As a manager in the business services team, Will is involved in assisting clients with a variety of tax, accounting and business-related queries. Additionally, Will is responsible for the training and development of junior colleagues, as well as the review and management of team workflows to maintain the highest quality of service. Will mainly works with family owned or controlled businesses of various sizes. Specifically, he is focused on construction (and related trade services), property developers & investors, farming and agricultural enterprises, as well as a variety of NDIS service providers. The diversity of his role is important to Will,

Rebecca first entered the accounting world when she was in high school, taking a part-time job at the company where her mum worked. The firm gave her some accounting tasks and she enjoyed the work, so she decided to continue in the field. As Oreon’s Practice Manager, Rebecca supports the Partners and team members by guiding the admin team and overseeing the day-to-day running of the practice. Over the years, she has worked as an accountant in business services and was also a manager on the Self-Managed Superannuation Fund team. Today, she focuses on the operations, IT, marketing and financial

Kimberley was first introduced to accounting at school. She found that she liked and had a talent for the subject, so decided to pursue a career in the field. Today, as Oreon’s Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) Manager, Kimberley oversees the SMSF team, works with clients, reports to all Partners and serves as a go-to person for superannuation questions. She’s also a member of the firm’s marketing team. On a day-to-day basis, Kimberley answers client queries, works on annual accounts and helps her fellow staff members – not only by reviewing work and organising the workflow, she says, but also by

Nick was first introduced to accounting in school and found he had a knack for it, so he went on to complete a commerce degree at University. As an Oreon Manager, Nick works directly with clients and with staff members to review and prepare financial statements and tax returns for small to medium-sized businesses. Known for his reliability and dependability, he also assists business clients with the setup of new Xero files, migration from other accounting software, and all facets of business finance including planning, bookkeeping, payroll, tax compliance and ATO reporting obligations. His primary client industries include property development,

Lara began her working life as an economist and was involved in agricultural policy research in the developing world, which required her to prepare budgets and financials for grant applications. This work triggered her interest in accounting and finance, and when she went back to study for a master’s degree in accounting, she was drawn into the profession for good. At Oreon, Lara most enjoys having the chance to develop ongoing relationships with clients and helping them meet their financial and lifestyle goals, as well as dealing with challenging advisory scenarios that arise. Though she works with clients across a

Desi initially became involved in accounting while helping her dad with bookkeeping for their family business, enjoying it so much she decided to pursue her studies and a career in the field. Desi has been specialising in Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) for nearly 20 years, after developing a special interest in superannuation as a graduate accountant. She has since gained extensive experience in leading national SMSF teams in professional service organisations interstate and in Adelaide. The SMSF team works with all the Partners at the firm, so Desi enjoys getting to know and work with a broad range of clients

Like many of his colleagues at Oreon, Tim was introduced to the accounting field through friends and stuck with it due to the interesting challenges it brings and the opportunities it provides to both help and learn from others. Today, Tim leads a growing team (currently eight members) that focuses on working with sports professionals, as well as SMEs and many family-owned businesses. He loves having the chance to share in clients’ successes, engage with many different people, and provide support to businesses during challenging times. Tim’s strong focus, solid organisational skills, and easy-going nature serve him well in his

While at University studying computer science, Matt had the opportunity of studying accounting too. He was hooked after the first week of the course!  After graduating and gaining valuable experience in a fast-growth accounting firm and a mid-tier firm, he joined the team at Oreon. Today, Matt looks after high-growth clients in agriculture, construction, energy, automotive, food processing and manufacturing, among other industries. He assists clients with business operations and ensures that their queries – in areas including accounting, tax, and business structure – are attended to in a timely manner so they have peace of mind. Known for being

When he finished high school, Chris Gebhardt joined the army to fly helicopters . . . but fortunately for Oreon (and his clients), a change of circumstances led him to Uni and eventually to a job in accounting. His career quickly took off: He was appointed a director of that accounting firm at 27, and bought the practice two years later. After a later merger and then 15 years as a director in a large mid-tier firm, Chris joined the Oreon Partners team in 2018. Chris works with many clients in agribusiness and associated services (including transport, manufacturing, retail and

John comes from a family of accountants and lawyers – but he initially went in a different direction and spent 10 years managing restaurants and bars. However, it became apparent that his skills in accounting, computing and business management could be put to better use if he followed in the family’s footsteps, so he completed an accounting degree in Glasgow, married an Australian, moved to Australia, and joined the accounting profession in Adelaide. As a Senior Manager, John works with his own client base, reviews the work of his team and focuses on applications to streamline processes to provide relevant

As someone who was always great at working with numbers and in a team environment, Annabel’s choice of a career in accounting was natural (plus, her high school teacher pointed out that she would make a better accountant than an architect!). In her role as Associate Director, Annabel helps clients resolve all types of business requirements, ranging from software and compliance issues to tax matters, and she strives to give clients both peace of mind and more time to work on their own businesses. She works in a range of industries including building, primary production and medical, as well as

Jess has always been a natural when it comes to working with numbers and managing finances – but given that her mum and her uncle are also accountants, it’s clearly a family trait. As the first female director and Partner at Oreon, Jess is responsible for meeting the needs of her clients, motivating and developing the skills of her team members, and helping set the tone and strategic direction of the firm. She also works on the operations team, reviewing and improving the firm’s systems, processes and procedures. Known for being an open and honest communicator who’s committed to achieving results,