Who We Are

Expect more than an Accountant. Expect a Partner in the life of your business.

Find out how Accounting North’s business lifecycle approach and unrivalled training and expertise make them the only partner in the establishment, growth and exit from your business.  

Sunshine Coast proud

A permanent fixture on the Sunshine Coast for more than 15 years we are proud members of key community organisations such as Chambers of Commerce and sponsor our region’s charity, sporting and business events. We regularly speak at local and national industry functions. Plus we are the experts the media turn to comment on how local, national and international matters affect local business.

Our friends are your friends

Accounting North works tirelessly to maintain our complete network of service providers such as business brokers, lawyers, bankers, investment advisors and human resource specialists - so you can have access to the best possible people for your specific needs. We work hard to identify the right partner for you so we don’t just provide a professional recommendation, but a personal promise.

More training means more for you

All our professional Accountants are either Chartered Accountant qualified or intraining. What does this mean for you? It means partnering with professional Accountants who have undergone the industry’s most comprehensive training and made a career-long commitment to continued education. Our advanced training means progressive, cutting-edge services for you.

To lead is to innovate

Innovation allows us to serve you the most advanced services using the most advanced techniques. From obtaining certification for our paperless office, to executing exclusive training and adopting industry leading software and technology – Accounting North innovates so you can stay at the forefront of your industry.

Workplace of choice

All our professional Accountants live and breathe business and we value their passion. Feeding their appetite with education and strategic career progression, Accounting North is proud to attract and retain some of Australia’s most talented accounting professionals. Our team loves being a part of the Sunshine Coast community both as a business leader and through our involvement in community support programs.

Matt Richards

Partner
B Com CA

Matt Richards is an experienced Chartered Accountant and has been Managing Director of Accounting North since 2004. Originally from Brisbane, Matt studied Commerce and Law at University of Queensland.

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Toni McCulloch

Partner
B Bus (Com) CA, C.Decl

Toni is a Chartered Accountant, Senior Client Manager and firm Partner with more than 16 years experience in public practice accounting.

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Grant Callaghan

Partner
B Bus Accounting, FCA

Grant is not afraid to admit that he loves what he does. As a practicing accountant for almost 20 years, Grant has also passed on his considerable knowledge and passion by tutoring at the University.

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Vivianne Barry

General Manager
B Economics (Monash), CA

Vivianne is a Chartered Accountant who started her career at PriceWaterhouse Business Services in Melbourne. This was followed by 10 years working overseas as a Management Consultant based in London.

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Leanne Lynam

Associate
B Bus Accounting (QUT)

Being the Accounting North 'elder' gives Leanne the distinction of having seen almost everything there is to see in the accounting and tax world. 

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Melissa Lovenbury

Manager
B Bus Accounting (QUT), CA

After completing her degree in 2002 at QUT, Melissa worked at a local accounting firm where she focused on taxation compliance and self managed super funds. While studying for the Chartered Accountan

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Kylie Angelides

Manager
B Bus, CA

Kylie began her career at KPMG quickly progressing to Manager and amassing diverse experience by working with numerous small to medium sized businesses. She received significant exposure to audit, tax compliance and advisory services across a variety of industries.

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Lisa Webster (nee Caporn)

Manager
B Com (UQ), CA, CPA

While completing her degree in accounting Lisa jumped right into the firing line, working as a bank teller at the same time. As a graduate accountant she gained valuable experience working for a secon

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Zoe Redman

Superannuation Manager
BA (Japanese) B Com (Acctg)

Zoe began her career in accounting with Japan Airlines at Sydney Airport. After travelling abroad, Zoe joined a firm in Sydney where she began a steady migration north to Queensland. 

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Lel Christie

Accountant
BAL Hons

After graduating from Glasgow University, Scotland with honours Lel spent a year travelling in Europe, NZ and Australia to finally settle here on the Sunshine Coast in early 2009. Lel welcomed the opportunity to get her career underway when a Graduate Accounting position opened up with Accounting North in July 2009.

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Michelle Knight

Graduate Accountant
B Com (Acctg)

Long before finishing school Michelle set her sights on an accounting degree for the  diverse career opportunities it would open up for her. Whilst studying her Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) at University of Sunshine Coast, Michelle wasted no time getting hands-on office experience, starting out as a Receptionist at Freedom Law followed by a  Personal Assistant role with a Financial Planning firm.

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Vivien Dumoulin

Finance Manager
B Bus Accounting (USC), C. Decl.

Vivien’s sense of adventure, meticulous attention to detail and can do attitude have seen her take on diverse roles in her career. Today she plays a vital role in the team. You could say she is the accountant to the accountants.

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Carissa Coorey

Marketing Coordinator

Carissa gained almost 12 years experience in various administration and marketing roles in Sydney before migrating  to the coast and joining Accounting North as Personal Assistant in 2006. 

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Melanie Huxley-Smith

Bookkeeper

Melanie has years of experience bookkeeping across a wide range of industries.  She is degree qualified and has an interest in systems analysis and design – and loves streamlining business processes.

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Caroline Wilkins

Client Service Coordinator

Originally from Canberra, Caroline worked her way up to the Sunshine Coast in search of  better weather and outdoor lifestyle. She took a role in Customer Service at Sunshine Plaza before joining the Accounting North team as Receptionist in 2007.

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Michelle Jones

Client Service Coordinator

Michelle began her career as a receptionist in hometown Gladstone but quickly moved up the ranks to Client Services Coordinator within 3 months where she thrived in the fast paced role. After having her first son Michelle returned and undertook a Bachelor of Information Technology degree which she is on her way to completing.

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Gemma Newbiggin

Client Service Coordinator

Upon completing high school in 2008, Gemma joined the Accounting North team as Administration Assistant. After a few years she left Accounting North to pursue her dreams in Surf Life Saving and focus on the Kellogg’s Iron woman Series where she exceeding her expectations and placed runner up in the world championships in Egypt in 2010.

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Casey Gray

Reception

After finishing high school in 1999 Casey started working at Accounting North as Receptionist.  Since then she has tried her hand  at many different roles including Client Services & Finance Manager.  

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