EM
★★★★★
Saki and the team were incredible. They walked me through my first SMSF setup with so much patience and explained every step in plain English. Highly recommend.
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Australia-wide
Simplify Taxes &
Financial Planning for You
Expert tax and financial planning for individuals and businesses: in person at our North Adelaide office, or online anywhere in Australia. No hidden fees, just clear, confident advice that optimises your finances.
IPA MemberOnline or In-Person15+ Years In PracticePersonal or Business
10k+
Returns lodged annually
20+
Registered tax consultants
$25m+
In deductions claimed
4.9★
Google rating, 331+ reviews
What we do
Finances & Taxes in Expert Hands
Explore our wide range of services designed to simplify your finances, protect your assets, and confidently guide your future.
Accounting
Returns, books, structures, and proactive advice: one team, one fixed fee.
Learn moreBookkeeping
Clean, reconciled books every month, ready when you need them.
Learn moreTaxation
Maximise deductions, stay ATO-compliant, lodge with confidence.
Learn moreR&D Tax Benefits
Claim up to 43.5% back on eligible R&D, documented and defensible.
Learn moreBusiness Advisory
Forecasts, performance reviews, and the questions that drive better decisions.
Learn moreSMSF
Set up, manage, or refinance: compliance and strategy, thought through.
Learn moreWhy The Total
Expertise You Can Count On, Service You Can Trust
The right accountant partner changes everything. Connect with The Total for smart, strategic solutions. Don't just do your books, build your future with us.
15+ Years in Practice
Led by Saki Jameson (AIPA, AFA) with deep public-practice experience, staying current with every legislative change.
Online or In-Person
Visit our North Adelaide office, or work with us entirely online from anywhere in Australia. Your call.
Personalised Advice
Tailored strategies for your situation, whether you're an individual, sole trader, family, or SME.
Fixed-Fee Pricing
Transparent quotes up-front. No surprises on the bill, no padded hours, no last-minute add-ons.
Google reviews
Loved by Australians, in their words.
Verified reviews from clients who trusted us with their tax, super and finances.
DT
★★★★★
Best accountants I've used in 15 years of business. Honest, prompt, proactive, found deductions I'd been missing for years. Worth every cent of the fee.
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PR
★★★★★
Used The Total for my individual return and a small partnership. Quick turnaround, no jargon, and they actually explained why I was getting back what I got. Booking again next year.
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JK
★★★★★
Switched to The Total from a big-name firm last year and never looked back. The bookkeeping team is rock solid, monthly reports are always on time, and the advisory side is genuinely helpful.
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SC
★★★★★
Fixed-fee pricing was the dealmaker. No surprise bills, no padded hours. The team responds quickly and treats every question like it matters. Great experience.
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MN
★★★★☆
Solid team, good advice, very responsive over email. Pricing was clear from the start which made budgeting easy. Would definitely use them again for next year's return.
Posted on Google
EM
★★★★★
Saki and the team were incredible. They walked me through my first SMSF setup with so much patience and explained every step in plain English. Highly recommend.
Posted on Google
DT
★★★★★
Best accountants I've used in 15 years of business. Honest, prompt, proactive, found deductions I'd been missing for years. Worth every cent of the fee.
Posted on Google
PR
★★★★★
Used The Total for my individual return and a small partnership. Quick turnaround, no jargon, and they actually explained why I was getting back what I got. Booking again next year.
Posted on Google
JK
★★★★★
Switched to The Total from a big-name firm last year and never looked back. The bookkeeping team is rock solid, monthly reports are always on time, and the advisory side is genuinely helpful.
Posted on Google
SC
★★★★★
Fixed-fee pricing was the dealmaker. No surprise bills, no padded hours. The team responds quickly and treats every question like it matters. Great experience.
Posted on Google
MN
★★★★☆
Solid team, good advice, very responsive over email. Pricing was clear from the start which made budgeting easy. Would definitely use them again for next year's return.
Posted on Google
EM
★★★★★
Saki and the team were incredible. They walked me through my first SMSF setup with so much patience and explained every step in plain English. Highly recommend.
Posted on Google
DT
★★★★★
Best accountants I've used in 15 years of business. Honest, prompt, proactive, found deductions I'd been missing for years. Worth every cent of the fee.
Posted on Google
PR
★★★★★
Used The Total for my individual return and a small partnership. Quick turnaround, no jargon, and they actually explained why I was getting back what I got. Booking again next year.
Posted on Google
JK
★★★★★
Switched to The Total from a big-name firm last year and never looked back. The bookkeeping team is rock solid, monthly reports are always on time, and the advisory side is genuinely helpful.
Posted on Google
SC
★★★★★
Fixed-fee pricing was the dealmaker. No surprise bills, no padded hours. The team responds quickly and treats every question like it matters. Great experience.
Posted on Google
MN
★★★★☆
Solid team, good advice, very responsive over email. Pricing was clear from the start which made budgeting easy. Would definitely use them again for next year's return.
Posted on Google
EM
★★★★★
Saki and the team were incredible. They walked me through my first SMSF setup with so much patience and explained every step in plain English. Highly recommend.
Posted on Google
DT
★★★★★
Best accountants I've used in 15 years of business. Honest, prompt, proactive, found deductions I'd been missing for years. Worth every cent of the fee.
Posted on Google
PR
★★★★★
Used The Total for my individual return and a small partnership. Quick turnaround, no jargon, and they actually explained why I was getting back what I got. Booking again next year.
Posted on Google
JK
★★★★★
Switched to The Total from a big-name firm last year and never looked back. The bookkeeping team is rock solid, monthly reports are always on time, and the advisory side is genuinely helpful.
Posted on Google
SC
★★★★★
Fixed-fee pricing was the dealmaker. No surprise bills, no padded hours. The team responds quickly and treats every question like it matters. Great experience.
Posted on Google
MN
★★★★☆
Solid team, good advice, very responsive over email. Pricing was clear from the start which made budgeting easy. Would definitely use them again for next year's return.
Posted on Google
What drives us
Vision, mission, values.
Vision
Financial clarity, for every Australian.
A future where every individual, family and business in Australia can make confident financial decisions, without the jargon, without the surprise bills, and without sacrificing their time to understand it all.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Work-related expenses, charitable donations, investment costs and more: what you can claim depends on your occupation, income type and current ATO guidelines.
If your finances are anything beyond a single PAYG salary, professional help usually pays for itself. A registered agent ensures accuracy and surfaces deductions you would otherwise miss.
Good planning sets clear goals, reduces debt, grows investments and gives you a roadmap to long-term financial security.
Tax planning is an ongoing strategy to legally minimise the tax you pay across years. Tax preparation is the once-a-year process of compiling records and lodging your return.
It is never too early. The sooner you start, the more compound growth works in your favour and the more flexibility you will have when retirement arrives.
Ready when you are.
30-minute consultation at our North Adelaide office, no obligation.