Jamie Doyle Reflects on a Decade Helping Businesses Grow

From Accountant to 10 Years as a Partner

A decade after becoming a Partner at Collins Hume, Jamie Doyle says the biggest change he has witnessed hasn't simply been technology or tax legislation – it has been the changing expectations of business owners.

Increasingly, businesses are looking beyond traditional accounting services, seeking advisers who can provide strategic guidance, commercial insight and practical solutions to help them navigate growth with confidence.

This year marks Jamie's 10th anniversary as a Partner at Collins Hume, a milestone that reflects more than a decade spent helping businesses build stronger financial foundations, embrace technology and make informed decisions.

More than compliance

Jamie joined Collins Hume as an Accountant before progressing through the firm to become a Partner. Along the way, both his role and the profession itself have evolved.

Today, he works with everyone from start-ups and family businesses to established businesses looking to improve profitability, strengthen cash flow and plan confidently for the future.

"The key to small business success is ensuring the right processes are in place and continually reviewed," Jamie said.

"Anyone can have a great business idea, but it's having the systems, information and confidence to act on those ideas that helps businesses reach their full potential."

Helping businesses work smarter

A significant part of Jamie's work involves helping businesses use technology to improve efficiency.

As a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), he has led numerous cloud accounting and business improvement projects, helping clients simplify administration, reduce manual processes and gain real-time visibility over their financial performance.

His work has also expanded into Virtual Chief Financial Officer (VCFO) services, providing business owners with ongoing financial reporting, forecasting and strategic advice throughout the year.

Rather than looking backwards at historical figures, Jamie helps clients understand what their numbers are telling them now, and what actions they should take next.

Strategic advice in action

One of Jamie's clients, a business that grew from a regional operation into an international operation, demonstrated how the role of an accountant can evolve alongside a business.

What began as traditional tax and compliance support gradually developed into a strategic advisory partnership as the business expanded and its financial requirements became more complex.

Working closely with the founder and leadership team, Jamie assisted with business restructuring, financial management and Virtual Chief Financial Officer (VCFO) services, providing regular performance reporting, commercial insights and strategic guidance.

The collaboration helped strengthen financial management, improve cash flow visibility, optimise the their tax position and support informed decision-making during a period of sustained growth.

Reflecting on the relationship, the business owner said:

"We got huge benefit out of working on a regular basis to provide detailed feedback on how we were tracking and what we should've be thinking about from a financial perspective. It's just really nice to have that sort of advice."

Jamie believes this collaborative approach reflects how the accounting profession continues to evolve.

"Business owners are looking for someone who understands their business, not just their tax return," he said.

"They want practical advice, timely information and someone they can speak with before making important decisions."

Looking to the future

As he celebrates 10 years as a Partner, Jamie believes the future of accounting will continue to centre on helping businesses make better decisions.

"Technology will keep changing, but business owners will always value practical advice from people who understand both the numbers and the realities of running a business," he said.

For Collins Hume, Jamie's milestone marks not only a decade of partnership but also the continuing evolution of the accounting profession, from compliance specialists to strategic advisers helping businesses build stronger futures.

Jamie holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) and Registered Tax Agent.