Meet our highly specialised and friendly team

BELINDA TONNA

Managing Director / Tax Accountant

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SIARN CHAPMAN

Customer Relationship Manager

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Peter

PETER NGYUEN

Accountant

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KATH KENDALL

Bookkeeping / Payroll

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Jessie Tonna

JESSIE TONNA

Receptionist

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MARIE KIRKMAN

Accountant

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Trishia San Andres

Trishia San Andres

Assistant accountant

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BELINDA TONNA

MANAGING DIRECTOR / TAX AGENT ACCOUNTANT

Qualifications: Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), Bachelor of Commerce, NTAA Member, Justice of the Peace NSW (JP).

Experience: Worked in Commercial roles until 1995 then moved to Accounting & Tax Practice in 1998. Member of CPA since 2004. Been at the current firm since 2002 and became a partner in 2012. Wide exposure to various industries.

What I enjoy most about my role: Always loved numbers! It is a great feeling seeing clients succeed and you were there every step of the way - tax strategies, forecasting, budgeting, cost-cutting.

I am currently working on: Professional Development is a high priority - regularly attend NTAA, CPA or other seminars, reading tax updates or researching.

SIARN CHAPMAN

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

Experience: I have a diverse background, specialising at the forefront of businesses and dealing with clients regularly.  I've worked in law firms and real estate agents, recently making the transition into Accounting.

What I enjoy most about accounting: The favourite part of my job is doing Income Tax Returns – it's always nice to see someone get a refund.

What I enjoy most about my role: We have a great team of staff so it's always fun working with them and l love meeting new clients, putting a face to a name.

I am currently working on: Studying social media marketing, posting more to our Higgins Tonna Facebook & Instagram pages. So, look out for some posts in future!

Peter Ngyuen

PETER NGYUEN

ACCOUNTANT

Experience: 20+ years within the accounting industry.

What I enjoy most about accounting: l enjoy working with numbers.

What I enjoy most about my role: Working alongside all walks of people from different industries.

Something you didn’t know about me: I love spending time with my wife and kids & fishing.

I am currently working on: Completing annual returns.

KATH KENDALL

BOOKKEEPING / PAYROLL

Qualifications: Diploma in Accounting, Certificate IV in Bookkeeping, Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management), Advanced MYOB & Payroll.

Experience: Working as a bookkeeper and processing payroll since 2009, previously managing retail, sales and hospitality.

What I enjoy most about accounting: I love the feeling of helping a business get all their accounts in order and knowing they can concentrate on running their business whilst I look after their books.

Something you don't know about me: I love to take my children camping and on holidays as much as possible.

I am currently interested in: Essential oils and natural living.

JESSIE TONNA

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION / BOOKKEEPING

Experience: Experience I have includes coaching children for the past 7 years, working in retail and working at private schools.

What I enjoy most about accounting: I enjoy taking on new clients.

What I enjoy most about my role: I enjoy being able to talk to clients and building a relationship with them.

Something you didn’t know about me: I love playing basketball.

I am currently working on: Helping to support our new clients who are transitioning to our firm.

MARIE KIRKMAN

ACCOUNTANT

Qualifications: Bachelor of Business, Chartered Accountant (CA), Justice of the Peace NSW (JP).

Experience: Small business accounting and tax.

Trishia San Andres

TRISHIA SAN ANDRES

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

Qualifications: Diploma in BS Accountancy, Xero certifications (Advisor and Payroll).

Experience: I worked as a junior accountant primarily with bookkeeping responsibilities including payroll and eventually taking more responsibilities relating to BAS, tax returns for individuals and companies, and SMSF annuals.

What I enjoy most about my role: I love working with the team. They have great personalities, and they make it easy to communicate to get things done on time.

I am currently working on: I'm currently working on maintaining bookkeeping records, preparing quarterly activity statements and few tax returns.

What I enjoy most about accounting: I love that accounting is dynamic. There's always a new challenge and opportunity to learn so it's never boring.