East Coast BBS is a team of 11 certified bookkeepers and registered BAS agents based in South Nowra. We take care of your books, your compliance, and your business growth — so you can focus on what you do best.
At East Coast BBS, we believe bookkeeping is the foundation — not the ceiling. Our clients don’t just get accurate, compliant books. They get a dedicated team that understands their business, explains their numbers in plain language, and works alongside them to make confident decisions.
Whether you’re a tradie in the Shoalhaven juggling invoices, a childcare centre managing complex payroll, or a growing business ready for the next level — we’re the team that goes beyond the spreadsheet.
Accurate, compliant records and BAS lodgement — handled with care, every month.
End-to-end payroll, STP, superannuation and EOFY compliance for your whole team.
Clear financial reports and regular reviews that help you understand and act on your numbers.
Practical coaching and planning sessions to align your goals with a clear financial strategy.
Forward-looking forecasts and budgets so you're never surprised by your cash position.
Xero and MYOB setup, software training, and BAS lodgement — no ongoing commitment required.
We are certified bookkeepers and registered BAS agents, offering a range of professional bookkeeping services that can be tailored to meet your business needs.
From subcontractor payments to job costing, we understand how building businesses work.
Complex payroll, educator awards, and subsidy reconciliation, we handle it all.
From Medicare reconciliation to practitioner payroll, we keep your practice financially healthy.
Irregular hours, casual staff, and thin margins. We understand the rhythm of hospitality businesses.
From inventory management to supplier payments, we help retail businesses stay on top of their numbers.
Trust accounting, disbursements, and compliance. We understand the financial complexity behind professional practice.
East Coast BBS was founded by Melissa Thorpe in 2016 and has grown into a close-knit team of specialists, based in our own purpose-built premises in South Nowra.
Melissa’s background in family business, combined with her Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong and years of hands-on experience, means she built ECBBS with a clear philosophy: bookkeeping should empower business owners, not confuse them.
Today, our team works with clients across the Shoalhaven, Illawarra, Wollongong, and all over Australia — from their first BAS lodgement to their long-term business strategy.
"Melissa is very knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile to assist you. She is the best bookkeeper that I have had in all the businesses I have owned. Professional, helpful and extremely patient. If you are looking for the right person who will listen and perform 100% then call Mel."
Barbara Ferguson,
Dwell Realty
"Melissa has made owning my first business much less stressful. She has gone above and beyond to assist me in understanding and completing everything required. I highly recommend her to everyone — I know everything is done perfectly."
Brooke Lark,
Copper Rose Hair