About Us

Hartford Partners is a boutique and dynamic accounting practice offering specialised consultancy primarily in the areas of taxation, superannuation and business services.

We offer high quality accountancy services and accurate and timely advice with an innovative perspective. Our culture is characterised by diligence, immaculate client service and a constant desire to create the best possible outcomes for our clients. We take the time to understand the financial and personal circumstances of each and every client, so that we can tailor our services to best suit their particular needs.

Our team offers many years of experience and a wealth of knowledge to ensure that we are always able to provide the best possible solutions and advice. We invest in various training programs for our staff and directors on a continuous basis to ensure that we are always one step ahead of the constantly changing regulatory environment. At Hartford Partners we know that opportunities constantly present themselves for our clients and we must be ready to take advantage of those opportunities as they arise.

Please click on the links below if you are interested in viewing a more detailed description of the skills and expertise of each of our senior directors or staff members.

Peter-Brailey

Peter Brailey

Director, B. Bus CA

M: 0414 014 782

E: peter@hartfordpartners.com.au

Peter brings over twenty years of experience in providing taxation and financial consultancy services. During this time he has worked with a wide range of clients in numerous industries and life stages. In more recent years, Peter has become more focussed on high net worth clients and family groups.

Notwithstanding, he takes the time to ensure that the expectations of each and every client are met and exceeded. If you require an accountant who is able to cover all the angles such as business management, tax planning, business structuring, estate planning, superannuation, asset protection and all the other miscellaneous financial disciplines then you should certainly consider Peter as your advisor.

After three years as a partner with another practice, Peter decided to establish his own firm. Since then, Hartford Partners has enjoyed significant growth in terms of client base and service offering.

Peter has developed an extensive knowledge and understanding in the field of taxation. He can advise you on almost any taxation matter, including income tax, state taxes, superannuation, goods and services tax, fringe benefits tax, capital gains tax and many other niche areas. He is passionate about creating the best possible outcomes for his clients and providing an exceptional level of service.

During his time as a practising accountant Peter has gained an intimate understanding of the workings of businesses large and small. He provides strategic and business advice to many of his clients on a day-to-day basis and he can help you achieve your business goals. He can assist you in a relation to a wide range of financial issues, from navigating the complex range of choices in establishing your business structure to succession and estate planning and everything in between.

In his spare time Peter loves to get outdoors and particularly enjoys surfing, football and all sports generally. He is personable and friendly and would love to meet with you to discuss your accounting and advisory requirements.

Christopher Smith

Director, B.Bus CA

M: 0434 039 040

E: chris@hartfordpartners.com.au

Chris began working in the industry as an accounting cadet in 2006 and today has a wealth of experience in providing accountancy and taxation services to business clients and family groups. Initially working as a founding employee of Hartford Partners, Chris became a partner of the business in 2018.

He has invaluable experience in dealing with general business and taxation matters that is of significant worth to his clients. Whether you have a business that needs assistance in streamlining administrative and compliance tasks, managing growth or planning for tax effective outcomes, Chris can assist and provide that guiding hand that is sometimes necessary. If you need advice on income tax, goods and services tax, fringe benefits tax, capital gains tax, state taxes, superannuation compliance or structuring advice, Chris will pro-actively engage with you to ensure a high-quality advice and service offering.

Chris is keenly aware of the day-to-day considerations and challenges facing business owners in Australia which is one of the many reasons he provides a range of outsourced CFO and management reporting functions for business clients. Whether your business needs taxation compliance services or assistance with managing your debtors, creditors or payroll functions, Chris’s advice or reporting services could be of great value to your business. Through providing these services, Chris is exposed to the real issues that affect businesses at a micro level and this translates to being able to develop processes and systems tailored to each individual client’s needs that ensure effective and efficient compliance and management of your finance department so you, the client, can focus on the things that are important to you.

Chris is a driven professional who is keen to understand his client’s needs and will assist in any way he can to ensure positive outcomes for the given circumstances. Should this sound like the sort of advisor you have been searching for, please contact Chris as he is always willing to discuss how he can be of assistance. Downtime for Chris will usually involve sport, whether this be attending AFL or cricket games at the SCG, or watching Arsenal play in the English Premier League. On the weekends he can quite often be found on his motorcycle out on the open road.

Kate Maczka

Senior Accountant, M. Acc, CPA

E: kate@hartfordpartners.com.au

Kate has completed a Master of Professional Accounting, as well as the CPA. Kate has been with Hartford Partners since 2016 and through the years, Kate has developed a strong passion for reviewing small business growth opportunities & helping her clients achieve the best possible tax results through implementation of business strategies.

Kate has a keen interest in traveling, camping, cooking and reading books.

Venus Bansal

Senior Accountant, M. Comm, CA

E: venus@hartfordpartners.com.au

Venus joined Hartford Partners in 2019 and brings over 6 years of experience, working on a broad range of clients and servicing all business needs. She specialises in business services, taxation and superannuation. Venus is a driven professional who is keen to understand the client’s needs and will assist in any way she can to deliver the best possible results.

Outside of work Venus enjoys reading books, cooking, playing badminton and spending time with her young family.

Allan Navarro

Senior Accountant, BBA B.Com-Acc, CA

E: allan@hartfordpartners.com.au

Allan is a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years’ experience in taxation and accounting for SME’s, high net wealth individuals and family groups.Before joining Hartford Partners in early 2020, Allan worked for various boutique accounting firms allowing him to gain exposure to a broad range of clients and businesses. He aims to provide a reliable, attentive, responsive and empathetic approach with respect to client’s taxation and accounting requirements.

Outside of work he enjoys keeping a close eye on the world’s stock markets as well as having an interest in travelling, the English Premier League and fitness/nutrition.

Rebecca Pursche

Office Manager, B.Inter

E: admin@hartfordpartners.com.au

Rebecca began working with Hartford Partners as an Office Administrator in 2019. Due to her strong organisational and administrative skills, she quickly transitioned to the office manager role. She recently completed a Bachelor of International Studies and has spent time living and studying political science in Colombia.

Rebecca is fluent in multiple languages and enjoys travelling, camping and hiking.