Business Details
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Stones Corner, Brisbane
Hoffman Kelly is a Chartered Accounting firm based in Stones Corner, Brisbane, with six directors and a team of forty professionals. Established through a commitment to client-centric service, we specialise in innovative business structuring, tax-effective solutions, and proactive advisory services. Our growth over recent years has been driven largely by client referrals, reflecting our dedication to exceeding expectations. We prioritise professional development, investing significantly more resources than industry peers to ensure our team remains at the forefront of technical expertise.This approach has enabled us to attract and retain top graduates, creating a dynamic team renowned for cutting-edge solutions in business structuring and emerging opportunities. Our client base spans small to medium enterprises, companies, partnerships, trusts, individuals, and self-managed superannuation funds. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored advice that optimises tax outcomes, asset protection, and succession planning while maintaining a strong focus on client relationships and long-term growth.
Services
Business Advisory
Optimal Structuring
Property Development
Accounting for Legal Practices
SMSF Overview
Financial Planning
Business Insurance
Highlights and features
- Our team includes leading accountants in Australia with expertise in property development and SMSF.
- We invest significantly more in professional development than industry peers.
- Client referrals drive our growth, reflecting consistent service excellence.
- Specialised services for legal practices, property developers, and SMEs.
- Proven track record in optimal tax structuring and asset protection.
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
What people say
Consistently high quality service
World apart from other firms
Genuinely care about clients
Significant tax savings
Proactive strategic thinking
Services
Business Advisory
Hoffman Kelly's Business Advisory services provide tailored strategies for sustainable growth, combining industry expertise with financial acumen. We partner with SMEs to optimise operations, enhance profitability, and navigate complex regulatory environments. Our proactive approach ensures clients receive actionable insights aligned with their unique goals.
Optimal Structuring
Our Optimal Structuring service focuses on creating tax-efficient frameworks for businesses and investments. We address liability protection, asset security, and succession planning while minimising tax exposure. With ongoing legislative updates, we ensure structures adapt to evolving legal and commercial landscapes.
Property Development
Specialising in property and construction sectors, we offer strategic guidance for developers nationwide. Our services cover tax compliance, cashflow management, and multi-jurisdictional structuring. With deep industry knowledge, we help clients maximise returns while mitigating risks across residential and commercial projects.
Accounting for Legal Practices
Tailored accounting solutions for legal firms, including practice setup, restructuring, and compliance. We address ATO benchmarks, tax efficiency, and business valuation challenges. Our team ensures legal practices maintain financial health while focusing on client service and growth.
SMSF Overview
We provide comprehensive SMSF management, from establishment to compliance audits. Our expertise covers contribution limits, pension strategies, and tax-effective withdrawals. By simplifying complex regulations, we help clients maximise retirement savings while ensuring legislative adherence.
People
Michael Kerwin
Director
Michael Kerwin is a director at Hoffman Kelly, renowned for strategic tax structuring and business advisory. With over 15 years in chartered accounting, he specialises in SME growth strategies and has helped numerous startups achieve scalability through innovative financial planning.
Tom Aitkenhead
Director
Tom Aitkenhead leads Hoffman Kelly's legal practice team. His expertise spans practice establishment, restructuring, and compliance for law firms. With a focus on ATO benchmarking, he ensures legal clients maintain tax efficiency while avoiding regulatory pitfalls.
Carwyn Llewelyn
Relationship Manager
Carwyn Llewelyn manages Hoffman Kelly's business insurance division. With decades of industry experience, he specialises in marine, professional indemnity, and commercial risk solutions. His client-focused approach ensures tailored insurance strategies that align with business objectives.
Lucy Lakshman
Receptionist
Lucy Lakshman joined Hoffman Kelly as receptionist in February 2025. She ensures seamless client communication and administrative support, contributing to the firm's reputation for exceptional service delivery.
Questions
What accounting services does Hoffman Kelly offer for property developers?
We provide tailored accounting, tax structuring, and cashflow management for property developers nationwide, addressing multi-jurisdictional compliance and optimising tax outcomes.
How does Hoffman Kelly support legal practices?
We offer practice setup, restructuring, compliance, and tax efficiency strategies specifically for law firms, ensuring alignment with ATO benchmarks.
Can Hoffman Kelly assist with SMSF management?
Yes, we handle SMSF establishment, compliance audits, contribution limits, and pension strategies to maximise retirement savings.
What makes Hoffman Kelly different from other accounting firms?
Our focus on professional development, industry-specific expertise, and client-centric approach ensures tailored solutions that drive growth.
Do you offer initial consultations?
Yes, we provide a no-obligation consultation to review your structures and recommend optimised tax and business strategies.
How does Hoffman Kelly handle multi-state compliance?
Our team specialises in federal and state-specific regulations, ensuring compliance across all Australian jurisdictions for property and business clients.
Reviews (5)
Tenae Fowler
Aug 10, 2021
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Hoffman Kelly are great accountants. We switched to them after hearing good reviews from another Building Company. The accountants that we had before Hoffman Kelly never explained anything to us and had left us in a bit of a pickle. From the very first phone call/meeting Hoffman Kelly (Michael & Michael) were approachable and helpful. They helped us transition right before the end of the financial year (bad timing to change accountants) but the whole process was easy from our end. We also engaged Hoffman Kelly for BUSINESS STRATEGIC PLANNING as we were not doing great financially in our business
Sally Anonomys
Oct 02, 2019
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Have used Hoffman Kelly's services for a number of years and have previously highly recommended them HOWEVER their service, response times and billing have severely deteriorated. They are still very knowledgeable however it now comes with a side of very impersonal service, lengthy response times and being charged by the minute like you would expect from Lawyers.
Adrienne Helen
Dec 06, 2018
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I've been using Hoffman Kelly Chartered Accountants since 2009, when they assisted me to transition from sole proprietor to a company structure. I have found them to be highly professional, well organised and providers of excellent business accounting and tax advice. They have referred me several times to other specialist providers when needed (book keepers). Their staff have treated me with courtesy at all times in their communications, and when I visit their office for meetings.
Malcolm Wright
Jan 26, 2017
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Have been using this company for a few years now. Highly satisfied with their professionalism, responsiveness and rapid turn round time. Happy to recommend this company.
Pete Design
Jan 01, 2016
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For the past year Tony and his team have been provide accurate and timely advice for our property related projects. All the cliche's about living and breathing what they do and practicing what they preach are certainly true. They have been able to unravel what (for me) are complex issues in a timely and cost effective manner.
