Scanlon Richardson Financial Group - Accountants

Scanlon Richardson Financial Group is a local Hobart-based accounting firm that has been helping Hobart since 2008. The firm provides accounting and taxation services to individuals and small to medium businesses, along with Self Managed Super Funds services and financial planning through its alliance with Elevate Wealth Solutions. Terry Richardson is a Director and Senior Accountant with over 20 years' experience, holding a Bachelor of Commerce, Tax Agent Certificate, Diploma in Financial Services, and is a Fellow of the Certified Practicing Accountants.

Alastair Scanlon is a Partner with over 20 years' experience, holding a Master of Commerce and a Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants. Scott Knuckey and Kristian Riley are Partners and Certified Practising Accountants. Hayden Collins is an Associate Partner who joined the firm in 2019, and Ryan Davey is an Associate Partner who joined in 2023 after a merger with Unicorn Business Solutions.

Carol Muhling is a Senior Accountant with over 20 years' experience in tax and accounting, holding a Bachelor of Accounting and is a member of Chartered Accountants ANZ. Heidy Howlett and Belinda Henson are Senior Accountants who joined the firm in 2023 and 2024 respectively. Kira Rowe is an Accountant who has been in the industry since 2008, and Marcus Johnson is a Senior Accountant who graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2010 with a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Accounting and Business Management.

Accounting and bookkeeping services form the backbone of the feedback for this Hobart practice, with company set-up, end-of-year returns, activity statements, regular profit and loss checks and business management consulting all cited by clients. Reviewers often mention the reliability of the team, noting that tax returns are prepared correctly and lodged on time, and that documents can be exchanged online for those living interstate or in rural areas.

Several people name Scott Knuckey, Candice, Matthew Dix and Brayden for their knowledge of small business, their ability to explain complicated matters clearly and the organised way they handle business compliance, capital gains questions and superannuation fund management. The advice is portrayed as friendly, professional and easy to understand, with accountants taking the time to answer questions and ensure clients claim the benefits available to their circumstances.

Personal and business tax returns, bookkeeping and financial planning feature alongside trust and superannuation work. Long-standing relationships spanning five, ten and more years are a common thread, and the practice is often described as one that supports business growth while remaining affordable. What emerges most strongly is a consistent picture of capable staff who make complex processes straightforward and who are trusted with both personal and company affairs.