Our Story
Established in 1996, Accounting Professionals is a leading Illawarra accounting practice with offices in Wollongong and Shellharbour servicing clients all around Australia.
Accounting Professionals is more than just accountants. We examine our clients’ businesses, understand how they work, identify how they can be improved and partner with them during any change and implementation process. From the outset, we become an integral part of our clients business or personal financial strategies.
“Our professional and highly trained team of accountants is equipped to help our clients overcome any business challenges they face, helping them reach their business and financial goals.”
The overriding focus of our firm is to assist our business clients implement sound organisational and financial frameworks, ultimately providing them with the winning edge to be more successful.
Our Partners

Garry Pinch
Partner, Chartered Accountant
Garry’s primary focus is working with the firm’s business clients, developing strategies, action plans and processes to guide them to success. Garry is also a key advisor to iAccelerate, the Illawarra region’s premier business incubator, conducting learning sessions and workshops for resident start-up companies.

Angela Hales
Partner, Chartered Accountant
Angela works closely with her team of professional staff to coordinate accounting and taxation compliance work for clients, including tax planning and the preparation of Austrade Export Market Development Grant applications.

Mark Placek
Partner, Chartered Accountant
Mark specialises in Self-Managed Superannuation, Succession Planning, Business and Investment structures and Specialist Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax advice.

Nick Fitzgerald
Partner, Chartered Accountant
Nick specialises in business improvement strategies, business and investment structures and specialist tax advice, helping clients see success on every level through planning and strategy.
Our Team

Callan Back
Chartered Accountant, Client Manager

Lisa Bassingthwaighte
Accountant, Client Manager

Nadia Hoang
Chartered Accountant, Client Manager

Debbie Cairncross
Head of Operations

Sarah McAdam
Accountant, Client Manager

Teigan Mariu
Accountant, Client Manager

Cameron Daly
Accountant

Megan Corbett
Accountant

Brydie Tarlinton
Accountant
Join our team
Accounting Professionals is one of the Illawarra’s leading Chartered Accounting firms providing a comprehensive range of accountancy and business advisory services. We are an energetic, growth focused firm with a dynamic team of Accountants and business professionals.
Accounting Professionals provide a range of services designed to enhance client businesses and assist them in optimising growth and development opportunities. We are committed to the implementation and utilization of new technologies and encourage innovation and use of technology by all team members.
Our team promotes and embraces evolving business practices, are passionate about partnering with clients in business and are committed to continuous learning and development. If you are someone who fits this profile don’t wait for a job opportunity to present before getting in touch with us.
Feel free to send us a short letter communicating your interest and enclose a copy of your resume via recruitment@accpro.com.au
Job Vacancies
Trainee Accountant – Excellent learning environment
If you are an Amazing uni student who wants to make a difference in Accounting then keep reading!
Come work as a trainee accountant at an ambitious, open-minded and agile Illawarra based Accountancy firm who enthusiastically embraces the challenges of innovation and a technology-driven future. This is a growing company that offers excellent benefits and opportunities to advance and learn alongside accomplished business leaders.
Find out more information and apply on Seek here
We are also always keen to meet dynamic individuals who would like to join our team. Resumes should be emailed to ap@accpro.com.au Attn: The Manager.