OUR PASSION
We are passionate about our work, we are professional in how we deliver results
Atlas Partners is born from a very clear vision which Craig and Liam have developed throughout their careers. Our emphasis is on providing real, expert advice on key pieces of recruitment. This starts with listening, understanding, advising and setting a structured, tangible plan with clear expectations. Then we get to work.
OUR VALUES
Our business is built on our core values
United
Our people are our focus and priority
Respectful
Honesty and straightforwardness in professional and business relationships
Driven
To maintain professional knowledge and skill at the highest standard
Proud
We are accountable as individuals and celebrate our accomplishments
Our Team
The Atlas Partners Recruitment Directors bring over 20 years of specific Accountancy and Finance advisory experience from across the world. We know what we are talking about.
Craig Gorton (CGMA) ‐ Director
Craig brings a valuable blend of Recruitment and hands-on Accountancy & Finance experience to his clients. As a Chartered Accountant, Craig made the switch from Finance to Recruitment to improve how the market is served with increased quality of service, active consultation and to drive his passion of aligning the right talent with the right opportunity. Having focused on Executive level recruitment across the UK and Melbourne, Craig takes his focus on the senior end of the market. With his love of the Blue & White, Craig follows the Kangaroos.
Liam Killen ‐ Director
Liam has been recruiting in Melbourne’s Accountancy and Finance market since 2014, having partnered with a broad range of clients both locally and interstate. Liam sees the recruitment process as vitally important to the success of any organisation and values the opportunity of working with some of Melbourne’s most outstanding talent. Liam graduated with a double degree from Deakin University and, in his spare time, enjoys supporting his mighty Tigers at the MCG.
Jake Densley ‐ Director
Jake is a Chartered Accountant who made the transition from finance into recruitment, and now has 10 years of experience in the Melbourne market. He is driven by a genuine interest in connecting great talent with the right roles. Starting his career at Pitcher Partners, Jake has developed a strong technical background and also completed an MBA at Melbourne Business School. He has built a solid reputation for running highly effective search processes to tight deadlines. Outside of work, Jake has a love-hate relationship with the Carlton Football Club and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Shawny Smith ‐ Manager of Accounting Support & Payroll
Shawny brings to the team several years of experience in the Accounting Support & Payroll recruitment space across all industries. From managing large recruitment projects, to emphasizing values both in her work and personal life, Shawny brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and passion. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing board games and watching anything Disney!
Sam Harrison ‐ Senior Recruitment Consultant
Sam recruits CA & CPA qualified accountancy & finance professionals across the Melbourne market, focusing on contract recruitment, partnering with clients ranging from start-ups to ASX200 listed organisations. He identifies the importance of developing healthy relationships with both candidate and client as the key to achieving outstanding results. Sam graduated with a Bachelor of Business from Monash University.
Sheila Sarcon ‐ Recruitment Officer
Sheila is a graduate of the University of San Carlos with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Development Management, Cebu Philippines. With over 12 years of experience in Human Resources, she specialises in recruitment across both corporate and virtual industries. Sheila has worked with U.S. and international companies in sectors such as staffing, outsourcing, healthcare, and logistics. Outside of work, she enjoys domestic travel with her family, baking, hiking, city drives, crocheting, and spending time with her beloved dogs.
Rhys Rubio-Senior ‐ Senior Consultant
Rhys recruits Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance professionals across the Melbourne market, focusing on the Financial Services industry. He brings a wealth of experience from the United Kingdom to Atlas Partners, having worked across the same desk in Leeds and Manchester, building and maintaining long standing relationships with his candidates and clients. Rhys holds a Business and Economics Degree and is a football (soccer) fanatic, supporting the mighty Huddersfield Town.
Sascha Naismith ‐ Finance Manager
Sascha joined Atlas Partners in March 2022 and brings over 13 years of experience in accounting and finance. She is responsible for the financial management of the business including smooth on-boarding of all consultants and the payroll process.
Sascha commenced her career in Melbourne at Pitcher Partners working in the business advisory division. She then moved to industry working in investor relations in private equity (in London), then operations and treasury with Acciona Energy Oceania. More recently, Sascha has taken a career break to spend time with her family but kept her skills sharp as treasurer for her children’s kindergarten and bookkeeping for not-for-profit charity Prevention United. In her spare time Sascha, enjoys camping and exploring Australia with her family.