About Us
Tailored Strategies for Financial Success
We are a longstanding, proactive and evolving practice providing accounting & taxation services to Small and Medium Enterprise and Individuals. In addition, we offer a range of financial planning advice specialising in Self-Managed Superannuation. The practice is composed of seven professionals, including Certified Practising Accountants & Financial Planners.
Based in the Geelong area, we have been servicing our clients since 1985 & are dedicated to helping you reach your long-term financial goals.
Henry Green
Accountant, CPA
Since joining HJC, Henry completed his CPA designation to advance his studies and technical skills. With substantial experience working alongside directors, he is dedicated to guiding a diverse clientele with sound tax advice, aiming to build long-standing relationships for a promising future.
Michael Capomolla
Accountant, CPA
Michael joined HJC seeking new challenges after having worked for over a decade in customer service and retail management. During his time with HJC Michael has completed his further studies and completed his CPA designation, providing him with the expertise he requires to complete the most challenging tasks involved in public practice. Michael’s extensive customer service skills and attention to detail show with client relationships being his highest priority to ensure he can best serve your individual accounting needs. His CPA status also ensures he can help across a variety of tax and accounting matters with the best level of service with the best advice.
Vicki Allitt
Senior Accountant, CPA
Vicki has been with HJC Accountants since 1999 where she completed her university degree and CPA. Vicki uses her extensive experience and knowledge across a large variety of business and individual tax and accounting issues to ensure clients get the best advice and service every time. Vicki’s clients will attest to her great depth of knowledge and her warm personality.
Brendan Cole
Director, CPA
Brendan began his career at HJC in 2007. Having excelled during his early years at HJC, Brendan became one of the firm’s partners in 2013. Brendan’s expert skills and knowledge within the accounting industry allows him to provide his clients with the detailed information and advice needed to succeed. His down to earth nature is displayed in his ability to build strong long lasting relationships with his clients.
Darren Cole
Director, CPA, AFP
Darren commenced his employment at what was then Harold Cole Accountants in August 2000. Since then, he has completed his Bachelor of Commerce, CPA studies, is an Associate member of the Financial Planning Association and is a licensed financial adviser. After many years sharing his time between tax and financial advice, Darren now focuses solely on providing financial advice to our clients with a particular interest in helping clients transition into retirement.
James Thomson
Financial Adviser
James Thomson is one of our licenced financial advisers and started out here in November 2020. James completed his Bachelor’s degree in Financial Planning in 2019 and has been working in the profession for four years as an accredited SMSF association specialist.
Jesse Levesque
Financial Adviser
After completing a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in financial planning, Jesse commenced a career as an SMSF auditor. After gaining a strong understanding of SMSF’s, Jesse decided to move into financial advice and joined the team at HJC. He is currently studying to become a licenced financial adviser, whilst assisting our clients in achieving their goals.
Ben Ralston
Client Services
Originally from Wangaratta, Ben moved to Geelong in 2016 to study a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Financial Planning. Ben graduated in 2019 and has worked for 5 years with one of the major banks and 1 year with another Financial Planning practice before joining our team in June 2022. He is a professional financial adviser and is currently completing further studies to become a licenced financial adviser.
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