Cutcher & Neale was established in 1953 as an accounting firm in Newcastle NSW. Since that time, the firm has expanded into offering a wide range of accounting and financial services employing over 150 people with offices in Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane.

The business operates on the core values of innovation, integrity and dedication, and their mission is to take responsibility for their clients’ financial prosperity with more dedication, innovation, and integrity than any other firm. Every decision they make has their customers at the heart and is grounded in the mantra of “Innovative thinking. Traditional values”.

Cutcher & Neale recognise that their employees are their greatest asset and have a strong focus on employee health, well-being and creating a positive culture and good work-life balance.

Having been established for over 65 years Cutcher & Neale have a strong reputation for servicing their clients with absolute integrity and dedication. They actively thread this through their business through employing the right people, who share their values of integrity and innovation, and who thrive on providing excellent client service.

Their leadership team recognise that trying and failing is a vehicle for growth and regularly communicate this with the team so that they can focus on reflecting on what they’ve done right and what they can improve on in the future to create an environment of continuous improvement and achievement. Furthermore, their flexible working hours and remote working allow people to perform their best.  Their teams demonstrate authentic leadership traits that are aligned to their values and focused on identifying innovative solutions to each, and every client.

Cutcher & Neale has an active social calendar driven by a dedicated Social Club that offers staff many opportunities to get together and unwind, as well as exercise and yoga activities. To keep employees fuelled for success, their staff fridges are always stocked with healthy food options.

Cutcher & Neale are committed to being a sustainable, responsible member of the community. Through the firm’s CSR policy staff have the opportunity support a local cause through a volunteering program, as well as fundraising events which are matched dollar for dollar by Cutcher & Neale.

Cutcher & Neale knows the impact a great client referral can have so having highly skilled staff who give great service to delighted clients is pivotal for clients to act as the firm’s advocates to potential clients. Staff who feel supported to develop their career at Cutcher & Neale are engaged not only with their work but also with the success of their team and the broader firm, in turn acting as advocates for the firm for both potential clients and potential employees. Cutcher & Neale strives to be recognised in the industry for specialist expertise and providing specialist training to staff ensures that they maintain industry leading knowledge.

Cutcher & Neale understands that employers need to work within a modern, innovative and flexible framework when it comes to managing performance, recognition and remuneration for staff. The firm employs a variety of strategies, policies, systems and practices that ensure the firm is in a position to formally manage business and individual performance while empowering staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance that supports them to reach their potential.