About

Experienced, trusted accountants, tax agents and business advisors serving the ‘Shire’ for more than 30 years

Lister Mason Accountants, Tax Agents and Business Advisory, in Engadine,  is one of the Sutherland Shire’s most experienced and trusted business advisors. Serving the area since 1989, our team has over 140 years of combined experience in the industry and we still advise clients that have been with us from the start.

The practice is based in Engadine, our team will take the time to get to know you so we can provide advice that will allow you to grow. Our team are CPA certified and have experience working across a wide variety of industries including but not limited to transport, wholesale FMCG, manufacturing, professional services, retail, and trades.

Personal, accessible and ready to give you the advice you need

We’re about more than just numbers – our accessible team of accountants will speak your language and you’ll find our personal approach refreshing. We are also keen innovators and believe in embracing technology with the aim of helping you to reach your full financial potential.

We offer

• Tax & Business Advisory – We work with companies ranging from sole traders to those turning over in excess of $30 million.
• Personal Taxation Services – We offer personalised, straightforward advice that is easy to understand.
• Financial Planning via Customised Financial Planning – Our trusted advisors work with you to reach your full financial potential.

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Our Team

Peter Gill – Principal

Peter joined Lister Mason in September 2016 as the Business Services Manager.  In October 2021, along with Ian Linton he took ownership of Lister Mason.

Peter has over 20 years of experience in chartered accounting firms in the city and the suburbs, after graduating from Wollongong University in 1999.  He has extensive experience in business services, advice to high wealth individuals and self-managed superannuation funds and intends to complete a Diploma in  Financial Planning in 2017.

Peter enjoys fishing, reading and chess.  He also loves the fact that he can walk to and from work, as he resides in Engadine, together with his wife and two sons, who attend local schools.

He’s also an avid St George Dragons fan, which gives rise to much ribbing by his colleagues now that he works in the Shire.

Ian Linton – Principal

Ian has worked for Lister Mason for a total of 14 years.   As of October 2021, Ian took ownership of the firm, along with Peter Gill.

After completing his Bachelor of Building at UNSW he completed a Graduate Certificate in  Accounting and shortly after completed his studies to become a CPA.

Ian  has worked for small to large privately-owned businesses over a diverse range of industries and he likes to adopt a very hands on approach.  He also has a keen interest in technology and is considered the Office IT expert!

Outside of work he is a passionate Cronulla Sutherland Sharks fan and enjoys keeping fit by mountain bike riding.  He enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

 

Patricia Glenn – Bookkeeper

Patricia (Trish) joined the Lister Mason team at the end of March 2016 and has over 33 years’ experience in the accounting industry.  In 2015 she completed the required courses and attained her BAS Agent Registration.

Patricia enjoys processing and set up of accounting software such as Xero, MYOB and Banklink and assisting clients with problem solving as well as training in accounts and payroll processing and preparation of Activity statements.  She also assists the Accountants with the preparation of Income Tax Returns.

Prior to joining Lister Mason, Trish worked in accounting firms for all of her working life, apart from being a stay at home mum when her four children were young.  Trish is a staunch Sydney Swans AFL supporter and is a volunteer support member of the Rural Fire Service in the Shire.

 

 

Renee Larsen – Accountant

Renee joined the Lister Mason team in July 2017.  She has over 29 years experience in the accounting and financial industry.

After completing her Bachelor of Commerce, she worked in Brisbane where she completed her Graduate Diploma in Advanced Accounting and became a Chartered Accountant.

During the 90’s she spent four years working for Salomon Brothers (now Citigroup) in London as a Financial Controller, while squeezing in as much travel as possible.  She returned to Australia in 2000 and chose to raise her three children in the Shire whilst working part time in the accounting industry with local firms.  Just recently her husband’s work took them to India for a few years where she helped raise funds for disadvantaged children, volunteered at local ashrams and helped teach English in the local government school.

She is looking forward to using her experience to work with you in the future.  Her family are avid NQ Cowboys supporters, but please don’t hold that against her!

 

 

Stephen Mason –  Consultant

Stephen has over 30 years experience in the accounting industry. He obtained his Bachelor of Business (credit) in 1983 from the NSW Institute of Technology (now UTS) and in 1984 he became a Member of CPA Australia, then obtained his Public Practice Certificate in 1988.

After working for 10 years in both accounting practices and industry, Stephen established ‘Lister Mason’  in July 1989. Two years later he took full ownership of the practice and in April 2002 the practice was moved to new, larger  premises at Engadine.

Stephen is also a Certified Financial Planner – he became involved in the financial planning industry in 1990 with Lonsdale Financial Planning Group and qualified as a Certified Financial Planner in 2000.

With the help of a dedicated team of staff, Stephen grew the accounting business successfully.  In October 2021, he decided to ‘step back’ and handed over the reigns to Peter Gill and Ian Linton.   Stephen remains a part of the practice on a consulting basis.  He works in his financial planning practice on a full time basis.

On a lighter note, Stephen is an avid Cronulla Sharks loyal supporter.  His dreams came true in October 2016 when his beloved Cronulla Sharks won the NRL Grand Final, at which he was a spectator.  At last he knows he can die a happy man!