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Meet Sky Accountants
Ballarat & Gisborne, Victoria
AN ANYTHING BUT TYPICAL® ACCOUNTING FIRM
You shouldn't have to wonder if you're paying too much in taxes or wait until year-end to have an important conversation. And you definitely shouldn't leave a meeting more confused than when you walked in.
Your accounting firm should help you make better decisions, spot hidden opportunities, and give you complete confidence in what's next.
That's what Anything But Typical® means to us.
Top 57 Firms Worldwide
Voted in the world's top 57 firms of inspiring accountants.
Xero Gold Partner
Cloud accounting expertise for Australian businesses.
Helping Business Owners Avoid Paying Too Much In Taxes.
Most business owners aren't paying too much in taxes because anyone made a mistake. They're paying too much because the focus has been on reactive tax preparation instead of proactive tax planning.
Here are three common opportunities that could make a meaningful difference for your bottom line.
I Paid Myself Incorrectly as a Business Owner
Lack of balance in director compensation, dividends, superannuation, and tax-effective distributions for business owners and family.
Missing Legal Deductions & ATO Concessions
Not taking full advantage of small business tax concessions, instant asset write-offs, and fringe benefits allowable under current ATO tax law.
Wrong Entity Setup & Structure
Improper entity setup (Company vs Discretionary Trust vs Unit Trust) can hinder business growth, asset protection, and long-term tax efficiency.
Your Biggest Opportunities.
You didn't wake up wanting accounting services — you woke up wanting to keep more of what you earn, make strategic moves, scale, and build a lasting legacy.
Pay Less in Taxes legally
Proactive pre-June 30 tax planning instead of reactive year-end surprises.
Make more profit, pay lower taxes, and stay 100% compliant with ATO rules. We map out tax minimization strategies before the financial year ends.
Get More Profitable
Locate hidden profit leaks and engineer higher gross margins.
Every business has a place where cash flow and profit leak out unnoticed. We run deep margin analytics to plug leaky holes and increase take-home income.
Grow & Scale Your Company
Xero, KeyPay, and automated cloud workflows built for scaling.
Stuck in manual paperwork and administrative delays? Automate your business operations with Xero Gold cloud integration, live dashboards, and daily insights.
Build Your Legacy & Exit Strategy
Maximize enterprise valuation and exit on your own terms.
You will eventually transition out of your business — wouldn't you rather exit on your own terms with maximum enterprise valuation and multi-generational wealth?
Why Business Owners Switch to Sky Accountants.
Most accounting firms operate the same way they did decades ago. Here is how Sky Accountants changes the game for your business.
Voted in the World's Top 57 Firms of Inspiring Accountants
Recognised nationally across the Australian Accounting Awards, IPA, and industry bodies for innovation, client dedication, and proactive tax strategy.
Meet the Sky Accountants Leadership Team.
Forward-thinking CPAs, Chartered Accountants, and tax specialists dedicated to helping your business save money, make money, stay out of trouble, and have fun.
location_onBallarat & GisborneJamie Johns
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
CEO and Founder of Sky Accountants, overseeing 4 offices and 45+ professionals across accounting, Sky Wealth financial planning, and Sky Mortgages finance.
location_onGisborne Office LeadAshley Carmichael
Senior Client Manager
RMIT Chartered Accountant specializing in complex taxation, sub-contractors, IT, healthcare, and building/construction property structures.
location_onBallarat OfficePaul Dowler
Senior Client Manager
Cloud accounting expert leveraging the Xero ecosystem. Virtual CFO monitoring KPIs, industry benchmarks, and growth targets for trades and tourism.
location_onBacchus Marsh LeadVik Sharma
Senior Client Manager
Heads our Bacchus Marsh office. Delivers tailored tax and advisory services to engineering, trade, GP medical practices, and transport businesses.
location_onKilmore Office LeadMichael Ferris
Senior Client Manager
Heads our Kilmore office, providing strategic accounting, corporate compliance, and business mentorship for growing regional Victorian enterprises.
location_onRegional VictoriaGyllean Eales
Senior Client Manager
Over 20 years of public practice accounting experience, specializing in primary production, farming enterprises, and regional agribusiness tax planning.
location_onBallarat OfficeNathan Liebelt
Senior Client Manager
Hands-on accounting and cloud compliance specialist, delivering year-round tax strategies, financial statements, and business performance tracking.
location_onGroup HQCharmaine Midoranda
General Accountant & Financial Reporting Lead
Over a decade of accounting experience managing internal financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and performance analysis across all Sky offices.
Hear From Business Owners Like You.
Real Australian business owners sharing their experience working with Sky Accountants.
“Sky Accountants transformed the way we handle our finances. Cloud accounting gave us complete clarity.”
Peter Woolard
Studio 101
“They understand hospitality like no other accountant. Fixed fees mean we never worry about unexpected bills.”
Linda Tsiokas
Latte Cartelle
“Proactive tax advice that's saved us thousands of dollars every year. 100% recommended.”
Linda Barry
Ultimate Garden Care
“Fixed fees. No surprises. Just exceptional service and proactive guidance at every stage.”
Michael Tonks
Buckley's
“The team genuinely cares about our business growth and strategic expansion.”
Paul Were
Dontek Electronics
Building, Construction & Trade
Expert accountants for construction businesses and tradies. 100% proactive, not reactive.
- Business structures
- Tax strategies
- Better bottomline
- Streamlined processes
Hospitality
20+ years of helping hospitality businesses.
- Tax & Accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Business Advisory
- Financial Planning
- Mortgage
Healthcare
Expert accountants for health professionals across 8 Australian states.
- Tax returns
- Financial statements
- BAS returns
- ASIC compliance
Get in touch with us today and get a 1-hour complimentary consultation.
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