Jamie joined the BellchambersBarrett partnership as a Partner on 1 July 2016 and has a wealth of experience having worked for over nine years with PwC providing accounting, taxation and business services in both Melbourne and Canberra.
As a trusted business advisor at BellchambersBarrett, Jamie has a genuine passion for helping his clients succeed. He prides himself on working hand in hand with clients and going above and beyond to achieve the best possible outcomes in every engagement.
I value working directly with the Business Owners and understanding what makes them tick.
Whilst financial performance is obviously important, I have come to realise that for most it is not the only important metric. Recognising this has allowed me to tailor my advice to ensure it is consistent with their values.
The relationship you develop with SME clients and business owners means that you ride the highs and lows and genuinely feel a part of their business.
Without a doubt, trust.
Accountants and advisers are privy to some of their clients’ most sensitive information, and it is paramount that clients can trust their adviser with that information.
As an adviser you need to trust that clients are being open and transparent such that you can advise them accordingly, based on full and frank information.
Without both parties trusting each other, the adviser and client relationship does not work effectively.
The biggest misunderstanding is that accountants just do tax returns and financial statements… whilst I have done my fair share of both, most of our value is added by assisting clients managing their business affairs. This occurs in many ways, such as through corporate structuring, tax planning, reviewing asset protection positions, introduction of people within networks or just being present to listen to clients and provide insights where possible.
During his time at PwC and BellchambersBarrett, Jamie has provided a wide range of taxation, accounting, and advisory services to both the private and public sectors.
Through working with business owners, SMEs and family groups daily, he has an in-depth understanding of the challenges of through todays business world.
Jamie works with a wide range of clients and specialises in providing commercial solutions and advice in relation to complicated taxation and business issues.
Jamie utilises his technical skills to assist clients in not only effectively and efficiently managing their compliance obligations, but to ensure they manage business and taxation risks in an appropriate manner.
