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Locum Tax Accountants for Health Professionals

Expert tax, accounting and business support for locums  across Australia – from the leading Australian Accounting Firm & Women’s Regional Professional in 2023 & Australian Regional/Suburban Accounting Firm in 2024. 

Working as a locum gives you freedom and flexibility, but also brings you greater tax complexity. Whether you are moving between hospitals, rural placements or private practices, you will need to manage ABNs, travel deductions, and superannuation correctly. 

As a locum, you want confidence that your finances are structured correctly and your obligations are taken care of – without unnecessary complexity. Our role is to provide clear guidance and ongoing support so you can focus on your work, knowing the financial side is under control. 

We help by:

  • Setting you up with the right ABN and GST registrations

  • Explaining exactly what deductions are available (and what to avoid)

  • Helping you plan ahead so tax time is smooth and predictable

  • Ensuring your super, insurance, and compliance are all properly managed

Common Situations We Help Locums With:

  • Setting up an ABN for locum work
  • Claiming travel, accommodation, and meal deductions
  • Managing income from multiple hospitals and practices
  • Deciding between PAYG withholding (being an employee) vs full ABN contracting
  • Planning for superannuation and insurance while locuming
  • Keeping compliant while moving between states and sites

Frequently Asked Questions for Locums:

We Understand Health

You don't need to explain what you do or how you earn - we are already familiar with the nuances of health sector businesses, income and expenses.

Flexible, Friendly Support

Whether you want us to take care of everything or guide you step-by-step, we work around your needs. We foster an education approach to our clients, and want you to feel in control.

Tailored, Proactive Advice

We don't just lodge returns. We help you build a sustainable, profitable business through consistent tax planning, management strategies and forecasting.

Trusted by Health Professionals Australia-Wide

From solo practitioners to thriving clinics offering a multitude of services, health professionals across Australia rely on our expertise to manage their business obligations and tax requirements. They trust we are there at every step to ensure careful strategic planning, to ensure the best outcomes and growth for their businesses. Here’s what some of our clients have to say:

"Simone, Kayla and the team at Palfreyman Chartered Accountants are a fantastic addition to any small business. When we were first starting up our businesses in the health and wellness industry, I went searching for a local accountant with whom I could build a good rapport and could rely on to guide us through the processes of starting up a business. I came across Palfreyman and was very impressed with their list of accolades and I wanted to support women in business. Choosing to go with Palfreyman Accountants is a choice I have no regrets with and only happiness and peace of mind that I chose well. Simone has a wealth of knowledge, she intently listened to our plans and guided us through the process, provided information and pros and cons about each different way to set up a business. We settled on a trust structure and Simone took care of setting everything up. In the past 2 years or so, Simone and Kayla have looked after all of our accounting needs from BAS reporting, annual tax returns for the trusts and individuals, company requirements, JobKeeper applications and everything in-between. Nothing is ever a hassle, communication is prompt and easy and Simone definitely knows how to get the best outcome for small businesses. Start-ups are never easy, but Simone and the Team have made it as easy as possible for our family. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Palfreyman Chartered Accountants to anyone."
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Selena WhittonInsync Physio & Insideout Wellness Centre
"Health Practitioners are super busy with the admin associated with their health requirements. It is such a blessing to have all other accounting requirements managed effectively, efficiently and so exceptionally. My sincere thanks to Palfreyman Chartered Accountants and team for keeping the business on track always."​
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Dr Amanda JefferysPractical Health Consulting
"When I first started in private practice, I didn’t even know what information I needed to include in an invoice! Over the last 7 years Simone has provided me with support and information from basic bookkeeping, car finance options and superannuation. She has always been available to answer all my questions no matter how simple or complex. Simone and her team have helped take the stress out of running my own business."
Sharon CreeveyReach Forward Trust (Occupational Therapist)
"They are award winners for a reason, and we would invite any health care provider or business to use Palfreyman to take their business to the next level."
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Matthew GarrettGlow Group Health Pty Ltd
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