Harrington McNamara

What Harrington McNamara does

Harrington McNamara Business Services Pty Ltd is a privately held, boutique chartered accounting and business advisory firm headquartered in Chatswood, NSW, Australia. Founded circa 1990 and operating continuously for over 30 years, the firm serves small to medium enterprises and individuals across wholesale, manufacturing, primary production, retail, and professional services industries, with a client base spanning sole traders to larger privately held companies concentrated in New South Wales.

The firm delivers a portfolio of professional services through approximately 8-10 staff, including three partners (Craig Meares, Justin Corcoran, and consultant Stephen McNamara), a senior manager, a manager, and junior accountants. Core service lines include business advisory (start-up, financing, strategic planning, management consulting), specialist services (estate planning, trusts, business acquisition and sale, rental property advisory), tax and audit services, online accounting and bookkeeping support, and financial planning. Service delivery is human-consultant-led, with technology integration limited to third-party accounting platforms: the firm is a Xero Partner and MYOB Certified Consultant, and uses MYOB BankLink for automated data collection. The firm also operates two wholly-owned adjacent subsidiaries: Sydney Bookkeeping, which provides dedicated data entry and reporting services, and Life Planning Solutions, which delivers wealth management, superannuation and SMSF guidance, insurance, and estate planning.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees billed on retainer or project bases, with custom quote-based pricing dependent on engagement complexity; no public fee schedules exist. The firm is regulated as a Tax Agent under the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 and operates under Professional Standards Legislation as a chartered accounting practice. The go-to-market approach is sales-led and relationship-driven, relying on direct client relationships, personal referrals, an SEO-optimized content website, and active participation in professional bodies (CA ANZ, Taxation Institute of Australia, CPA Australia) rather than outbound or product-led growth. No funding rounds, acquisitions, or public market events have been disclosed.

Name

Harrington McNamara

Legal name

Harrington McNamara Business Services Pty Ltd

Website

https://hm.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Harrington McNamara is a privately held boutique chartered accounting and business advisory firm in Chatswood, NSW, Australia, serving SMEs and individuals across multiple industries with tax, audit, bookkeeping, financial planning, and succession advisory services delivered through a 8-10 person professional team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chartered Accounting and Business Advisory

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Accounting & Bookkeeping Services (BPAHABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business Owner & Executive Financial Planning (FSAEAAAO), Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Advisory (GAAP/IFRS) (BPAHABAF)

Keywords

• Chartered accounting services
• Tax compliance advisory
• Business advisory services
• Estate planning services
• Bookkeeping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chatswood

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Accounting and Taxation Services: Ongoing accounting, taxation, and audit services provided to individuals and SMEs on a retainer or project basis. Revenue generated through professional service fees for tax returns, bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and ongoing advisory.
2. Business Advisory and Consulting: Management consulting, strategic planning, business start-up advisory, and financing assistance services. Revenue generated through consulting fees for business health checks, strategic planning workshops, and advisory engagements.
3. Financial Planning Services: Services provided through Life Planning Solutions partnership for financial planning, investment solutions, superannuation, and insurance guidance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Harrington McNamara is a boutique chartered accounting firm delivering accounting, taxation, audit, bookkeeping, business advisory, and financial planning services to small and medium enterprises and individuals across New South Wales, Australia. The firm operates via partner-led client relationships, supported by technology partnerships with Xero, MYOB, and MYOB BankLink, and wholly owned divisions for bookkeeping (Sydney Bookkeeping) and financial planning (Life Planning Solutions). Services span compliance (tax returns, GST, audit), advisory (start-up, strategic planning, succession), and wealth-related work (estate planning, SMSF, investment advice).

Product overview

Harrington McNamara is a boutique chartered accounting firm offering a portfolio of professional services organized around five core areas: Business Services (start-up, financing, consulting, payroll, software solutions, strategic planning), Specialist Services (budgeting, business acquisition/sale, estate planning, trusts, company secretary), Tax and Audit Services, and Online Accounting/Bookkeeping. The firm also provides financial planning through its Life Planning Solutions division and bookkeeping services via Sydney Bookkeeping. The service offering is delivered through human consultants rather than software products, with technology integration focused on accounting software platforms (Xero, MYOB, MYOB BankLink) used to serve clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sydney Bookkeeping: Bookkeeping division of Harrington McNamara providing data entry and financial transaction processing services.
• Life Planning Solutions

Products and services

• Business Services Comprehensive business advisory services for SMEs covering business start-up assistance (structure selection, business plans, registrations), financing advisory, management consulting, payroll and office support services, software solutions selection, and strategic planning. Targeted at small to medium enterprises and business owners.
• Specialist Services Specialised advisory services covering budgeting, buying/selling a business, cash flow forecasting, company secretarial duties, estate planning and trust administration, rental property advisory, and trusts formation. Targeted at SMEs, business owners, and individuals requiring tailored specialist advice.
• Tax and Audit Services Taxation services including tax return preparation, GST compliance, fringe benefits tax, and audit services using computerised analytical review systems. Targeted at SMEs and individuals needing annual compliance and assurance work.
• Online Accounting and Bookkeeping Online accounting software advisory and ongoing bookkeeping services. The firm helps clients select and implement cloud accounting solutions and provides ongoing bookkeeping support through its Sydney Bookkeeping division. Targeted at SMEs seeking modern, cloud-based financial workflows.
• Financial Planning Financial planning services provided through the firm's Life Planning Solutions division, covering financial advice, bespoke investment solutions, superannuation and SMSF guidance, insurance, legal services, and estate planning. Targeted at individuals, families, and business owners managing personal and business wealth.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• XerocoreTechnology or IntegrationXero Partner status with online accounting software integration. The firm helps clients select and implement Xero, providing cloud-based accounting solutions with bank feeds, invoicing, and real-time financial reporting.
• MYOBcoreTechnology or IntegrationMYOB Certified Consultant providing implementation and support for MYOB Business products including Lite, Pro, and AccountRight Plus. Services cover accounting, payroll, and business management solutions.
• Sydney BookkeepingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternal bookkeeping division providing accurate data entry, reliable reporting, and tailored bookkeeping services. Operates from their own office or on-site depending on client needs. Works with Xero, MYOB, and other platforms.
• Life Planning SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial planning arm providing wealth management, investment solutions, superannuation and SMSF guidance, insurance, legal services, and estate planning. Offers comprehensive financial planning and advice for personal and business financial goals.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• William Buck: Mid-tier Australian accounting and advisory firm offering audit, tax, and business advisory to SMEs and family groups, comparable in core service lines but operating across multiple offices and larger scale than Harrington McNamara.
• Crowe Australasia: Australian arm of an international mid-tier accounting network offering tax, audit, advisory, and financial planning to SMEs and HNW clients — broader incumbent with overlapping capability stack.
• Pitcher Partners: Australian mid-tier chartered accounting and advisory network serving SMEs, family businesses, and HNW clients with tax, audit, and wealth advisory — overlapping service offering with Harrington McNamara but at significantly larger scale.
• Mazars Australia: International mid-tier accounting and advisory firm with Australian operations offering audit, tax, and consulting to SMEs and family businesses, comparable in service mix but operating at larger scale.
• RSM Australia: Mid-tier Australian accounting firm providing audit, tax, and business advisory to SMEs and growing businesses, comparable in core services and SME target market to Harrington McNamara.
• PKF Australia: Mid-tier Australian accounting network providing tax, audit, business advisory, and bookkeeping services to SMEs and individuals — a broader, multi-office peer in the same professional services category.
• BDO Australia: Mid-tier international accounting network operating in Australia with full tax, audit, advisory, and business services for SMEs and mid-market clients, competing for the same SME advisory engagements as Harrington McNamara.

Direct peers

• Pilot Partners: Australian boutique chartered accounting and business advisory firm serving SMEs and high-net-worth individuals with tax, audit, and advisory services, closely comparable in size, service mix, and target market to Harrington McNamara.
• Kelly+Partners: Australian chartered accounting firm targeting SMEs, professionals, and HNW individuals with tax, accounting, and advisory services, comparable in boutique service positioning to Harrington McNamara.
• H&R Block Australia: Australia-focused tax preparation and small-business accounting franchise serving individuals and SMEs, overlapping with Harrington McNamara's core tax return and bookkeeping services for the mass-market SME segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Harrington_McN
• Facebookfacebook.com/HarringtonMcNamara
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harrington-mcnamara-business-services-pty-ltd

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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