What our partner’s say about us
I joined Accountants Direct’s partner program in 2017.
Steve and his team continually utilise latest technologies to improve workflows for the benefit of the group and our clients. Partnering with Accountants Direct opens the opportunity to do a wide range of tax and accounting work. His team is reliable and dependable.
They’ve always supported me and provided marketing needed sales and marketing solutions. The experience I gained from working with Steve over these past 5 years was also instrumental in gaining my tax agent licence. It’s my pleasure to recommend the partner program to anyone.
Narumol Rees
CPA, Bacc, Mfinplan. Registered Tax Agent.
I became an Accountants Direct partner in 2014 when I was a fresh university graduate with only a couple of months of client service experience in a mid-sized accounting firm.
Over the years, with the help of the group, I have developed myself together with the brand and my permanent office opened in 2018.
The best decision for my career is to join Accountants Direct, I appreciated the opportunity, and I will never regret my choice to join.
Neil Zhao
B.Acc. Registered Tax Agent
I joined Accountant’s Direct partner program in 2019 just starting out as a sole trader working as a pop-up agent in the Mandurah Forum. I have now grown the business and taken on another business partner and opened a permanent office.
Since starting with Accountants Direct, we have built our client base to over 500 individual clients and over 100 business and company clients. Our Partnership has now reached top 5 position Australia wide with Accountants Direct.
The support and encouragement we received from Steve and his team at head office has been invaluable. I would highly recommend the partner program to anyone who may be interested.
Cindy Mills
Tax Consultant
Taxcess®
Our bespoke compliance workflow software will help you seamlessly quote, bill, manage and complete all manner of tax returns quickly and accurately.
Payou®
Just released and exclusive to Accountants Direct, Payou speeds up all fee from refund client payments by up to a week allowing you to save time, money and staff.
Strategic marketing
Effective marketing is key to running any successful venture. Let us assist you reach out to your new client base, which can be anywhere in the world.
Virtual Operations
Our systems allow you to service clients in your suburb, or anywhere in Australia or the world. Save time cost and your sanity!
Tax return boom
Well over 200,000 new employees start working every year. Many need tax advice from day 1. Be part of the growth of the industry
Low cost entry
Depending on your experience, we can get you started for less than you think. We can even offer you head office work until your own practice grows.
We are Australia's first and best
As Australia’s first specialist over-the-phone accountant, over time we’ve developed a unique system to allow the safe and convenient delivery of expert ‘live’ services to thousands of clients worldwide.
Got a burning question? Let us help.
How do I qualify as a Partner?
To become an Accountants Direct partner you’ll need to have, or be close to having a Nationally recognised accounting qualification, or have significant experience preparing Australian tax and accounting and advisory or want to learn. It’s common for our team to have some membership with a professional accounting body. Qualifications aside, our partners are motivated to start and build their own successful businesses and their own personal development and we reward team players and honest hard workers.
Where can I operate from?
As you will have access to our state-of-the-art remote working software and systems you can work from anywhere you like. Some of our partners have local offices, some have tax season pop ups in retail locations and some prefer to operate over the phone or via online video. Its up to you.
How much does it cost to start up?
A lot less than you may think. Full pricing is disclosed after our initial meeting.
Do I have a ‘territory’ to work within?
In our opinion creating physical boundaries can be counter-productive and not in keeping with our company ethos. All we ask is that you respect, collaborate and communicate with your fellow partners and head Office; that way everyone is rewarded on effort.
What can I expect to earn?
What you make is wholly reliant on customer demand, your marketing effectiveness and overhead. We cannot provide you with any guaranteed income. Accountants Direct collects all fees and charges and pays you your share regularly. There are various revenue streams including tax preparation fees, extra services, accounting and advisory fees.
Do you charge a head office fee for marketing?
Unlike most franchisees we know it’s our job to promote our brand and services so we don’t charge a marketing levy. We do however require you to do your own local marketing, and collaborate and communicate with fellow distributors and Head Office. We welcome new ideas and will assist with this task and will provide you with initial materials and creative services. (All customer facing materials need to be approved by us prior to being used).
What training is provided?
We will fully train you in our systems, and will provide a degree of mentorship and review, but we expect you to be an accountant or experienced tax professional prior to coming to us.