NDIS Accountants for Registered and Unregistered Providers
Accounting, Bookkeeping and Payroll Built Around How the NDIS Works
Running an NDIS business means delivering supports first and getting paid later, paying your team under the SCHADS Award, and working with GST rules that depend on each participant’s plan. General accounting advice often misses those details, and that is usually where problems start.
At Schofields Accountants, we work with NDIS providers across Western Sydney and Australia-wide. We look after your bookkeeping, payroll, BAS, GST and tax, and help you understand your numbers so you can make confident decisions about pricing, staffing and growth.
Our director, Anesh Chand, is a CPA, Registered Tax Agent and Xero Certified Advisor. We are also a registered NDIS provider ourselves, so we understand the scheme from both sides.
Common Challenges We Help NDIS Providers Solve
Cash flow gaps between delivering supports and being paid
SCHADS Award payroll, including broken shifts and sleepovers
Working out which supports are GST-free and which are taxable
Pricing that covers wages, super and non-billable time
Invoicing, claiming and reconciling NDIS payments
Keeping financial records ready for registration and audits
Our NDIS Accounting Services
NDIS Bookkeeping
Accurate, up-to-date books in Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks, set up so NDIS income, GST-free supports and taxable sales each land in the right place. We reconcile your accounts, manage payables and receivables, and connect your NDIS or rostering software with your accounting system where it makes sense.
SCHADS Award Payroll
Payroll set up and processed under the SCHADS Award, including classifications, penalty rates, broken shifts, sleepovers and allowances. We look after Single Touch Payroll reporting and Payday Super, and keep your setup current as the award changes. Read our guide to SCHADS Award payroll for NDIS providers.
BAS and GST
Monthly or quarterly BAS prepared and lodged, with GST treated correctly for each type of support. We check your service agreements and tax codes, and help you work out when to register for GST. Our guide explains whether NDIS supports are GST-free.
Tax and Business Structures
Income tax returns and tax planning for sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts. If you are starting out or growing, we can help you choose a structure that suits your goals and circumstances, and plan ahead so tax time brings no surprises.
Reporting, Budgets and Advisory
Clear reports, budgets and cash flow forecasts, so you can see your cost per hour, your margins and the effect of a new hire or a pricing change before you commit. Our cash flow tips for NDIS providers are a good place to start.
NDIS Plan Management
For NDIS participants, we provide plan management, including paying provider invoices, tracking your budget and sending regular statements, so you can focus on your goals while we manage the financial side of your plan.
Spend Less Time on Paperwork and More Time With Your Participants
We take care of the numbers, compliance and reporting, so you can focus on delivering quality supports and growing your business.
How We Work With NDIS Providers
We work with providers of all sizes, from sole traders and new providers to growing teams of support workers, and with both registered and unregistered providers. We also work with clients online, so where you are based is not a barrier.
- We get to know your business. We start with a conversation about the supports you deliver, how you are paid and what is causing the most pressure.
- We set up or tidy up your systems. We review your software, chart of accounts, tax codes and payroll settings, and fix anything that is not working.
- We look after the ongoing work. Bookkeeping, payroll, BAS and tax are handled on a schedule that suits you, with clear reporting.
- We help you plan ahead. We review your numbers with you, so decisions about pricing, staffing and growth are based on real figures.
We can also help with the financial side of NDIS registration, such as choosing a business structure and setting up your accounts and payroll, and we keep your financial records organised and ready for audits. If you are still comparing options, our guide on how to choose the right NDIS accountant may help.
Why NDIS Providers Choose Schofields Accountants
CPA-qualified director with an MBA in Finance
A registered NDIS provider, so we understand the scheme from the inside
Xero Certified Advisor and Xero Payroll Certified
Bookkeeping, payroll and tax handled by one team
Working with NDIS providers across Australia, online
Multilingual support in English, Hindi, Fiji Hindi and Fijian
Get Expert NDIS Accounting Support Today
If you need help with bookkeeping, SCHADS payroll, GST or planning for growth, our team is here to help. Get in touch for a conversation about your NDIS business and how we can support you.
Frequently Asked Questions
An NDIS accountant looks after the financial side of an NDIS business, including bookkeeping, payroll under the SCHADS Award, BAS and GST, tax and reporting. The difference from a general accountant is an understanding of how NDIS funding, pricing, claiming and GST rules work in practice.
Unregistered providers still need to get GST, payroll and tax right, and the ATO’s conditions for GST-free NDIS supports do not depend on NDIS Commission registration. An accountant who knows the scheme can help you set things up correctly from the start.
Many NDIS supports are GST-free, but only when four conditions set by the ATO are met, including a written agreement and a support that is covered by the NDIS GST determination. Our guide explains how GST works for NDIS providers.
Yes. We set up and process payroll under the SCHADS Award, including Single Touch Payroll reporting and Payday Super, and keep your setup up to date as the award changes. Our SCHADS payroll guide covers the 2026 changes.
We help with the financial side, such as choosing a business structure, setting up your accounts and payroll, and keeping your financial records organised for audits. Registration itself is managed by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
A plan manager looks after the financial side of a participant’s NDIS plan, including paying provider invoices, tracking the budget and providing regular statements. We offer plan management for NDIS participants.
Yes. We are based in Western Sydney and work with NDIS providers online, so we can support providers right across Australia.
Our fees depend on the size of your business and the services you need. We provide a tailored quote once we understand your situation.
