About us

Our vision is to make our clients’ lives better

Vivid Chartered Accountants was established in 2015 by Partners James Watt and Thomas Boyd and is a Canberra-based business. Thomas and James have known each other since their early twenties and when the opportunity arose for them to work together, they jumped at the chance. Between them, Tom and James offer over 40 years’ experience and as the team has grown, so has Vivid’s collective experience.

Vivid is now a team of 21, with each person on the team bringing extensive experience that mean we are able to continue achieving the very best financial outcomes for our clients.

Our services include:

Business growth and performance advisory – turning your numbers into actionable insights
Tax and structural advisory – setting up the right foundations for efficiency and protection
Compliance support – keeping your BAS, tax returns, and reporting on track
Business startup advisory – getting your structure and strategy right from day one
SMSF setup and compliance – handling the administration so you stay compliant

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions or generic advice. Our team takes the time to understand your business, your goals, and your industry – then we provide practical, proactive advice that actually helps you move forward.

At Vivid, we’re part of your team.

Why Choose Us?

We provide solutions

At Vivid we’ll deal with your financial objectives – leaving you time to focus on what really matters. We offer accounting and business solutions using a holistic approach.

We add value

We consult, talk to you and create strategies for you and your business using the latest technologies and innovation.

We save you money

With our range of services we will create a tailored package to suit you. Our advice will help you reach your financial goals.

Testimonials

We've got over 110+ 5-Star Google Reviews - proof we are helping a lot of good businesses.

We love what we do and helping you reach your goals, but don’t just take it from us.

With over 110+ 5-star Google reviews (as of 2026) , you can hear from other businesses who have valued using Vivid Chartered Accountants for their business accounting in Canberra. See all of our reviews on Google.

I couldn’t be more impressed with the level of service provided by Vivid Chartered Accountants.
Their expertise in tax compliance and proactive financial advice made a huge difference in how we manage our consulting business as well as our SMSF and personal accounting requirements. They took the time to understand our goals, explain complex tax regulations in plain language, and help us make informed decisions. They are responsive, professional, and invested in your success. We wholeheartedly recommend their services to any business looking for an accountant.

Elizabeth G.

We’ve been working with the team at Vivid Accountants for over three years now, and they’ve been an invaluable part of running our construction business. They understand the unique challenges of the trade industry and have helped us with restructuring our business to best suit our needs. They provide clear, practical advice that actually makes sense for a hands-on business like ours. It’s been easier to manage our tax obligations and plan ahead for growth since working with them. They’re always proactive and quick to respond. Knowing we have accountants who stay on top of deadlines and regulations gives us peace of mind and confidence in the future of our business.
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Vivid!

Dave T.

As a medical professional, I value accuracy, efficiency, and trust — and Vivid delivers on all three. They understand the specific needs of doctors, provide clear advice, and handle everything promptly and professionally. We have multiple entities, being companies, trusts and our individual returns and investments, and it’s reassuring to know our finances and compliance are in expert hands.

Dr Andrew M.

Our company has had an amazing experience with the team at Vivid Accounting. We recently moved over after a decade with our previous firm, and the transition was seamless. After our first meeting, we walked away understanding more about our company’s finances than we had in the past ten years combined. They’ve also uncovered a bunch of areas we either weren’t aware of or didn’t fully grasp before.
Beyond their expertise, the entire Vivid team is warm, welcoming, and consistently goes the extra mile. Everyone on our executive team has been blown away by their above-and-beyond service. If you’re looking for accountants who make things easy to understand and genuinely care about your business, I can’t recommend Vivid Accounting highly enough

Jaclyn V.