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We are HTA, your Partner in Growth

We’re not your average accountants and advisors. We’re a passionate group of finance experts who thrive on breaking the mold. Development and success is in our blood and deeply embedded within our culture.

With a blend of expertise and a knack for thinking outside the box, we’re here to redefine what it means to partner with an accounting firm. Get to know our team in the Sunshine Coast and discover why working with us is anything but ordinary!

JULIE RAMKE-MEYER
Director

Julie joined the HTA team in October 2011 as the firm’s first graduate accountant, shortly after completing her Bachelor of Accounting at La Trobe University. Since then, she has made remarkable strides in her career, with her proudest achievement being the founding of HTA Queensland on the Sunshine Coast.

As a Director of HTA, Julie leads with passion and purpose, supporting her team and clients from it’s Maroochydore office. She is deeply committed to helping clients achieve success and finds fulfillment in guiding others through life-changing financial decisions.

Julie is known for her warm leadership style and her dedication to building a collaborative, high-performing team culture that reflects HTA’s values.

Outside of work, if she’s not with her family, you’ll find her hitting the gym—her alarm goes off at 4:25 a.m. every. single. day. Since 2016, she has been the treasurer of the Lungitude Foundation, a charity close to her heart that supports lung transplant recipients and their carers. This commitment followed her stepsister’s double-lung transplant.

Alex Smith

Position: Manager - Technical
Email: asmith@hta.com.au
Location: Melbourne

Alex started with HTA in October 2018 and has been working in the industry since 2008. His favourite part of his job is teaching others, be they Junior Accountants or clients. He enjoys watching people develop new skills and confidence as they grow into their role. His biggest professional achievement was being appointed the CFO of a health organisation at 27 years old.

Outside of work you’ll find Alex…
Paying golf, reading, movies, gaming, 4WD and camping.

What is your ultimate travel destination?
Scotland.

One random fact about you is…
I have 8 siblings.

Alex started with HTA in October 2018 and has been...

Alex Smith

Manager - Technical

April Sullivan

Position: Senior Accountant
Email: asullivan@hta.com.au
Location: Sunshine Coast

April Sullivan

Senior Accountant

Damon McPhail

Position: Graduate Accountant
Email: dmcphail@hta.com.au
Location: Sunshine Coast

Damon’s career in the industry began during high school, where he gained hands-on experience through work experience. His proudest professional milestone is joining the HTA team on the Sunshine Coast, where he loves collaborating daily with such an amazing and supportive group.

Outside of work you will find Damon…
Camping!

One random fact about you.
I have never broken a bone.

What is your favourite or ultimate travel destination?
Camping anywhere on the beach, there’s’ no feeling like it.

Damon’s career in the industry began during high school, where...

Damon McPhail

Graduate Accountant

Jennifer Morgan

Position: Client Services Coordinator
Email: jmorgan@hta.com.au
Location: Sunshine Coast

Jenn joined the industry in 2025, bringing with her 16 years of experience in law — 10.5 years in commercial law and 5.5 years in property law. Her proudest professional achievement is building and maintaining trusted working relationships with clients, something that remains at the heart of her work. She finds the greatest joy in connecting with people, whether it’s supporting clients or collaborating with colleagues to get the best outcome.

Outside of work you will find Jenn…
Riding her horse through the forestry, enjoying Latin dancing, heading out to see live music, or taking peaceful walks in nature.

What can you not live without?
Her morning coffee, it’s non-negotiable.

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A vet.

Jenn joined the industry in 2025, bringing with her 16...

Jennifer Morgan

Client Services Coordinator

Keila Camille Tapaoan

Position: Intermediate Accountant
Email: ktapaoan@hta.com.au
Location: Melbourne

Keila began her journey with HTA in 2019 and has been working in the accounting industry for almost 10 years. For her, the most rewarding part of her job is knowing that she is able to help her colleagues and clients through her role and experience.

How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Dedicated, hardworking and meticulous.

What are your hobbies, interests, or favourite things to do?
Travelling and trying food from other places and countries.

One random fact about you.
I am afraid of creatures in the shape of worms, from centipedes to snakes.

Keila began her journey with HTA in 2019 and has...

Keila Camille Tapaoan

Intermediate Accountant

At HTA, we prioritise learning, growth and having each other's backs!

We’re not just a workplace – we partner with our employees on their career journey. We offer robust career progression opportunities, empowering our team to reach new heights within the business.

Our inclusive and supportive working environment ensures that each individual feels valued and empowered every step of the way. Sound like the place for you?

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