Canberra's Trusted Business Finance Partner
We're a team of CPA-qualified bookkeeping, payroll and business advisory specialists helping ACT businesses streamline their finances and focus on what they do best.
Built From a Simple Belief: Business Finances Shouldn't Be Stressful
Ascend Solutions was founded by Nicholas Love with a clear mission: to help Australian business owners remove the stress and complexity from their financial operations.
After years working in commerce, project management, and accounting, Nicholas saw the same pattern again and again — talented business owners spending evenings and weekends wrestling with bookkeeping, stressing over BAS deadlines, and struggling with software that wasn't right for their needs.
He built Ascend Solutions to change that. Today, our team of CPA-qualified professionals manages the finances for over 100 businesses across Canberra and Australia — from sole traders to growing enterprises.
We're not just bookkeepers. We're your outsourced finance team — handling everything from day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll to BAS lodgement, software selection, process optimisation and virtual CFO services.
Plan
We start with understanding your business goals and building a clear financial roadmap.
Organise
We implement the right systems, software and processes to keep everything running smoothly.
Lead
We provide proactive advice and insights so you can make confident business decisions.
Control
We monitor, report and optimise — ensuring your finances stay on track as you grow.
Nicholas Love
CPA, MAcc, BCom (ANU)
“I help business owners remove stress, de-clutter and streamline their businesses, using best-of-breed cloud technologies to make their businesses as efficient and resilient as possible.”
Nicholas is a qualified accountant and CPA, certified across Xero, QuickBooks Online and MYOB. With broad experience spanning commerce, sales, warehouse management, project management and innovation, he brings genuine business acumen to every client relationship.
Based in Canberra, Nicholas heads a team of advisors who share his vision to de-stress, de-clutter and streamline Australian businesses. His qualifications from the Australian National University (ANU) and deep expertise across multiple software platforms mean clients receive truly informed, unbiased advice.
Specialisations
- Cloud accounting system selection and implementation
- Business process mapping and optimisation
- New business financial setup and advisory
- NFP governance and ACNC compliance
- eCommerce business setup and integration
- Practice management for medical and professional services
What Makes Ascend Solutions Different
CPA-Qualified Team
Our work is led and supervised by CPA-trained professionals — not just bookkeepers. You get accounting-level expertise at bookkeeping prices.
Multi-Platform Expertise
Certified across Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, Saasu, NetSuite and Dynamics 365. We recommend what's right for YOU, not what earns us the biggest commission.
Fixed-Fee Pricing
No hourly billing surprises. Our packages have clear fixed fees so you know exactly what you're paying every month.
Canberra Based
We're local to Canberra and understand ACT businesses. While we serve clients nationally, our heart is in the capital.
Beyond Bookkeeping
We're not just data entry. We provide strategic advice, process optimisation, software consulting and virtual CFO services.
Your Outsourced Team
Think of us as your own finance department. We're available by phone, email and video call whenever you need us.
Ready to Streamline Your Business Finances?
Book a free, no-obligation consultation with our CPA-qualified team. We'll discuss your needs and put together a plan tailored to your business.