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Accounting That Actually Makes Sense

We handle your accounting, tax and payroll so you can focus on running your business with confidence.

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Ark Accounting and Advisory
SAICA
Xero
SimplePay

Ark Performance Snapshot

48h

Average response window

Workflow

100%

Cloud-based workflow delivery

Estimate Paths

4

Free estimator paths available

Small businesses

Reliable support for day-to-day accounting, tax, payroll, and compliance.

Startups

Practical help with registrations, setup, and finance foundations from the start.

Sole proprietors

Clear support for individuals running their own business and managing tax obligations.

Growing companies

Structured accounting and reporting support for businesses moving into their next stage.

Individuals (tax)

Help with tax returns, SARS queries, and filing support when individual tax gets more complex.

Teams needing a stronger finance function

Whether you are scaling or formalising operations, we help build clarity, control, and compliance.

Whichever describes you, your price is one minute away. No sign-up needed.

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What matters
ARK
Typical accountant
Pricing
Transparent pricing with a clear estimate upfront.
Fees can feel unclear until the work is already underway.
Communication
Direct, practical support with fast responses.
Slow replies and too much accounting jargon.
Support style
Proactive help that keeps you compliant and organised.
Mostly reactive support when something goes wrong.
Visibility
Clear numbers and reporting you can actually use.
Reports that are technical but not very useful to decisions.

Get Your Free Price Estimate

Transparent pricing with no hidden costs. Choose the service you need and know your fee upfront before you commit.

  • FREE Xero Quick Start onboarding when you sign a 12-month retainer (worth R2,950).Excludes historical data migration.
  • 90-day money-back guarantee on paid Xero onboarding.Not happy with Xero within 90 days of go-live? We refund the Xero subscription fees you've paid.Applies to paid onboarding only. Onboarding fees are not refunded.
  • Pay 12 months in advance and save 5% on your professional fee.
  • Fixed monthly fee.Annual financial statements, company tax and provisional tax included.

Transparent pricing. No hidden costs. Know your fee upfront, then refine it with us if needed.

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How delivery works

A simple process designed to save you time and reduce stress.

Get your estimate

See your expected fee upfront so you can move forward with clarity.

Send your documents

Share the information we need and we will guide you on the next steps.

We handle everything

We take care of the admin, compliance, and processing so you can focus on the business.

Fully remote, wherever you are

Ark Accounting and Advisory works fully online, so where you are based never limits the support you get. Everything runs on cloud-based systems, with the same responsive, personal service wherever you are. We work with founders and SMEs in places like Middelburg, Witbank, Pretoria, Johannesburg and Cape Town, to name a few.

Ready to take accounting, tax, and payroll off your plate?

Get a clear estimate, know your fee upfront, and let us help you stay compliant without the admin stress.

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Let's talk about your business

Share your current setup and goals, and we'll suggest the simplest path forward. Pick a time and it goes straight into Chardonay's diary.

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Chardonay Cloete

Chardonay Cloete

Co-Founder

Contact

Share your current setup and goals. We will suggest the simplest path forward in a short consultation. Want your price first? See it in under a minute.

Email

hello@arkcounting.co.za

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Phone

079 991 4649

Mon-Fri business hours

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