Who We Are

Our Story

How We Began

JD Scott + Co was founded from a desire to make accounting better. James Scott grew up in Melbourne and started his career helping small + medium businesses with their tax and accounting.

After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, he moved to Sydney and worked in various accounting advisory roles, including with BDO and EY. In 2013, deciding he wanted a new challenge, he moved to QBE Insurance, where he held a number of senior group finance roles in financial reporting and treasury.

After leaving QBE, James saw an opportunity to bring high-quality accounting and tax advice to the SME market. He had a vision for a modern firm which focused, above all, on a high-quality output of work with impeccable accuracy. The firm would focus on offering professional accounting services and a high calibre of work to small to mid-sized companies.

In 2020, James launched JD Scott + Co Chartered Accountants. His overarching mission was to help small and medium businesses solve their accounting and tax problems.

From day one, JD Scott + Co was designed to be agile and responsive to client needs and able to tailor its services to meet their requirements.

JD Scott + Co Today

Today, JD Scott + Co have built a dedicated and professional team. We continue to achieve success by keeping our promises and consistently maintaining our high standards of work.

Our goal is to work in partnership with you, acting as your trusted advisor and helping you to face challenges as they arise. Through these long-term partnerships, we can create tailored solutions to help you meet your goals.

Our Mission

At JD Scott + Co, our mission is to solve your accounting, tax and business problems. We want to work collaboratively with you to help build your business and wealth.

We have cultivated a team of dedicated staff who aren’t bound by the traditional working constraints faced by many small accounting practices, allowing you easier and more efficient communication with our very responsive, qualified team of accountants.

Our Principles

Quality Is Key

Quality is in everything we do. Our work is always precise and we pride ourselves on our high level of service.

Details Matter

We believe that if the little things are done properly, the big problems become easier to solve. By getting these right, we can ensure that everything else falls into place.

Trust Is Everything

Our clients need to trust us implicitly. We’ll give you the confidence to rely on us to get the job done.

Be Curious

Curiosity leads to a limitless range of possibilities. We are always seeking to understand every detail of your business. This helps us to offer the most relevant advice and the best solutions to help you.

Flexibility Supports Success

As a firm, we are nimble. This allows us to respond quickly to change and problem-solve issues that arise quickly.

Always Efficient

Like a well-oiled machine, we work efficiently and do our job to the best of our ability. Efficient processes mean we can focus on better client outcomes.

Why Choose JD Scott + Co?

01. Accessible & Responsive

We understand just how frustrating it is to wait for responses, especially when you have important questions, so we pride ourselves on maintaining high levels of accessibility and responsiveness.

02. We Make The Complex Simple

We simplify complex terms and communicate effectively to help you understand. In this way, we can make your tax and accounting as easy as possible.

03. Quality Service & Trusted Advisors

We have a knowledgeable and highly skilled team who understand the importance of getting things right. We pride ourselves on maintaining a high level of accuracy and delivering results you can trust, offering you peace of mind.

04. 25+ Years Of Experience

Our team has over two decades of experience in accounting and tax. This experience and deep knowledge allow us to provide high-quality advice and assistance.

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