

MEET
THE TEAM
We are your team of trusted advisors, collaborating with you to achieve your financial goals.
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We are your high performing team of professional advisors proactively working for you.

MICHAEL BEKS
PRINCIPAL CA
Michael has worked in public accounting for over 30 years. He enjoys watching people grow to reach their ultimate potential, including clients, businesses and our team members. He finds watching the transition from a nervous business start up to a flourishing enterprise personally very rewarding. Over this business journey strong relationships are formed with our clients. Michael is married to Leah and has three adult children. Now, if the Cats can just win another flag....

GAYE BATT
ACCOUNTANT
Gaye has been an integral member of the team since 2000 and prides herself on being proactive towards the various challanges that impact on small business in this ever changing environment. Gaye rates trust as the most valued component in her relationship with clients. She loves working as part of a team and this is reflected in her family life and netball. Gaye has four adult children, 12 grandchildren and has been inducted as a Life Member of the Hampden Football Netball League. She has coached at Koroit Football Netball Club on and off for 18 years.

MATTHIAS MCINERNEY
ACCOUNTANT
Matthias joined the team in 2003 after spending 6 years working for a stockfeed company. He grew up in Timboon, which makes him local enough to understand the distincitive qualities of the south west business environment, but not local enough to comprehend "nibble pies". Matthias appreciates the challenges presented by the ever changing SMSF field, but also understands the immense impact this area can have on our clients and he gets great satisfaction in helping them achieve their goals. His time away from work is filled with the joys of raising a young family.

DESIRÉE RYAN
ACCOUNTANT
Desirée has been with the team since 2005, while completing her Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University in Warrnambool. She grew up on a farm in Ecklin and currently leases a dairy farm with her husband in Allansford. As a small business owner Desirée is passionate about assisting other small businesses and agricultural based businesses in achieving their goals. Outside of work Desirée enjoys spending time with her 2 young children, family, rearing calves, baking and the occasional craft project.

JAMES BEKS
ACCOUNTANT - CA
James prides himself on offering proactive and practical advice that is easy to understand. He enjoys working with start up businesses and assisting them to develop and thrive in their marketplace. He has been with the team since 2007 and worked with the firm during his studies at the local Deakin campus and his completion of his graduate diploma of chartered accounting. Outside of work James enjoys keeping fit and supporting his local football team North Warrnambool.

SUZI FISH
OFFICE MANAGER
We were fortunate to have Suzi join the team in 2008, after working at The Standard for eight years. Suzi finds the high level of interaction she has with our clients and the personal connections she makes with them incredibly rewarding. She gains great satisfaction from being able to help our clients navigate through the numerous obstacles faced by small business. When not at work Suzi enjoys to see her two horses run and watch her beloved football team North Melbourne.

Blake Peterson
ACCOUNTANT
Blake joined the team late October 2022 after finishing his Bachelor of Commerce course at Deakin University Warrnambool. Blake is interested in learning new skills and information in the tax landscape. Blake will take these new skills and information learned to help clients get the best out of their tax. Blake enjoys playing and watching sports as well as video games in his spare time outside of work.

Amanda Hamilton
RECEPTIONIST
​Amanda joined the team in September 2022 coming from a Retail Management background. She has always had an interest in accounting and undertook a Diploma of Accounting through SW Tafe whilst working full time. Amanda is customer service orientated and keen to improve skills in all areas of her job. She enjoys spending time with family & friends, horse-riding and time in the garden.

Martin Wohlers
TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT
Marty joined the team in 2023, while studying for his Bachelor of Commerce at the local Deakin University campus in Warrnambool. Originally from Milwaukee Wisconsin, Marty is passionate about helping businesses make informed decisions by preparing accurate and useful financial information. Outside of work, Marty enjoys racing, playing the drums, and spending time with family.

Ben Wickenton
TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT
Ben joined the team in 2023, while completing his Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University in Warrnambool. He is currently in his third year of study, commencing in 2022, and has a passion for accounting. Outside of work, Ben loves exploring the coast and the Otway’s perusing his photography. He is excited to graduate from university and work as a full time accountant.