Modern business requires up-to-date, accurate financial information. We can relieve you and your staff of the enormous burden of all your bookkeeping and accounting needs, including preparation of your annual accounts and periodic management accounts for tax, business appraisal, and planning purposes.

Messenger Murray Picello specialises in the use of MYOB and Xero and all our staff are very efficient in all facets of their use .We pride ourselves in our ability to be able to help clients on the spot either over the phone or by using technology to access their computers in their own premises and help them . We will also visit clients on their own premises to give hand on hand advice and help.

We will discuss your requirements with you and provide information relevant to your particular situation, as well as constructive advice, on a regular basis.

Our audit team will work closely with you to get to know your business. We use the latest computerised systems, based around a detailed analytical review of the accounts. This enables us to offer an objective view of your business so we can advise you of any potential problem areas.

Every transaction now has an associated GST issue. We are experienced in these issues and can offer expert advice on the GST implications for your business. The GST-related services we offer include, but are not limited to:

• Advice on registering for GST
• Filing and adjusting GST returns
• ATO audit assistance

Administering your payroll can be time-consuming and divert you from your core business activities. Added to this, payroll and employment legislation are growing increasingly complex.

We can relieve you of this burden by providing a comprehensive, confidential payroll service that includes:

• Customised payslips
• Administration of PAYG, statutory sick pay, and annual leave
• ATO filing
• Summaries and analyses of staff costs
• Administration of incentive schemes, bonuses, and termination payments

Even if you only have a few employees, you will save by engaging us to administer your payroll.

A decent accounting system will help you keep track of your cash flow and make completing GST returns easy. Choosing the right system for your business can be difficult as there are over sixty different accounting packages available in Australia.

At Messenger Murray Picello Pty Ltd we invest considerable resources in ongoing staff training to ensure we can recommend the best accounting software solution for your business.

Let us help you make the right choice of accounting software!

The pressures of daily business can often mean strategic planning takes a back seat, but to have a successful business it is vital to plan ahead. We'll help you develop a strategic plan that examines where you want your business to be in the next 3-5 years and exactly how you and your team can achieve these aims and objectives.

Your strategic plan will:

• Define the characteristics of your company in three to five years
• Identify your competitors
• Define your objectives and financial goals
• Include an effective implementation strategy to achieve your goals

At Messenger Murray Picello Pty Ltd we offer a full range of taxation services. Our taxation consulting division is nationally recognised and we offer advice based on proven knowledge and experience. Our proactive approach ensures we deliver consistent service and build solid relationships that stand the test of time.

Taxation can be a major cost to your business. We will work with you to minimise your tax and help you achieve your key objectives. We provide a complete service of assistance and advice in each of these areas:

• Preparing activity statements and advice on tax payments
• GST/FBT obligations
• Advice on, and implementation of, tax effective trust structures for asset protection and tax minimisation
• Managing any ATO audits or disputes