Cutcher & Neale

Cutcher & Neale has been selected as an Employer of Choice in The Australian Business Awards 2024. The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice [EOC] recognises organisations that develop workplaces that maximise the full potential of their workforce through established policies and practices which demonstrate effective employee recruitment, engagement and retention.

Cutcher & Neale Accounting and Financial Services (Cutcher & Neale) is an award-winning accounting and financial services firm based in Newcastle, Australia, with offices in Sydney and Brisbane.

Cutcher & Neale exists to provide comfort and clarity in their clients’ financial futures. Their services include accounting and taxation, audit and assurance, business systems and software, finance, forensic accounting, investment services, general insurance, risk insurance, superannuation, and wealth management. They service a range of clients, providing peace of mind that all their financial needs are being cared for under one roof.

Cutcher & Neale has been practising for over 70 years and is named after its founding Partners, Col Cutcher and Geof Neale. The founders nurtured a firm grounded in integrity, innovation, and dedication, and their legacy lives on through the core values at Cutcher & Neale.

The values-based culture focuses on ensuring the firm:

  • Attracts and grows the careers of Trusted Advisors and True Professionals;
  • Remains ahead of the curve by embracing change and Always Innovating;
  • Fosters a collaborative, inclusive and supportive mindset of bringing Stronger Together;
  • Encourages people to think Beyond Cutcher by investing in the community.

To ensure Cutcher & Neale can find, grow, and keep the right people as they scale, they offer a comprehensive employee benefits package as part of their employee value proposition (EVP).

The EVP at Cutcher & Nealeoffers its people:

  • Pay and benefits – including salary benchmarking, annual salary review, discounts, and referral bonuses.
  • Career growth, including role clarity, career conversations, Path to Partnership, professional development, and education support.
  • Celebrations include bi-annual staff celebrations, employee recognition awards for values-aligned behaviour and service milestone celebrations.
  • Work-life balance – including Flexi Leave, flexible working arrangements and purchased leave options.
  • Wellbeing – including an Employee Assistance Program, health and wellbeing initiatives, healthy eats provided in all office kitchens, Social Club activities and modern office facilities.
  • Purpose and impact – including core purpose and core values, community fundraising, staff volunteering, and pro bono work opportunities.

Cutcher & Neale listens to employee feedback and prioritises strategic people projects based on that feedback. Current projects include clarifying the Career Paths available, rethinking Recruitment and Onboarding, and providing a Leadership Program to grow leaders from within as they scale.

For information about Cutcher & Neale, visit cutcher.com.au

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