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  • Legal Accounting & Trust Compliance Specialists

    At Seamless Accounting we protect your licence, your time, and your peace of mind so you can get on with running your business without stress.

Your Pain Points — Solved

Fear of trust account breaches

Even tiny errors can put your licence on the line.

We fix it:

  • Daily/weekly trust reconciliations
  • Zero‑error systems
  • Audit‑ready files all year round
  • Immediate breach prevention & early warning systems

Inefficient bookkeeping slowing your firm down

Your current bookkeeper may not understand how law firms operate.

We fix it:

  • Law‑firm optimised processes
  • Streamlined workflows
  • Transparent reporting
  • You get time back to run matters, not chase paperwork

High accounting fees with little value

Most accountants charge premium fees but don’t provide hands‑on support.

We fix it:

  • Boutique, personal service
  • Clear fixed-fee monthly packages
  • More support + lower cost compared to in‑house

No specialised trust account support

Your bookkeeper doesn’t specialise in legal compliance.

We fix it:

  • We specialise exclusively in law firms
  • Reliable, accurate trust accounting
  • We protect your licence, reputation and firm

You’re always cleaning up someone else’s mistakes

Sound familiar? Your accountant is too busy. Your bookkeeper doesn’t understand trust.

We fix it:

  • We clean up existing messes
  • We fix previous errors
  • We prevent future ones

Case Studies: Real Law Firms, Real Results

Preventing a Trust Account Breach (And Saving Their Licence)

A small family law firm approached us after noticing irregularities in their trust reconciliations. Their previous bookkeeper had missed a series of timing differences, unallocated deposits, and incorrect ledger postings. They were weeks away from an audit.

What We Did: - Conducted a full trust audit & cleanup - Corrected ledger entries going back 12 months - Set up automated reconciliation workflows - Implemented weekly trust checking systems

Outcome: - Audit passed with zero breaches - Lawyer avoided a possible licence review - Saved approx. $6,500 in accountant clean-up fees - Regained 5+ hours a week previously spent checking files

Reducing Costs & Streamlining Operations for a Growing Firm

A mid-sized conveyancing practice was overspending on internal admin staff while still facing delays and accuracy issues.

What We Did: - Took over bookkeeping, trust accounting & payroll - Introduced monthly reporting + KPIs - Optimised LEAP workflows - Added cashflow forecasting + budgeting

Outcome: - Reduced internal admin costs by 30% - Principal regained full oversight of cashflow - Zero trust errors for 18+ months - Faster matter processing & happier clients

Licence at Risk — Full Audit Rescue After Years of Errors

We received a call from a law firm that had just received a letter from the Legal Services Board. Their audit was due, and the Board had flagged multiple discrepancies from previous audit reports. The principal was terrified — their licence was on the line.

What We Did: - Performed a full internal review of all trust & office accounts - Cleaned up years of bookkeeping errors - Corrected inaccuracies caused by previous bookkeepers & accountants - Rebuilt trust records to ensure full compliance - Prepared and supported them through the audit

Outcome: - Audit passed successfully - Licence saved - Avoided penalties, investigations & reputational damage - Principal could finally sleep peacefully again

What We Do for Law Firms

Trust Accounting

• Daily/weekly reconciliation
• Trust ledger accuracy
• Breach prevention
• Audit preparation & support

Legal Bookkeeping

• Accounts payable & receivable
• Disbursements
• Matter-level reporting
• Payroll & super

Management Reporting

• Monthly financials
• Cashflow management
• Trust/investment reports

Systems & Automation

• LEAP, Smokeball, Xero, Actionstep, Clio
• Workflow optimisation
• Reducing admin time

Fractional CFO Services

• Cashflow management
• Budgeting & forecasting
• Monthly & annual performance reports
• KPI dashboards
• Pricing & profitability analysis
• Strategic business partnering
• Growth planning & financial strategy

End of Year Accounts & Company Tax Returns

• Financial statement preparation
• P&L and balance sheet reconciliation
• ATO compliant tax lodgement
• Tax optimisation strategies

What Makes Us an Ideal Fit for Law Firms

1. 100% Law‑Firm Focused

We understand legal trust accounting, legal billing, matter management and compliance rules better than generalists.

2. Save Your Licence & Protect Your Reputation

Your practice can’t afford a breach. We ensure: - Full compliance - Audit‑ready records - No surprises

3. Personal, Boutique Support

We work closely with you — unlike firms where you’re one of hundreds.

4. Cost‑Effective

Cheaper than hiring internally. More value than general accountants.

5. Efficient, Fast, Accurate

We deliver in days what others take weeks to get wrong.

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1300 650 338

About Us

Seamless Accounting is a boutique Melbourne-based accounting & bookkeeping practice specialising in legal trust accounting and law firm finance.

Our Mission
Our Values

To protect law firms from compliance breaches, reduce stress around trust accounting, and give principals full financial confidence.

  • Accuracy: Every number matters. Zero-breach accuracy is our standard.
  • Integrity: Your trust account is sacred — we treat it with the seriousness it deserves.
  • Transparency: Clear communication, no surprises, no confusing jargon.
  • Partnership: We work with you, not just for you.
  • Efficiency: We streamline processes so your firm operates smoothly and profitably.

We help principals sleep better at night knowing their compliance, trust, and financial operations are accurate, protected, and optimised. Seamless Accounting is a boutique Melbourne-based accounting & bookkeeping practice specialising in legal trust accounting and law firm finance.

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Testimonials

“We’ve been working with Seamless Accountants for just over a year, and the difference they’ve made to our business is incredible.”

Harry and Kara not only cleaned up our accounts but also helped us restructure things to save on tax — their advice led to real, measurable savings we hadn’t been told about before. They’re proactive, always thinking ahead, and genuinely care about the long-term health of our business. We finally feel like we have accountants who are on our side, not just ticking boxes.

“We have used Seamless Accounts & Advisors for many years and Harry has been an amazing asset for our law firm.”

We recommend Harry and the team completely.

“We’ve been working with Seamless Accountants for over two years now, and the experience has been nothing short of exceptional.”

Harry has always been incredibly reliable and easy to work with — he just gets the unique needs of our business and has helped us stay on top of our bookkeeping and compliance. Since Kara joined the team, things have become even more streamlined and efficient. Together, Harry and Kara are a great team — proactive, detail-oriented, and genuinely invested in helping our business run smoothly.

“I’ve been working with Seamless Accountants for the last 6 months, and they’ve been a huge asset to my small business.”

Their team is professional, responsive, and proactive in offering helpful advice. They genuinely care about their clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — this is our specialty. We deeply understand trust rules, legal software, and compliance.

Absolutely. Many firms come to us right before an audit or during a stressful period.

In almost most cases, yes — and with far higher accuracy.

Yes. We handle full clean-ups, backdated corrections, and audit preparation.

LEAP, Smokeball, Affinity, Actionstep, Xero, and more.

We review your trust reconciliation, ledger accuracy, software setup, compliance gaps, and risk areas — and provide clear recommendations with no obligation.

Most firms can onboard within 3–7 days depending on access and urgency.

Yes — many firms choose us as their full accounting department because of our accuracy, responsiveness, and legal expertise.

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Ready to Protect Your Trust Account & Grow Your Firm?

Call us to book a Free 15-Minute Complimentary Call

This is a no-pressure, obligation‑free conversation where we understand your firm, your current systems, and your compliance risks.

Call Now - 1 300 650 338

Free Trust Compliance Audit (Obligation‑Free)

As part of this call, we also offer a free trust accounting audit where we: – Review your current trust reconciliation processes – Identify compliance gaps & high‑risk areas – Highlight what’s working well – Provide clear recommendations on what needs a review or fix – Show you how to reduce risk, save time & improve accuracy.

This is a $580 value audit we now provide free for law firms who want clarity, confidence, and compliance.

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Business Hours

Monday – Friday: 8 AM to 6 PM

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