Melbourne Services & Moving Here Accountants

The 7 Best Accountants in Melbourne (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 7 picks

The best accounting firms in Melbourne in 2026 include Pitcher Partners and William Buck for private clients and family businesses, HLB Mann Judd and Nexia for owner-run companies, Saward Dawson in Blackburn for not-for-profits and local businesses, and Grant Thornton and RSM for larger and cross-border work.

How we chose

This is a shortlist of established accounting firms with a Melbourne office, their own website and a clear focus — not a ranking. We mixed national and international firms with mid-tier and suburban practices that look after individuals, families and private businesses, and described each from what it says it does. Nobody paid to be included and there are no affiliate links.

Nothing here is tax or financial advice. Only a registered tax agent can charge to prepare your tax return, so check any firm or individual on the Tax Practitioners Board register before hiring them, and look for membership of CA ANZ, CPA Australia or the IPA. Financial (investment) advice needs an Australian Financial Services licence, which you can check on ASIC's Financial Advisers Register.

Australia's tax year runs from 1 July to 30 June. If you lodge your own return it is due by 31 October; on a registered tax agent's list you usually get longer. New arrivals should apply for a Tax File Number (TFN) straight away and tell their employer.

1. Pitcher Partners — Docklands

Self-described middle-market specialists with strong private-client and family-business practices.

Specialty Tax, audit, business advisory, family office, wealth managementBest for Private businesses, families and high-net-worth individuals

Pitcher Partners is a member of the Baker Tilly network and calls itself a middle-market specialist. Its Melbourne office in Docklands is one of its largest, and it has a second office in Dandenong South for the south-east. Alongside audit and business advisory, it offers personal tax, investment advice and a family office service.

It suits owners of private businesses and families with trusts, investments or succession questions who want one firm for business and personal affairs.

Good to know: Based in the south-east? Its Dandenong South office saves a trip into Docklands.

Level 13, 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

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2. William Buck — CBD (William Street)

A mid-tier firm across Australia and New Zealand focused on private businesses and their owners.

Specialty Tax, accounting, audit, business advisory, wealthBest for Small and mid-sized businesses, owners and individuals

William Buck is an accounting and advisory firm with offices across Australia and New Zealand, including the Melbourne CBD. It works mainly with private businesses and their owners on tax, accounting, audit, advice and personal wealth.

It suits owner-managed companies that need audit and tax capability as they grow.

Good to know: Ask for one partner to handle both your business and personal tax.

Level 20, 181 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

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3. HLB Mann Judd — CBD (Bourke Street)

A well-established mid-tier firm for business owners and professionals.

Specialty Tax, business services, audit, corporate finance, wealthBest for Private businesses, professionals and individuals

HLB Mann Judd is a mid-tier firm and part of the HLB international network, with its Melbourne office on Bourke Street. It covers business and personal tax, audit, corporate finance and wealth management.

It suits professionals and business owners who want partner access, and anyone with interests in more than one country.

Good to know: With overseas interests, ask whether an HLB member firm abroad can coordinate.

Level 9, 550 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

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4. Saward Dawson — Blackburn

A suburban chartered accounting firm with a strong not-for-profit practice.

Specialty Tax, accounting, audit, not-for-profit services, business advisoryBest for Not-for-profits, local businesses and individuals in Melbourne's east

Saward Dawson is a chartered accounting firm in Blackburn, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, known for its work with not-for-profit organisations alongside tax, accounting and audit for businesses and individuals.

It suits charities and community groups needing audits and governance help, and families and businesses in the east who prefer a suburban practice to a CBD firm.

Good to know: Not-for-profits: ask about audit and ACNC reporting together.

Level 1, 20 Albert Street, Blackburn VIC 3130

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5. Nexia Australia — CBD (Bourke Street)

A mid-tier advisory, tax and audit firm for private companies and founders.

Specialty Business advisory, tax, audit, corporate advisoryBest for Private companies, start-ups and business owners

Nexia Australia is an advisory, tax and audit firm and part of the Nexia international network, with its Melbourne office on Bourke Street. It covers business advisory, audit and corporate advisory.

It suits founders and private companies that want advice on growth, funding and tax under one roof.

Good to know: Start-ups: ask about R&D tax incentive claims.

Level 16, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

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6. RSM Australia — CBD (Collins Street)

A large national firm with a wide regional footprint and solid tax practice.

Specialty Audit, tax, consulting, restructuring, financial adviceBest for Growing businesses, not-for-profits and individuals

RSM is one of the world's largest accounting networks, and in Australia it has offices in cities and regional towns. Its Melbourne office on Collins Street covers audit, tax, consulting and restructuring.

It suits growing businesses, not-for-profits and individuals who want a national firm that still works with smaller clients.

Good to know: Moving to regional Victoria later? RSM's regional offices make it easy to stay with one firm.

Level 27, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

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7. Grant Thornton Australia — Docklands (Collins Square)

A large international firm for audit, tax and advisory, just below the Big Four.

Specialty Audit, tax, advisory, international taxBest for Mid-sized and large private companies, international businesses

Grant Thornton is a large international audit, tax and advisory network, with its Melbourne office in Collins Square. It is a common choice for privately owned mid-sized companies and overseas businesses setting up in Australia.

It suits companies that have outgrown a small practice but do not need a Big Four firm.

Good to know: Setting up an Australian subsidiary? Talk to its international tax team before you incorporate.

Level 22, Collins Square, Tower 5, 727 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3008

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an accountant cost in Melbourne?

A simple individual return through a tax agent typically costs from around $150 to $400, more with rental properties, shares or foreign income. Small business work is usually a monthly or annual fixed fee, and senior advisers at larger firms bill by the hour. Ask for a written engagement letter.

When is the tax return deadline in Australia?

The financial year ends on 30 June. Self-lodged individual returns are due by 31 October. If you are on a registered tax agent's client list by then, you usually get an extended deadline under the agent's lodgment program.

How do I check an accountant is registered?

Search the Tax Practitioners Board's public register: only registered tax and BAS agents can charge for those services. Membership of CA ANZ, CPA Australia or the Institute of Public Accountants adds professional standards and continuing education.

I have just moved to Melbourne — what tax do I need to sort out?

Get a Tax File Number, work out whether you are an Australian tax resident, and give your employer your TFN declaration. Temporary residents are generally taxed only on Australian income. Americans also keep filing US returns — see our US expat tax accountants guide.

Do I need an accountant for a small business?

Not legally, but most owners use one. You will need an ABN, may need to register for GST once turnover reaches $75,000, and must lodge Business Activity Statements. An accountant helps choose a structure and keeps you compliant with the ATO.

1. Pitcher Partners — Docklands

2. William Buck — CBD (William Street)

3. HLB Mann Judd — CBD (Bourke Street)

4. Saward Dawson — Blackburn

5. Nexia Australia — CBD (Bourke Street)

6. RSM Australia — CBD (Collins Street)

7. Grant Thornton Australia — Docklands (Collins Square)

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