Business Details
23 Years
experience
Award-Winning Melbourne Accountants for Business Growth
Dendra Accounting Group is an award-winning Melbourne-based accounting firm dedicated to helping businesses and individuals achieve financial success. Established in 2003, we specialise in tax minimisation, business structuring, and strategic financial planning, with a focus on delivering tailored solutions that protect assets and maximise wealth. Our team of experienced professionals collaborates to provide innovative, proactive advice, ensuring clients receive comprehensive support for compliance, growth, and long-term financial stability.Recognised for excellence in the Australian accounting industry, we prioritise face-to-face engagement and invest in continuous learning to maintain our commitment to exceptional service. With a client-centric philosophy rooted in trust and transparency, we work with small to medium enterprises across diverse sectors, offering expertise in ATO negotiations, government incentives, and debt structuring to drive measurable results.
Services
Business Performance Management
Tax Planning
Cloud Accounting
ATO Negotiations
Wealth Strategy
Government Incentives
Debt Structuring
Business Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer a team-based approach with collaborative analysis of client needs.
- Our proactive service includes tax planning before financial year-end.
- We specialise in recovering ATO interest and penalties, even when paid.
- Our team holds advanced qualifications and industry-recognised memberships.
- We provide tailored debt structuring solutions for tax-effective financing.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Public Accountants
- Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
What people say
Proactive in every aspect
Highest level of service
Fantastic team
Fresh recommendations
Glad I made the trip
Services
Business Performance Management
We help businesses align financial strategies with growth objectives through proactive planning and performance monitoring. Our team identifies key business drivers, develops actionable plans, and provides ongoing support to optimise profitability. By integrating tax considerations and succession planning, we ensure sustainable growth aligned with personal and business goals.
Tax Planning
Our tax planning services focus on minimising liabilities while maintaining compliance with Australian tax laws. We specialise in structuring businesses for tax efficiency, identifying deductions, and negotiating with the ATO to recover penalties. Clients benefit from forward-thinking strategies that address both immediate obligations and long-term financial positioning.
Cloud Accounting
We implement cloud-based accounting solutions tailored to business needs, partnering with platforms like Xero and MYOB. Our team assists with software selection, data migration, and integration to streamline financial management. This approach enhances accessibility, real-time reporting, and collaboration between clients and advisors.
ATO Negotiations
Dendra advocates for clients in ATO negotiations, including penalty remission and payment arrangements. Our experts leverage deep knowledge of tax legislation to resolve disputes effectively. We prioritise proactive communication to prevent escalations and secure favourable outcomes for businesses facing compliance challenges.
Wealth Strategy
Our wealth strategies focus on asset protection, tax-effective structuring, and long-term financial growth. We develop custom plans that integrate business and personal finances, ensuring clients maximise wealth while mitigating risks. Services include debt structuring, investment planning, and retirement strategies tailored to individual circumstances.
People
George Kontominas
Principal Accountant
George founded Dendra in 2003 after a decade in the accounting industry. He won the 2017 SMSF & Accounting Award for Victorian Partner of the Year. His expertise in business structuring and tax strategy drives client success.
Kate Van Meurs
Senior Accountant
Kate specialises in business compliance and tax planning, bringing over 15 years of experience. She holds advanced qualifications and focuses on delivering practical solutions for small to medium enterprises.
Zoe Italiano
Tax Advisor
Zoe provides expert tax advice with a focus on manufacturing and export businesses. Her dual degree in accounting and economics supports strategic planning for complex client needs.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide business performance management, tax planning, cloud accounting, ATO negotiations, and wealth strategies tailored to small and medium enterprises.
How do you differ from other accountants?
Our team-based approach combines collaborative analysis, proactive tax planning, and face-to-face meetings to deliver custom solutions for long-term financial success.
Do you work with businesses outside Melbourne?
While based in Burwood East, we serve clients across Victoria and support remote consultations for businesses nationwide.
Can you help recover ATO penalties?
Yes, we specialise in negotiating penalty remission and interest recovery with the ATO, even for previously paid amounts.
What financing options are available?
We partner with financial institutions to offer competitive home, vehicle, and business loans with tax-effective debt structuring solutions.
How do you stay updated on tax laws?
Our team continuously monitors legislative changes to provide timely advice and ensure compliance with evolving Australian tax regulations.
Reviews (6)
Stacey Umeh
Jun 21, 2018
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I feel so lucky to have had George and his team at Dendra as the accounting experts in my little business for the past 13 years. Time and time again, over the years, they have, in some way or another helped me easily navigate through what I often consider to be unfamiliar (and often daunting) financial situations. I'm really comforted by the warm reception that I receive from everyone whenever I call with an inquiry or dilemma...especially since at times it is for things that are over and above the "call of duty". I highly recommend Dendra Accounting, their efforts are very much appreciated by
Virus Action Sport Performance Virus Australia
Dec 01, 2017
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Our company has been with George for over 6 years now. They have helped us grow and reach our short-term goals and worked together on forecasting long term strategies for our business. The team is fantastic and we cannot be any happier with Dendra Accounting Group.
Pete
Oct 22, 2017
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If you are an individual entity looking for help on your taxes, then Dendra may not be for you. I attempted to get a quotation for an individual tax return but was given the run around. Dendra will send you a questionnaire which if you fill it in will be akin to doing your tax return yourself. I can understand that they need to know a certain level of detail in order to quote but this company wanted previous tax assessments, rental schedules, my spouses income details, etc. Essentially a mini tax return ! All just for a quote. In the end, after spending many hours gathering this data, I sent
Nicholas Pastras
Sep 22, 2017
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Going to visit an accountant in Blackburn is way out of my way, but I'd been recommended by a friend, so I made the trip and I'm glad I did. George went through my situation forensically and came up with fresh recommendations I'd never had from an accountant before, and I've been running a business for ten years! Highly recommended.
Loretta Pantou
Aug 31, 2017
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We have been dealing with Dendra for the past year and are so very pleased with their service. They are an amazing company, professional, friendly, so organized with everything, its made my work so easy. They always have time to give advice without hesitation, even when I ask so many silly questions. If you need someone to handle your accounting needs do not hesitate to call them, I can recommend them very highly, you wont be disappointed.
David Zhao
Jul 16, 2017
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Friendly, responsive, proactive and great taxation and planning advice! All the key characteristics you want from an accountant. Dendra is the preferred accountant for all of my clients, I know I can trust them to deliver on my credibility.
