Accountant in Newcastle | Fixed-Fee Tax, BAS & Bookkeeping — Ledger Medics
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Registered tax agents (TPB) Fixed fees, quoted up front

An accountant in Newcastle who quotes the price before the work.

From Newcastle City Centre to Tomago Industrial Precinct — tax, BAS, bookkeeping, and advisory for Newcastle businesses with fixed fees and no surprise bills.

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Credentials & standards
CPA AustraliaCA ANZTax Practitioners BoardXero CertifiedMYOB Partner
Newcastle business snapshot

Accounting built for Newcastle's economy.

Greater Newcastle is home to roughly 682,465 residents, with a median household income near $101,036. Its biggest employing sectors — Health Care and Social Assistance, Construction, Education and Training — shape the returns, BAS, and bookkeeping local businesses actually need.

682K
Newcastle population
ABS
$101,036
Median household income
ABS Census
15K
Registered businesses
ABS 8165
$1.2M
NSW payroll-tax threshold
State revenue office
What we handle

Everything Newcastle needs from one team.

Ledger Medics is your Accountant in Newcastle — tax, books, BAS, payroll, and planning under one roof. We also offer Tax Depreciation Schedule in Newcastle.

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Tax returns & lodgement

Individual and business returns, prepared, reviewed, and lodged by a registered tax agent.

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Bookkeeping

Monthly reconciliation and clean financials in Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks.

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Company & trust returns

Company, trust, and partnership returns with full ASIC compliance handling.

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BAS, payroll & super

Activity statements, payroll, and super kept current and on time.

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Tax planning

Proactive planning that prepares for next year's bill, not just lodges last year's.

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Advisory

Reporting, cash-flow, and growth planning for scaling businesses.

Local demand

What's driving accountant demand in Newcastle.

Local activity we're seeing reflected in new-client work this year.

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Surge in Small Business Registrations

Newcastle saw a 12% year-on-year rise in new small business registrations in 2025, driving accounting demand.

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Hunter Street Mall Redevelopment

The $40M Hunter Street Mall urban renewal in Newcastle created 85 new commercial tenancies, increasing bookkeeping needs.

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Dominant Healthcare Sector Growth

Newcastle's healthcare industry employs 3,200 accountants and grew by 8% in 2025, boosting professional services demand.

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Our pricing

Our accountant pricing in Newcastle.

Fixed fees, confirmed in writing before any work begins. No hourly surprises. Prices exclude GST.

Basic
Price from
$270/mo
  • ✓ Annual/Quarterly BAS
  • ✓ Annual Tax Return & Financials
  • ✓ Annual Minutes & Resolution
  • ✓ 1 Personal Tax Return
  • ✓ Reminders for Tax Lodgements
  • ✓ ASIC Compliance
  • ✗ Accounting Setup or Training
  • ✗ Access to Client Resources
  • ✗ Annual Tax Planning
  • ✗ Phone Support
  • ✗ Annual Payroll Finalisation
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Most popular
Small Business
Price from
$320/mo
  • ✓ Annual/Quarterly BAS
  • ✓ Annual Tax Return & Financials
  • ✓ Annual Minutes & Resolution
  • ✓ 1 Personal Tax Return
  • ✓ Reminders for Tax Lodgements
  • ✓ ASIC Compliance
  • ✓ Accounting Setup or Training
  • ✓ Access to Client Resources
  • ✗ Annual Tax Planning
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✗ Annual Payroll Finalisation
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Premium
Price from
$380/mo
  • ✓ Annual/Quarterly BAS
  • ✓ Annual Tax Return & Financials
  • ✓ Annual Minutes & Resolution
  • ✓ 1 Personal Tax Return
  • ✓ Reminders for Tax Lodgements
  • ✓ ASIC Compliance
  • ✓ Accounting Setup or Training
  • ✓ Access to Client Resources
  • ✓ Annual Tax Planning
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Annual Payroll Finalisation
Get your fixed-fee quote

Fixed monthly fees confirmed in writing before any work begins. Registered tax agent services. Prices exclude GST. Fixed fees confirmed in writing before any work begins. Registered tax agent services (Tax Practitioners Board). Prices exclude GST.

See all our fixed-fee pricing

Full price list across every service — tax returns, BAS, bookkeeping, SMSF, company & trust returns, and add-ons.

How it works

From first call to lodged in three steps.

Step 1

Tell us your situation

A short intake — your income, entity, and what you need. We review and send a fixed-fee quote in writing.

Step 2

We do the work

Send documents through a secure portal. A registered tax agent prepares and checks every deduction.

Step 3

Review & lodge

We walk you through it, answer questions, and lodge once you're happy. Year-round support after.

Industries we serve

Specialist experience across Newcastle's economy.

Health Care and Social AssistanceConstructionEducation and TrainingProfessional, Scientific and Technical ServicesRetail TradeAccommodation and Food Services
Tax & thresholds in NSW

What Newcastle's numbers mean for your business.

NSW businesses cross the payroll-tax threshold at ~$1.2M (then 5.45%) — worth planning for as you grow. NSW land tax applies to investment and commercial land above the general threshold (principal home generally exempt). With a median household income near $101,036, this is where a reviewed return commonly finds deductions a rushed one misses.

Questions

Common questions about a Newcastle accountant.

What's the difference between an accountant and a tax agent? +
An accountant prepares and advises on your finances; a registered tax agent is authorised by the Tax Practitioners Board to lodge tax returns and deal with the ATO on your behalf. Many Newcastle accountants are also registered tax agents — we only lodge where that registration is held.
What does an accountant do? +
An accountant prepares and interprets financial records — handling tax returns, bookkeeping oversight, business advisory, and compliance. The right service depends on whether you're an individual or a business in Newcastle.
How much does an accountant cost in Newcastle? +
It depends on the service — a simple individual return costs far less than ongoing business advisory or BAS work. We give Newcastle clients a fixed-fee quote up front.
Do I need a registered tax agent? +
If you want someone to lodge your return or deal with the ATO for you, yes — only a registered tax agent can do that legally for a fee. You can verify any agent on the TPB register.
How quickly can you get started? +
Usually within a few days of your first call. We'll confirm what we need, agree a fixed fee, and get moving — many Newcastle clients are set up the same week.
Do you work with businesses in Newcastle? +
Yes — we work with individuals and businesses across Newcastle and the surrounding area, both in person and remotely.
What documents do I need to provide? +
Usually income statements, expense and receipt records, prior-year returns, and any investment or business documents. We provide a checklist so Newcastle clients know exactly what's needed.
Do you offer fixed-fee pricing? +
Yes — we quote a fixed fee up front before any work begins, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Can you work remotely or do I need to visit? +
Both — we work with Newcastle clients entirely remotely (secure document upload, phone, video) or in person if you prefer.
How do you keep my data secure? +
We use secure, encrypted document handling and strict access controls, and only share your information where required to do the work.
Do you handle prior-year (late) returns? +
Yes — we help Newcastle clients lodge prior-year and overdue returns and can liaise with the ATO on outstanding lodgements.
Are you registered? +
Registered tax agent services (Tax Practitioners Board); member of CPA Australia / CA ANZ / IPA.
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Credentials & compliance. CPA Australia / CA ANZ / IPA member firm providing registered tax agent services (Tax Practitioners Board). We state a membership or registration only where it is actually held. Prices exclude GST.

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Tell us your situation and we'll send a transparent, written quote — usually within one business day.

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