Accounting & finance for Australian founders
Hands-on financial support for startups & scale-ups
Made for Australian founders, from pre-seed to Series A and beyond.
From bookkeeping and tax to fractional CFO, we handle your entire finance function so you can focus on building.
Start to Scale, We’ve Got You
Traditional accounting doesn’t fit the startup model. We do. Our expertise is tailored for high-growth ventures navigating funding rounds, team expansion and market entry.
Your Finance, Built to Scale
From essential bookkeeping and BAS to strategic CFO advice, we provide a full suite of services that scale in step with your business, letting you concentrate on your vision.
Smart. Simple. No Surprises
Leveraging smart, cloud-based platforms like Xero, we deliver streamlined financial management. Our clear, fixed-fee structure means no billing surprises, just predictable costs.
Finance Support That Scales With You.
You’re focused on your product and your customers, not financial admin. We get it. We’re not your typical accountants – we’re strategic financial partners, deeply connected to the Australian startup ecosystem.
For over a decade, we’ve been in the trenches with Aussie founders, helping them navigate everything from R&D incentives to capital raising and global expansion. Our job is to make sure your numbers stack up, giving you the clarity and confidence to make bold moves. We handle the financial complexity so you can focus on what you do best: building a business that wins.
Bookkeeping & Accounting
Pristine and compliant books that give you real-time information and insight. We ensure you’re always ready for investors and BAS deadlines and can make confident, data-driven decisions.
Fractional CFO Support
Get executive-level financial strategy exactly when you need it, without the overhead of a full-time hire. We help you master your cash flow and plot a course for sustainable growth.
Payroll Services
Flawless payroll, fully managed. We take care of PAYG, super and compliance, making sure your team is paid accurately and on time — so you can stay focused on growing the business.
Valuations
Understand your company’s true worth. We deliver robust, defensible valuations essential for capital raising, Employee Share Option Plans (ESOPs) as well as strategic exits.
Financial Modelling
Translate your vision into a compelling narrative of numbers. We create powerful financial models that validate your strategy and map out your path to profitability for investors.
Tax Services
Navigate Australia’s tax landscape with ease. We handle your GST, BAS lodgements and company tax obligations, keeping everything accurate, compliant and running smoothly — keeping you 100% compliant and efficient.
Cap Table Management
Don’t let a messy cap table derail your deal. We provide complete clarity, reconciling your shares, options and notes across all platforms to ensure you are always accurate and investor-ready.
R&D Tax Incentive Claims
Fuel your innovation. We help you navigate the R&D Tax Incentive program, maximising your claim and securing valuable non-dilutive cash flow to reinvest in your product.
Company Set-Up
Start on solid ground. We handle your ASIC registration and set up a corporate structure designed for growth, investment and long-term success — giving you the right foundation from day one.
Startup founders ♥ Standard Ledger
Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what our clients have to say about working with us.
“Closing our £2.5m round with Octopus Ventures was a huge milestone for HealsGood AI. Standard Ledger were instrumental throughout the process – helping us stay investor-ready, manage due diligence and present a clear financial story. They brought real structure and focus, which made a complex raise feel controlled and achievable. Having that level of financial leadership on our side gave us the confidence to move fast and negotiate from a position of strength.”
Jack Henderson
“The grant application for the Australian Government’s Boosting Female Founders Initiative is an absolute beast of a process. I’ve really enjoyed working with John to secure it.”
Jeanette Cheah
“Standard Ledger’s fractional CFO services identified KPIs driving operational improvements, making us an attractive acquisition target. Strategic exit planning structured our finances to maximise returns, and negotiating the complexities of the sale process secured us a deal that recognised our full value.”
Peter Neal
“Standard Ledger saved us from trouble during our UK setup. They turned around crucial work in 48 hours, preventing fines. Having the support you can trust, who knows what they’re doing, means less stress and frees up a lot of mental space.”
Peter Cole
“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
“John and the team have really understood our R&D story from day one, and have always had a plan for it. We’re in the third year of working together now, and it’s been really great.”
Nadun Hennayaka
Your Financial Co-Pilot for Growth.
You’re building the next big thing – your finances need to keep up. Let’s create the financial foundation you need to scale your vision, attract investment and achieve your goals.
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