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You studied Social Work
not Business!
Running a business requires a whole new skill set and you'd rather focus on being a Social Worker. Tax obligations, bookkeeping, profit and loss statements, GST, cash flow, superannuation and BAS statements are all things you need to keep track of besides helping your clients.
Talk to us about how we can help you get on top of the business side of being a Social Worker.
We'll give you clear explanations and reduce the overwhelm.
Business & Finance Support
for the
People Who Support Others
Specialised accounting and tax services for Australian social workers
Accountant for Social Workers knows the allied health industry.
We provide clear information, knowledge, experience and support about business and finance for Australian Social Workers.
What makes us different
We've been working intensively with allied health since 2016.
With over 600 allied health clients, we've gained deep insight into the needs and challenges of the sector.
We understand the social work industry.
"I felt like I was doing all the work myself."
My previous accountant didn’t specialise in my industry, and everything felt very general. I often found myself researching the ATO website just so I could tell them what I might be able to claim. It was frustrating and left me feeling unsure if I was getting the right advice.
Joanne, NSW
We take the time to listen to you in a FREE 60 minute initial consultation so we learn how we can best help you.
"Sheridans personalised approach and attention to detail have been invaluable to our business."
Dean, Sydney
"As a result of their efficient and client-centred approach I now have a much improved understanding of my tax situation."
Colleen, Nowra
We're holistic.
We manage the complexity for you with a wide range of services all in the one place.
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Tax time help
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Tax returns
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Tax deductions
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GST
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Bookkeeping
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BAS statements
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Expenses
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Cashflow
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Budgets
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Profit & Loss Statements
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Business Advice
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Setting up your own business
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Superannuation
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Insurance
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Mortgage Broking
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Retirement Advice
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Investment Advice
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Financial Planning & Advice
Become Financially Well Organised
Step 1
Tell us about you and your business
Put 60 minutes aside and tell us about you and your business in a FREE no-obligation appointment.
Meet us online or in person if you're in Adelaide.
Step 2
Together we'll map out your financial & business goals
Step 3
Make those goals a reality
We'll let you know how to meet your tax and business obligations in everyday language - no jargon!
We'll give you practical, actionable information to prepare your personal finances and business finances to put you on track to achieve your life goals.
With consistency and hard work, you'll have a straightforward path to reach your goals.
Meet theTeam
Sheridans has a team of over 25 specialised staff.
Meet principal members of the Accountant for Social Workers Team.
Fairuz
Hi! I’m Fairuz Azli (he/him)
I'm an business mentor and a qualifed accountant (both CA and CPA - what can I say? I love accounting!) I have a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons).
I’m also a partner and director at Sheridans Accountants & Financial Planners.
I love my job. I'm passionate about helping people and businesses feel more in control of their money and more confident in their business decisions.
I'm originally from Malaysia, but Adelaide has been my home for the past 25 years. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family (my wife and I have 2 wonderful children), practicing archery and cooking for family and friends.
Olivia
Hello, I’m Olivia Crowhurst. (she/her)
I’m an Accountant (CPA assoc), Bookkeeper and Tax Agent. I have a Diploma of Business and a Bachelor of Accounting and I'm a qualified bookkeeper. I also have a Master of Taxation and CPA in the pipeline.
I specialise in tax accounting for individuals and small business owners. I also assist clients with their day-to-day bookkeeping, facilitate the setup of new businesses, manage payroll, and address GST requirements.
I'm a details person and I enjoy helping people become financially organised. I stay up-to-date with the latest Tax Office requirements, and I'm always looking for ways to make things easier and more efficient for our clients.
When I'm not at work you'll find me enjoying a good book or heading out on a long walk with my dogs.
Kristy
Hi, I’m Kristy Tronnolone (she/her)
I’m an Accountant (AIPA) and Bookkeeper (Xero certified) with an Advanced Diploma in Accounting and more than 25 years experience in the field.
I specialise in setting up new businesses, bookkeeping, payroll, tax accounting and GST requirements.
I'm easy to talk to and I'm passionate about helping people feel confident in their business journey.
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with friends and family, pilates, experimenting in the kitchen and relaxing with a good movie and a glass of wine.
Together with the Sheridans expert team of financial planners, mortgage brokers, bookkeepers and accountants, we'll help you to reach your financial and business goals. Learn more about the other members of the Sheridans team
You support others. We're here to support you.
Book a meeting with us today, we can talk online, or in person if you're in Adelaide, to see how we can help you with your finances.
Why We Started Accountant for Social Workers
Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of working with a wide variety of clients—from café owners and tradies to dentists and airline staff. But a turning point came in 2016, even though we didn’t realise it at first.
An allied health professional with a growing psychology practice in Adelaide came to us for tax advice. We built a strong working relationship with her, which continues to this day. We found that allied health had unique quirks and specific financial needs, and we loved the challenge of helping her navigate them. We dug into the details, streamlined her systems, and found ways to improve how she managed her tax and bookkeeping.
That experience opened our eyes to the world of health professionals—and it wasn’t long before we started meeting more people in similar roles, especially social workers. The more we worked with them, the more we realised social workers were facing the same challenges, only with even less support.
We could see the dedication and hard work that the social workers were putting in - listening, advocating, and helping people through the hardest moments of their lives. But when it came to managing their own business finances, many felt stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure where to turn. As we spoke to our social worker clients, we heard more than one feeling frustrated with business paperwork and bookkeeping say “I didn’t become a social worker to deal with this.”
We knew we could make a real difference.
With our combined experience in tax and bookkeeping, we put our heads together to build a service with knowledge of the social work industry that would support social workers, explaining things clearly and helping social workers feel confident about their money decisions.
Since then, we’ve put in the work to understand the world of social work—everything from supervision fees and CPD requirements, to insurance, Medicare, fluctuating income, and making bookkeeping as simple and stress-free as possible.
We're proud to help social workers with their business and personal finances, so social workers can keep doing what they do best - helping people.
Testimonials
"Sheridans have been my accountants since 2022. I've found them to be highly knowledgeable. They've always been quick to respond to my queries. They offer excellent support and guidance and their fees are very good value. I would highly recommend Sheridans to any allied health professional looking for tax and business support."
Anuja, Sydney
“I can't recommend Fairuz and the team highly enough! I feel confident that my tax management and finances are handled judiciously and their support is readily available. ”
Tegan , Adelaide
"Sheridans helped us understand our practice's numbers and what they meant. Their business coaching helped us refine how we did invoicing, transferring contractors and bookkeeping, saving me hours every week."
Bart , Adelaide
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Book a FREE no-obligation
initial meeting
Book a free, no-obligation meeting with us today and experience the difference of working with a team who understands the finance side of social work.
Meet us online
or, if you're in Adelaide, at our office
593 ANZAC Highway, Glenelg.
We'll take the time to listen to your needs and work with you to build a path to success.
Let us help you reach your financial goals and focus on what you do best.
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(08) 8376 0455