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Welcome to Carbon Swan Valley
Our Swan Valley Services
Providing Ellenbrook and the Swan Valley region with cloud-based accounting solutions
Carbon Swan Valley are registered tax agents and qualified practicing accountants, providing the skills and qualifications to ensure your accounting and tax work is performed accurately and efficiently.
Our focus is to provide exceptional tax and accounting services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses within the Ellenbrook and wider Swan Valley region.
We offer other important business services as well, including bookkeeping, cloud-based integrations for accounting and bookkeeping systems, finance, business insurance, wealth management, and can help with the R&D tax incentive.
Our proud history
In 2015, Carbon opened the doors to its second Western Australian office after partnering with Swan Valley Tax & Accounting.
We expanded our reach in the area further when we partnered with Ellenbrook Tax and Accounting in 2018. By joining forces, we were able to extend our service reach within the area and better serve local businesses and individuals.
Led by award-winning Accounting & Tax Partners Michelle Maynard and Steve Wai, Carbon Swan Valley have a wealth of experience to offer you and your business.
Proudly supporting our Swan Valley Community
Supporting the local Ellenbrook and Swan Valley communities are very important to the team at Carbon. We believe it’s important to go beyond monetary donations and throw ourselves into various activities to raise awareness and funds for important causes.
We also love to host our annual Family Fun Day and see all the smiling faces having a blast on the day. If you’d like to be involved, please get in touch!
Our Insights
How can we help you?
A local team dedicated to your business.
Michelle Maynard
PARTNER
Michelle became a Carbonite in late 2017 as an accounting and bookkeeping partner.
Steve Wai
PARTNER
With a Bachelor of Commerce, a Bachelor of Science and a Graduate Diploma in Chartered Accounting, Steve brings an extended suite of knowledge and experience to Carbon's accounting division. Steve leads our team of accountants in Ellenbrook, Perth.
Susie Quadrio
CA CTA
CLIENT MANAGER
Accounting & Tax
Susie Quadrio
CLIENT MANAGER
Susie is a practice manager within our accounting division. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (UWA, 2003) Double major in Accounting and E-Commerce, and is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor. Susie has 13 years’ experience in tax and accounting, including four years in audit (which turned out to be three years too long!). When not at work, Susie is spending time with her gorgeous little boy, Dominic.
Kathy Van Eykelenborg
CPA
CLIENT MANAGER
Accounting & Tax
Kathy Van Eykelenborg
CLIENT MANAGER
Kathy joined Carbon when her business Ellenbrook Tax and Accounting merged with us in 2018. Kathy is a CPA with 14 years' experience in the accounting and tax profession. She has had a significant amount of exposure to general accounting and taxation issues for a broad range of clients in different industries. When you meet Kathy you will see her ‘can do’ approach to everything she does.
Ryan Goh
CA CTA
ACCOUNTANT
Accounting & Tax
Ryan Goh
ACCOUNTANT
Ryan is an accountant, working in our Swan Valley office. He graduated from UWA with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting and Corporate Finance. Ryan is pursuing a Diploma of Applied Tax Law from the Tax Institute and will be achieving his Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) qualifications in December 2018. Ryan is dedicated to his studying, but also loves travelling and seeing new things.
Nur Ismail
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ACCOUNTANT
Accounting & Tax
Nur Ismail
ACCOUNTANT
Nur started her accounting career in business services and taxation and has been working in public practice since 2012. She is devoted to providing a full range of tax services to individuals and business clients aimed at maximising their outcomes. Nur wishes to specialise in self managed superannuation funds and also aims to be a CPA in the near future.
Andre Meyer
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XERO CLOUD INTEGRATOR
Accounting & Tax
Andre Meyer
XERO CLOUD INTEGRATOR
Andre holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Economic and Informatics) and specialises in enhancing the productivity of our client’s businesses with Xero integrated cloud applications. Yes, this is as good as it sounds. Andre likes his food and is Carbon’s official advocate for the benefits of eggs, salmon and avocado. He once met Pete Evans from MKR in JB-Hifi and shook him by the hand. He’s a big foodie fan bless him.
Laura Baker
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TEAM ADMINISTRATOR
Accounting & Tax
Laura Baker
TEAM ADMINISTRATOR
You’ll find Laura behind the front desk reception in our Ellenbrook office. She’s a valuable addition to the team, with over 15 years of experience in administration, starting as the fax room junior, to secretary, personal assistant, to document control and back. Our accountants would be lost without her! Laura has two young children, so any spare time outside of the office is spent being their PA!
Helen Warner
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TEAM ADMINISTRATOR
Accounting & Tax
Helen Warner
TEAM ADMINISTRATOR
Helen previously work for Ellenbrook Tax and Accounting since 2015, so became a Carbonite in 2018 when we merged. Helen is an administrator, with a Certificate IV in Bookkeeping and Accounting, and a Certificate III in Office Administration. Helen is Perth born and bred, and have three sons.
Jamie Davison
CO-FOUNDER
Jamie is a CPA with a swag of university degrees and broad experience across chartered and corporate accounting.
Jason Parish
PARTNER
Jason joined Carbon in 2020 as a partner within our advisory division. After successfully owning and managing Parish Business Services for many years, he made the decision to join our network to experience the benefits of a forward-thinking accounting firm with a passion for technology.
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!
Laura Windus
CA
CLIENT MANAGER
Bookkeeping & CFO Services
Laura Windus
CLIENT MANAGER
By all reports, Laura is a lifesaver and a valued member of the team. She somehow juggles work and family and is a pro at both. She leads a very active lifestyle and enjoys outdoor activities with her 2 young children. A big sports fan, Eagles supporter specifically which causes a bit of tension in the bookkeeping department. Laura Graduated from Curtin in 2010, with Bachelor of Commerce (with Distinction).
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
40 Ellen Stirling Parade
Ellenbrook WA 6069
Ellenbrook WA 6069
Contact number
(08) 6444 6616
Office hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 - 17:00
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