Accounting advice for hub

ACCOUNTING and advisory firm Pitcher Partners will open a new office in “thriving” Dandenong South to service Melbourne’s growing south east.
“I am excited we will be the anchor tenant in the Pellicano-built office complex, the M1 Business Park in Dandenong South,” managing partner John Brazzale said.
“This state-of-the-art office will offer the highest level of services, facilities and technologies and provide greater convenience and accessibility for our clients located in the south east.”
Mr Brazzale said Melbourne’s south east was home to Australia’s largest and most dynamic manufacturing hub.
“It is diverse and widespread and hosts world-class tourist destinations, major retail, commerce and educational centres and has rich agricultural land and a burgeoning residential sector,” he said.
“We see opportunities for growth of the firm and our clients within this major region, given its large and growing population of 1.4 million people.
“Dandenong is set to become the thriving capital and multicultural heart, so an office in the region is an ideal location.”
Mr Brazzale said all levels of government had recognised the importance of the region, investing heavily in key projects like Revitalising Central Dandenong, and road and rail infrastructure projects including Peninsula Link and the $100 million upgrade of the Frankston rail line.
“The announcement this week of the State Government’s commitment of $110m to the Port of Hastings will drive even more activity,” he said.
“We are committed to being part of the future here and are already actively involved in a number of local business and community initiatives.”
Pitcher Partners is participating in the South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA), South East Melbourne Innovation Precinct (SEMIP) and South East Business Networks (SEBN).
“We will continue to invest our time, energy and resources in forging strong relationships with key business, political and community leaders and influencers in the region,” Mr Brazzale said.
The new office will initially accommodate 35 staff and an events facility for up to 100 guests.
Pitcher Partners is a full service accounting, audit and advisory firm and all services will be provided from the new office.
“Dandenong is known as the city of opportunity, and that is exactly what we hope these offices will bring to the entire south east region, our staff and our clients,” Mr Brazzale said.