Arrant Accounting Solutions

What Arrant Accounting Solutions does

Arrant Accounting Solutions is a privately held, Western Australia-based professional services firm founded in 2000 that delivers accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, HR compliance, payroll, and business advisory services to small and medium businesses, business start-ups, and not-for-profit organisations. The firm is headquartered at Suite 4, 8 Commerce Street, Malaga, with stated service coverage extending to Ellenbrook and the wider WA region. It operates as a micro-firm with 1-10 employees and positions itself around multi-platform cloud accounting expertise, recommending and implementing Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks alongside curated cashflow forecasting integrations (Fluidly, Float, Futrli Predict, Fathom) to give clients real-time financial visibility.

The core offering is a suite of professional service engagements rather than a software product. Service lines include Cloud Accounting implementation, Compliance, HR Support, and structured advisory engagements: a complimentary 30-minute initial consultation feeding 1-on-1 consultations, hourly-rate business planning sessions, and recurring quarterly business coaching on multi-year contracts. The firm supports this delivery with a content marketing engine (regular blog publishing on cashflow, tax, HR, and small business topics), free downloadable Excel templates (Break-Even, Fixed Cost Summary, Product Pricing, P&L Forecast, Labour Rate, Cash Flow Forecast), a Business Start-Up Kit, and an active presence across Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Revenue is generated entirely from professional services billed at hourly or project rates, supplemented by recurring quarterly coaching contracts. There are no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, parent companies, or institutional investors, and ownership is not publicly itemized; the firm appears to be founder/partner-held. Marketing and lead generation are sales-led, anchored by the complimentary consultation funnel and supported by content, with both in-person delivery from the Malaga office and online consultation options.

Name

Arrant Accounting Solutions

Legal name

Arrant Accounting Solutions

Website

https://arrant.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Arrant Accounting Solutions is a privately held Western Australia accounting firm, founded in 2000 and based in Malaga, providing bookkeeping, taxation, HR compliance, payroll, and business advisory services to small and medium businesses, start-ups, and not-for-profits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Accounting Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

akta.pro primary industry

Accounts Receivable (Invoicing, Cash Application, Deductions) (BPAAAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Accounts Payable (Invoice Processing, 2/3-Way Match, Vendor Payments) (BPAAAGAA)

Keywords

• Accounting services
• Bookkeeping services
• Tax compliance
• Payroll processing
• Cloud accounting

Headquarters

HQ city

Wembley

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Accounting Services: Recurring professional services including bookkeeping, accounting, tax compliance, and advisory engagements for small and medium businesses. Services include initial consultations (complimentary), 1-on-1 consultations (hourly), business planning sessions (hourly rate), and quarterly business coaching engagements.
2. HR Support Services: Outsourced HR management, hiring and termination policies, employment contracts, and performance development programs for small business clients.
3. Cloud Accounting Implementation: Setup and customization of cloud accounting systems including software selection, configuration, and staff training services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arrant Accounting Solutions is a Western Australia-based accounting firm that delivers bookkeeping, taxation, payroll, human resources compliance, and business advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses, not-for-profits, and startups. The firm integrates cloud accounting platforms (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks) to provide real-time financial reporting, cashflow forecasting, and year-round compliance support. It also offers strategic services including business planning, quarterly coaching, and start-up advisory.

Product overview

Arrant Accounting Solutions is a service-based accounting firm (not a software product company) offering a unified suite of professional accounting and advisory services. The core offerings include Cloud Accounting, Compliance Services, HR Support, and advisory engagements (Initial Consult, 1-on-1 Consultation, Business Planning, and Quarterly Business Coaching). These services are delivered through a combination of human expertise and cloud-based accounting platforms. The company also provides free resources including downloadable Excel-based business templates (Break-Even Calculator, Fixed Cost Summary Calculator, Product Pricing Calculator, Profit & Loss Forecast, Labour Rate Calculator, Cash Flow Forecast) and a Business Start-Up Kit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Initial Consultation Complimentary first consultation where prospective clients discuss their accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, or business advisory needs with Arrant's team. Intended for small and medium business owners evaluating the firm.
• 1-on-1 Consultation Individual paid consultation sessions for clients needing focused advice on specific accounting, tax, or business questions. Offered in one-hour blocks.
• Business Plan Professional business planning service covering structure, strategy, projections, and growth planning. Targeted at start-ups and existing small businesses needing a formal plan.
• Quarterly Business Coaching Recurring quarterly coaching engagement to help business owners review financials, set targets, and stay accountable. Designed as a multi-year relationship.
• Bookkeeping and Taxation Services Core ongoing service combining transaction recording, bank reconciliation, BAS lodgement, and income tax return preparation for individuals and businesses. Delivered via cloud accounting platforms with year-round support.
• Payroll Services Payroll processing service covering pay runs, superannuation, STP reporting, and end-of-year payroll obligations for small and medium businesses.
• Cloud Accounting Implementation Implementation, migration, and ongoing management of cloud accounting platforms including Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks. Includes setup of dashboards, integrations, and real-time reporting.
• Human Resources Support Services Human resources support covering workplace policies, procedures, employment contracts, dispute resolution, and general HR advice for small and medium businesses and not-for-profits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accurate information when needed for better business decisions
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Institute of Professional Accountants (IPA)minorOthersIPA (Institute of Professional Accountants) logo displayed on website footer as a professional membership/organizational affiliation. Specific partnership details not elaborated.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Botkeeper: Botkeeper combines AI-driven bookkeeping automation with human accountants for SMBs and accounting firms. It is an emerging competitor that pressures the economics of traditional human-delivered bookkeeping, which is Arrant's primary offering.

Broad incumbents

• H&R Block Australia: H&R Block Australia is a national tax preparation and SMB accounting brand with retail and digital channels. It overlaps with Arrant on tax compliance and small business services but operates at significantly larger scale and brand recognition.
• William Buck: William Buck is an Australian mid-tier accounting and advisory firm with strong SME and Western Australian presence. It directly contests Arrant's WA SMB client base while offering deeper specialist resources in tax, HR, and advisory.
• BDO Australia: BDO Australia is a top-tier accounting and advisory network covering bookkeeping, tax, HR, and business consulting. It competes for higher-end SMB and mid-market engagements that overlap with Arrant's quarterly coaching and advisory work.
• RSM Australia: RSM Australia is a mid-tier national accounting and advisory network offering bookkeeping, tax, HR, and business advisory. It competes for the same SMB and mid-market clients as Arrant, but with a much broader service portfolio and geographic footprint.
• Pitcher Partners: Pitcher Partners is an Australian mid-tier accounting and advisory firm with strong SME focus and WA presence. Its service breadth across bookkeeping, tax, and HR advisory makes it a credible alternative to Arrant for SMB owners seeking a larger firm.

Direct peers

• Pilot: Pilot provides outsourced bookkeeping, accounting, and CFO services for startups and SMBs. It mirrors Arrant's combination of bookkeeping, tax, and higher-value advisory offerings, but serves a more tech-startup-skewed client base nationally in the US.
• Bench: Bench is a US-headquartered online bookkeeping service pairing software with dedicated bookkeepers for SMBs. It directly competes with Arrant's core bookkeeping-plus-advisory service model, although it operates at much larger scale and leverages a tech platform rather than partner-led engagements.
• 1-800Accountant: 1-800Accountant is a US-based virtual accounting and tax advisory firm serving SMBs and entrepreneurs. Like Arrant, it sells bundled bookkeeping, tax, and advisory services through a sales-led motion with free initial consultations.

Others

• Xero: Xero is the dominant cloud accounting platform used by Arrant's clients and serves as an enabling ecosystem. While not a direct competitor, Xero's growing in-app automation and partner directory shape the competitive landscape in which Arrant operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ArrantAccountin
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArrantAccounting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/fiona-schneider
• Instagraminstagram.com/arrantaccountingsolutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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