Gold Coast accountants for business, tax & trusted advice.
Tax returns, BAS and business advice for individuals, property investors, sole traders and small businesses. Based on the Gold Coast, working remotely with clients across Australia — built across three generations.
Thinking about changing accountants? Switching is simpler than most people expect — we handle the handover with your old accountant, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Start your tax return online — no appointment needed. Complete our Client Engagement Form, and one of our accountants will personally review your file and get started as soon as possible.
Running a business, or after advice on tax planning, SMSF or property? Call 07 5669 8922, or send a short enquiry. We reply within one business day.
Business Enquiries →We work with sole traders, companies, partnerships, trusts, property investors, SMSFs, NDIS provider businesses and individuals across the Gold Coast and Australia-wide. From tax accounting and BAS to payroll, ASIC compliance, tax planning and ongoing business advice, our team provides practical help without unnecessary jargon. Most importantly, we get to know you. You’ll have experienced people you can call when you need advice — not just someone you hear from once a year at tax time.
Through our trusted network of finance and insurance professionals, we can also assist with business finance, home loans, investment lending and insurance. It’s a complete range of financial services under one trusted network.
Tax, accounting and advice for individuals and businesses.
Based in Burleigh Waters, Gold Coast — working with clients Australia-wide. From a straightforward individual return to year-round business accounting.
Small business accounting
Financial statements, tax planning and ASIC/company secretarial compliance for tradies, sole traders, partnerships and growing companies — including annual reviews and director obligations.
Know exactly where your business stands financially — all year, not just at tax time.
Get help with your business →Property investors & SMSFs
Tax, reporting and compliance support for rental property owners, trusts and self-managed super funds — wherever in Australia you’re based.
Understand your tax position and upcoming obligations, with clear advice when you need it.
Get help with property → Get help with your SMSF →Tax returns & compliance
Individual, sole trader, company and overdue tax returns prepared and lodged all year round. We find every deduction you’re legitimately entitled to and explain your position in plain English.
Get help with tax returns →Payroll & Xero support
Reliable payroll, supported by a Gold Coast Xero Platinum Partner — from setup and migration to BAS-ready reporting.
Keep your pay runs and reporting organised as your team grows.
Get help with payroll → Get help with Xero →Real results for Gold Coast businesses.
Correcting a café’s BAS overstatement
We identified duplicated sales after a software changeover, corrected the accounts and amended the BAS. The reported liability fell by approximately $18,000.
Read the café case study →Clearer reporting for an NDIS provider
We brought reconciliations up to date and introduced a structured reporting process. Management began receiving financial reports within two weeks of each month-end.
Read the NDIS case study →Client names and identifying details are withheld. These are individual client outcomes; results depend on each business’s circumstances.
Looking for a trusted accountant with real experience on the Gold Coast?
Gold Medal Accounting is a family-owned accounting firm in Burleigh Waters, trusted by more than 1,500 Gold Coast clients and built across three generations. Senior Accountant Douglas Witham brings five decades in the profession. Principal Accountant Lynn Witham handles the day-to-day work with individuals and small businesses. Chief Financial Officer Bradley Witham oversees the firm’s financial management and compliance. Together, that’s a family that has spent its whole working life in accounting. As your local Gold Coast accountant, we bring genuine care and real experience to every client relationship — based in Burleigh Waters, working with clients Australia-wide.
Same people, every year
You’ll speak to the same people year after year, not a call centre.
We answer the phone
We answer the phone and know our clients personally.
Practical advice
Practical advice, not just compliance box-ticking.
Three generations
Combined experience across tax, SMSF, property and business advisory.
★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5
based on 80 Google reviews and counting.
“Such great and warm service, so prompt. Highly recommend — you do not feel like a number here.”Kirsti J-H, Google review
“Very happy with the advice received from Lynn and staff — certainly makes our tax issues simple.”Jim Macanally, Google review
“My accountant, Lynn, is one of the most knowledgeable and capable professionals I have had the pleasure of working with.”Leanne Lynch, Google review
A family firm, in person
Five decades in the profession, working directly with the firm’s clients.
Day-to-day work with individuals and small businesses across the Gold Coast.
Oversight of the firm’s financial management, systems and compliance.
Before you choose an accountant.
Can I complete my tax return without an appointment?
Yes. Visit our Client Forms page to complete the Client Engagement Form online. One of our accountants will personally review your file and explain the next steps.
Do you only work with Gold Coast clients?
No. We are based in Burleigh Waters and work remotely with individuals and businesses across Australia, including Sydney, the Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba. Our experience includes a Sydney business we have worked with for 30 years. We agree the scope, fees and contact arrangements before starting. For larger business engagements, an initial visit can be discussed by arrangement. See how remote business accounting works or our Toowoomba service.
Can you help with overdue tax returns?
Yes, most definitely. We regularly help clients catch up on overdue and multiple-year tax returns and get back on the right side of the ATO.
Are you a Xero accountant?
Yes, Gold Medal Accounting is a Xero Platinum Partner — from setup and migration to ongoing payroll and BAS support.
Do you work with small businesses and trades?
Yes. We work with sole traders, companies, partnerships, trusts, property investors and SMSFs, as well as individuals.
Tax explained in plain English.
Short videos from Bradley on the questions we hear most. General information only, not personal advice.
ATO payment plans: what to do if you cannot pay your tax debt
How an ATO payment plan works, what the ATO will ask for, and what to do first so the debt does not grow. (3:31)
Why your BAS does not match your bank account
The common reasons your BAS differs from your bank balance: GST timing, cash versus accrual and unreconciled transactions. (0:32)
How to start a sole trader business in Australia: ABN, tax and GST
How the ABN, tax and GST registration work, and the records to keep from day one. (3:44)
Uber and DoorDash driver tax in Australia: GST, deductions and records
How GST, deductions and record keeping work for rideshare and delivery drivers. (3:44)
Tax time: quarterly BAS is due 28 October and self-lodged 2025-26 tax returns Monday 2 November (31 October falls on a Saturday). Not sure where you stand? We can help.
Read the deadlinesTell us what you need. We’ll come back to you.
Whether it is a tax return, a BAS, a business that has outgrown its bookkeeping, or a second opinion, send us a few lines and the right person at the firm will reply.
- 1Send a short enquiry.
Your name, a contact number and what you are after. It takes about a minute. - 2We reply within one business day.
From a person at the firm, not an automated system. - 3A short, no-obligation chat.
We talk through your situation, what we would do and what it is likely to cost.
Prefer to talk now? Call 07 5669 8922.
Ready to talk? Let’s get started.
No call centres and no automated phone systems — we know our clients personally.
Contact Gold Medal Accounting Today →
Proud Xero Platinum Partner
Gold Medal Accounting is a Xero Platinum Partner, reflecting our depth of experience helping Gold Coast clients get the most out of cloud accounting — from setup and migration to day-to-day accounting, payroll and BAS.