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Ark Accounting

5.0(20 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sydney

About the company

Ark Accounting was established in 2014 and began as part of BSI. BSI Accounting was formed to handle budgeting, cash flow, tax planning and compliance. In 2008, BSI acquired The Ark Group, which included a financial planning and mortgage business. In 2012, a young graduate named Ryan Bottin-Noonan joined the firm and is now a partner. In 2015, Ark Accounting acquired PWP, bringing on board Ahad, now Managing Partner. Peter Walker Partners merged with ARK Accounting in 2017. Peter Walker Partners has been an accounting firm in Sydney since the 1920s. Ahad Abul Kalam is Managing Partner.

Rayan Botton Noonan is Manager. Sharmin Ali is Customer Relations Manager. Lewis Water and Brent Mclauchlan are Senior Consultants. Saif Rahman, Ishmam Ahmed, Kelly Ma, Christine Naguiat, Shanine Antonio and Janelle Lansang are Accountants. Henry Hu is Senior Accountant. Ark is a boutique firm serving entrepreneurs, property investors, and SMSF clients across Australia. Ark Accounting has a dedicated 'super' team with a high level of technical expertise. Ark Accounting's services include SMSF, entity set ups, audit services, virtual CFO, taxation, business advisory, bookkeeping & payroll, and R&D and grants.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Tradespeople, property investors and growing companies feature among the clients who describe their experiences with this Sydney accounting practice. Several reviewers highlight the thoroughness of the work, whether that involves a valuation process, an SMSF audit handled on time each year, or the detailed planning behind a corporate acquisition that unfolded without unexpected complications.

A recurring point is the guidance provided on corporate structures and tax planning, with clients noting that strategies were clearly explained and put into place efficiently. Ahad is singled out repeatedly, described as treating clients as partners and as someone who takes genuine interest in their long-term business success. Business owners recall how payroll problems were resolved promptly once the practice became involved, with the issue taken on without repeated prompting.

New company formations also draw comment, with clients saying the necessary paperwork was managed on their behalf and the technical language translated into plain terms. The continuity of the relationship comes up often, with one long-standing client noting that the practice adapted as their needs changed over more than five years of investing and selling property. Reviewers describe communication as attentive and the pricing as fair for the work delivered, particularly on tax planning that produced annual savings.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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James Smith8 May 2026

Staying with the same finance firm for over five years is rare but they have been with me since my early days of buying cheap houses to sell. They grew as my dreams grew and handled my changing needs without missing a beat every single step of the way.

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Boakye Boateng10 April 2026

Starting a new company is scary when you look at all the legal forms you need to fill out. Thank goodness these guys took full control of my setup and explained the hard words in plain English. I finally feel totally safe knowing the basic steps were done right.

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BPS Kabupaten Blora11 March 2026

I approached Ark Accounting when I was in the process of buying an existing business, and their guidance was invaluable. First, they helped me with the Entity Set Up, ensuring I was operating under the safest and most tax-effective structure right out of the gate. Since the purchase, their Business Advisory team has been by my side to help me navigate the growing pains of a new company. They dont just crunch the numbers for our annual Taxation returns they sit down with me, educate me on my financial position, and help me make smart, long-term decisions. They truly act like a partner in my business.

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alok yadav13 February 2026

We use them for our SMSF audit every year. Always timely and very thorough with the details.

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Aishwarya12 February 2026

I was drowning in paperwork for my new cafe and didnt know where to start or who to trust. Ark stepped in and set up my payroll and bookkeeping systems in a week so i could actually focus on making coffee. They made it look so easy and really saved me from burnout.

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Zayden Wright9 January 2026

I’ve been in the building trade for thirty years and i have seen plenty of accountants who just take your money and you never hear from them until tax time but ark is different because they actually give a damn about your business. When I was struggling with my payroll and my staff were getting frustrated they jumped in and sorted the whole mess out in one week and i didnt even have to ask twice they just saw a problem and took ownership of it like it was their own. It’s such a relief to have someone who talks like a normal person and doesnt use all that big grammar just to confuse you because i just want to know if i am making money or losing it and they tell me straight. They have helped me with everything from my taxes to my retirement planning and i wouldnt go anywhere else now because i know i can trust them to do the right thing by me and my family. if you are a tradie or a small business owner who is tired of being treated like a number you need to go see these guys because they are the real deal and they will actually help you grow your bank account

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Jake Sheree13 December 2025

We got excellent guidance on property development structures. Their advice saved us time and money.

Accountants in Sydney compared

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1Ark Accounting (this page)★ 5,020No
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5CMPartners Accountants Sydney★ 5,06No
Contact
+61292624077www.arkaccounting.com.auLevel 1 Suite 104/343 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
Working hours
Monday10:00–17:30
Tuesday10:00–17:30
Wednesday10:00–17:30
Thursday10:00–17:30
Friday10:00–17:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed