Your local Ballarat bookkeeping expert for BAS and payroll services.

Committed to honesty and professional excellence so you can trust your books are kept in the right order.

We’re here for every question whenever you need so you can quickly get on with business without delay.

We are reliable, very well-trained and experienced experts for your peace of mind.

Prepare for tax time with monthly and annual packages.

Sally Poulton – Ballarat
Interest Areas: Accounting Setup, Bookkeeping, BAS, GST, Payroll, Software Training
Languages: English
Franchisee Sally Poulton from First Class Accounts Ballarat is passionate about helping local businesses with professional bookkeeping, BAS and payroll services tailored to their needs.
Born and raised in Ballarat, Sally holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and brings almost 20 years of bookkeeping and BAS experience. She is dedicated to supporting businesses with efficient and compliant financial management, backed by the resources of Australia’s largest bookkeeping network.
Sally helps small and medium-sized businesses across Ballarat with BAS preparation, ATO reporting, payroll processing, and Xero/MYOB setup. As a Registered BAS Agent and Xero Certified Advisor, she ensures her clients stay on top of their books and meet every compliance deadline with ease.
Her approach combines professional accuracy with a personal touch — managing each client’s finances with confidentiality, reliability, and care. Whether you’re a tradesperson, subcontractor, or small business owner, Sally provides comprehensive bookkeeping solutions to help you focus on running your business.
For trusted, accurate and timely bookkeeping in Ballarat, contact First Class Accounts Ballarat today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Call today for your FREE, no obligation, consultation.
Your Ballarat specialist in bookkeeping and BAS agent services
Weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual accounts
Reporting the earnings of a business by stating all relevant income and all expenses that have been incurred to generate that income.
Reporting all ATO lodgements to keep you ATO compliant.
Such obligations include the need to complete an IAS or BAS, which can be done monthly, quarterly or annually.
EOFY Processes including finalisation of STP
End of financial year processes including reconciliation of accounts and inputting Tax Agent’s adjustments
Payroll Services inc PAYG Withholdings, and STP setup
Ensure your staff are paid the correct rates and paid according to the correct hours worked.
End of Payroll year process including STP
Ensuring all your payroll accounts balance and any discrepancies are corrected, prior to lodgement with the ATO.
Management reporting, consolidations and analysis
Key information about the financial state of your business in language you can understand.
Set up and maintenance of accounting systems
Including Inventory & Payroll and keeping all reconciliations up to date.
Software Training
Training and support in all Accounting Software products (MYOB, Reckon, Intuit and Xero) and associated app/addon training.
Bank Reconciliation
Maintain all bank accounts, bank feed setup and keep them reconciled.
Data input manual or automated processes
Making sure all information is entered and bank reconciliations are up to date.
Budgets
Setting up budgets to help you run your business.

Skills
- Registered BAS Agent
- Xero Certified Consultant – Platinum Partner
- MYOB Professional Partner
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
- Cert IV Financial Services (Bookkeeping)


Trusted by Businesses across Australia
Serving clients in Ballarat and surrounding areas
- 3355 Wendouree
- 3356 Sebastopol
- 3357 Buninyong
- 3350 Mt Clear
- 3352 Mt Helen
- 3350 Ballarat
- 3352 Cardigan Village
- 3351 Newtown
- 3363 Creswick
- 3373 Beaufort
- 370 Clunes
- 3333 Meredith
- 3364 Allendale
- 3360 Linton
- 3330 Rokewood
- 3361 Skipton
- 3334 Mount Doran
- 3329 Shelford
- 3378 Tatyoon
- 3375 Buangor
Contact us for a free 1 hour initial consultation
Book an appointment using our online system or call us.