Ruth Slade
I am a chartered accountant with long experience of advising individuals and small and large businesses. Having spent my whole professional life in the Sunshine Coast area, I came to the point where I realised I could do so much more for clients from the flexibility of an independent practice. I thrive on the challenge of keeping up to date with constantly changing tax and superannuation laws and find that the most rewarding part of the job is building long-lasting relationships with my clients.
When I’m not checking up on the latest changes to self-managed superannuation funds, I enjoy walking with my husband in the Noosa National Park or just chilling with friends and sharing a good wine.
Slade & Walker beginnings
Established in 2013, Slade and Walker has been providing comprehensive accounting and tax services to local Sunshine Coast and interstate businesses, self-funded retirees and workers.
The Slade & Walker founders are Sharron Walker and Ruth Slade.
Sharron and Ruth met in 2003 in an accounting firm in Noosaville and worked together for nearly 8 years to 2010, then making their dream a reality of working and dealing with clients their way, creating Slade & Walker in January 2013.
In June 2026 Sharron retired. It was time for her to enjoy grandchildren, travel, motor bike riding, beach and rest and relaxation after working in the accounting and tax industry for 40 years.
Ruth continues under the Slade & Walker brand and maintains the high level of service, attention to detail and freedom to deal with her clients her way.
The philosophy which Sharron and Ruth started Slade & Walker carries through: ‘the better you know the client, the better the service you can provide’.
From the peace and privacy of the office in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, the need for an expensive corporate ‘front’ is left behind, focusing on providing a service second to none.
Oh, and in case you’re wondering about the website and brand colours… well, you get Accountants with Kick because Sharron and Ruth are Black Belt in Karate Budokan.