We're passionate about giving our clients the best tax solutions and advice
B. Fin. Admin, CPA, SMSF Specialist Advisor, Merit Wealth Representative, Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Diploma Financial Planning, Working towards Diploma in Leadership & Management
Passionate about estate planning and effective tax structures Fiona uses her 23 years of experience to help protect your assets and minimise tax. A Self-Managed Super Funds Specialist Fiona has the knowledge and contacts to look after your savings, from guiding your self-managed super fund, to providing high-level taxation and planning advice. Away from work, Fiona loves the bush and beaches of the Coffs Coast, the friendly communities and easy-going lifestyle.
Denis Jeff
Senior Accountant
B. Comm (UNSW), CPA & Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning
With more than 40 years accounting experience, Denis is a highly skilled and respected accountant who has helped hundreds of clients achieve their personal financial goals. Denis specialises in preparing and structuring businesses to achieve better taxation and asset protection outcomes.
Denis is also a passionate member of the Coffs Harbour Tri-Club and can often be found cycling in exotic lands like Morrocco, Thailand & Cambodia.
Bridgette Jones
Senior Accountant
B. Business(Accountancy), CPA
With over 10 years’ accounting experience across many business structures, Bridgette has the knowledge of tax law and accounting standards to help you. Bridgette’s passion is helping clients to grow and maximise their wealth. She likes to offer a personalised service and is committed to building close relationships with all clients, big and small. Away from the office Bridgette enjoys spending quality time with her young family and loves the relaxed lifestyle that the Coffs Coast offers.
Michele Wells
Senior Accountant
B. Adv.Dip. Acctg. AIPA
The quiet achiever at QA, Michele has the knowledge and know-how to help businesses big and small to thrive and prosper. Her efficiency and preparation of detailed tax planning work and advice makes her an integral part of the QA team. From winning the Top Student award in 2015 from the Institute of Public Accounting, Michele has grown her skills base and expertise. Michele specialises in trusts, company financial statements, and tax returns, and works with clients across Australia.
Cert IV in Small Business Management, Cert IV in Business, Currently Completing Bachelor of Accounting
Laney brings years of business bookkeeping experience to QA and is soon to be a qualified Accountant. Laney is our resident Xero and computing expert.
Laney prepares accounts for a wide range of business entities, and assists with complex tax matters, company returns and audits. Laney loves numbers, setting up businesses and is knowledgeable in HR issues.
Ben Tung
Accountant
Advanced Diploma in Accounting, currently completing a Bachelor of Business degree majoring in Accounting
Ben is a diligent and hard-working accountant who focuses on individual returns, trusts, and company returns and financials. He is completing his Bachelor of Business degree, majoring in accounting. Ben takes great pride in delivering the best outcomes for our clients.
Jess Thew
Accountant
Diploma in Accounting, Diploma in Business & Xero Software Training
Jess is a friendly, hands on accountant who specialises in personal and sole trader tax returns. Results driven, Jess strives for the best tax outcomes for our clients. She has extensive experience preparing BAS and can help with all your bookkeeping needs, including payroll and reporting. Jess is knowledgeable in areas of corporate responsibility and can help with ATO enquiries and ABN registrations.
Vicki O’Reilly
Bookkeeping & Xero Software Training
More than 20 years of experience in Bookkeeping, Payroll & Reporting for businesses
Vicki is our specialist bookkeeper with the experience and know-how to help keep your business running smoothly. Vickie provides all bookkeeping needs; from payroll, to reconciliation, specialist reports, and managing cashflow. Vicki’s also Xero software trainer and can offer practical, ongoing business support.
Vicki enjoys helping business-owners stress less, she does the books so you can go back to running your business. Vicki's experience can make conversations with the bank easier, and makes budgeting a breeze.
Our Administration Team
Dougal Nivison
Office Manager
B.Bus Agricultural Commerce, Ass. Dip. Farm Management
Dougal comes to QA bringing administration, database and financial experience from Government, Health, Tourism and Agricultural sectors.
Dougal is responsible for the day to day running of QA so that our accountants can concentrate on their clients. Dougal draws on his extensive knowledge to improve your QA experience, and is passionate about disseminating important information to clients.
Caroline Church
SMSF Administration
Caroline has worked at QA for over 12 years and has extensive administration experience, including ASIC compliance, corporate secretarial support & superannuation administration.
Linda
Accounts Administration
Jade
Reception
Jade is our client liaison, receiving clients, making appointments and coordinating the flow of work into the office. Jade sets up new clients in our computer systems, and so is the person to call for all those small but important changes to your details we should know about. Jade gathers the documentation and detail that our accountants need to complete their tax jobs.
"I have been a client of Quality Accounting for almost 30 years! The reason I stay a happy client is more than loyalty, it’s also because of their attitude towards me as a client, I feel part of the family. Having a great accountant is an essential key to a successful journey in business and that is what Quality Accounting has been for me."
Scotty Schindler, Advisor, Mentor and Global Speaker
"We have been clients of QA since 2005. During that time all of our accounting needs have been overseen by Fiona Jeff and her team. Fiona assisted us with our business accounting, taxation and the recent sale of that business. She set up our Self Managed Super Fund and ensures its compliance. Fiona guided us through the changes to Superannuation..." Read More
Peter and Trish Jackson
"QA have provided us with high calibre accounting services for the past 15 years. They have been responsible for overseeing our accounts, managing all our taxation affairs and business structure. Their expert advice has assisted us to make significant improvements and growth in all areas of our business.” Read More
Katrina Adams, Director, Community OOSH Services
"Quality Accounting and their team of experts have been our tax agents for over 15 years. Their knowledge in trusts, partnerships, companies and SMSF to name a few has been outstanding. We would never have achieved what we have, they play a crucial roll in our businesses and making it easy. I have recommended many friends and clients to Fiona at Quality Accounting." Read more
Ron & Coral Wheatley
