Get your Shopify Under Control
eCommerce accounting and bookkeeping for Shopify merchants, powered by Xero
- Payment Gateways & Reconciliation
- GST Compliance
- Set Up & Connecting your store with Xero
Shopify makes selling easy - the accounting bit? Not so much
GST Chaos
Selling domestically? GST applies. Selling internationally? Different rules. Selling on multiple channels? Welcome to complexity town. One wrong setup and you're either overcharging customers or underpaying the ATO.
Dashboard Lies
Your Shopify dashboard says one thing. Your bank account says another. Refunds are mixed in with revenue, fees are buried, and nobody can tell you what you actually made last month.
Spreadsheet Spiral
You started with one spreadsheet. Now you've got twelve. You're manually exporting CSVs, cross-referencing payment reports, and spending your Sunday nights reconciling transactions instead of running your business.
There's a better way. And it starts with an accountant who actually knows how Shopify works.
Shopify accounting and bookkeeping that actually works
We're not just accountants who've heard of Shopify. We work in it, alongside your store, connecting the dots between your sales data and your books so nothing slips through the cracks.
Shopify × Xero Integration
Your Shopify sales, refunds, fees, and payouts flowing straight into Xero - automatically. No manual exports. No mystery discrepancies.
GST & BAS Done Right
GST applied correctly across every channel. BAS lodged on time. ATO obligations handled - even when international orders complicate things.
Gateways & Reconciliation
Shopify Payments, Afterpay, PayPal, Stripe - every gateway reconciled, down to the cent.
Profitability Reporting
Your Shopify analytics tell you what sold. We tell you what you actually made - true margins after every fee, every refund, every cost.
Cash Flow Forecasting
Plan your next inventory order, your next marketing push, or your next hire - backed by numbers you can trust.
Multi-Channel Sync
Selling on Shopify, Amazon, eBay, and in-person? We consolidate everything into one clear financial picture in Xero.
Here's how it works
Audit
We look at your Shopify store, payment gateways, sales channels, and current accounting setup. We find the gaps.
Connect
We integrate Shopify with Xero, set up your chart of accounts, automate reconciliation, and make sure GST is configured correctly.
Bookkeeping, BAS, and tax
Ongoing bookkeeping, BAS, tax planning, and financial reporting plus advisory when you're ready to scale.
eCommerce Ready, integrated with industry leading apps.
We believe in small businesses. Heck, we are one. And we’re ready to bring order to your systems and give you the confidence to kick business goals.
Starting,
or scaling?
When your accounting is done with Illumin8 you’ll gain clarity on your profits, margins, and cash flow.
- Full-stack accounting support
- Strategy meets systems
- Built for modern brands
End-to-end tax and compliance support designed to keep you on track, minimise surprises, and maximise financial outcomes.
- BAS, IAS, and annual tax returns submitted on time, every time.
- Entity structure advice to align with tax efficiency and personal goals.
- ASIC compliance and corporate registry management.
- Tax planning sessions to reduce surprises and optimise outcomes.
- Real-time accounting updates and reconciliations.
- Proactive alerts on upcoming obligations and strategic opportunities.
Efficient, automated bookkeeping and payroll systems that give you clarity, control, and confidence in your numbers.
- Regular reconciliations for up-to-date data
- Payroll processing including award interpretation
- GST and PAYG tracking and lodgements
- Process design, system setup and automation
- Receipt capture, accounts payable, and cash flow management
- Customised dashboard or reporting setup
Forward-focused advisory that aligns business performance with personal goals—through insight, planning, and accountable decision-making.
- Regular business performance reviews tailored to client goals
- Deep-dive strategy workshops
- Forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning
- Personal wealth alignment and succession conversations
- Accountability check-ins and decision-making support
- Referral to vetted specialists when outside our lane
Smart systems and automation tailored to your business—saving time, streamlining operations, and boosting visibility.
- Review and implementation of app stack based on client needs
- Migration and integration support across platforms
- Time-saving workflow automations
- Staff training and system documentation
- Reporting and dashboard configuration for visibility
- Industry-specific tools for inventory, scheduling, or sales tracking
Comprehensive SMSF support—from setup to succession—ensuring compliance, clarity, and confidence every step of the way.
- Self Managed super fund Fund setup, registrations, and trustee education
- Compliance and audit prep throughout the year
- Investment tracking and tax reporting
- Liaison with external wealth partners
- Annual financials and returns prepared and lodged
- Succession and estate strategy discussions
“Gave me the tools I needed to make things.”
We believe in small businesses. Heck, we are one. And we’re ready to bring order to your systems and give you the confidence to kick business goals.
Get your Shopify sorted
Book your free consultation today and discover how we can help you achieve your growth goals.
Questions, you should be asking
Do you provide support with applying for loans, funding or grants?
Got growth plans that need funding? Most grants and all banks are going to want to see accurate financial records and reports before dropping that sweet cashola into your account. Our team of experts can provide you with guidance to access grants and loans and help you achieve your goals faster.
Can you set-up or help streamline my accounting and finance processes?
We’ve got our heads in the cloud — in a good way. Using a cloud accounting program and other technology can streamline business processes and drive efficiency. Imagine not spending hours scanning receipts or typing up invoices because you’ve put those processes on autopilot. We’re all about helping you work smarter, not harder.
Do you provide support with cash flow, budgeting and forecasting?
If those three words make you cringe, read on. Ensuring you’re invoicing a decent amount of money each month is important, but you also need to think about cash flow, budgeting and forecasting. Because revenue means nothing if you’re seriously underquoting or your clients aren’t paying on time. Money flowing into your business makes life easier and allows your mind the freedom to get creative. We can help you with all of that.
I need expert advice about business planning, can you help?
We can provide you with strategic business advice to help you make the most of the present and plan for the future. That could involve putting together a five-year plan for your business, complete with goals and milestones, or workshopping how you can bring on employees or subcontractors while still being profitable, plus a whole lot of other stuff in between.
Can you help with managing company finances?
Even if you did well at maths in high school, you might not know very much about keeping a track of the finances in your small business. Still managing your money in a notebook or spreadsheet? Then it might be time to talk to an accountant who can help you streamline the management of your finances with access-anywhere technology. Yep. Say hello to cloud accounting, which brings accurate business metrics to your fingertips, any time and anywhere.
Do you help with tax compliance and reporting?
If you tend to avoid calls with the ATO and leave all the thinking about your tax until the end of the financial year, you’re not alone. Without the help of an accountant, tax specialist or bookkeeper it’s easy to become confused by what is required to remain compliant and keep your numbers in the black. As small business tax and accounting specialists, it’s our job to maintain records and reporting and keep you compliant. We’re here to bring you peace of mind when it comes to record keeping and financial reporting, so you can get back to business.
Why choose Illumin8 for your creative business?
Switching accountants or engaging an accountant for your small business the first time is a big deal. We get it. To help you decide if you’re ready and if we’re ‘the one’, we’ve pulled together some As to frequently asked Qs.
