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Bramble and Briar

We're an accounting practice that helps businesses thrive - we'll streamline your tax and bookkeepin We'll do that too.

Most people get into business because they love what they do. Which doesn't involve spending their valuable time looking at the books. We started Bramble and Briar because we love helping other people deal with theirs less. We're a full service accounting practice which means we work with businesses from their inception (eg setting up the most effective structures given individual circumstances, i

mplementing Xero ect), while they grow (being someone to bounce ideas off, general business advisory including payroll, ongoing accounting/bookkeeping support, tax compliance including BAS lodgement ect), adding value to mature businesses (Virtual CFO services, internal review of systems/processes, cash flow planning ect), right through to succession planning and preparation to sell a business. Want to look after your own books but just need someone to show you the ropes and provide adhoc support? Knowledge is king, so we'll empower you with the information required to manage things yourself and we're just a phone call away if you get stuck. We're not the standard accountants that you visit once a year at tax time, we're a business partner that genuinely adds value to your business. We love helping businesses grow by giving them the support and tools to streamline their finance function. We offer a no obligation introductory chat. We love to meet new people and hear about what they are passionate about, so if it's coffee or a catch up over Skype, please get in contact.

20/06/2026

June Book Stack!
📚 The Dutch House - Ann Patchett
The story of siblings who grow up in a grand mansion and their lives across five decades. Pacy, gripping and impossible to put down.

📚The Correspondent - Virginia Evans
A truly heartwarming and witty story about the life of an extraordinary woman, told entirely through her letters. Vita loved this one!

📚A Bit on the Side by Virginia Trioli
Filled with wisdom, stories, memories and recipes — all told with Virginia's renowned insight and brilliant sense of humour. This rec is from Virginia super fan Sarah

📚Seed by Bri Lee
An environmental thriller exploring themes of climate change, legacy and dangerous secrets. Bri researched this book with a stint in Antarctica!

19/06/2026

Now you know if you qualify, let's talk about the how. 👶

In Part 2 of our Sole Trader's Guide to Parental Leave, we're getting into the details:
✔️ How to prepare your business before you go

✔️ What you can (and can't) do while on paid leave

✔️ The 1-hour rule — yes, it's a thing

✔️ Passive income — where does it stand?

✔️ Real life inspo from Jen the photographer 📸
Swipe through for everything you need to step away with confidence ➡️
📌 Missed Part 1? Head back to our previous post to check your eligibility first!

18/06/2026

Expecting a little one and working for yourself? 👶
You might be entitled to more than you think. In Part 1 of our Sole Trader's Guide to Parental Leave, we're breaking down the essentials:
✔️ What you can claim from the Aus Government
✔️ How much you'll receive (hello, 26 weeks!)
✔️ The 4 key tests you need to pass
✔️ Super on PPL — what's changing from 1 July 2026
✔️ Partner Pay basics
Swipe through to see if you qualify ➡️
📌 Part 2 coming soon — we'll cover the finer details and common questions we get from sole trader parents-to-be!

25/05/2026

📢 EMPLOYERS: Super is changing from 1 July 2026 — is your business ready?

Payday super means paying super on the same day as wages. No more quarterly lump sums.

Here's your checklist:
✅ Set up Xero Auto Super (not on Xero? We can help — just DM us)
✅ Make sure you're using an Australian bank account
✅ Collect new employee super details on day one
✅ Start paying monthly now to build the habit
✅ Plan your cash flow for smaller, regular payments

The bad news? Late payments may result in fees.
The good news? Regular super payments are actually easier on cash flow than one big quarterly hit!

Got questions about what this means for your business?
We're here to help — click the link in bio or send us a DM.

22/05/2026

Today's Lunch & Learn was paired with some deliciously spicy Thai from Ari.BKK on Lygon street.
We highly recommend the Green Chicken Curry! 🥵😋

21/05/2026

The 2026 Budget dropped right before tax time — rude! 😅

Here's what you actually need to know (spoiler: most of it isn't law yet, so don't panic).
Swipe through for the key takeaways on individuals, small business, and trusts.

27/04/2026

A productivity hack for your Monday - Send your bills straight from your email to Xero. Would you like to see what it looks like from the back-end of Xero? Let us know in the comments.

10/04/2026

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS GUIDE
Easter’s over and there’s still a whole week to go! Don’t worry — the brains trust at Bramble and Briar have rounded up their top picks for the school hols, with plenty of free events thrown in. We’ve got you covered!

🥁 Little Food Festival | 15–16 April
Federation Square | FREE

🥁 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Loads on for kids with plenty of affordable shows to choose from!

🥁 Let’s Party: NGV Fashion for Kids
FREE

🥁 Bubble Planet Experience | Brunswick
Perfect for a rainy day!

🥁 Youth Acting & Screen Studio Workshops | Kensington
For the little performer ready for their close-up!

🥁 Shark Kingdom 3D at IMAX Melbourne | Carlton

05/04/2026

Happy Easter from the Bramble and Briar team!

03/04/2026

4 books to read over the Easter long weekend
Swipe to find your next great read 👉

📒 Crying in H Mart — Michelle Zauner
A gut-wrenching and gorgeous memoir about grief, identity, and the food that ties us to the people we love most.

📒Signs on Damage — Diana Reid
A sharp, razor-witted novel that pulls apart privilege, desire and the stories we tell ourselves about our own choices.

📒 The Lost Bookshop — Evie Woods
A charming, whimsical tale of a hidden bookshop in Dublin that brings together three strangers searching for something more than just a missing book.

📒 Consider Yourself Kissed — Jessica Stanley (and how perfect is this for Easter long weekend reading!)
A witty, warm and achingly relatable love story that follows one woman through a decade of romance, motherhood and wondering how she ended up here.

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287 Lygon Street
Melbourne, VIC
3057

Website

http://www.brambleandbriar.com.au/

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