David Sneesby

David became a Partner in July 2024 after the merger of HS Partners Pty Ltd with Merrotts, bringing decades of experience in accounting, audit, and corporate roles.

His extensive expertise in both audit and business services benefits a diverse client base, ranging from SMEs, SMSFs as well as private and public companies.

David’s previous experience includes roles in both Australian and international accounting.
Commencing his accounting career in northern New South Wales in 1990, David moved to Brisbane in 1998 to join a large, national accounting firm working in both audit and business services roles.

In 2001, he joined a Vienna-based company, becoming Corporate Head of Internal Audit, a role which included working with ASX and International Financial Reporting Standards and the issue of a 180 million euro bond to fund the company’s international expansion.

David has a commitment to the community, highlighted by his work as a member of the Diocesan Audit and Risk Committee of the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane.

He has also provided educational services to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia (now Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand), including facilitating its ‘Masterclass’ program.