What You Can Expect From Us:

• Clear, plain-English communication without complex jargon.
• Strict adherence to SARS, CIPC, and SAICA standards.
• Proactive identification of compliance deadlines and tax efficiency opportunities.
• A modern, cloud-first workflow designed to save you administrative time.

Who We Are

BML Accounting & Tax is an independent accounting and tax consultancy based in Port Elizabeth, servicing clients across South Africa remotely. We bridge the gap between heavy, traditional corporate firms and small, flexible businesses that need high-level expertise delivered efficiently.

Our Mission

To demystify finance and taxation for entrepreneurs, giving business owners complete clarity, financial confidence, and freedom to focus on scaling their core operations.

Brendon Lillis AGA(SA)

Founder & Lead Financial Professional

Professional Overview

Brendon specializes in helping small and medium-sized enterprises navigate complex regulatory landscapes while establishing clean, automated financial workflows. Trained within strict SAICA governance frameworks, he combines traditional accounting rigor with modern cloud systems to deliver accurate, timely financial insight.

"We manage the entire transfer process on your behalf."

Switching practitioners should never create operational friction or audit vulnerability. We handle communication with your former firm with complete professional courtesy.

1. Timely Data Provision

Submit all monthly source documentation (bank statements, supplier bills, customer invoices, receipt uploads) by the 7th day of each calendar month.

2. Authenticity & Accuracy of Records

Ensure all financial transactions and supporting documents submitted are valid, accurate, and reflect legitimate business operations in compliance with South African law.

3. Prompt Sign-Offs & Authorizations

Review and approve financial statements, VAT returns, and provisional tax submissions prior to statutory deadlines to prevent SARS late-filing penalties.

4. Notification of Changes

Inform us immediately of structural business changes—such as new director appointments, share transfers, address changes, or major capital acquisitions.

1. Statutory Compliance & Rigor

Prepare all accounts and statutory filings in accordance with IFRS for SMEs, the Companies Act, and current South African tax legislation.

2. Professional Confidentiality

Maintain absolute confidentiality over your financial, proprietary, and personal data in strict compliance with POPIA regulations.

3. Proactive Tax Planning & Alerts

Notify you of upcoming statutory deadlines, provisional tax liabilities, and regulatory changes well in advance of due dates.

4. Unbiased Professional Objectivity

Provide independent, objective financial oversight designed to protect the long-term solvency and viability of your practice.

1. Preferred File Formats

• PDF for invoices, statements, and tax notices.
• CSV/Excel for data exports and payroll schedules.

2. Recommended Naming Convention

To avoid processing delays, please format files as:
[YYYY-MM]_[DocType]_[CompanyName]
Example: 2026-06_BankStatement_ABC-Holdings.pdf

3. Monthly Cut-Off Target

All operational documents for the preceding month must be uploaded to your designated cloud folder by the 7th of every month.

POPIA Compliance Statement

In compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), BML Accounting & Tax acts as an authorized Responsible Party. Your data is collected solely for fulfilling statutory tax, secretarial, and accounting obligations.

Fixed Monthly Retainers

Recurring core services (bookkeeping, payroll, VAT processing) are billed on a fixed monthly retainer payable on the 1st of each month via debit order or electronic transfer.

Ad-Hoc & Advisory Work

Work falling outside the agreed scope of services (such as complex SARS disputes or capital restructuring) will be quoted and approved prior to commencement.

Annual Fee Review

Retainers are reviewed annually to adjust for business growth, changes in transaction volume, and inflationary cost adjustments.

Q: When should I upload my bookkeeping files?

A: Please upload all statements and invoices by the 7th of every month so we can maintain up-to-date processing before statutory VAT or PAYE deadlines.

Q: Can I send receipt photos via WhatsApp?

A: While WhatsApp is suitable for administrative questions, receipts should be uploaded directly via Hubdoc or Xero to ensure high resolution for SARS audit requirements.

Q: What happens if SARS selects my return for verification?

A: Do not worry. We manage SARS audit queries and requests for supporting documents directly on your behalf as part of our tax management service.

Xero Cloud Accounting

Core cloud accounting platform providing real-time financial tracking, automated bank feeds, and instant invoicing.

Hubdoc & Automated Extraction

Seamless digital document capture and data extraction for bills, receipts, and bank statements.

SimplePay Payroll Engine

Compliant, cloud-based payroll processing, automatic tax calculations, and electronic employee payslips.

Microsoft 365 Enterprise Security

Bank-grade encrypted cloud document management and secure client communication systems.

BML Accounting & Tax

Operating Hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 17:00

Website: bmlaccounting.co.za

Practitioner: Brendon Lillis AGA(SA)

Location: Port Elizabeth, South Africa (Servicing Nationwide Remotely)