About Maddie
Originally from the UK, I have been living in Canberra for 5 years and absolutely loveit! I think Canberra is one of the best cities, such a beautiful landscape, the food & drink always blows me away and the people are just wonderful.
I have over 14 years of experience in accounting and finance, working at a top tier
accounting firm in London and as a management accountant for a global sock brand in the UK. Since moving to Australia in 2016 I have been lucky enough to work with an accounts practice based in Canberra, and most recently for a not-for-profit based in Queensland. I have been exposed to a wide range of people and sectors which have all helped me to develop a solid and extensive knowledge of business and accounting.
I have travelled extensively, however still have a bunch of places on my bucket list (once the international borders reopen), as well as take my partner to the UK…for a wet and grey Christmas! One of my personal and now business goals is to get involved in 'Accounting for International Development’ (AFID.)
I have always had a passion for giving back to the community as well as local and global sustainability and impact led change. I had the opportunity to spend an extended period of time in Nigeria advocating for local communities and organisations to promote development, this was a life changing experience that has really shaped my own ethics and values.
About Melhuish & Melhuish
Over the past few years, the idea that businesses can be run as a force for good and profits can be used for purpose creating better, sustainable business has become a HUGE passion. Having worked hard to build knowledge in this area, Melhuish & Melhuish was initially set up with the goal to work with businesses to implement practices and policies which promote these values, while also achieving their financial goals. Areas of review such as mission and vision, governance, employees, supply chain, waste, community, and environmental impact.
The other side of the business works with individuals to provide education around financial wellbeing, it became clear after chatting ‘money’ with friends that there is not enough education provided to young people. Melhuish & Melhuish works with individuals to build knowledge, maximise their options and establish clear goals while
creating great habits into the future.
Bookkeeping
BAS Agent
Compliance
Business Services
Our Mission
Melhuish & Melhuish core value is better business. Businesses can be used as a force for good within the local and global community and economies.
Our mission is to add value and impact through thoughtful and considered decisions at every level of the business.
Improvement in these areas will ensure our business gives back, has impact and creates a better life for all stakeholders. We also want to promote these values and educate the businesses we work with (ask how today)
Some of the things we are already doing
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Recycling/Paperless workspace
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Giving back a % of turnover to environmental charities
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Using local businesses as often as possible or B Corp certified businesses.
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Accuracy/Community/Creativity/Enthusiasm/Equality/Integrity/Sustainability.
Why Choose Us
We have extensive skills and knowledge for you to access as much or as little
support as you want or need. We can work together to create a bespoke fixed price
support package (no surprises) that fits you and your business now but can evolve
and progress as your business grows and matures.
As a Xero partner this is our preferred software, however as an open minded and
diverse business we are always happy to learn more and use any software that you
and your business requires or prefers.
We don’t just do your numbers; we unscramble your numbers and make sure you
understand what they mean for you and your business future.
We start with an initial consultation and health check to ensure we understand you
and your business activities meaning when we start to work together we can utilise
everyone’s strengths to create a dream team.
Why Outsource
Better Decisions
Having a bookkeeper means your numbers will be up to date and
accurate, it’s also likely we can add value and perspective meaning that decisions you make based on your numbers and key performance indicators will be more informed. Helps your business dreams come true.
Upskill
We can provide you and your team with training and support to develop your current knowledge and skill level regarding day to day bookkeeping.
More Time
You can spend time on the parts of the business you love and are great at. Or spend more time on you and your work/life balance.
Zen/Chill
at peace with your finances and numbers knowing that you have a
professional on your side and as a second pair of eyes.
Less Stress
Say goodbye to deadline stress and anxiety, firstly we guarantee you
won’t be late lodging anything but also that your numbers will be maintained up to
date. Which in turn means less worry or last-minute panic and workload scramble.
Big Ideas
Business can be lonely, and you don’t always have someone to chat to about your development and growth, we can be your sounding board. New ideas but need someone to run them by? We are your business best friend that will stick by your side.
More About Our Services
Xero Set-up and Training
create a beautiful accounting file that is bespoke to your
business and learn how it works, what you feel comfortable to maintain and what we
can maintain.
Bank Reconciliations
Set up bank feeds/rules, a correct bank rec is the priority for
all business.
Payroll
Employee time app integrations, employee entitlement recording, accurate employee file data, on time payroll, single touch payroll reporting, annual summaries,
superannuation and PAYG W.
Cashflow
day to day cash management, planning for large expenses, seasonal variances in income or expenses, be one step ahead.
Financial Reporting
is not just for year end, we provide comprehensive and
accurate data regularly throughout the year.
Actual services
please see price packages PDF included in google drive file for description and detail.
Business Transactions Recording
this is the day-to-day data, keeping this up to date regularly and accurately is essential.
Accounts payable and receivable
Manage income and outgoing payments, on
time, correct allocation, GST compliance, Quotes, Debtor management and
collection.
BAS
Monthly/Quarterly, accurate, on time.
Budget/Forecast
create and define business goals and add strategies into your budgets to get you there, monitor and review regularly.
KPIs
Bespoke key performance indicators that give you a snapshot of whatmatters in your business and benchmarked to your sector, regularly reported. Support Phone/Email/Face to Face/Meeting support/Video, we are here for you. No question is too small, all questions are good questions.
Health Check Service
This is offered as a stand alone service in which we perform
a high level review of a client's accounting file or book records (excel/cash books).We check for completeness and accuracy, identifying and summarising any issues that come to light. We can then either provide these as recommendations for the client to address, create a focused training plan to work through or supply a quote for Melhuish & Melhuish to carry out the work.
The health check also means we can quote accurately should the client wish to engage us for ongoing bookkeeping services. Furthermore we can suggest other
areas that may add value such as cash flows/budgets/KPI monitoring/App integrations.