Bean Ninjas

Bookkeeper · 15 Gardenia Grove, Burleigh Heads, Queensland

  • Single Touch Payroll

    Specialist

    Single Touch Payroll
  • Xero Migration

    Specialist

    Xero Migration
  • Platinum champion partner

    Partner status

    Platinum champion partner
  • Partner since 2015

    Experience

    Partner since 2015
  • Xero advisor certified

    Certification

    Xero advisor certified
  • Xero payroll certified

    Certification

    Xero payroll certified

About us

As eCommerce Growth Accountants, we are your-go-to-accounting firm for eCommerce businesses looking to scale.

We believe in FREEDOM for our clients, our team, and our community. So they can live their best lives and have control over why, where, and how they spend their time. At Bean Ninjas, we’ll ensure your books, financial reporting, payroll, and sales tax collection (if applicable) are always accurate and up-to-date. With hundreds of customers and numerous awards, including Xero’s Bookkeeping Partner of The Year, you can spend less time worrying about your finances, cash flow, and profit margins, and more growing your business to 8 figures and beyond.

Affiliations

  • American Institute of CPAs
  • Chartered Accountants of Australia & New Zealand
  • Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (AU)
  • Institute of Public Accountants
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Meet the team

Bean Ninjas advisors: 17 - Xero certifications: 9

To become certified, advisors complete learning modules on Xero’s key features and pass a practical exam.

Meryl Johnston

Founder and CEO

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  • Xero advisor certified
    Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
  • 4 years Xerocon attendance

Creating freedom for entrepreneurs through stress-free business finances.

Meryl is a Chartered Accountant and the Founder and CEO of award winning bookkeeping and financial reporting firm Bean Ninjas

Wayne Richard

Partner | Director of Bean Ninjas (US)

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  • Xero advisor certified
    Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
  • 1 year Xerocon attendance

Creating freedom for entrepreneurs through stress-free business finances.

Wayne is the Director of award winning bookkeeping and financial reporting firm Bean Ninjas - US.

Tom Mercer

Onboarding Manager

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  • Xero advisor certified
    Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
  • Xero Migration
    Has training and expertise in switching clients to Xero.
  • 1 year Xerocon attendance

Tom is a Chartered Certified Accountant and the European Team Leader of award winning bookkeeping and financial reporting firm Bean Ninjas.

Michelle Brough

Cloud Accounting Services - Director

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  • Xero payroll certified
    Has knowledge and experience of setting up payroll efficiently and ensuring a smooth payroll process.
  • Xero advisor certified
    Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
  • Trade & construction
    Has training and expertise in advising on apps for trade and construction businesses.
  • Professional services
    Has training and expertise in advising on apps for professional services firms.
  • Retail & ecommerce
    Has training and expertise in advising on apps for retail and ecommerce businesses.

Michelle is the Director of Cloud Accounting Services and is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years in the accounting industry.

Bean Ninjas: Bank experience

Clients of Bean Ninjas connect to a range of banks via Xero. Bean Ninjas specialises in working with some of those banks; they can help with setting up bank feeds, and are knowledgeable about accessing bank loans and streamlining payments through Xero.

Bank connections


  • ANZ (AU)
  • Airwallex
  • American Express (AU)
  • American Express (UK)
  • American Express (US)
  • Bank of America (US)
  • Barclaycard Business
  • Barclays Business (UK)
  • Brex (US)
  • Capital One (US)
  • Capital on Tap
  • Chase Bank (US)
  • Citibank (US)
  • Commonwealth Bank CBA (AU)
  • HSBC Business (UK)
  • Halifax
  • Lloyds Business (UK)
  • Mercury
  • Metro Bank (UK)
  • Monzo Business
  • NatWest
  • National Australia Bank NAB (AU)
  • PayPal
  • Revolut
  • Santander (UK)
  • Starling Bank
  • Stripe
  • Tide
  • US Bank (US)
  • Wells Fargo (US)
  • Westpac (AU)
  • Wise Business

Bean Ninjas: Industry experience

Bean Ninjas works with businesses across a range of industries. They specialise in helping to choose apps that integrate with Xero to boost business performance for some of those industries.

Industry Specialist


  • Professional services

    Specialist

    Professional services
  • Retail & ecommerce

    Specialist

    Retail & ecommerce

Industries Served


  • Accommodation and hospitality
  • Arts and recreation
  • E-commerce
  • Education
  • Healthcare and social services
  • Marketing, advertising and consulting
  • Media and communications
  • Professional services
  • Repairs and personal services
  • Retail
  • Administration and support services

Bean Ninjas : App experience

Bean Ninjas serves clients who use 5 different apps that connect and integrate with Xero.



Connected apps

Find us

Bean Ninjas has offices in 3 locations

Burleigh Heads

15 Gardenia Grove, Burleigh Heads, 4220, Queensland

+61 426 625 683

Oro Valley

11115 North La Cañada Drive, Suite 295, Oro Valley, 85737, Arizona

+1 5208207920

Manchester

24 Hood Street, Manchester, M4 6WX, England

+44 075 8111 7536

New to Xero? Bean Ninjas can help

Xero is beautiful online accounting software for smaller businesses. Bean Ninjas can help make your switch as smooth as possible.

Contact them to find out how they can help your business.

  • 4 Years Xerocon Attendance ?
    The firm shows a commitment to Xero and to professional development by having one or more of their people attend Xerocon, Xero’s annual global conference, for the number of years shown.
  • Partner since 2015

Awards

  • QLD Bookkeeping Partner of the Year 2017 AU,
  • QLD Bookkeeping Partner of the Year 2019 AU
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We don’t review advisor listings and we don’t recommend or guarantee the service provided by any one advisor, so make sure you check them out yourself and get comfortable with them yourself.

Xero certification means that some or all team members have completed courses and been assessed by Xero as proficient in the use of the Xero application.

Xero specialisation means that some or all team members have completed several short learning modules to develop skills in that area.

Xero doesn’t assess any individual advisor’s or firm’s proficiency as an accountant, bookkeeper or financial advisor. And Xero certified advisors and advisors with industry or bank specialisations are not employees of Xero.