An Accountant Sydney Businesses Can Trust
JD Scott + Co, your trusted accounting firm in Sydney
Our goal is simple. As an accountant Sydney businesses can trust, we want to help you solve your accounting, tax, and business problems.
As one of Sydney’s leading Chartered Accounting firms, we can help build your business and wealth, empowering you to reach your goals, whatever they might be.
Our clients enjoy working with us because we change complex concepts and processes into simple, actionable steps. We tailor our services around your industry, all while offering quality support.
Whatever challenges you are facing, our Sydney accountants can help you throughout every stage of your journey. We do this by focusing on building long-term relationships rather than one-off solutions. We’ll act as your trusted advisor, helping you to make key financial and business decisions.
We offer complete financial solutions, helping with everything from bookkeeping to complex tax planning, always with a strong focus on helping small businesses. Our qualified and professional team has extensive experience in a wide range of industries, so you can trust our solutions, as we’ve likely dealt with a similar situation previously.
Discover how we can help you. Contact us today.
Our Building Block Approach for Small Businesses
At JD Scott + Co, we know that no two businesses are the same and neither are their accounting needs. That’s why we use a ‘building block’ approach, allowing you to select only the services that support your business at each stage of growth.
You’re not locked into a rigid package. Instead, you start with what you need—perhaps Xero support, monthly accounting, and tax compliance and as your business evolves, so can our support.
Whether it’s business planning, tax strategy, or cash flow advisory, we provide the right expertise at the right time for your Sydney business accounting needs.
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What makes your firm unique?
We combine decades of experience gained in the Big 4 and large corporates and apply the same level of quality to our SME clients. We believe that every business has the potential to grow into a successful, profitable business.
My situation is complex and difficult. Is that a problem?
No. We have decades of experience in dealing with some of the most difficult tax and accounting questions and finding workable solutions for our clients. Call us to discuss.
Do you do individual income tax returns?
As a specialist business accounting firm, we generally don’t usually take on income tax returns if you’re just a PAYG earner – we recommend either using a service such as ITP or doing it yourself online, check out our tax planning guide. However, if you own investment properties then we may be ale to assist. Give us call to discuss.
Can you help me get my business off the ground?
We certainly can! We’ve helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and start ups get their idea off the ground and become highly successful businesses.
Do I need accounting software?
The simple answer is yes. Whether we like it or not, the world is moving towards fully electronic business reporting, so a spreadsheet or old desk top software will no longer suffice. The ATO is moving rapidly towards real time, electronic reporting.
What’s the best accounting software for SMEs?
We believe Xero is the best software for growing Australian businesses. Its powerful enough to run a large business but intuitive to learn.
Do you take on very small businesses?
Yes we do. We’ve helped many small businesses grow their businesses from the kitchen table to a global enterprises.
Which states do your operate in?
While our HQ is based in Sydney, NSW, we serve all states across Australia. Even prior to COVID we built our business around being able to offer our clients and staff flexibility. To us, it is more important to get the job done with the highest quality – no matter where were located. JD Scott + Co has even seen a rise in overseas clients who are looking to open up business here in Australia.
JD Scott + Co is one of Sydney’s leading Chartered Accounting firms, we aim to help build your business and wealth, empowering you to reach your goals.
