We are a dedicated team of strata accounting specialists who combine deep industry expertise, innovative technology and a collaborative approach to help strata managers streamline tax and accounting processes. Our focus is on eliminating compliance stress and helping you deliver exceptional service to your clients.
Our experience in strata management means we understand the unique challenges you face, from navigating tax complexities to mastering strata software. Building strong relationships with our clients is central to what we do. Regular communication is encouraged with every client, and our philosophy is simple: if your business grows, ours will too. That’s why we go beyond compliance to offer proactive advice and practical solutions tailored to the strata and body corporate industry.
We are progressive and solutions-driven, always exploring better ways to work. Why stick to outdated manual processes when smarter tools exist? We use AI and innovative technology to save time, streamline workflows, and provide instant answers through tools like dynamic flowcharts and smart information capture forms. We’re committed to responsible AI use, ensuring privacy and confidentiality through regular training. Improving workflows and systems for our clients is what excites us—we’re always thinking about what’s next.
As a team of 12, we strike the perfect balance: small enough to remain flexible and approachable, yet large enough to provide dependable service and consistent support. We have in-depth knowledge of the major strata software platforms—PropertyIQ, StrataMaster, and Stratamax—and have developed processes tailored to each. Our goal is simple: to reduce hassle, create efficiencies, and let you focus on what you do best—managing your clients’ properties.
Client Testimonial
Prestige Strata Management (PSM) have worked with Phill and his team at Ascend since we started the business in 2013. Ascend have always been very accommodating and most importantly, been very flexible with the various services we have required.
Phill has been most accommodating to myself as director, especially when I have sought guidance as to best practices and processes. This has been regardless of the time involved, which I have always appreciated. PSM enjoy working alongside the Ascend team and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for accounting and tax advice when it comes to strata.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Phill Geary
Managing Director
Phill is our Managing Director and has been with Ascend since our inception in 2008. His role involves working with strata business owners to identify where systems, understandings or service offerings can be improved – and then developing practical solutions to bring those opportunities to life. It’s a role he gains great satisfaction from, particularly through the collaborative side of the work. This now includes applying AI or automation tools to streamline operations, creating educational content and exploring new service offerings jointly with clients. He’s also the go-to within Ascend for the trickier tax and accounting issues that pop up along the way.
Away from the desk, Phill is a proud husband and father, a self-confessed Test cricket tragic, and enjoys keeping fit and healthy. He’s actively involved in his local community and has held voluntary roles on several not-for-profit boards, including a 4-year stint as Treasurer of Strata Community Association (WA).
Carlie Outhwaite
Director - Client Engagement
Carlie has been with Ascend since 2015 and thoroughly understands the needs of our strata manager clients. She enjoys building relationships to ensure those needs are heard and met consistently.
As our Director of Client Engagement, Carlie’s primary role involves regularly checking in with our partners to gather feedback, discuss solutions and to share practical ideas that are working well across the strata industry. Whether it’s setting up direct software access for our team to assist, advising on accounting best practices, or resolving difficult scenarios, Carlie utilises her experience and unique skill set to great effect for the benefit of our valued strata manager partners.
When she’s not at work she is a mum to three children, loves gardening, cooking, socialising and all things theatre and live music.
Jane Clarkson
Tax Compliance Team Lead
Since joining Ascend in 2020, Jane has become a registered tax agent and Certified Xero Adviser, bringing a practical, solutions-focused approach to her work.
She enjoys building long-term relationships with clients and providing consistent, personalised support. Whether assisting business clients with their ATO compliance or supporting strata clients through busy BAS and tax periods, Jane is approachable, thorough, and genuinely invested in helping others succeed.
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We're always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our growing team
Whether you're a seasoned tax compliance specialist or an admin superstar, what matters most to us is that you bring the right skills, mindset, and attitude to the table. We're not just about filling roles-we're about finding the right people who want to thrive in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.
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