Building lasting relationships for your financial success
Our dedicated team of skilled professionals are passionate about the work they deliver for each client. We strive to be leaders in the industries we serve, providing our clients with valuable, tailored advice that is designed to meet their unique needs.
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About Us
At Johnson Partners, we have delivered tailored accounting and business advisory services with a personal touch for over four decades. Our firm serves clients across various industries, from entrepreneurs and franchisees to high-net-worth individuals and large corporations. We take pride in our relationships with clients, colleagues, and industry contacts – placing them at the heart of everything we do. Our team of highly knowledgeable professionals works diligently not just to provide excellent service, but also to foster an environment where learning and growth are championed. We consistently strive to offer the highest quality advice and support through our boutique firm, ensuring that our clients achieve their goals of success for now and in the future.
Our Approach
A Tailored Approach
We understand that every client has unique goals and needs. That’s why our approach is customised to each individual, ensuring that their business strategy can adapt and grow with them over time.
Collaboration is Key
Our work is never one sided, as we are here to listen and work with our clients to achieve the best results. Our commitment to cultivating long-term relationships ensures sustained success.
Industry Specialists
Our deep understanding of our clients’ industries sets us apart. We are integrated into their operations and understand the intricacies of their respective fields to provide invaluable guidance.
Up-to-date Advice
We prioritise staying current with the most effective accounting practices and laws applicable to each industry we support. We place great emphasis on ongoing training and development and are dedicated to keeping up with the intricate and ever-changing Australian tax system to ensure optimal client service.
Industry Leaders
Our team consists of specialist industry leaders who offer valuable strategic advice and guidance on intricate financial and accounting matters. We are committed to innovation and maintaining our position at the forefront of the industry, providing custom-tailored services that cater to our clients’ unique needs.
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Providing expert advice tailored to you
Our knowledgeable team of accounting and business advisors spans multiple industries. Select your area of interest below to find the advisors that best suit your requirements.
Claude Saliba
Claude Saliba
Claude is a Partner at Johnson Partners who focusses on Franchisees and SMEs. Claude joined Johnson Partners in 1994, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge in taxation planning and compliance.
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Con Moshopoulos
Con Moshopoulos
Con, a Partner at Johnson Partners, specialises in advising high-net-worth individuals who typically hold senior management positions and directorships of publicly listed groups, as well as property development businesses, encompassing both residential and commercial sectors.
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Theo Rigopoulos
Theo Rigopoulos
Theo joined Johnson Partners in 2004 as a Partner, specialising in taxation matters. He predominately advises SMEs and high-net-worth individuals, and possesses significant expertise in relation to the property and entertainment industries.
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Aarush Challa
Aarush Challa
Aarush is a Trainee Accountant, focusing on assisting the team with SMEs in the Property Development and Construction space, as well as Private Clients & Family Offices.
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Aditya Kohli
Aditya Kohli
Adi is a Senior Manager, focusing on SMEs, Property Development & Construction, Hospitality, Primary Production, Professional Services and Private Clients & Family Offices. He is an expert in deceased estates and property transactions, and is actively involved in streamlining clients processes.
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Aleria Hilton
Aleria Hilton
Aleria is a Client Services Coordinator focusing on Administration. With extensive knowledge and experience in customer service, she specialises in providing client support, approaching all aspects of any job with a positive, hardworking mindset.
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Alexander Loupatatzis
Alexander Loupatatzis
Alex is an Accountant, focusing on SMEs, with a particular area of interest in Hospitality and Private Clients & Family Offices. He began his journey at Johnson Partners in 2022 after graduating from RMIT University with a degree in Financial Planning, and is working towards attaining his CA.
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Beth Alexander
Beth Alexander
Beth is a Client Services Coordinator, focusing on Administration. She is an expert in customer service, priding herself on delivering exceptional client support and creating a seamless experience for everyone she works with.
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Charith Jayawardana
Charith Jayawardana
Charith is a Senior Accountant, focusing on SMEs in Property Development & Construction, and Professional Services, as well as Private Clients & Family Offices. He specialises in taxation, financial reporting, and the R&D Tax Incentive.
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Elizabeth Gujinovic
Elizabeth Gujinovic
Elizabeth is a Tax Compliance Manager, focusing on SMEs and Franchisees. Her extensive background working with HNW family groups and investors underpins her expertise in tax and compliance matters.
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Garry Arnold
Garry Arnold
Garry is a Senior Manager, focusing on SMEs, Franchisees, Hospitality and Private Clients & Family Offices. He has extensive experience with a wide range of tax and business-related issues for SMEs, specialising in income tax, GST, capital gains tax, structuring, cashflow, and business planning.
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John Palombi
John Palombi
John is a Senior Manager, focusing on SMEs, Franchisees and Hospitality. He specialises in advising clients on a broad range of commercial activities, including structuring, tax planning, and due diligence work on business acquisitions and sales.
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Jonathan Fung
Jonathan Fung
Jonathan is a Manager, focusing on SMEs, Franchisees and Private Clients & Family Offices. He is an expert in loan consolidations and helping staff in general compliance matters. Jonathan has a degree in Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Finance, from the University of Melbourne and is a qualified CA.
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Jonathan Papailiou
Jonathan Papailiou
Jonathan is a Senior Manager, working with a variety of different clients and industries including SMEs, Franchisees, Property Development & Construction, Private Clients & Family Offices, Wholesaling and Professional Services.
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Kimberly Kam
Kimberly Kam
Kimberly is an Accountant, building experience in SMEs, Franchisees, Hospitality, Property Development & Construction, Private Clients & Family Offices, Medical Professionals and Professional Services.
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Kim Vu
Kim Vu
Kim is a Senior Manager, focusing on SMEs, Hospitality, Entertainment and Private Clients & Family Offices. She has been working in the accounting industry since 2007, working closely with investment-based clients and SMEs.
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Kon Sangas
Kon Sangas
Kon is an Accountant, focusing on assisting the team with SMEs. With a degree in Commerce from LaTrobe University, he has ambitions to work towards his CA qualification in future.
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Kristina Sakoulas
Kristina Sakoulas
Kristina is a Receptionist, focusing on Administration. She is an expert in ensuring everyone is greeted with a warm and welcoming smile, with her bubbly personality helping clients and staff feel at ease as soon as they enter the door.
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Lauren Broome
Lauren Broome
Lauren is an Office and HR Manager, focusing on HR and Administration. Prioritising employee wellbeing and success, her expertise lies in recruitment and the ability to foster a safe, engaging, and rewarding workplace for all.
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Leanne Bertacco
Leanne Bertacco
Leanne is an Administration Support Officer, focusing on Administration. She is an expert in office record keeping, matched by her invaluable support to the entire administration team, particularly in HR.
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Lucy Lay
Lucy Lay
Lucy is a Assistant Tax Compliance Manager, focusing on SMEs, Franchisees, Hospitality, and Private Clients & Family Offices. She has sound knowledge in taxation, business services and Fringe Benefits Tax. Lucy has a degree in Accounting & Finance from Monash University, and is a qualified CA.
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Matthew D’Elia
Matthew D’Elia
Matthew is an Accountant, working across SMEs, Franchisees, Hospitality, and Private Clients & Family Offices. He focuses on taxation and compliance matters.
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Nekija O’Shannessy
Nekija O’Shannessy
Nekija is an accountant with a background working in Insolvency. She has a degree in Business, majoring in Professional Accountancy from RMIT, and is working towards attaining her CA.
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Paul Connolly
Paul Connolly
Paul is a Senior Manager at Johnson Partners, focusing on SMEs and Private Clients & Family Offices. He has a keen interest in technology advances within the accounting industry, especially finding ways to integrate those new technologies with clients.
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Sam Herbert
Sam Herbert
Sam is a Senior Manager, working across a broad range of industries in the SME sector including Property Development & Construction, Hospitality, Entertainment, Private Clients & Family Offices and Wholesaling. He specialises in business structuring, assisting clients with asset protection and tax planning.
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Samantha Barnes
Samantha Barnes
Sam is an Accountant, focusing on SMEs, Franchisees, Hospitality, and Private Clients & Family Offices. She assists the team with taxation and compliance. Sam has a degree in Business, majoring in Accounting, from RMIT and is currently working towards attaining her CA.
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Sarah Trower
Sarah Trower
Sarah is an Assistant Manager, working across a broad range of industries in the SME sector including Franchisees, Private Clients & Family Offices, Property Development & Construction, and Hospitality.
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Snow Sun
Snow Sun
Snow is a Senior Accountant, focusing on SMEs, Franchisees and Hospitality. She has a degree in Accounting from The University of Sydney and is a qualified CPA. Snow loves to travel, her go-to destination being Japan.
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In loving memory of Simon Kofoed
Simon Kofoed
Simon Kofoed
It's with a heavy heart that we remember our beloved colleague, Simon Kofoed. Simon was an invaluable member of the team at Johnson Partners, beginning with the firm in 2001 while studying at university. Over a successful 24-year career, he grew to become an incredibly knowledgeable Senior Manager, well-respected by his colleagues and clients alike.
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