Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting Solutions in Ballarat
Sky Accountants has been dedicated to empowering businesses and individuals since 2004, offering tailored accounting, bookkeeping, and financial advisory services. With over 40 years of combined experience, our team prioritises client needs through innovative cloud accounting technology and transparent fixed-fee pricing. Specialising in hospitality, healthcare, and construction industries, we deliver compliance-focused solutions while fostering long-term client relationships.Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by our recognition as one of the World's Top 57 Firms of Inspiring Accountants and our membership in professional bodies like the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia. We operate across multiple locations in Victoria, providing 24/7 support and a complimentary initial consultation to ensure clients achieve financial freedom.
Services
Tax
Bookkeeping
Payroll
Financial Planning
Mortgage Brokers
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined accounting expertise
- Our cloud accounting technology ensures efficient, transparent processes
- We specialise in hospitality, healthcare, and construction industries
- We provide fixed-fee pricing with no hidden charges
- Our team holds memberships with leading financial industry bodies
Associations and certifications
- World's Top 57 Firms of Inspiring Accountants
- Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA)
- PLAN Australia
What people say
Award-winning accountants
40+ years experience
5-star Google Reviews
Proactive service
Expert financial advice
Services
Tax
We provide comprehensive tax return preparation and compliance services for businesses and individuals. Our team ensures accurate lodgement while identifying legitimate deductions to minimise tax liabilities. With expertise in Australian tax law and cloud accounting systems, we streamline the process for maximum efficiency.
Bookkeeping
Our bookkeeping services maintain accurate financial records using cloud technology. We handle bank reconciliations, invoicing, payroll processing, and BAS statements to ensure business compliance. This allows clients to focus on core operations while we manage financial administration.
Payroll
We manage payroll processing for businesses of all sizes, including superannuation payments and compliance reporting. Our systems ensure accurate and timely employee payments while meeting all legislative requirements, reducing administrative burdens for business owners.
Financial Planning
Sky Wealth offers tailored financial planning services, including investment strategies and SMSF management. Our advisors create personalised plans for wealth growth and retirement, focusing on long-term financial security through transparent, ethical practices.
Mortgage Brokers
Our mortgage broking team secures competitive home and investment loans with no upfront fees. We negotiate rates with multiple lenders and provide mortgage health checks to ensure clients maintain optimal financing solutions for their circumstances.
People
Patrick Quigley
Financial Adviser
With 26 years in financial services, Patrick specialises in domestic and international investments. He provides strategic financial planning as an authorised representative of Hunter Green Pty Ltd, focusing on client wealth growth.
Kevin Mortimer
Mortgage Broker
Kevin has over 25 years' experience in finance broking. As a MFAA member, he negotiates competitive loans and offers mortgage health checks to help clients optimise their property financing arrangements.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide tax returns, bookkeeping, payroll, business advisory, and cloud accounting solutions for businesses and individuals.
Do you specialise in specific industries?
Yes, we specialise in hospitality (including gaming venues), healthcare, construction, and trade businesses across Australia.
Are your fees fixed or hourly?
We use fixed-fee pricing with no hidden charges or hourly rates for transparent budgeting.
Do you offer financial planning?
Yes, our Sky Wealth division provides financial planning, investment advice, and SMSF management services.
Can you assist with mortgage broking?
Our in-house mortgage broker offers home loans, investment financing, and debt restructuring solutions with no upfront fees.
What locations do you service?
We operate from Ballarat, Gisborne, Kilmore, and Bacchus Marsh with Australia-wide virtual support.
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Reviews (6)
Red Fox
Oct 05, 2020
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Tim Goode from Sky Accounting has been managing our business accounts for a number of years and I highly recommend the service, professionalism and communication we receive. Tim recently helped us to transition to a new accounting platform and we couldn't be happier.
Peter Woolard
Aug 23, 2020
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Jamie , Tim , Jess and all the SKY team are the BEST! They have really helped guide our business to make the right decisions at the right time - from the early stages of start up, through the many good years along the way but most importantly, during the challenging times where we needed assistance and guidance.
...Thanks guys and keep up the great work.
...Thanks guys and keep up the great work.
Matthew Batty
Aug 06, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
These guys are the best! Great team. Karissa, Paul & Jess have all been fantastic. If you need a good accountant, call Sky.
These guys are the best! Great team. Karissa, Paul & Jess have all been fantastic. If you need a good accountant, call Sky.
John Sloan
Jan 04, 2020
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Sky Accountants have been our accountants now for 20 years or more and have always been our financial and business " rock" . We really respect and value Tim's advice and he always is prompt, professional and friendly. Jess is also terrific and nothing is too much trouble for her. We value our relationship with all the team at Sky Accountant very highly and have recommended their services many times over the years
Sandrah Wilson
Aug 23, 2019
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Hi my name is Sandrah.
Ive been a client of Sky Accounting for around 6yrs. My first meeting was amazing I felt like a important person. Many options and ideas where explained extremely well. They gave me information and knowledge regarding my tax return, this has made my life so much easier and less stressful as I work for myself. Sky Accounting staff are also great they are always very welcoming and they always know who they are talking too. Which I find doesnt happen much these days
I always look forward seeing either Jamie or Paul at Sky Accounting Ballarat
Thankyou guys.
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Ive been a client of Sky Accounting for around 6yrs. My first meeting was amazing I felt like a important person. Many options and ideas where explained extremely well. They gave me information and knowledge regarding my tax return, this has made my life so much easier and less stressful as I work for myself. Sky Accounting staff are also great they are always very welcoming and they always know who they are talking too. Which I find doesnt happen much these days
I always look forward seeing either Jamie or Paul at Sky Accounting Ballarat
Thankyou guys.
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Nick Sinclair - The Outsourced Accountant
Jun 24, 2019
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I have been working with Sky Accountants for over 5 years as a vendor, and they are one of the most professional, innovative and industry leading firms I have seen globally. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to anyone needing not just an accountant, but an accounting business who cares about their clients futures.
