About Us

Our History

Cosgrave Soutter was established in 2001 by Marcus Cosgrave and Chris Soutter to provide quality professional accounting services to clients. Since commencement, we have grown into a medium-sized practice, offering a comprehensive range of taxation, accounting, and business advisory services. Renowned for our quality and strong technical knowledge, we continue to elevate financial success for our valued clients.

With a team of exceptional partners, we are committed to delivering positive results and being trusted advisers for our clients.

Our Values

Professionalism

We uphold the highest standards of professionalism, maintaining integrity, honesty, and confidentiality in all our interactions. We are committed to acting ethically and in the best interests of our clients.

Expertise

We are dedicated to continuously enhancing our knowledge and skills to stay at the forefront of industry trends, regulations, and best practices. We leverage our expertise to provide clients with accurate, reliable, and strategic advice.

Client-Centric Approach

We prioritise our clients’ needs and success above all else. We build strong relationships based on trust, actively listening to our clients’ concerns and goals. Our solutions are tailored to their specific circumstances, driving improved profitability, cash flow, return on investment and tax effective outcomes.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where our team members work together, leveraging their diverse skills and perspectives to deliver exceptional client service.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuous learning and improvement. We embrace innovation and leverage technology to enhance our processes and service offerings. We constantly seek ways to better serve our clients and exceed their expectations.

Inclusivity

Diversity is our strength. We foster an inclusive environment where every team member’s unique skills and perspectives are valued. By collaborating harmoniously, we deliver exceptional client service and foster a dynamic workplace.

Our Directors

Meet our directors, leaders with a wealth of experience and expertise, dedicated to guiding financial excellence and forging enduring long term client relationships.

Kelli Lawton

Chartered Accountant / Registered Tax Agent

Kelli commenced at Cosgrave Soutter in 2002 and became a Director of Cosgrave Soutter in January 2017. She has extensive experience in the accounting profession with a number of second tier Chartered Accounting firms in Sydney and Canberra, as well as experience in the commercial, not-for-profit and public sectors.

She provides a wide range of accounting, bookkeeping, taxation and advisory services to clients operating in a variety of sectors including property development and investment, professional services firms, childcare, retail and consultants. Kelli provides guidance to not-for-profit entities, providing tax advice and assistance with audit preparation and board reporting. She works with individual clients, from small to large, providing tax and business advice and tax return preparation.

Kelli has a reputation for quality technical advice and for building long-term trusted relationships with clients.

James Austin

Chartered Accountant / Registered Tax Agent

James became a Director of Cosgrave Soutter in January 2022. He has strong experience in the accounting profession with Big 4 firms and other medium sized practices.

He provides a diverse range of accounting, taxation and advisory services to clients, operating in the key industries of professional services firms, wholesale trade, property investment, not-for-profit sector and High Net Worth Individuals and family groups. James provides board and committee advisory services to a number of private businesses and not-for-profit organisations.

James prides himself on delivering results and providing exceptional service and technical advice.

Mathew Faulds

Chartered Accountant / Registered Tax Agent

Mathew began his career at Cosgrave Soutter in 2012 while completing his undergraduate studies. Having developed strong technical skills and a commitment to delivering results for clients, he became a director in July 2024.

He provides a broad range of accounting, taxation and advisory services to clients operating in the construction, property development, allied health, hospitality, automotive, retail and not-for-profit sectors.

Mathew values developing strong client relationships built on trust and providing quality advice in a timely manner.

Careers at Cosgrave Soutter

Cosgrave Soutter seeks to recruit and retain candidates to support our reputation for quality and best practice provision of professional services, in a supportive, open and enjoyable environment.