Payroll run by people who've done it at scale.
We're a team of ex-Big 4 professionals who believe Australian businesses deserve world-class payroll and accounting without the enterprise price tag.
Leadership
Meet the team behind Accountee.
Jon Kelly
With 20 years managing finance outsourcing strategy across the banking industry, Jon brings experience leading outsourcing for corporations including Westpac, Commbank and Macquarie Bank. He leads strategic planning across the business, from branding to growth and marketing.
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Jober Salar
Jober is a Corporate Tax Chartered Accountant with extensive experience on complex tax matters. He has worked with local and overseas enterprises from SMEs to large ASX-listed and multinational corporates.
Peter Economos
Peter is an experienced Chartered Accountant and banker who has worked across banking and professional services, supporting businesses from SMEs to large ASX-listed corporates as a strategic adviser.
Our story
A smarter operating model, not cut corners.
Accountee was founded in 2022 by a team of accountants from BDO, NAB and Westpac who saw a gap in the market. Small and medium businesses were stuck between two bad options: DIY accounting that took too much time, or expensive local firms that charged enterprise rates.
We knew there was a better way. By combining offshore efficiency with Australian expertise, we could deliver Big 4 quality at a fraction of the cost, not by cutting corners, but by building a smarter operating model.
Today we manage payroll and accounting for recruitment agencies and growing businesses across Australia. Our clients get dedicated teams, strategic advice, and the peace of mind that comes from working with professionals who actually understand their business.
What we stand for
The principles that guide everything we do.
Client success first
We succeed when our clients succeed. Every decision is filtered through this lens.
Professional excellence
Big 4 standards without the Big 4 price tag. Quality is non-negotiable.
Transparency
No hidden fees, no surprises. We tell you what things cost and why.
People matter
We invest in our team's growth and wellbeing. Happy team, happy clients.
Innovation
We embrace technology and new ways of working to deliver better outcomes.
Accountability
We own our mistakes and fix them fast. No excuses, just solutions.
How we're different
Not just another offshore accounting service.
Australian management
Our team is managed by Australian accountants with Big 4 backgrounds. Every piece of work is reviewed by someone who understands Australian compliance.
Dedicated teams
You get your own bookkeeper and accountant who learn your business, not a rotating cast of freelancers who don't know your history.
Industry specialisation
We focus on recruitment agencies and growing businesses, so we understand your unique challenges and give better advice.
Fully managed service
You don't manage offshore staff, we do. Upload your data and get results. No HR headaches, no training burden.
Modern technology
We use the latest cloud accounting software and automation, for faster turnaround, fewer errors and better reporting.
Credentials that matter
Qualified, registered and accountable.
CPA / CA qualified
All senior staff are CPA or CA qualified.
Big 4 experience
Leadership team from BDO, NAB and Westpac.
Registered agent
Registered BAS and Tax Agent.
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