Startup Accounting That Scales With You
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Behind some of Australia's most innovative startups, there's a finance team that gets it. Fixed-price services covering everything from bookkeeping to CFO support, built around how startups actually grow.
Accounting that matches your ambition
Standard Ledger is built for startups. We provide cloud-based accounting and tax services that evolve as your business grows. Whether you're pre-revenue, post-raise or prepping for exit, we’ll handle the numbers so you can make better decisions.
What's included:
- Annual tax returns + compliance
- ASIC + ATO obligations
- BAS, GST and payroll supporT
- R&D tax incentive claims
- Tax planning + structure advice
- Startup-specific tax strategies (e.g. ESIC, ESS, CGT)
- Our pricing is transparent and tailored to your needs. Whenever possible, we’ll provide a fixed fee proposal upfront, so you know exactly what to expect.
Not your traditional accountant
We ditch the jargon and the hourly billing. Instead, we work on fixed-fee packages with support that scales as you do. All in the cloud. All startup friendly.
Pre-revenue startups
Pre-revenue startups needing a tax partner.
Funded businesses
Funded businesses needing structure advice.
Scaleups
Scaleups with investors or complex cap tables.
Built for growing businesses
We're not your local suburban accountant. We work exclusively with startups, scaleups and high-growth SMEs – and we understand the speed, complexity and ambition that come with that.
We work with:
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Funded and fast-growing startups
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SaaS, tech, medtech and product companies
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Venture-backed and accelerator-supported businesses
Why choose Standard Ledger?
Flexible to Your Needs
Get exactly what your startup needs – from a few hours a month to a CFO by your side weekly. No long-term contracts, no waste – just smart, scaleable support.
Doing, Not Just Advising
We don't sit back and talk strategy – we set up your systems, model your cashflow, prep your raise, and support board meetings. Think of us as part of your team.
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Total Peace of Mind
With expert CFOs in your corner, you can focus on growth knowing your finances are investor ready, compliant, and in control. We've got your back.
Expert support
Startup specialists
Be investor-ready
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No hidden fees
Here's why startups across Australia trust us
We get startups
From day one to Series A (and beyond), we work with founders who are building ambitious, high-growth businesses.
Expertise that scales
You get bookkeeping, tax, CFO support, and financial modelling in one place – tailored to your stage.
Fixed fees. Flexible support
No surprise bills. Just reliable, transparent pricing that grows with your business.
Built for remote-first teams
We’re fully cloud-based, communicating via Slack, Zoom and shared tools like Xero and Dext.
Plain English advice
We speak your language, not just accounting jargon.
Experience
Our CFOs have experience in big accounting firms, venture capital firms and right inside startups and SMEs.
Let’s take the stress out of your finances so you can stay focused on building the future.
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Tech movers and shakers ♥ Standard Ledger
Building a startup is hard. Figuring out your finances shouldn’t be. From capital raising to exits, we’ve helped founders make the right moves – faster and with less stress.
“Having Standard Ledger manage bookkeeping has freed up a lot of time. It means I spend less time worrying about money and more time thinking about the bigger picture.”
Jock Lawrence
“Standard Ledger was incredibly helpful in reviewing and modelling our finances. Thanks to their support, we reshaped our strategy and identified areas for growth. We are now ready for expansion into new sports and markets.”
Iggy Jovanovic
“It just made sense to hand our bookkeeping over to people I trust, who are very good at communicating with me. It frees up my brain space for the things I’m more skilled at. That’s really important.”
Shannon Gilleland
Not ready to chat yet?
We’ve put together some handy resources you can download in the meantime.
A practical overview of tax, legal and compliance essentials for founders.
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