Highview Accounting & Financial

Business Details

25 Years

experience

Your Trusted Financial Advisory Team in Cranbourne

At Highview Accounting & Financial, we have dedicated ourselves to delivering proactive, personalized financial advisory services since our founding in 2001. With seven offices across Victoria and Queensland, our award-winning team specializes in accounting, financial planning, lending, insurance, bookkeeping, and digital intelligence solutions. Our approach combines straight-talking advice with proactive guidance, built on nearly three decades of industry experience and a commitment to lasting client relationships. We pride ourselves on simplifying complex financial processes while maintaining a focus on long-term strategic goals.

Our team's expertise spans business structuring, tax compliance, retirement planning, and digital automation, ensuring comprehensive support for both individuals and businesses. As a values-driven firm, we prioritize transparency, integrity, and client-centric service, reflected in our recognition as a leading suburban accounting practice. Our history of innovation includes launching Australia's first digital intelligence service in 2024 and expanding interstate to the Gold Coast, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to evolving with client needs.

Services

Accounting Financial Planning Finance Insurance Bookkeeping Digital Intelligence

Details

Year established: 2001

Highlights and features

We offer over 20 years of combined experience in accounting and financial advisory services
Our team provides tailored financial strategies aligned with individual client goals
We maintain transparent fee structures with fixed pricing based on client needs
Our proactive approach anticipates financial challenges before they arise
We combine technical expertise with personalized service across seven regional offices

Associations and certifications

Certified Practising Accountants
Registered Tax Agents

What people say

Excellent service Seamless process Trusted advisor Proactive guidance Personalized solutions

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Services

Accounting

Highview's accounting services combine technical expertise with personalized advice, covering business structuring, tax compliance, and strategic financial planning. Our team delivers tailored solutions for startups, family businesses, and large corporations, including BAS/IAS lodgements, succession planning, and SMSF administration. With deep advisory expertise, we support clients through all business life cycle stages while maintaining strict compliance standards.

Financial Planning

Our financial planning services focus on creating tailored strategies for retirement, investment, and wealth protection. We help clients navigate life transitions through goal setting, tax-effective investments, and personalized risk management solutions. With over 15 years' experience, our advisers deliver fixed-fee advice aligned with individual circumstances, covering superannuation, SMSFs, and Centrelink entitlements while maintaining ongoing partnership for evolving needs.

Finance

Highview's finance services specialise in home loans, commercial property financing, and business cashflow solutions. Our brokers work with a broad lender panel to find suitable loan structures while providing end-to-end support through the lending process. We focus on strategic mortgage planning, refinancing opportunities, and SMSF lending solutions, combining 60+ years' collective experience with responsive client service throughout the loan lifecycle.

Insurance

Our insurance services provide comprehensive coverage solutions for individuals and businesses, including property, liability, and personal risk protection. We specialise in business insurance, professional indemnity, and personal life insurance products while offering claims advocacy services. Our approach focuses on policy reviews to identify coverage gaps and tailored solutions that align with evolving client needs across residential, commercial, and professional contexts.

Bookkeeping

Highview's bookkeeping services utilise cloud-based technology to maintain accurate financial records for businesses. We offer system implementation, software training, and ongoing support while integrating with accounting services for seamless tax preparation. Our team provides profit and loss reporting, payroll services, and financial statement preparation using Xero and other leading platforms to ensure timely, accurate financial management for growing businesses.

People

Silvio Marinelli

Co-Founder & Director

Co-founder with over 25 years' experience, Silvio established Highview in 2001 after working in Cranbourne since the late 1990s. He leads the firm's strategic direction while maintaining hands-on client relationships, particularly in SMSF structuring and business advisory services.

Richard Vaughan

Financial Adviser

With 15+ years' experience, Richard specialises in retirement planning and superannuation strategies. He helps clients achieve long-term financial security through personalized investment approaches and Centrelink entitlement management, maintaining strong client relationships across regional Victoria.

Renato Mastromanno

Principal Finance Broker

Leading the finance team with 20+ years' industry experience, Renato specialises in complex loan structures for residential and commercial properties. He has helped hundreds of clients secure optimal financing solutions while maintaining strong lender relationships across Australia.

Sam Nixon

Senior Accountant

With over a decade at Highview, Sam provides comprehensive accounting services to individuals and small businesses. He specialises in tax strategy, business start-ups, and financial compliance while maintaining a reputation for exceptional client service in the Mornington Peninsula region.

Carlia Smith

Business Advisor

Supporting business owners for 13+ years, Carlia offers start-up guidance, tax preparation, and growth strategies. Her clients praise her responsiveness and ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly, making her a trusted advisor in the Bass Coast community.

Questions

What accounting services does Highview offer?

We provide business and personal taxation, SMSF administration, succession planning, and virtual CFO services tailored to individual needs.

How does Highview's financial planning differ from other firms?

Our approach focuses on long-term strategic planning with fixed fees, avoiding product pushing through personalized advice aligned with client goals.

What finance services are available?

We offer home loans, commercial property financing, SMSF lending, refinancing, and business cashflow solutions through a broad lender panel.

How does Highview handle insurance services?

We provide business, professional, and personal insurance solutions with claims advocacy and policy reviews to ensure appropriate coverage.

What bookkeeping technologies do you use?

As Xero Platinum Partners, we implement cloud-based systems with tailored training to ensure efficient financial management for businesses.

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Kim Creighton

Oct 27, 2021 Report

Our experience with Highview Accounting has been so professional while they have been working under lockdown.
Dave has been great to have do our tax for personal and business affairs in a professional manner during this time, easy to get hold of and make contact with. Thanks for your professionalism, Kim

Chris D.

Oct 23, 2021 Report

After 20 years with my old Accountant, it was time to find a new Accountant which was a daunting process. A friend recommended Darren from the Cranbourne office and to say we were impressed is an understatement. Darrens down to earth nature and unrivalled expertise put my husband and I at ease knowing we were in good hands. Since then, Adam has been taking care of our Accounting requirements and we have been equally impressed by his level of service. The team is extremely knowledgeable, excellent communicators and just great, authentic people to deal with. I would highly recommend Highview Accounting

Harry Bigblock

Oct 22, 2021 Report

I have been a customer with Highview Accounting for many years now, and all I can say is, they have to be the best there is. I have dealt with many accounting firms in the past, and was referred to Highview , by a colleague of mine and haven't looked back since. Darren Crowther has help me for many years now, and his expert advise and knowledge is exceptional. All the team at Highview are fantastic and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for financial advise and end of year Tax Lodgments. A very happy client.

Gerry Visscher

Oct 21, 2021 Report

Have been using Highview ever since starting my business 11 years ago, with Darren helping us out and have never looked back! Always willing to help and give advice , especially over the last 2 years, where Carly has been great helping us navigate through that. Highly recommend!!

Michelle & Fraser Vincent

Oct 20, 2021 Report

I can not praise Silvio and staff at Highview Accounting enough. They are incredibly helpful, informative, offer great advice, caring and always on hand to answer any questions efficiently. Like most businesses, we've had a few accountants over the years, but since meeting with Silvio a few years ago, I knew straight away we were in good hands. I only wish I found him sooner! Keep up the great work guys, and never forget how valued you all are.

Jala Jala Treats

Oct 18, 2021 Report

I was blown away by the personal service, I received from Carly in particular. I had only engaged with her a few months ago, to fix all our taxes ( previous accountant). We needed things done fast as we had just purchased a house. She went above and beyond to help us get the approval! Even calling me on the Saturday, to ask how we went. So happy that I have found Highview!

Cameron Male

Oct 09, 2021 Report

We're new customers to Highview but our early engagements with the team have all been very positive. The team are friendly and willing to help. We had a great first experience this year getting our personal taxes done.