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Welcome to Carbon Gympie
Our Gympie Services
Professional accounting services in Gympie
Our team at Carbon Gympie specialise in providing stellar accounting services to local small and medium businesses. We boast a wealth of experience that you can count on to take your business to the next level.
Our aim is to provide our clients with the accounting and bookkeeping tools that they need to make sound business decisions, whether they need assistance with understanding their tax compliance or with their tax planning for the year ahead. The fact is, we have experienced tax accountants and bookkeepers with the skill sets and track records to offer great value to businesses, big and small.
Our proud history
Before partnering with Carbon in 2020, Carbon Gympie was known as Charter Partners, a local accounting firm established in 1932.
Led by Partners Anthony McPhee and Inga Jarick, Carbon Gympie has a wealth of knowledge and experience in helping local businesses grow.
Through the partnership with Carbon, our Gympie office can now provide other key business services such as finance and lending, business insurance, payroll, financial planning and more.
Proudly supporting our Gympie Community
Supporting the local community is at the heart of what we do at Carbon Gympie. We believe in giving back to the local community, important causes and charities in more ways than just monetary donation.
As well as raising money, we also get involved with as many activities as we can to show our support. Our Carbonities love to get behind a good cause, so please send any suggestions to us!
Our Insights
How can we help you?
A local team dedicated to your business.
Anthony McPhee
PARTNER
Anthony joined Carbon in 2020, bringing over 25 years' of experience to the team.
Inga Jarick
PARTNER
With over 30 years’ experience in a variety of finance roles, Inga has developed extensive experience and knowledge.
Tania Hubbard
CPA
CLIENT MANAGER
Accounting & Tax
Tania Hubbard
CLIENT MANAGER
Tania has been part of the Gympie team since 2007, during which time she completed her Bachelor of Accounting through the University of South Australia. She enjoys helping her clients by identifying issues, saving them money, and having an impact on their bottom line. In her spare time, Tania loves to sit down with a good book, or go bush walking with the family.
Jo Chubb
CPA
CLIENT MANAGER
Accounting & Tax
Jo Chubb
CLIENT MANAGER
Originally from Gayndah, Jo studied a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) at Bundaberg CQU and completed the CPA program in 2004. Jo lives on a small acreage east of Gympie with her family where they all enjoy the outdoors – camping, horse riding and going to the beach.
Margaret McCarthy
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CLIENT MANAGER
Accounting & Tax
Margaret McCarthy
CLIENT MANAGER
For 20 years Marg has been building on her extensive accounting experience and bringing it with her to help her clients. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a hands on accountant who is an absolute font of knowledge. The high-level work she carries out and results she achieves make it easy to see why her clients stay, and also why she is a well-respected member of the team.
Linda Richards
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CLIENT MANAGER
Accounting & Tax
Linda Richards
CLIENT MANAGER
Linda graduated from the University of Southern Queensland in 1998 with a Bachelor of Business. She has 20 years accounting experience that she brings to Carbon, which makes her well placed to understand clients’ requirements. Linda enjoys the personal interaction with clients and strives to provide them with reliable, quality service and foster enduring relationships. The team also enjoys Linda’s occasional joke and quirky sense of humour.
Benjamin Caufield
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ACCOUNTANT
Accounting & Tax
Benjamin Caufield
ACCOUNTANT
Benjamin is an Accountant, working in our Gympie office. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and Finance from Griffith University Nathan Campus. Outside of work he enjoys listening to music and catching up with friends. Australia is his favourite place to be since there is no place like home!
Simone de Rooij
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ACCOUNTANT
Accounting & Tax
Simone de Rooij
ACCOUNTANT
Simone emigrated with her family from the Netherlands to Australia. With a background of office administration, working in the Netherlands and Hong Kong, she gained her certificate IV in Financial Services and Diploma in Accounting in Australia in 2011. Simone completed her degree in Accounting at CQU in 2017 and joined our Gympie team in February 2018. She loves travelling, going to the beach with her family and dog, reading and watching movies.
Nicole Shaw
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ACCOUNTANT
Accounting & Tax
Nicole Shaw
ACCOUNTANT
Beginning her career in 2013, Nicole gained a wealth of knowledge completing her degree in a Bachelor of Accounting at Central Queensland University. Nicole has experienced a wide variety of industries giving her a broader understanding of the different requirements. Nicole has intentions to further her qualifications by studying to obtain CPA. In her free time, Nicole enjoys pulling out her camera and dabbling in landscape, macro & night shots.
Lynne Blake
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CORPORATE SERVICES MANAGER
Accounting & Tax
Lynne Blake
CORPORATE SERVICES MANAGER
An eye for detail, a diverse knowledge base, plus 30 years’ experience in the accounting profession have made Lynne a formidable asset to the team. When not ensuring that staff have access to the infrastructure and information to allow them to work efficiently, Lynne and her family enjoy the rural lifestyle of their acreage at Cedar Pocket.
Chelcee Greer
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CORPORATE SECRETARIAL MANAGER
Accounting & Tax
Chelcee Greer
CORPORATE SECRETARIAL MANAGER
Being fast and efficient in her work, Chelcee is an invaluable member of the corporate services team. In her spare time Chelcee enjoys travelling, going to the beach, spending time with her family, friends and her golden retriever Marlie.
Jan-Maree Shepherd
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CORPORATE SERVICES SUPPORT OFFICER
Accounting & Tax
Jan-Maree Shepherd
CORPORATE SERVICES SUPPORT OFFICER
As a senior administrator for 11 years with the Gympie Team, Jan-Maree has gained a wealth of knowledge and assists in training and troubleshooting for the administration staff in all offices. Whenever possible, Jan-Maree and her husband Jack enjoy taking the caravan out, whether it’s heading bush or going to a nearby caravan park.
Charlotte Pegues
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OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Accounting & Tax
Charlotte Pegues
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Born and raised in France, she has brought her friendly smile, experience and versatile skills to support the accounting team for our Gympie team for the past 7 years. With a keen eye for detail and an approachable nature, Charlotte has become a valued team member who can be relied upon. Also a full time mum, Charlotte likes to get outdoors on her acreage in Amamoor where there is always something to do.
Caitlyn Barker
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ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Accounting & Tax
Caitlyn Barker
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Caitlyn is one of our superstar Administration Assistants in our Gympie office. She completed her Certificate III in Business and hasn’t looked back since joining Carbon! When she is away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her adorable dachshund named Charlie.
Rebecca-Jo Lewis
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ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Accounting & Tax
Rebecca-Jo Lewis
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Bec is one of our Administration Assistants who supports our Gympie office. Having worked in accounting firms since finishing high school and completing her Diploma of Management, this makes Bec a valuable member of the team. Outside of work, she loves a good BBQ and being adventurous with her two sons (especially when there are animals involved!).
Gail Rogerson
PARTNER
Having experience in being a broad minded logistical thinker, Gail has the skillset to assess, plan and implement a project utilising the people and resources available to provide mutually beneficial results
Steve Gullotti
CLIENT MANAGER
Steve joined the Carbon team in 2018 as our payroll manager. He has a wealth of financial management experience from working within a number of industries including financial services, real estate and property development. Outside of work, Steve plays a lot of ice hockey which has taken him across the country representing WA, making the U18 national squad when he was 17!
Josh Dearle
CA
PARTNER
R&D Tax
Josh Dearle
PARTNER
Josh Dearle is a CA who joined Carbon in 2020 with a wealth of experience in helping businesses access the R&D tax incentive. Having worked at EY, Grant Thorton, BDO and Deloitte, Josh worked with a variety of businesses and enjoys forming lasting relationships.
Maitreya Speering
CA
PARTNER
R&D Tax
Maitreya Speering
PARTNER
Based in Roleystone, Maitreya has more than seven years' experience in R&D. He has worked in a variety of industries including software, mining, agriculture, engineering, construction, manufacturing and oil and gas. He is passionate about assisting engaged, ambitious and talented entrepreneurs achieve their goals in developing and commercialising innovative technology.
Mark Spencer
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mark joined Carbon in 2020 to head-up our insurance division. With nearly 30 years experience within the Perth Intermediated Insurance sector, Mark has extensive knowledge of both industry and product disciplines which he passes onto his SME and corporate clients.
Janean Hicks
DIRECTOR
Janean joins Carbon with over 25 years’ experience in the financial planning industry. After losing her father as a young girl and experiencing the drama that followed because he didn’t have his financial affairs in order, Janean was passionate to ensure other families have their finances in order so they do not suffer in the same way.
Andreas Kettemann
DIRECTOR
Andreas joined Carbon in 2018 as a director within our wealth division. He specialises in superannuation and retirement planning, including asset protection, cash flow management, SMSFs and investments. Andreas is passionate about ensuring his clients achieve their financial goals and being part of their journey in achieving them.
Fenix Bryant
PARTNER
Fenix Bryant partnered with Carbon in 2019 to launch Carbon Concierge. As someone who thrives on achieving the best possible result for clients, Fenix finds value in being able to find a solution for every business’ problem.
David Riddell
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MANAGER
Concierge
David Riddell
MANAGER
David Riddell joined Carbon in 2019 as we launched Carbon Concierge and brings his people and communication skills to the division. As someone who loves working with and helping businesses, David enjoys helping business owners find more time in their day to focus on what’s important to them.
Ryan Eastman
DIRECTOR
Ryan joined Carbon Finance after working seven years at Westpac in personal banking, business banking and home finance roles. Previously, he worked for Perth’s largest property investment firms as a broker. Originally from Country Victoria, he moved to Perth in 2013. Ryan takes an advice-based approach to mortgage broking, liaising with the respective experts to ensure his clients’ lending strategy compliments their other investments.
Jamie Davison
CO-FOUNDER
Jamie is a CPA with a swag of university degrees and broad experience across chartered and corporate accounting.
Nathan Hood
CO-FOUNDER
Nathan bought into Sterling Accountants in 2006 and then co-founded Carbon with Jamie in 2014. Nathan was the foundation to our accounting team in Perth, and leads our accountants in Osborne Park. He finds it extremely rewarding to work with business owners to improve their profitability and watch their companies grow.
Mason Dunn
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Mason joined Carbon as our Group Financial Controller after impressive stints in EY and Wesfarmers. When Mason isn’t busy making us all look good, he enjoys snorkelling and camping outdoors, playing video games, and staring lovingly at his Pokémon card collection.
Hayden Brown
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GROUP OPERATIONS MANAGER
Group
Hayden Brown
GROUP OPERATIONS MANAGER
Hayden joined Carbon in 2018 bringing heaps of experience in accounting and management, working for firms in the UK before returning to Perth. Hayden tried something different (psychology), but the financial services world called him back and he's now very happily here at Carbon. Hayden has travelled the world extensively (you name it, he's probably done it) but has now settled down to the joys of family bliss.
Lee Collins
CA
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Group
Lee Collins
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Lee holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and has been part of the Carbon team since the beginning. Initially working as an accountant in a client-facing role, Lee now manages our internal accounts while also supporting a small portfolio of clients.
Brad Wines
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FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Group
Brad Wines
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Brad brings with him his degree in Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and a wealth of knowledge with 15 years’ experience. His keen eye for detail and organisational skills make him perfect for analysing financial data and forecasts. When not crunching numbers or enjoying time with his family, Brad strives to plant trees and play better golf.
Juliana Malta
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MARKETING MANAGER
Group
Juliana Malta
MARKETING MANAGER
Juliana joined us in 2020 after a great experience at BDO and Wesfarmers as our new resident guru in CRM and Analytics. In her free time, Juliana could be found either at the beach or on Rottnest.
Zoe Canavan
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MARKETING MANAGER
Group
Zoe Canavan
MARKETING MANAGER
Originally from Brisbane, Zoe moved to Perth in 2017 after always wanting to join the Western Australian life - she got a little lost along the way and lived in Wellington and Melbourne first. Zoe loves to write, but her true love is underwater hockey. Not sure what that is? Neither are we. YouTube it.
Susanne Ascott
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INTERNAL COUNSEL
Group
Susanne Ascott
INTERNAL COUNSEL
After working as HR Manager for Club Med in Europe, Susanne came to Australia on an adventure holiday and hasn't left! After moving, Susanne started her MBA where she discovered her interest in law and has since studied law at UWA and completed her Masters as well. Susanne loves to travel, and twice a year goes to Germany to ski and hike the Alps.
Simeon Scriven
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SYSTEMS ARCHITECT
Group
Simeon Scriven
SYSTEMS ARCHITECT
Simeon joined the Carbon team in 2020, bringing his expertise on board to continually deliver & improve systems for both our clients and staff too! He loves knowing that he is making a difference to the day to day operations. In his time off he enjoys tabletop and computer gaming while also spending quality time with his three kids. Simeon is a traveller and has narrowed down his favourite places to New Zealand, Venice & Penang (Malaysia).
Arnie Shinn
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IT MANAGER
Group
Arnie Shinn
IT MANAGER
Arnie joined the Carbon team in 2020, bringing over 20 years of experience in IT & 16 years in Telecommunications (but who’s counting!). Arnie is very much a gamer at heart which is where his passion for technology was born and he is thriving! His love for playing with technology and assisting staff has been a common drive in his role at Carbon. Arnie is a Perth local but enjoys venturing to new places by camping and seeing new sites!
Bridie Patience
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ADMINISTRATOR
Group
Bridie Patience
ADMINISTRATOR
Bridie has the perfect surname for her position helping our team with administration and accounting projects. She's been with Carbon from pretty much the beginning, and has experience working in the majority of our service divisions. She's exceptional at what she does, and was crowned National Accounting Support Staff of the Year to prove it. Go, Bridie!
Contact us
Address
28 Excelsior Road
Gympie, QLD 4570
Gympie, QLD 4570
Contact number
(07) 5482 1533
Office hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 17:30
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