Transport operators

Accountant for Couriers and Transport in Sydney

Specialist accounting, bookkeeping, and tax services for courier businesses, owner-drivers, and small fleets. Vehicle depreciation, fuel claims, contractor structures, and BAS handled.

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Why Trinity

Three reasons our clients stay.

We’re a boutique accounting practice built on long-term client relationships, offering personalised tax, accounting, and advisory services to businesses and organisations across Sydney.

  • Longevity that compounds

    Twenty-three years in practice as of 2026. Same firm, same principal, same standards since 2003. Some clients have been with us almost the whole way. The work compounds, and so does the trust. Over four hundred SMSFs managed and thousands of tax returns lodged.

  • Everything under one roof

    Tax, books, advisory, SMSF, Xero. One team that knows your business. No handoffs between firms, no missed details between specialists, no questions you have to answer twice. Numbers flow cleanly from books to BAS to tax return because the same people are looking at all of them.

  • We pick up the phone

    We are old-fashioned about this. You get a name, a direct line, and someone who actually knows your file. We watch for trends, flag issues before they become fines, and call when something needs attention. Most clients hear from us between quarters, not just at lodgement time.

Why specialist accounting matters

Why couriers need an accountant for couriers who knows the road

Transport businesses run on vehicle depreciation, fuel claims, and the cash flow gap between providing service and getting paid. Owner-drivers and small fleets often work as contractors to bigger logistics players, with payment terms that stretch out and tax obligations that arrive on a different cycle.

Add equipment that depreciates fast under heavy use. Add fuel and logbook claims that need proper documentation. Add structures that often start as sole trader and outgrow that quickly. The financial complexity behind a transport business is sector-specific.

A general accountant can miss vehicle deductions, fail to keep logbooks compliant, or leave you on a structure that costs tax. Specialist transport accounting understands the cost structure, the depreciation work, and the cash flow patterns of the sector. Trinity has been doing this for years.

  • Vehicle depreciation gaps

    Vehicles working under heavy use depreciate fast. Generalists often miss claim opportunities or get the classification wrong.
  • Fuel and logbook claims

    Fuel, oil, and motor vehicle deductions need proper documentation. Without specialist attention, claims get reduced at audit.
  • Owner-driver structures

    Owner-drivers contracting to logistics players have specific structuring options. Wrong structure costs thousands annually.
  • Long payment cycles

    Corporate clients pay on long terms while fuel and rego bills do not wait. Cash flow tightens unexpectedly.
Specialist accounting for owner-drivers, couriers, and small fleets.

What we do

Our services applied to your industry.

The same accounting and tax services we deliver firm-wide, shaped to the way your business actually runs.

  • Tax Services for Couriers and Delivery Drivers

    Whether you're a sole trader doing gig deliveries or running a fleet, the right tax strategy can save you thousands every year. Annual tax returns for couriers, drivers, and logistics operators. Maximum deductions for fuel, tolls, maintenance, insurance, and phone expenses. Fringe Benefits Tax and superannuation compliance
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  • Business Advisory for Growing Courier Businesses

    Beyond compliance, we help courier and logistics businesses scale with tailored business advisory services: Profit and loss analysis to sharpen your pricing. Fuel and operating cost management. Business structuring advice for contractors and fleet operators
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  • BAS and quarterly compliance

    BAS prepared, reconciled against your books, and lodged direct to the ATO. PAYG instalments managed alongside cash flow needs.
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  • BAS and quarterly compliance

    BAS prepared, reconciled against your books, and lodged direct to the ATO. PAYG instalments managed alongside cash flow needs.
    Learn more
  • BAS and quarterly compliance

    BAS prepared, reconciled against your books, and lodged direct to the ATO. PAYG instalments managed alongside cash flow needs.
    Learn more

Why clients choose us

Specialist accounting built for transport.

Transport businesses run on equipment, fuel, and tight margins. Trinity provides the accounting expertise courier operators need to maximise vehicle deductions, manage cash flow, and structure the business properly.

  • Transport sector depth

    Twenty-plus years working with owner-drivers, couriers, and small fleets across Sydney.
  • Vehicle deduction expertise

    Depreciation, fuel, repairs, and capital-vs-repairs all handled. Every legitimate vehicle deduction captured.
  • Logbook compliance

    Logbook documentation maintained correctly. Claims hold up to audit with the records already in place.
  • Contractor structuring

    Owner-driver structures designed to fit the cash flow and tax position. Sole trader, company, or trust as the situation warrants.
  • Cash flow forecasting

    Long payment cycles modelled. Vehicle replacement, fuel costs, and rego all forecast against expected revenue.
  • Tax planning year-round

    Vehicle timing, super, and structure reviews considered together. Tax outcomes optimised across the year, not just at EOFY.

Accounting engagement

How we take on a transport business as an accounting client.

The same accounting engagement process for every new transport business. Predictable for you, scaled to the size and complexity of the business.

  • Transport Business review

    We review your current financials, accounting setup, and operational structure. Gaps and opportunities are identified before any changes are recommended, and the engagement scope is agreed up front.

    • Three-year review of returns and effective tax rates
    • Current bookkeeping and reconciliation health-check
    • Vehicle records and logbook compliance reviewed
    • Onboarding meeting to agree priorities for the year ahead
  • System setup

    Xero configured for your transport business. Chart of accounts built around how your business actually runs, integrations and tracking established, and reporting templates tailored to transport business management.

    • Chart of accounts structured for your transport business
    • vehicle depreciation schedules and fuel tracking set up
    • Bank feeds, integrations, and recurring rules configured
    • Reporting dashboards for cost per kilometre and route
  • Ongoing engagement

    Monthly financial reporting, quarterly tax planning, and annual review. You always know where the transport business stands financially, what is changing, and what is coming up. We are accessible whenever a decision needs financial input.

    • Monthly profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow
    • Quarterly tax planning and BAS preparation
    • Annual review against benchmarks and goals
    • Direct line for advisory questions as they arise
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Who we work with

Transport operators we work with.

If your situation fits one of these descriptions, we have done the work before.

  • Owner-drivers

    Single-vehicle operators contracting to logistics, food delivery, or local courier services.
  • Small courier fleets

    Two to ten vehicles. Owner-operator with employee or contractor drivers.
  • Specialist transport

    Refrigerated transport, taxi truck, and specialist haulage with specific equipment and compliance demands.
  • Last-mile and delivery operators

    Last-mile delivery to retail and e-commerce. High-volume work with thin margins.

About Trinity Accounting

A small firm by design.

Trinity Accounting Practice opened in Beverly Hills in 2003. Ramy Hanna, a registered tax agent and Fellow of three Australian accounting institutes, has run it since. The firm has stayed deliberately small, deliberately local, and deliberately senior. The principal you talk to today is the principal who will be reviewing your return next October.

Most of our work comes from referrals. Most clients have been with us for years, some for decades. We think that says more about the work than any award would.

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What our clients say

The reviews speak for themselves.

Sole traders, growing companies, and trustees who keep coming back. Here’s why.

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  • Doesn't cut corners
    I'm so glad I found Ramy & Kim from Trinity Accounting. They have helped me and my business tremendously. They really care about their clients and don't cut corners. Very impressed with their knowledge and level of customer service.
  • Business and personal
    Trinity Accounting Practice is knowledgeable and professional for business and personal finances, providing clear advice.
  • Diligent and professional
    Trinity Accounting Practice is highly professional and diligent. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking any accounting advice.
  • The best, hands down
    Ramy is the best accountant in Sydney. He helped me solve my problems. He is the best. I really thank you Ramy for everything.
  • Medical practice expertise
    I have a medical practice. I met with many accountants before, but I found Ramy Hanna has a very well organised accounting practice and he is very knowledgeable and has great experience.
  • A real lifesaver
    Trinity Accounting has been a lifesaver for my construction business. Ramy's knowledge of BAS, GST, and tax is unmatched. Great service and support!

Common transport business questions

What couriers ask before engaging us.

The questions couriers most often have before working with us. Same answers we give in person, just in writing.

Pricing depends on fleet size, transaction volume, and engagement scope. Owner-drivers typically start at a fixed monthly fee. Small fleets are quoted as a package after review.

Yes. Vehicle depreciation, fuel, oil, and motor vehicle deductions are all tracked and claimed correctly with logbook compliance maintained.

Yes. Owner-driver structures are designed for tax efficiency. Sole trader, company, or trust as the situation warrants.

Cash flow forecasting models long payment cycles against fixed costs (fuel, rego, vehicle finance) so tight periods are anticipated.

Yes. Last-mile delivery, food delivery, courier services, and logistics contractors are all within scope.

Tax planning runs year-round: vehicle replacement timing, super, structure reviews, and CGT all considered together.

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