Neo Numerist

Neo Numerist: accounting for creative industries and screen production

Neo Numerist is an accounting practice led by Holly Salmons, based in St Kilda (Melbourne) with a second office in Bowen Hills (Queensland). It presents itself as an accounting firm specialising in creative businesses, sole traders and online content creators, including YouTube and TikTok creators, as well as trades, construction, building and excavation businesses. The firm combines everyday accounting services with specialist knowledge in production accounting for film and television.

Accounting and tax services

The firm offers bookkeeping, payroll management, BAS (Business Activity Statement) compliance, cash flow forecasting, monthly reporting and Xero accounting software setup. In the tax area, it provides compliance and advisory services, and states that it holds Tax Agent number 70473005. It also offers EMDG (Export Market Development Grants) services, as listed in its navigation menu.

Project finance support

Neo Numerist provides project finance support, including cost control, budget oversight, progress billing, cash flow forecasting and profitability tracking across jobs. This service is aimed at businesses that manage projects and need structure and financial control beyond basic bookkeeping.

Production accounting for film and television

The firm specialises in end-to-end screen production accounting: budget development and oversight, cost reporting, QAPE and PDV offset reporting, and scenario planning. This specialist knowledge in the film and television sector is presented as a point of difference for production companies and industry professionals.

Professional profile and team

Holly Salmons leads the practice. For larger or time-sensitive engagements, she works with experienced freelance bookkeepers and specialist payroll and accounting partners, while remaining the main point of contact and overseeing the work. Her qualifications include BAS Agent status, a Master of Business (Business Law), a Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting, a Graduate Diploma in Screen Business (AFTRS) and Xero Expert certification. Her experience spans from independent films to major productions, which allows her to understand the financial challenges of project-based creative work.

Approach and clients

The firm describes itself as a female-led practice based in St Kilda, Melbourne, specialising in creative and project-based businesses. Its clients include screen production companies, sound businesses, independent documentary producers and excavation businesses, according to testimonials on its website. Neo Numerist presents itself as a financial partner that supports the client beyond mere transaction reconciliation.

Locations and offices

Victoria office: 123 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia 3182

Queensland office: Lvl 1, 40 Thompson Street, Bowen Hills QLD 4006