Niche depth in healthcare and manufacturing SME advisory.

Firm website → (03) 8488 9800 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: CA status declared on firm site.

Kelly+Partners

, Kelly+Partners Chartered Accountants

CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent 19+ years Melbourne CBD

Kelly+Partners (Melbourne CBD) is a CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent-qualified accounting firm. 19+ years in practice. Specialises in tax planning, business structuring, smsf.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

2006

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Tax planning, Business structuring, SMSF, Wealth management.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

ASX-listed (KPG) Chartered Accountants group with offices Australia-wide. SME focus across compliance, advisory and wealth.

Firm website → (03) 9629 6744 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: ASX listing public; CA partnership status cross-referenced via firm site.

WITH Accounting

, WITH Accounting Pty Ltd

CPA · CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Melbourne CBD

WITH Accounting, in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, holds CPA, CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent credentials. Specialises in small business, startups, e-commerce.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, Startups, E-commerce, Crypto.

Best for: Crypto investors and Web3 founders

5/5 across 563 Google reviews, the highest-volume highly-rated accountant on this list. Modern e-commerce and crypto specialty.

Firm website → 1300 894 826 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: Qualifications self-declared.

Reliable Melbourne Accountants

, Reliable Melbourne Accountants Pty Ltd

CPA TPB Tax Agent Port Melbourne

Reliable Melbourne Accountants runs a CPA, TPB Tax Agent-led accounting practice in Port Melbourne. Specialises in small business, tax compliance, financial statements.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, Tax compliance, Financial statements.

Best for: Small-business owners and SMEs

Port Melbourne-based firm with a long-tenured Port Melbourne presence. High volume of small business work.

Firm website → 1300 049 534 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: CPA status self-declared.

Stafford Whelan

, Stafford Whelan Chartered Accountants

CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent SMSF 25+ years Ascot Vale

Stafford Whelan is a CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent, SMSF Auditor accounting practice based in Ascot Vale, Melbourne. 25+ years in practice. Specialises in sme tax, management accounting, smsf.

Fee structure

Fixed + hourly

Founded

2000

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: SME tax, Management accounting, SMSF, Property investors.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Ascot Vale CA firm operating since 2000. Joe Zumbo (CA, Reg Tax Agent, SMSF Auditor) is a recognised SMSF specialist.

Firm website → (03) 9370 9300 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: Founded 2000 per firm site.

Dillon Clyne

, Dillon Clyne Pty Ltd

CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Melbourne CBD

Dillon Clyne (Melbourne CBD) is a CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent-qualified accounting firm. Specialises in small business tax, property investors, financial planning integration.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business tax, Property investors, Financial planning integration.

Best for: Property investors and rental-portfolio holders

Melbourne CBD CA practice combining accounting with financial planning credentials. Emil Knezevic leads the SME advisory desk.

Firm website → (03) 9696 1788 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: CA + financial planning credentials per firm site.

Balance and Flow Accounting

, Balance and Flow Accounting Pty Ltd

CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Fitzroy

Balance and Flow Accounting, in Fitzroy, Melbourne, holds CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent credentials. Specialises in professional services, medical professionals, legal practitioners.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Professional services, Medical professionals, Legal practitioners.

Best for: Medical professionals and healthcare practices

Fitzroy boutique CA practice. Adam Bird specialises in professional services (medical, legal) personal + practice tax.

Firm website → 0408 032 160 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: CA status declared on firm site.

QUBED Advisory

, QUBED Advisory Pty Ltd

CPA TPB Tax Agent 27+ years Carlton

QUBED Advisory runs a CPA, TPB Tax Agent-led accounting practice in Carlton. 27+ years in practice. Specialises in tax compliance, tax planning, strategic consulting.

Fee structure

Fixed + hourly

Founded

1998

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Tax compliance, Tax planning, Strategic consulting, Trust structures.

Best for: Compliance + advisory across SME and individual returns

Carlton firm operating since 1998. Todd Coppin leads tax + advisory work for SMEs and family-trust structures.

Firm website → 1300 378 233 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: Established 1998 per firm site.

Oak Accountants

, Oak Accountants Pty Ltd

CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Kew East

Oak Accountants is a CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent accounting practice based in Kew East, Melbourne. Specialises in sme tax, business services, trusts and partnerships.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: SME tax, Business services, Trusts and partnerships.

Best for: Small-business owners and SMEs

Kew East CA practice led by Linda Battye. Strong focus on long-term SME relationships with annual planning meetings.

Firm website → (03) 9859 8791 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: CA status declared on firm site.

Beyond Accountancy

, Beyond Accountancy Pty Ltd

CPA TPB Tax Agent 15+ years Melbourne CBD

Beyond Accountancy (Melbourne CBD) is a CPA, TPB Tax Agent-qualified accounting firm. 15+ years in practice. Specialises in professionals, expats, investors.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

~2011

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Professionals, Expats, Investors, Small business.

Best for: Small-business owners and SMEs

Melbourne CBD CPA practice founded by Jarrod Rogers (15+ years). Notable expat tax + investor specialty.

Firm website → 1300 823 011 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: CPA + 15-yr practice declared by founder.

Y&S Accounting

, Y&S Accounting Pty Ltd

CPA TPB Tax Agent BAS Agent Melbourne CBD

Y&S Accounting, in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, holds CPA, TPB Tax Agent, BAS Agent credentials. Specialises in tax returns, bas preparation, bookkeeping.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Tax returns, BAS preparation, Bookkeeping, Superannuation claims.

Best for: Compliance + advisory across SME and individual returns

514 Google reviews at 4.8/5, one of the highest review volumes. CBD-based with high-volume individual + small business returns.

Firm website → (03) 8609 9296 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: CPA + Tax Agent + BAS Agent self-declared.

Valles Accountants

, Valles Accountants Pty Ltd

CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Melbourne CBD

Valles Accountants runs a CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent-led accounting practice in Melbourne CBD. Specialises in small business, startups, crypto.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, Startups, Crypto, International tax.

Best for: Crypto investors and Web3 founders

Melbourne CBD CA practice. Chloe Fan leads the crypto + startup advisory desk; one of few Melbourne firms publishing crypto tax pricing.

Firm website → (03) 8651 6999 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: CA status declared on firm site.

Accountant in Melbourne, side by side · Click any header to sort
Provider ⇅	Price range ⇅	Service coverage ⇅	Best for ⇅
The Co. Accountants	On enquiry	CA ANZ	Compliance + advisory across SME and individual returns
Kelly+Partners	On enquiry	CA ANZ	SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
WITH Accounting	Fixed-fee packages	CPA	Crypto investors and Web3 founders
Reliable Melbourne Accountants	Fixed-fee packages	CPA	Small-business owners and SMEs
Stafford Whelan	Mixed (fixed + hourly)	CA ANZ	SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
Dillon Clyne	On enquiry	CA ANZ	Property investors and rental-portfolio holders
Balance and Flow Accounting	Fixed-fee packages	CA ANZ	Medical professionals and healthcare practices
QUBED Advisory	Mixed (fixed + hourly)	CPA	Compliance + advisory across SME and individual returns
Oak Accountants	Fixed-fee packages	CA ANZ	Small-business owners and SMEs
Beyond Accountancy	Fixed-fee packages	CPA	Small-business owners and SMEs
Y&S Accounting	Fixed-fee packages	CPA	Compliance + advisory across SME and individual returns
Valles Accountants	Fixed-fee packages	CA ANZ	Crypto investors and Web3 founders

Pricing and availability data checked against public sources at time of publication. We do not host first-party reviews; star ratings have been removed from this directory pending a moderated review-collection process.

How we rank accountant in Melbourne

We rank providers on objective, publicly verifiable signals — never on star reviews, which we do not collect on this site. We weight regulator registration and credentials (the relevant Australian body for this profession), information transparency (published fees, clear scope), specialisation and service coverage, and operating track record. Best Accountants Australia does not accept payment to feature or rank providers; where referral fees apply, they are disclosed in our footer and do not affect position.

Common questions

FAQs: accountant in Melbourne

Who is the best accountant in Melbourne?

Our 2026 ranking puts The Co. Accountants first for Melbourne, best for compliance + advisory across sme and individual returns. We rank on verifiable credentials, information transparency and service coverage — not paid placement. "Best" depends on your specific needs, so use our ranking criteria below and compare 2–3 before committing.

How much do accountants cost in Melbourne?

Services typically cost between $60 and $1,500 in Melbourne in 2026, depending on scope, provider seniority, and specialisation. Most providers offer free initial quotes; comparing 3 or more before committing is a common consumer approach.

How quickly can I get a quote in Melbourne?

Most accountants in Melbourne respond to quote requests within 24 hours, and many within the same business day. Submitting your requirements once through a comparison service like Best Accountants Australia returns up to 3 quotes in under a minute.

How much does a tax return cost in Australia in 2026?

Simple PAYG return: $99-$160 (online or basic tax agent). Standard return with rental property or share trading: $250-$450. Complex with multiple income streams, capital gains, business income: $350-$700. Sole trader / contractor: $300-$700. Trust or company tax return: $1,200-$3,500. SMSF: $1,500-$3,000. Tax agent fees are tax-deductible in the following year. Most accountants offer free initial consultations.

Do I really need an accountant or can I do my own tax?

You can lodge yourself via myGov for free, suitable for simple PAYG returns with no investments. However, an experienced accountant typically identifies $300-$2,000 in legitimate deductions you'd miss DIY — usually more than their fee. Use an accountant if you have: investment property, share/crypto trading, multiple jobs, sole trader/contractor income, business income, capital gains, salary sacrifice/novated leasing, or work-related expenses over $300. The peace of mind and audit support is also valuable.

How do I find a good accountant for my small business?

Look for: CPA or CA membership (gold standard), tax agent registration with TPB (verify at tpb.gov.au), 5+ years experience in your industry, Xero or MYOB certified (depending on your software), transparent fixed-fee pricing rather than hourly billing, year-round availability not just tax time, willingness to provide proactive advice. Get 2-3 quotes before deciding. Check Google reviews, ask other small business owners in your industry, avoid accountants who only respond at EOFY.

What's the difference between CPA, CA and IPA accountants?

All three are professional accounting bodies in Australia with similar standards: CPA Australia (Certified Practising Accountant) — 170,000+ members, focus on broader business and government accounting. CA ANZ (Chartered Accountants ANZ) — 136,000+ members, traditionally seen as elite, strong in big-firm advisory. IPA (Institute of Public Accountants) — 35,000+ members, focus on small-to-medium practice. For tax returns and small business work, all three are equivalent quality. Major banks/listed companies tend to prefer CA-qualified accountants for senior roles.

When do I need to lodge my tax return in Australia?

DIY via myGov: 31 October for the previous financial year (ends 30 June). Via registered tax agent: 15 May the following year (about 7 extra months). Late lodgement: $313 fine for first 4 weeks, then increasing penalties. If you're owed a refund and lodge late, no fine — but no refund either until you lodge. Best practice: lodge in July-August for fastest refund (most processed within 14 days).

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