About Obsidian
Accountants, without the stereotype.
We started Obsidian to challenge the idea that accountants are distant and hard to talk to.
Obsidian Advisory is run by tech-driven partners who believe accounting should be simple for the client, and who bring corporate-grade reporting to small businesses and family groups.
Our partners trained at firms like Ernst & Young and worked inside large businesses and the big four banks. We took that standard of work and built a firm around something those places rarely offer: a partner who knows your business, calls you before deadlines, and explains everything in plain English.
How we work
Plain English guarantee
Proactive, not reactive
Accounting can be confusing. We promise to keep it simple, so you can get back to doing what you do best.
At least two meetings a year, with tax planning before 30 June while there is still time to change the outcome.
Tech-driven
Corporate-grade, privately delivered
Xero Gold Champion Partners and Certified Advisors. Your numbers live in the cloud and are up to date when you need them.
The reporting depth of a listed company’s finance team, sized and priced for a private business.
AWARD-WINNING CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Best SME-Focused Accounting Firm 2025, NSW
Best Accounting & Tax Advisory Firm 2024, Sydney
Worldwide Finance Awards
APAC Insider Awards
AWARD-WINNING CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Best SME-Focused Accounting Firm 2025, NSW
Worldwide Finance Awards
Best Accounting & Tax Advisory Firm 2024, Sydney
APAC Insider Awards
What our clients say
“We engaged Joe’s expertise to transition our companies’ conventional accounting to being fully online for both accounting and compliance purposes. The digital system implemented by Joe has allowed us to access all accounting and financial data including reports accurately in real time. This has allowed us to make more effective and better-informed business decisions. Joe’s level of professionalism, service and attentiveness is second to none.”
Ray Latimer INVEISS
“When the coronavirus outbreak happened, our café had to close and all our revenue disappeared overnight. I had no idea what I was eligible for or how to apply, and my accountant at the time hadn’t contacted me. Luke and Joe were able to onboard me as a client, apply and give me a strategy to make the most of the grants.”
Masis Berberian Wild Sage, Barangaroo
“During the pandemic my business had to shut its doors. Overnight the income stopped but the bills kept coming. Joe and Luke called me in the first week to work through what support was available. We put the applications through together and got the funding we needed while the doors were closed.”
Dave The Darling Parlour
“Highly recommend Joe and the team at Obsidian Advisory. They handle all of Nicco Global’s financial controller needs. Everything is done efficiently, and it’s a real value add to my business knowing that Obsidian Advisory are on top of that side of the business for us.”
Richelle Nicols CEO, Nicco Global
“I have struggled with accountants since I went into business. Joe and Luke shifted my perspective on accountants. As soon as I engaged them, I was able to forget about the accounting and focus on growing my business. Every business needs people like them in order to succeed.”
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