About Us

Illuminating smarter business

When Rachael Turner founded Lucent Advisory in 2005, her vision was to provide SME’s with the same levels of business support, capabilities, and financial and people clarity enjoyed by much larger businesses – at a fraction of the cost.

Today, we’re a nationally connected firm based in Adelaide, delivering outsourced bookkeeping and accounting, taxation, payroll, HR administration and virtual CFO and business advisory services through one integrated, scalable service model.

We help growing SMEs build a stronger, more scalable back office by giving lean internal teams access to broader expertise, reducing key-person dependency and bringing finance, payroll, HR and advisory together in one fully managed, cohesive model.

For growing SMEs, the question is increasingly not simply whether to add another employee, but how to access the breadth of capability the business needs without unnecessarily increasing fixed overheads. Explore our guide to building a scalable back office to understand how modern outsourcing, integrated systems and an extended workforce can work together.

At Lucent Advisory, we make outsourcing easy – connecting people, processes and performance. Our model gives you access to the capability of a multidisciplinary finance, tax, payroll, HR and advisory team, scaled to your needs and able to evolve as your business changes.

It’s flexible, cost-effective and supported by a multidisciplinary team of over 40 experienced professionals who care about your business as much as you do. And because our entire team is based here in Australia, you’re always supported by local specialists who understand the realities of the Australian operating environment and work alongside you as a true partner.

By connecting expertise, systems and workflows, we help improve visibility, reduce administrative load, strengthen operational resilience and give business leaders greater confidence to plan, respond and grow.

At Lucent Advisory, our philosophy is simple: illuminating smarter business. We partner with you to build the systems, structures and strategies that drive sustainable growth, stronger performance and increased peace of mind.

Consider us your trusted business services partner – committed to your success.

Our Trusted Partners

Chartered Accountants

Choosing a Chartered Accountant is the right choice for any business, At Lucent, the depth and breadth of their expertise will help you see the bigger picture and chart the best course of action for your business.

Virtual CFO Association

Hiring a Virtual CFO for your business can be a game changer, Lucent will be your numbers guru, and Strategic, Financial Management Expert. We will implement crucial financial reporting systems with full visibility to make the right decisions now and in the future.

Employment Hero

Lucent is an inaugural partner of Employment Hero when it started back in 2006. Few companies have our comprehensive knowledge of this innovative platform. Employment Hero is designed to streamline your daily HR processes, ensuring a smoother, more efficient operation.

Fathom Advisor

Imagine having a set of reports provided to you every month in an easy-to-read format so you can track, visualise and improve business performance. Lucent are expert at creating reports for you to gain insights and clarity. After all the numbers don’t lie.

Xero

Lucent Advisory was one the early adopters of Xero Accounting Software with the intent of making the business life of its clients easier. They are a long-standing Gold Partner and what Lucent doesn’t know about Xero isn’t worth knowing!