Leanne Tymms - Director, Easy Reach Scaffolding
Elev8 is a Melbourne accounting and advisory firm working with established small businesses, family enterprises, and high-income investors. Clients work directly with our directors, drawing on more than 73 years of combined experience across tax, structuring, advisory, and wealth planning.
We simplify complex financial matters so you can make clear decisions with confidence. Our advice supports growth, protects wealth, and reflects where you want to go next. We build genuine long-term relationships and take pride in seeing our clients succeed. When your business moves forward, we move forward with you.
Our work begins with understanding your current position and where you intend to go. We review structure, cash flow, reporting systems, and compliance obligations before discussing strategy. This creates a clear foundation for informed decisions.
We stay involved throughout the year, not just at tax time. Regular reviews, forward planning discussions, and structured advice help you prepare for growth, manage risk, and respond to change with confidence.
Each recommendation reflects your business stage and personal objectives. We focus on steady progress, practical improvements, and decisions that support long-term stability.
At Elev8, clients deal directly with our directors from the outset. With more than 73 years of combined experience, senior expertise shapes every recommendation and review.
There are no handovers to junior staff and no loss of context between conversations. Decisions are discussed with professionals who understand your structure, your goals, and your risk comfort.
This level of involvement provides clarity, accountability, and confidence at every stage of your financial journey.
Established businesses need advice they can rely on and people they can reach. At Elev8, we combine senior expertise with direct involvement and practical guidance to support steady progress.
Businesses partner with us because we offer:
The result is clarity, confidence, and informed decisions that support both business stability and long-term growth.
Ruby and the team have been supporting me and my businesses for well over 10 years. They have been instrumental in helping me establish a B2B software company whose software is used across multiple countries by thousands of users. Their advice is measured, researched, and contemporary, and, importantly, it has helped me make smart decisions.
I highly recommend Melody and the entire team at Elev8 ie Southern Accounting. Since taking over the accounting and tax requirements for Sigasig Consulting, Mel has provided exceptional & proactive service. She expertly guided us through restructuring our business ensuring we had the most tax-effective setup for our future goals. Melody is incredibly thorough, whether she is reconciling our accounts, providing comprehensive executive summaries, or helping with our bookkeeping. Her clear communication and genuine care for our financial well-being make her an invaluable partner, and we couldn’t be happier with the peace of mind she and her team brings.
Elev8 ie SAACS have been the trusted accounting advisors of Acolyte Project Management since the company inception in 2021, when they were highly recommended by an acquaintance. They have proven to be an invaluable source of tax and accounting knowledge for our business, not only at tax time but throughout the year. Both accountants and the admin team are always readily available throughout the year to assist with any query irrespective of how minor or trivial. I cannot recommend them highly enough to any business who is looking for a change in advisory services or a business upstart needing the guidance of an accounting expert.
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Many accounting firms focus primarily on compliance and annual deadlines. We take a broader view. Alongside managing tax and reporting obligations, we review structure, performance, and long-term positioning. Our clients value direct access to experienced decision-makers and advice that reflects both business objectives and personal priorities.
At Elev8, we support:
Not sure if you fall into these categories? Reach out today and our friendly team can help you decide.
The initial conversation focuses on understanding your current structure, goals, and challenges. We ask questions, clarify priorities, and outline potential next steps. There is no pressure or obligation. The purpose is to determine whether we are the right fit and how we can provide value moving forward.
Yes. We regularly support clients managing trusts, corporate beneficiaries, SMSFs, property portfolios, and multi-entity groups. Complex structures require careful oversight and informed decision-making, and our experience allows us to guide these matters with clarity and confidence.
Our office is located in Melbourne CBD, and we support many clients across Melbourne and Victoria. However, we also work with and support interstate clients who value senior access and structured advisory support.
The level of communication depends on your needs, stage of growth and also preference. Some clients require regular check-ins and structured planning discussions, while others prefer periodic reviews aligned to key milestones.
Regardless of frequency, we remain accessible and involved beyond annual deadlines so you can reach out anytime.
