About Wizard Accounting
Professional Accounting & Business Advisory in Melbourne
Helping small and medium business thrive
At Wizard Accounting, we are dedicated to helping small and medium businesses, our colleagues, and the wider community thrive. For over 19 years, we have proudly provided taxation and accounting services to a wide range of clients, from sole traders and partnerships to trusts and limited liability companies SMSF – servicing all areas of Melbourne Victoria and all-around Australia.
More Than Just Accountants
We take pride in being more than just accountants. Our goal is to be a trusted partner and a one-stop-shop service provider, offering comprehensive accounting, taxation, company secretarial and business advisory services tailored to your unique needs. Whether it’s managing your BAS and tax returns, supporting your business start-up, or providing strategic advisory, we make it simple and stress-free.
“Our principal values are at the heart of what makes us a successful local accounting practice that build long term relationships with our clients.”
Our Philosophy
Making Accounting Simple and Stress-Free
We understand that taxation and accounting can feel overwhelming, with complex rules, strict deadlines, and unexpected expenses. That’s why we specialise in creating custom-fit packages that remove the stress and help you focus on what matters most – growing your business and achieving your goals.
Excellence in Client-Focused Accounting
At Wizard Accounting, we deliver accounting services with the same care and attention as if they were our own. Our guiding principles – professionalism, integrity, and long-term relationship building – ensure that every client receives expert advice tailored to their unique needs. We make accounting straightforward, transparent, and approachable, helping you make confident decisions for your business and finances.
Our Team
Dave Susith Balapitiya
CPA MBA NTAA MFAA BSc (Business Management)
Managing Director – Founder
Dave Susith Balapitiya is the Founder of Wizard Accounting, an accounting practice established in 2006. He began his career as a professional accountant in 1994 and has since accumulated extensive experience working in Australia, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
In the early part of his career, Dave worked with Big Four accounting firms, where he led statutory audits for major conglomerates. With over 20 years of experience as a tax practitioner, he has advised a large number of individual and business clients on taxation, GST compliance, business consultancy mattersregistrations.
Dave is a Registered Tax Agent, an Accredited Mortgage Consultant, and a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA Australia). He holds a Master of Business in Professional Accounting from Victoria University of Technology, Australia, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Jude Suresh Gnanapragasam
FCCA, ACA, MBA, BSc (Business Management)
Senior Consultant / Tax Agent
Jude has more than 30 years’ experience in several Industries extending to Agriculture, Manufacturing, Trading and Real Estate. Jude’s skills and specialization in Accounting, Financial Statements, Managerial Finance, Business Taxation and Financial Modelling. After Starting the career in practice Jude had many senior finance positions in Australia and Africa. Jude worked as a Finance Director at Golden Lay Ltd (Owned by African Agricultural Fund) before relocating Australia. Jude is registered tax agent engaged in providing the management and financial accounting services to the Wizard Accounting’s clients and he further provides business taxation and tax planning services to them.