Tim Haslam | Perks Accountants & Wealth Advisers

Intro

Meet Tim

Tim is highly regarded by business owners who want clear direction, traction and confidence in their decisions. He has built a reputation as someone clients turn to when decisions are complex, outcomes matter and clear thinking is required.

Tim works closely with clients, gaining a deep understanding of their business and aspirations. He values sharing the journey, helping set goals, improving margins and profitability, and building long‑term wealth. He also brings experience supporting business owners through transactions, including buying and selling businesses, translating plans into meaningful progress at every stage.

Leadership & Contribution

As a Director within Accounting & Business Services, Tim plays an active role in lifting how client work is delivered, championing clarity, responsiveness and the practical use of technology.

Internally, Tim is known for his collaborative and considered leadership style. He contributes to the firm’s AI and innovation initiatives, helping shape how emerging technologies are adopted responsibly and applied in ways that strengthen insight, efficiency and client outcomes. He encourages Team Members to think differently, work proactively and stay focused on outcomes that matter.

Qualifications & Professional Associations

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Studies
Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
Treasurer, Master Plumbers Association of SA Inc.
Vice-Chair & Treasurer, MusicSA

Specialistion

Tim supports clients across the full spectrum of accounting and business advisory, working with businesses from growing owner‑managed enterprises through to larger corporate groups. He brings extensive experience supporting business owners through periods of significant growth, helping them navigate the complexity that comes with scale while keeping decision‑making commercially grounded.

His clients operate across property development, agency and ownership; construction and trades; sports and entertainment; retail and wholesale; hospitality and wine; and professional services. Across these sectors, Tim works closely with clients to strengthen financial discipline, improve visibility and build systems that support confident decision‑making as businesses grow.

Technology plays a central role in Tim’s approach. He guides clients beyond static reporting towards cloud‑based platforms, real‑time insight and the practical application of emerging technologies, including AI, ensuring businesses are equipped to adapt in an evolving digital environment.

Areas of Expertise

Private Business Tax and Advisory
Budgeting, Cashflow Forecasting and Balance Sheet Management
Financial Reporting
Business Structuring
Profit Improvement
Systems and Technology

Beyond the numbers

Outside the office, Tim loves a round of golf, exploring South Australia’s food and wine scene, and values quality time spent with his wife and two young sons. Tim is also passionate about the Arts and music, being a musician himself. He contributes to the community at board level as Vice-Chair and Treasurer of MusicSA. He also serves as Treasurer of the Master Plumbers Association SA Inc. His involvement on boards demonstrates his dedication to applying his expertise in support of trade organisations, helping foster a dynamic and connected community.