Welcoming Carmilla to Collins Hume

At Collins Hume, we’re proud to introduce our newest Senior Accountant, Carmilla Fitzgerald.

With over two decades of public practice experience and a career built on helping clients achieve their goals, Carmilla brings both depth of expertise and a genuine passion for tax and business growth.

Originally from the Northern Rivers, Carmilla spent more than 20 years on the Central Coast before deciding it was time to make a sea change back home. The decision to join Collins Hume was not made lightly. She first did her due diligence on the firm, digging into how we serve clients, our community engagement, and the culture reflected across our website.

What she found was a team with a strong client focus, fun energy and award-winning recognition — the kind of environment she knew she wanted to be part of.

When asked what drives her, Carmilla doesn’t hesitate, “I love it, I really do. I love seeing businesses grow and doing the best I can to help them achieve their goals at the end of the day.”

For Carmilla, tax is not just compliance; it’s her “happy place.”

She excels at minimising tax in practical, effective ways that allow business owners  to focus on what matters most to them. Having worked with clients nationwide, she understands the pressure of staying on top of compliance and how vital it is to have a trusted adviser in your corner.

Day to day, Carmilla will be taking on client responsibilities across business tax returns while also supporting Kelly and Chris’ teams as a versatile ‘swing’ accountant. She thrives on detail, client conversations and finding tailored solutions that keep businesses moving forward.

Outside of work, Carmilla’s adventurous spirit comes through in her love of travel and outdoor pursuits. She’s a qualified open-water diver, has sailed through a Royal Yachting Association course, and even kept bees in the past — a hobby she hopes to return to once she’s resettled.

We’re delighted to welcome Carmilla back to the Northern Rivers and to our Collins Hume team. With her energy, expertise and client-first approach, she’s already making an impact.

About Carmilla

Carmilla is an Associate Member of The Tax Institute, a Registered Tax Agent and a Xero Certified Advisor. She is due to complete her Bachelor of Business and Enterprise (Accounting & Business Management) at Southern Cross University in November 2025, with plans to pursue Chartered Accountant (CAANZ) status immediately after.