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Best Accountant in Adelaide, 2026

14 accounting firms in Adelaide, 2026, every one with publicly stated CPA, CA ANZ or TPB Tax Agent credentials. Each firm's qualifications, specialisations, fee transparency and TPB-verifiable footprint are listed below. Verify any firm directly on the Tax Practitioners Board public register at tpb.gov.au/public-register. Coverage spans Adelaide, North Adelaide, Glenelg, Norwood, Unley and Prospect.

14 providers ranked No paid placements
The Finance Desk · Editorial team, accountants + mortgage brokers + financial planners + conveyancers · Updated 6 June 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards

Which is the best accountant in Adelaide?

Our top-ranked accountant in Adelaide for 2026 is Robinsons Chartered Accountants — Robinsons Chartered Accountants is a accounting practice based in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. Runners-up: Clarke & Brownrigg Chartered Accountants and The Kalculators. All 14 providers in this guide serve Adelaide and are ranked on verifiable credentials and information transparency, not paid placement.

Based on 14 providers profiled in Adelaide, all cross-referenced against the relevant Australian regulator. Independent ranking, no paid placements, no first-party reviews.

Key takeaways

  • 14 listed providers operate in Adelaide, SA (of 143 nationally).
  • Coverage focus: Adelaide, North Adelaide, Glenelg, Norwood, Unley.
  • Our #1 pick for Adelaide: Robinsons Chartered Accountants — best for smsf trustees and members wanting an smsf specialist.
  • Adelaide-specific pricing range from listed providers: $49 to $300.
  • Independent comparison, no paid placements. Last reviewed 6 June 2026.

14 Verified Accountants in Adelaide, Ranked

1
TPB Tax Agent Adelaide CBD

Robinsons Chartered Accountants is a accounting practice based in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. Specialises in small to medium business, smsf, business structuring.

Fee structure

Hourly

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small to medium business, SMSF, Business structuring, Taxation advice.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Both principals (Glenn and Keith Robinson) are qualified Chartered Accountants AND registered Tax Agents, each with around 30 years' experience.

Note: Fetched the firm's live homepage (346 Carrington Street, Adelaide SA 5000; phone 08 8223 3455) confirming CA + Tax Agent credentials and Tax Institute membership.

2
TPB Tax Agent Kent Town

Clarke & Brownrigg Chartered Accountants (Kent Town) is a -qualified accounting firm. Specialises in small to medium business, smsf (administration & audit), professionals.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small to medium business, SMSF (administration & audit), Professionals, Trusts & private companies.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Boutique two-partner CA firm operating in Kent Town since 1997 (nearly 30 years), with in-house SMSF audit capability.

Note: Homepage returned 403 to direct fetch, but verified via web search plus an independent business directory listing the office at 8 Angas St, Kent Town SA 5067 and phone (08) 8332 9999; firm is also listed in the South Australian Business Chamber directory.

3
TPB Tax Agent Blair Athol

The Kalculators, in Blair Athol, Adelaide, holds credentials. Specialises in small business, property investment, healthcare professionals.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, Property investment, Healthcare professionals, Trades & construction.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Tax Practitioners Board public register confirms THE KALCULATORS GROUP PTY LTD as a registered tax agent (No. 26040277), and the firm won IPA Practice of the Year SA & NT 2025.

Note: Verified the firm's live homepage and confirmed tax-agent registration directly on the TPB public register (registration number 26040277, 315 Prospect Road, Blair Athol SA 5084).

4
TPB Tax Agent Adelaide CBD

National Accounts runs a -led accounting practice in Adelaide CBD. Specialises in sme business advisory, tax planning & structuring, smsf compliance.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: SME business advisory, Tax planning & structuring, SMSF compliance, Content creator taxation.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

CA ANZ firm and Xero Platinum Champion Partner based in the Adelaide CBD, with a distinct specialisation in content-creator/entrepreneur taxation.

Note: Fetched the live homepage confirming the office at Level 2, 70 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide SA 5000, phone +61 8 8166 6705, CA ANZ membership and registered tax-agent status.

5
TPB Tax Agent Adelaide CBD

Carbon Group Adelaide is a accounting practice based in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. Specialises in small business accounting, bookkeeping & cfo services, business advisory.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business accounting, Bookkeeping & CFO services, Business advisory, R&D tax & grants.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Named in the AFR Top 100 Accounting Firms (2024) and an AFR Boss Best Place to Work (2025); operates a staffed Adelaide CBD office at 61-63 Carrington Street.

Note: Fetched the live Adelaide location page confirming the 61-63 Carrington Street, Adelaide SA 5000 office, phone (08) 8359 2299, CPA/CA/TPB credentials and fixed monthly pricing.

6
TPB Tax Agent Hindmarsh

JSA Accounting (Hindmarsh) is a -qualified accounting firm. Specialises in small business tax & advisory, smsf setup/administration/audit, property investment tax.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business tax & advisory, SMSF setup/administration/audit, Property investment tax, Financial planning.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Multi-disciplinary CPA firm operating since 1989 with accountants, advisers and financial planners under one roof; 2018 Word of Mouth Service Award (SA).

Note: Fetched the live homepage confirming the Hindmarsh office (60 Orsmond Street, Hindmarsh SA 5007), phone 08 8322 5088, CPA and registered tax-agent credentials; cross-checked office details via search.

7
TPB Tax Agent Adelaide

Ashmans Accounting, in Adelaide, Adelaide, holds credentials. Specialises in small business & company tax, ndis accounting, tax planning & advisory.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business & company tax, NDIS accounting, Tax planning & advisory, SMSF.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Chartered Accountants and registered tax agent with roughly 25 years' experience, recognised as Xero Champions and a Mindshop Accredited Advisor.

Note: Fetched the live homepage confirming CA + registered tax-agent credentials, Adelaide servicing area (Norwood, Glenelg, Unley, Prospect, Henley Beach), phone 1300 448 799 and email [email protected].

8
TPB Tax Agent Newton

Tax Accounting Adelaide runs a -led accounting practice in Newton. Specialises in property investment tax, smsf, small business accounting.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Property investment tax, SMSF, Small business accounting, Individual tax.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Principal Romeo Caporaso is a registered tax agent and former ATO officer who has published books on Australian property and business taxation.

Note: Fetched the live homepage confirming the Newton office (202 Gorge Rd, Newton SA 5074), phone 08 8337 4460, registered tax-agent status, former-ATO background and FIPA membership.

9
TPB Tax Agent Enfield

Well Return Accountants is a accounting practice based in Enfield, Adelaide. Specialises in individual tax returns, business tax & bas/gst, bookkeeping.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Individual tax returns, Business tax & BAS/GST, Bookkeeping, Tax planning.

Best for: Sole traders and individual income earners

Registered tax agents and chartered accountants offering individual returns from $49 with transparent, no-hidden-charge pricing and a 5.0 Google rating.

Note: Fetched the live homepage confirming the Adelaide office at 510 Regency Rd, Enfield SA 5085, phone (08) 8445 0200, CA + registered tax-agent credentials and the from-$49 pricing.

10
CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Adelaide

Perks (Adelaide) is a CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent-qualified accounting firm. Specialises in business advisory, tax, smsf.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Business advisory, Tax, SMSF, Wealth.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

One of Adelaide largest independent accounting and advisory firms, serving business owners, families and SMSFs.

Note: Listed from https://www.perks.com.au/business-services/accounting/, verified 30/05/2026; CA/CPA/TPB registration not individually cross-referenced - confirm on tpb.gov.au before engaging.

11
CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Kent Town

Clarke and Brownrigg, in Kent Town, Adelaide, holds CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent credentials. Specialises in small business, tax, business advisory.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, Tax, Business advisory.

Best for: Small-business owners and SMEs

Kent Town chartered accountants and small-business tax specialists with more than 27 years serving Adelaide.

Note: Listed from https://clarkeandbrownrigg.com.au/, verified 30/05/2026; CA/CPA/TPB registration not individually cross-referenced - confirm on tpb.gov.au before engaging.

12
CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Adelaide

Robinsons Chartered Accountants runs a CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent-led accounting practice in Adelaide. Specialises in business advisory, tax, management consulting.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Business advisory, Tax, Management consulting.

Best for: Compliance + advisory across SME and individual returns

Adelaide chartered accountants and business and management advisors for owner-managed businesses.

Note: Listed from https://robinsonsca.com.au/, verified 30/05/2026; CA/CPA/TPB registration not individually cross-referenced - confirm on tpb.gov.au before engaging.

13
CPA · CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Adelaide

P and A Accountants is a CA ANZ, CPA, TPB Tax Agent accounting practice based in Adelaide, Adelaide. Specialises in small business, tax, business advisory.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, Tax, Business advisory.

Best for: Small-business owners and SMEs

Adelaide accountants and business advisers (established 2001); partners are Chartered Accountants with a CA and CPA team.

Note: Listed from https://www.panda-accountants.com.au/, verified 30/05/2026; CA/CPA/TPB registration not individually cross-referenced - confirm on tpb.gov.au before engaging.

14
CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Adelaide

Garner and Roadknight (Adelaide) is a CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent-qualified accounting firm. Specialises in small business, tax, business advisory.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, Tax, Business advisory.

Best for: Small-business owners and SMEs

Adelaide chartered accounting firm founded in 2012 by two Chartered Accountants, serving small businesses.

Note: Listed from https://grca.com.au/, verified 30/05/2026; CA/CPA/TPB registration not individually cross-referenced - confirm on tpb.gov.au before engaging.

Accountant in Adelaide, side by side · Click any header to sort
Provider Price range Service coverage Best for
Robinsons Chartered Accountants Hourly / quoted per engagementChartered Accountants (both principals)SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
Clarke & Brownrigg Chartered Accountants Quoted per engagementChartered AccountantsSMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
The Kalculators Fixed-fee, tax returns from $79TPB-registered tax agent (No. 26040277)SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
National Accounts Fixed-fee quotes (individual returns ~$300-$800; SMSF ~$1,700-$4,000)Chartered Accountants ANZSMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
Carbon Group Adelaide Fixed-fee packages from $230/monthCPA & CA accountantsSMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
JSA Accounting Fixed-fee tax returns (deductible from refund)CPA Australia accountantsSMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
Ashmans Accounting Quoted per engagementChartered AccountantsSMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
Tax Accounting Adelaide Quoted per engagement (positioned as competitive value)Registered Tax Agent (TPB)SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
Well Return Accountants Fixed-fee, individual returns from $49 / business from $79Chartered AccountantsSole traders and individual income earners
Perks On enquiryCA ANZSMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
Clarke and Brownrigg On enquiryCA ANZSmall-business owners and SMEs
Robinsons Chartered Accountants On enquiryCA ANZCompliance + advisory across SME and individual returns
P and A Accountants On enquiryCA ANZSmall-business owners and SMEs
Garner and Roadknight On enquiryCA ANZSmall-business owners and SMEs

Pricing and availability data checked against public sources at time of publication. We do not host first-party reviews; star ratings have been removed from this directory pending a moderated review-collection process.

How we rank accountant in Adelaide

We rank providers on objective, publicly verifiable signals — never on star reviews, which we do not collect on this site. We weight regulator registration and credentials (the relevant Australian body for this profession), information transparency (published fees, clear scope), specialisation and service coverage, and operating track record. Best Accountants Australia does not accept payment to feature or rank providers; where referral fees apply, they are disclosed in our footer and do not affect position.

Common questions

FAQs: accountant in Adelaide

Who is the best accountant in Adelaide?

Our 2026 ranking puts Robinsons Chartered Accountants first for Adelaide, best for smsf trustees and members wanting an smsf specialist. We rank on verifiable credentials, information transparency and service coverage — not paid placement. "Best" depends on your specific needs, so use our ranking criteria below and compare 2–3 before committing.

How much do accountants cost in Adelaide?

Services typically cost between $60 and $1,500 in Adelaide in 2026, depending on scope, provider seniority, and specialisation. Most providers offer free initial quotes; comparing 3 or more before committing is a common consumer approach.

How quickly can I get a quote in Adelaide?

Most accountants in Adelaide respond to quote requests within 24 hours, and many within the same business day. Submitting your requirements once through a comparison service like Best Accountants Australia returns up to 3 quotes in under a minute.

How much does a tax return cost in Australia in 2026?

Simple PAYG return: $99-$160 (online or basic tax agent). Standard return with rental property or share trading: $250-$450. Complex with multiple income streams, capital gains, business income: $350-$700. Sole trader / contractor: $300-$700. Trust or company tax return: $1,200-$3,500. SMSF: $1,500-$3,000. Tax agent fees are tax-deductible in the following year. Most accountants offer free initial consultations.

Do I really need an accountant or can I do my own tax?

You can lodge yourself via myGov for free, suitable for simple PAYG returns with no investments. However, an experienced accountant typically identifies $300-$2,000 in legitimate deductions you'd miss DIY — usually more than their fee. Use an accountant if you have: investment property, share/crypto trading, multiple jobs, sole trader/contractor income, business income, capital gains, salary sacrifice/novated leasing, or work-related expenses over $300. The peace of mind and audit support is also valuable.

How do I find a good accountant for my small business?

Look for: CPA or CA membership (gold standard), tax agent registration with TPB (verify at tpb.gov.au), 5+ years experience in your industry, Xero or MYOB certified (depending on your software), transparent fixed-fee pricing rather than hourly billing, year-round availability not just tax time, willingness to provide proactive advice. Get 2-3 quotes before deciding. Check Google reviews, ask other small business owners in your industry, avoid accountants who only respond at EOFY.

What's the difference between CPA, CA and IPA accountants?

All three are professional accounting bodies in Australia with similar standards: CPA Australia (Certified Practising Accountant) — 170,000+ members, focus on broader business and government accounting. CA ANZ (Chartered Accountants ANZ) — 136,000+ members, traditionally seen as elite, strong in big-firm advisory. IPA (Institute of Public Accountants) — 35,000+ members, focus on small-to-medium practice. For tax returns and small business work, all three are equivalent quality. Major banks/listed companies tend to prefer CA-qualified accountants for senior roles.

When do I need to lodge my tax return in Australia?

DIY via myGov: 31 October for the previous financial year (ends 30 June). Via registered tax agent: 15 May the following year (about 7 extra months). Late lodgement: $313 fine for first 4 weeks, then increasing penalties. If you're owed a refund and lodge late, no fine — but no refund either until you lodge. Best practice: lodge in July-August for fastest refund (most processed within 14 days).