LG Community Partners

Helping you lead the way

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

LG Community Partners brings together experienced accounting and finance professionals with recognised qualifications, industry expertise, and professional accreditations.

INSIGHT AND EXPERIENCE

We bring extensive experience across the financial and operational functions of local government councils, Indigenous organisations, not-for-profit entities, educational institutions, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), Age care providers and Supported living houses. Our expertise includes strategic financial management, business planning and forecasting, process improvement, asset financing, accounting, and advanced financial modelling.

TEAM

Our team works closely with clients to deliver customer-focused solutions supported by strategic thinking, analytical expertise, and effective problem-solving skills.

TRANSFORMING THE WAY YOU DO BUSINESS

We have extensive experience working across local government, Indigenous organisations, not-for-profit entities, education providers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), aged care services, and supported living facilities in regional and remote communities.

COVERAGE

Our team is flexible and mobile, with the capability to travel across Australia and New Zealand to support client engagements.

What we do

Working in partnership with our clients, we provide expertise in accounting, finance, budgeting, and strategic financial management. Our team brings over 14 years’ experience across NSW, VIC, TAS, NT, WA, and QLD, including extensive work in regional and remote communities.

Our flexible approach allows us to effectively support remote and regional clients through a combination of on-site presence and off-site service delivery.

DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS

AND REPORTING

Bookkeeping and Bank Reconciliation
Accounts Payable and Receivables management
Budget preparation and monthly management reporting
Preparation of Financial reports
Tax compliance reporting, including BAS, FBT, TPAR, and monthly activity statements
IT systems support and process improvement

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

Budgets, Quarterly review and Long-Term Financial Planning
Monthly management performance report and Project Reporting/Analysis

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING & AUDIT

Year end and Audit process coordination
Annual Financial Reporting
Accounting & Financial Management
Asset accounting & revaluation
Implementation of new accounting standards

SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT

Financial system review, implementation, and reporting framework design
Design and optimisation of general ledger structures and chart of accounts
Business process improvement and development of accounting policies and procedures
Delivery of financial system training to support new system implementation and user adoption
Development of advanced reporting solutions using SQL and Power BI

INTERNAL CONTROL and

RISK MANAGEMENT

Internal Control, Risk management and Internal Audit
Implementation of recommendations in Audit management letter

EXTERNAL REPORTING

Setup and configuration of LG Solutions portal, including financial statements, general ledger mapping, LTFP, employee leave provisions, and fees and charges
Grants management and acquittals, including tracking, reporting, and compliance support
Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) reporting
Reporting to Australina Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission
Preparation and lodgement of Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) to the ATO

Our Clients & Expertise

Who We Serve

Local Government Councils Aboriginal & Indigenous entities Charities & Not-for-profits Education & TAFE (RTOs) Age care providers Supported living houses

Our Qualifications & Systems

Qualified CPA and Fellow member of CPA Australia
Selected Young business leader by CPA Australia
Experience working as CFO, Finance Manager, Financial Controller and Financial Consultant in Local Government Sector in NSW, WA, NT, VIC and QLD
Experience working in Civica Authority, BIS, Practical plus, Synergy soft, Tech-one, Microsoft Dynamics, Assetic and many industry specific financial systems
Designed SQL reports for Civica Authority system- Trial Balance, Transaction listing, Monthly performance report, Investment report, Work order report, Borrowing’s report, GL balance report and many more
Year end and Audit tasks - implemented new accounting standards for Leasing, Grants revenue, AASB 15, 1058 and 1059
Knowledge of LG solution portal for financial statement, LTFP, Fee and charges and Employee Leave provisions

Who We Are

With over 14 years’ experience working across Australia and New Zealand, LG Community Partners has developed a strong reputation for credibility and results. We provide deep expertise across both strategic and operational finance and accounting functions. As a values-driven and collaborative team, we are committed to supporting our clients in delivering high-quality outcomes across all areas of their operations.

We are known for our strong problem-solving capability in complex and dynamic environments. A core part of our work involves partnering with our clients to design and implement strategies that strengthen operational and financial performance, ensuring the sustained delivery of services to their communities.

We are senior financial management consultants with extensive industry experience across corporate and financial functions, supported by strong expertise in financial strategy, business insight, and advanced analytical capability.

Empowering Communities Through Financial Excellence