Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Toowoomba
Ellco Group Accountants | Advisors has served Toowoomba and the Darling Downs region for over 65 years, establishing itself as a trusted partner in financial guidance. Our expertise spans business structuring, tax compliance, cloud accounting, and strategic growth planning, tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals, families, and businesses. With a team of qualified professionals, including Chartered Accountants and Certified Practising Accountants, we prioritise personalised service and local market knowledge. Our commitment to innovation is evident in our paperless office and adoption of digital tools, ensuring efficient and forward-thinking solutions. We specialise in niche areas such as Self-Managed Superannuation Funds, defence force tax returns, and primary production businesses, offering industry-specific insights.Our family-owned heritage fosters a culture of mentorship, with senior consultants guiding clients through complex financial decisions. We pride ourselves on transparency, reliability, and a client-centric approach, ensuring long-term partnerships built on trust. Our team actively engages with the community, reflecting our deep roots in Toowoomba through involvement in local organisations like the Darling Downs Sailing Club. With decades of combined experience, we deliver actionable advice to help clients achieve financial security and business success. Our services are designed to simplify compliance, optimise tax outcomes, and empower clients to make informed decisions for sustainable growth.
Services
Business Establishment
Tax Compliance
Cloud Accounting
Self-Managed Superannuation
Defence Force Tax Returns
Asset Protection
Cash Flow Management
Industry-Specific Advice
Family Business Structuring
Wealth Creation
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- We offer over 65 years of local accounting expertise in Toowoomba.
- Our team includes Chartered Accountants and Certified Practising Accountants.
- Specialised knowledge in Self-Managed Superannuation Funds and defence force tax returns.
- We provide tailored solutions for primary production and family businesses.
- Our paperless office utilises cloud technology for efficient service delivery.
Services
Business Establishment
Ellco Group guides clients through business setup, including entity selection, ABN registration, and compliance requirements. We help choose optimal structures like sole traders, companies, or trusts, ensuring alignment with long-term goals. Our services cover tax obligations, licensing, and financial planning to establish a solid foundation for new ventures.
Tax Compliance
We manage individual and business tax returns, focusing on compliance and maximising deductions. Our expertise includes work-related expenses, capital gains tax, and defence force-specific concessions. We ensure accurate reporting while identifying legitimate savings opportunities, adhering to ATO regulations and benchmarks for diverse industries.
Cloud Accounting
Our paperless office utilises cloud technology for real-time financial management. Services include Xero/QuickBooks setup, automated payroll, and digital document management. This approach enhances accuracy, accessibility, and collaboration, enabling clients to monitor cash flow and make informed decisions from any location.
Self-Managed Superannuation
We provide comprehensive SMSF advice, including fund establishment, compliance, and investment strategy. Our team assists with property investments within superannuation, pension transitions, and regulatory adherence. We ensure trustees understand their obligations while optimising retirement outcomes through tailored planning.
Defence Force Tax Returns
Specialised tax services for defence personnel, covering deployment income exemptions, uniform deductions, and overseas service rebates. We navigate complex ATO rules to claim eligible offsets, ensuring compliance with military-specific regulations while maximising refunds for service members.
People
Jason Elliott
Consultant
Third-generation accountant with 30+ years' experience, owning Ellco Group since 2014. Specialises in business restructuring and strategic advisory, leveraging insights from running a family business and Toowoomba Strata developments.
Karissa Bachmann
Director
CPA with expertise in rental properties and SMSFs. Co-owns Ideal Kitchens, applying practical business experience to client cash flow management. Focuses on seamless accounting systems integration and profitable financial strategies.
Emma Graham
Director
Local Toowoomba CPA specialising in primary production tax. Assists businesses in upgrading accounting technology and optimising software usage. Active Brisbane Broncos supporter with a focus on regional agricultural enterprises.
David Elliott
Consultant
Second-generation accountant with 60 years' industry experience. Retired in 2014 but continues mentoring. Former partner of Jason Elliott, offering strategic insights and supporting Sailability Gold Coast in retirement.
Melissa Zeller
Accountant
20-year accounting professional with rural business expertise. Specialises in primary production and agricultural sectors. Part-time role while managing a steel fabrication business and farming property with her husband Chris.
Questions
What accounting services does Ellco Group offer for new businesses?
We assist with business structure selection, ABN registration, tax compliance, and financial planning. Our team guides clients through entity choices like sole traders, companies, or trusts to optimise long-term outcomes.
How does Ellco Group handle tax returns for defence force members?
We specialise in defence force tax concessions, including deployment income exemptions, uniform deductions, and overseas service rebates. Our experts ensure compliance while maximising eligible refunds for service personnel.
Can Ellco Group help with Self-Managed Superannuation Funds?
Yes, we provide SMSF establishment, compliance management, and investment strategy advice. Our services include property investment structuring and pension transition planning to optimise retirement outcomes.
What technology does Ellco Group use for accounting services?
We operate a paperless office using cloud accounting platforms like Xero and QuickBooks. This enables real-time financial tracking, digital document management, and secure remote access for clients.
Do you offer specialised services for primary production businesses?
Yes, our team has deep expertise in agricultural tax compliance, including specific concessions and reporting requirements for farmers. We provide tailored advice to optimise financial management in this sector.
Reviews (1)
Mark Thompson
Nov 04, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Worst service ever I have been waiting months for them to do something simple and they cannot ebven be bothered to reply and give me updates on what is going on. Even the boss Jason doesn't have the respect to contact me for an update. STAY AWAY FROM THEM. I wish i did.
Worst service ever I have been waiting months for them to do something simple and they cannot ebven be bothered to reply and give me updates on what is going on. Even the boss Jason doesn't have the respect to contact me for an update. STAY AWAY FROM THEM. I wish i did.
