Small and micro-business tax and accounting services in Devonport

For over 20 years, Jac’s Accounting have been providing accounting, tax, and business advisory services in North West Tasmania. With a focus on personal and affordable service, our team can provide the support you need to navigate the complex world of tax so you can focus on what you do best.

Meet the Team

Accounting Team

  • Chris Foster ATI

    Principal

    Chris has worked in accounting since 2006, with experience in public practice and private industry. He specialises in individual tax, business advisory and structuring, and cloud accounting systems.

    Chris has owned and managed Jac’s since January 2025, after working here in a senior advisory role since 2015.

  • Julie Corbett MIPA

    Senior Tax Adviser

    Julie founded Jac’s in 2003 after many years as a manager and trainer with H&R Block. She specialises in individual tax advisory and retirement tax planning. She sold the practice and semi-retired in January 2025 but remains on staff to serve her existing individual tax clients.

  • Colin Essen

    Senior Tax Adviser

    Starting with Jac’s in 2018, Colin brings a wealth of experience having previously managed businesses and accounting firms in Hobart and worked in accounting across Australia.

  • Joanne Holliday

    Tax Adviser

    Joanne started in 2017 in a mixed accounting and administrative support role, after working in accounting roles in other firms. Now as a permanent member of our accounting team, she works on small business tax, BAS, and association audit work.

  • Nikeisha Parker

    Tax Adviser

    Nikeisha started with Jac’s in 2008 as a receptionist and administrative assistant. In the years since, her role has evolved to where she is now a permanent member of our accounting team working on small business tax, BAS, and association audit work.

  • Annette Parker

    Tax Adviser

    Annette has been with Jac’s for a number of years with prior experience in accounting firms and the real estate industry. She retired in 2024 but returns to provide accounting support and client advisory services during busy periods.

Administration Team

  • Laura Corbett

    Compliance Administrator

    Laura has been with Jac’s since 2006, starting in the filing room, and spent many years as our receptionist and admin assistant. She supports both our team and our clients as our primary admin for ATO and ASIC compliance matters.

  • Felicity Mullins

    Office Administrator

    Felicity started at Jac’s as a filing clerk in 2020 and quickly moved up into an admin and client support role. She manages the day-to-day business making sure the office runs smoothly and the bills get paid.