Our Business
S.H. Tait & Co Chartered Accountants take great pride in being one of the longest serving and well respected accounting practices in the Mackay Region. As part of the local community since 1924 we have been able to establish and develop long-lasting relationships with our clients and we now serve many clients in areas surrounding Mackay including Proserpine and Airlie Beach to our north, west to Nebo, Clermont and Emerald and south to Rockhampton and Gladstone.
Our Directors have a strong knowledge of the local economy and pride themselves on their stability and dedication to their clients' needs whilst understanding the outside elements that affect business.
We have a dedicated team of qualified accountants and believe in the value of team training and continual professional education and are committed to providing our team with training at regular intervals to ensure that each client receives service of the highest level of ethical, technical and professional standard.
Our business has always provided unparalleled service and satisfaction to our clients and our team with the opportunity to grow and develop their careers.
Our Directors have a strong knowledge of the local economy and pride themselves on their stability and dedication to their clients' needs whilst understanding the outside elements that affect business.
We have a dedicated team of qualified accountants and believe in the value of team training and continual professional education and are committed to providing our team with training at regular intervals to ensure that each client receives service of the highest level of ethical, technical and professional standard.
Our business has always provided unparalleled service and satisfaction to our clients and our team with the opportunity to grow and develop their careers.
Our Directors
Adam ParrishAdam graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting. He commenced employment at S.H. Tait & Co in 1998 and became a director in 2004.
Adam is a Chartered Accountant and Registered Tax Agent, advising primarily on Taxation and Business Services. He has experience in a wide variety of industries and specialises in agriculture businesses |
Stephen AmosStephen obtained his Bachelor of Business from Central Queensland University and is a member of CPA Australia and a Registered Company Auditor. He became a director of S.H. Tait & Co in 2006.
Stephen has substantial experience in the Business Services area, including provision of taxation, business, accounting and audit advice to a wide range of large and small clients. He has a large number of clients in the mining and engineering sectors. |
Monica McKendryMonica started working as a trainee accountant in 1996 and became a Director on July 1st 2006.
She obtained her Bachelor of Business (with distinction) from Central Queensland University and was admitted to membership of Chartered Accountants Australian & New Zealand in February 2000. Monica is a registered Tax Agent commissioner for declarations and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Monica provides taxation and business services to a diverse range of clients. |
John PhilpsJohn holds both a Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Economics and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. He became a director of S.H. Tait & Co in July 2015.
John has over 15 years’ experience in public accounting and has provided taxation and business advice to clients in the primary production, construction, motel and professional services industries. |
Kristelle Lamb
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Kristelle first started with SH Tait & Co as a graduate accountant in 2004 and is a Certified Practicing Accountant with extensive tax and audit experience.
Since 2004 she has taken great pride in establishing strong relationships with both our clients and staff and has become a mentor to many of them. Kristelle has worked under Stephen Amos for many years and in 2022, Kristelle became the newest Director of our Firm. She is excited to start this new chapter of her career as a Director of SH Tait & Co Accountants. |