Meet your accounting talent experts
We’re not just recruiters — we’re long-term partners in your career and team-building journey.
Daniel Van
Director
Daniel has been recruiting in the public practice accounting sector since 2012 and is widely regarded as one of the leading specialists in the field. With a strong network of clients and candidates across Australia’s eastern seaboard, he has built a reputation for market insights, trusted advice, and consistent high-quality outcomes.
Over the years, Daniel has played a key role in building entire accounting teams and guiding countless professionals from entry-level positions through to Director-level roles. His unmatched industry knowledge and commitment to long-term relationships are reflected in his high rate of repeat business.
Fluent in four languages, Daniel brings a unique ability to connect with people from all backgrounds. Outside of work he’s an avid traveller and passionate foodie.
Fun fact
Dan is a tennis junkie
Sydney, Greater Queensland
dvan@hartrec.com.au
(02) 8296 5888
Ashleigh Hennessy
Manager
Celebrating over a decade with Hart, Ashleigh is a highly experienced and respected recruiter who manages a busy desk across Sydney, Regional NSW and the Gold Coast. Renowned for her exceptional market knowledge, strong client relationships, and meticulous attention to detail, she consistently delivers high-quality placements with impressive candidate tenure – driven by her deep understanding of client needs and cultural fit.
Balancing the demands of recruitment with being a dedicated mum to the newest (and cutest) member of the Hart team, her daughter Paige, Ashleigh exemplifies exceptional multitasking and commitment. She also mentors junior consultants and plays a crucial role in refining Hart’s internal processes to keep the business agile and competitive.
Outside of everyday work, Ashleigh is Hart’s self-appointed Director of Entertainment, always ready to tackle Sydney’s toughest escape rooms and on a mission to find the best pancakes in town. A passionate Parramatta Eels supporter, she lives in hope of seeing the team take home a premiership in her lifetime.
Fun fact
Ash is obsessed with NRL fantasy football
Julie Manoogian
Senior Consultant
Since joining Hart in 2016, Julie has successfully transitioned from a mid-tier-chartered accounting firm into recruitment, bringing invaluable technical knowledge and hands-on experience to the recruitment process. Leveraging her accounting degree, she has a keen understanding of the technical requirements of roles, ensuring an ideal match for both clients and candidates.
Julie played a key role in establishing Hart’s Melbourne practice, earning a strong reputation in the market through her ethical and collaborative approach. This division has since gone from strength to strength to also encompass regional Victoria.
Known affectionately as the team’s “fashionista”, she brings style and flair to the office, a quality that shines through in her vibrant social life, where she enjoys travelling to exciting destinations and exploring Sydney’s diverse food scene.
Fun fact
Julie is a twin – double trouble!
Sydney, Melbourne, Regional Victoria
jmanoogian@hartrec.com.au
(02) 8296 5888
Noah Huby
Consultant
Since joining Hart in 2023, Noah has quickly made his mark on the industry as a proactive and resourceful recruiter. With a growing candidate and client base spanning Australia’s East Coast and Western Australia, he brings both energy and innovation to the team.
Noah is adapting new tools in a tech -savvy, forward-thinking way by leveraging social media and AI technology to connect with top-tier talent and stay ahead in a fast-moving market. His modern sourcing skills and fresh perspective have already positioned him as a rising talent in the industry.
Outside of work, Noah is a talented soccer player, competing in his local league and passionately supporting Liverpool in the EPL. He’s also on a mission to find Sydney’s best bowl of ramen.
Fun fact
Noah can juggle!
Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland, WA
nhuby@hartrec.com.au
(02) 8296 5888
Lorraine Wee
Director – Operations and Finance
Lorraine has been part of the recruitment industry since 1998, bringing extensive experience across both consultant and operational roles within boutique and global agencies. As a founding Director of Hart in 2003, she has worn many hats, overseeing everything from internal and external recruitment to finance, IT, and HR.
With a hands-on approach and a deep understanding of accounting sector, Lorraine has been instrumental in developing a team of specialist recruiters and driving Hart’s operations and culture from the ground up. Her breadth of expertise and commitment to sector leadership and excellence continue to be core to the firm’s success.
Outside the office, Lorraine is on a mission to try every brunch spot in Sydney. A proud Shire local, she’s a passionate supporter of the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Sydney Swans – firmly loyal to red and white!
Fun fact
Lorraine has watched the Shawshank Redemption over 50 times! (and counting)
Sydney, NSW
lwee@hartrec.com.au
(02) 8296 5888
Brad Hart
Founding Director
Brad has worked in the recruitment industry since 1998, specialising in professional and commercial accounting as well as financial services. His experience spans both global and boutique agencies, with a long-standing passion for business development, a skill he first honed during a successful career in real estate on the Central Coast.
As a founding director of Hart Recruitment in 2003, Brad has guided the business from a generalist practice to a specialist in professional accounting recruitment. Now playing a key mentoring and strategic leadership role, he is focused on developing new talent and bringing strategic insights into how Hart attracts top talent in a post-COVID, media-driven world where flexibility, culture, and digital presence are more important than ever.
A proud Parramatta Eels supporter, Brad is still hoping for a return to the club’s glory days of the 1980s. Outside of work, he enjoys working on his golf game and syndicating racehorses.
Fun fact
Brad was a national rep in surf lifesaving
Sydney, NSW
bhart@hartrec.com.au
(02) 8296 5888