Hillier's Advisors

For over 35 years, Hillier's Advisors has been delivering reliable financial, accounting, and strategic business advisory services to individuals, family-owned enterprises, and growing businesses across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and the wider Hunter Region. Founded in 1989 and based in Belmont, our firm is built on a strong foundation of trust, high integrity, and personal client relationships.

At Hillier's Advisors, we believe that modern accounting should extend far beyond tax compliance and end-of-year figures. Under the leadership of Principal Lauren Hillier and a dedicated team of Chartered Accountants, we work as proactive growth partners throughout the year. We take the time to deeply understand your unique commercial vision, taking the administrative burden off your shoulders so you can focus on driving your business forward.

What Makes Us Special: Proactive Partnerships & Expertise 1. Proactive Year-Round Guidance

We don't just see our clients at tax time. Our team takes an active role in your financial journey, offering timely advice, regular strategic check-ins, and clear financial reporting to help you navigate economic shifts, optimize cash flow, and avoid costly tax mistakes.

2. Specialized Industry & Small Business Focus

From hospitality venues and trade businesses to professional service providers and tech startups, we offer tailored advice specific to your industry's operating models and compliance challenges. As certified Xero Gold Partners, we leverage cutting-edge cloud accounting tools and app integrations to streamline your bookkeeping, payroll, and internal workflows.

3. Complete End-to-End Financial Management

Whether establishing a new corporate entity, scaling operations, planning for retirement, or preparing a business for exit, Hillier's Advisors offers comprehensive, multi-generational support tailored to every stage of your business lifecycle.

Our Comprehensive Accounting & Financial Services

We offer a full spectrum of tailored accounting, tax, and consulting solutions:

• Taxation & Compliance Services: Financial statement preparation, business income tax returns, individual tax returns, Business Activity Statements (BAS), and Strategic Tax Planning.

• Business Advisory & Growth Strategy: Strategic planning, cash-flow forecasting, KPI benchmarking, business valuations, and management reporting.

• Bookkeeping & Cloud Software Consultancy: Xero setup and training, cloud app integration, modern bookkeeping, and payroll management.

• Business Start-Up & Entity Structuring: Expert guidance on choosing the right business structure, ASIC corporate compliance, and launch strategy.

• Business Acquisitions & Exit Planning: Due diligence, business valuation, negotiation strategy, and structured exit planning to maximize return on investment.

History & Background

Established in 1989 as Hillier Hewitt, our firm was founded to provide Newcastle and Hunter Region residents with access to high-caliber chartered accounting without the impersonality of large corporate firms.

Rebranded as Hillier's Advisors in 2013, the firm has continually evolved to integrate cloud technology, advanced app advisory, and specialized strategic consulting. Today, Hillier's Advisors stands as a trusted landmark of accounting excellence, continuing its mission to empower Australian business owners and help regional communities thrive.