Our professional and highly trained team of accountants is equipped to help our clients overcome any business challenges they face, helping them reach their business and financial goals.

Established in 1996, Accounting Professionals is an Illawarra based accounting & business advisory firm. 

After starting out as a general accounting firm with a diverse range of clients, over 20 years later the AP team focus on assisting business owners establish and grow businesses that sustain families and provide our clients with the opportunity to make lifestyle choices. 

Our team of highly skilled business and finance specialists are working with businesses every day through their business journey. 

Start up – We mentor business start-ups on business structure options, pricing, the most profitable business channels, when to employ staff or subcontract and more. 

Growth & Profitability – At this stage, when you’re building the business, we work with business owners to identify unique strategies to grow and increase profits. 

Succession – Our succession team assist owners consider options to sell/retire from the business to support themselves in retirement. 

The AP team also includes leading growth specialists for high growth business start-ups, medical and professional service firms and the building and construction sector. 

We examine our clients’ businesses, understand how they work, identify how they can be improved and partner with them during any change and implementation process. 

From the outset, we become an integral part of our client’s business or personal financial strategies. 

We help our clients implement sound organisational and financial frameworks, proactively manage assets and liabilities, critically examine the way they do business, focus on key success factors and help effect change within the business to facilitate growth, increase profitability and improve cashflow. 

To enable them to live their life, their way. 

Accounting Professionals: The tax, accounting and advisory firm for small businesses looking to achieve their full growth. Live Your Way. 


 

Garry is the founding partner here at AP. He has built his career on taking start-up businesses from infancy to successful ventures. He has proudly mentored over 80 trainee accountants to establish successful professional careers. An avid golfer, Garry also enjoys the challenges of ocean swimming and recently took up sailing, but warns against taking on crew members without a full risk assessment.

Garry Pinch

Chartered Accountant, Founding Partner

Starting as a trainee accountant in 1999, Angela rose quickly through the ranks; becoming a University of Wollongong graduate in 2000, Chartered Accountant in 2002, and respected partner at AP in 2004. She is sought-after for her extensive knowledge of the taxation system, fuelled in no small part by her commitment to her clients and her ever-present pink glitter Dance Mum coffee cup.

Angela Hales

Chartered Accountant, Partner

Mark has over 20 years of experience in supporting and mentoring business owners. A Chartered Accountant, and self-confessed sports tragic, Mark takes a holistic approach to business incorporating Tax and Compliance, Business Strategy, Asset Protection, Leadership, Wealth Creation, and Succession.

Mark Placek

Chartered Accountant, Partner

Brydie started with AP in 2016, an is now a senior accountant in our Tax & Accounting division, Brydie loves helping clients solve problems, making the office a pleasant place to work, and controlling the office jukebox. Brydie can be found busy planning renovations for her home, playing tennis, or cuddling her puppy Baxter outside of work.

Brydie Ainsworth

Accountant, Client Manager

Steph joined AP in December 2023 bringing along her 14 years of Administration experience and knowledge. As the Senior Administration Assistant her day-to-day role involves managing the admin front of house team and being the Champion of Fun! Outside of work Steph enjoys soaking up quality time with her young family, taking her son on baby chino dates and baking delicious goods.

Stephanie Ballis

Senior Administration Assistant

Having joined the team as a trainee accountant in August 2020, Erin brings with her 3 years of experience in Superannuation and Tax. She is currently juggling her Bachelor of Commerce at the University of New England, her puppy Jett and 6 uniquely named hens (her favourite of which is Cluck Norris).

Erin Barkeit

Accountant

Lisa is an accountant with over 20 years of experience in our Tax & Accounting division, Lisa has a deep understanding of our clients' compliance and taxation needs. Focused on innovation and efficiency, Lisa is motivated by the success of her clients. She’s also been known to tear it up on the touch field and tennis court.

Lisa Bassingthwaighte

Accountant, Client Manager

Joining AP in October 2022, Jacqueline brings a wealth of experience. Formerly a project manager for the Country Women’s Association of NSW, she orchestrated major events across NSW, fostering her confidence and multitasking skills. Outside of work, Jaq loves trying new recipes, crochet, music, reading, and nurturing a positive mindset.

Jacqueline Camiller

Senior Administrative Assistant

Debbie started working at AP in 2014 as our Operations Manager with over 20 years of experience and a Masters in Management from Charles Sturt University. Having honed her skills in environments ranging from tourism to law, she guarantees the smooth operations of our team. She adores a daily coastal walk in Kiama and the company of her happy family.

Debbie Cairncross

Operations Manager 

David became part of the AP family in November 2022. In his role as an Accountant, David relishes the opportunity to learn something new each day. Outside the world of numbers, David enjoys playing board games, pursuing ongoing studies, and mastering the art of Cornhole. David brings a wealth of experience and a zest for fun to our team.

David Chorlton

Accountant

Cameron is a Chartered Accountant with 7 years of industry experience working at AP. As a manager in the business advisory division, Cameron is interested in assisting business clients through the various life cycles of a business, from start-up to growth and profitability stages through succession planning. Cameron is a big sports fan and plays AFL locally.

Cameron Daly

Chartered Accountant, Client Manager

Becca, a seasoned Senior Production Manager with 20+ years of experience, leads teams to deliver client work on time and within budget. Skilled in project management, process improvement, workflow management, and strategy implementation. Outside of her professional sphere, Becca enjoys immersing herself in the electrifying atmosphere of blues and rock gigs, often sharing these experiences with her kids.

Becca Deane-Butcher

Senior Production Manager

Arlan has over 16 years of experience in Finance and Accounting to Base Operation Support Contracts. Since joining the team in 2018, Arlan has been interested in business analysis and assisting clients as a member of the Business Advisory Division. Outside of work, he loves cycling and spending quality time with his family.

Arlan De Guzman

Senior Accountant

Nadia joined AP in 2007 as a trainee accountant and became a qualified Chartered Accountant in 2012. A Senior Accountant within our Tax & Accounting Division, Nadia assists her clients with every facet of their business or individual needs. Nadia also finds time to train any new additions to the team. She loves spending time with her young family and swimming at the beach in her spare time.

Nadia Hoang

Chartered Accountant, Client Manager

Zac joined AP in 2024 as an undergraduate, studying a Bachelor of Economics and Finance. He is an enthusiastic team member, with a strong drive to learn new things within the office. When he is not working, Zac likes to watch the footy with his mates and go for a quick surf.

Zac Jenkins

Undergraduate Accountant

Lynette joined AP in 2016 and brings 18 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Marketing Coordinator and Events Assistant. Lynette assists the Accounting Team to provide exceptional service to our clients. During Summer you will find Lynette and her family waterskiing on Lake Conjola and over Winter coaching AFL Auskick for the Albion Park Crows.

Lynette McIlwain

Client Relationship Coordinator

Joining us in October 2023, Brendan brings a wealth of experience with 12 years in accounting and business advisory services. Nine of those years were spent at KPMG, honing expertise in business tax and advisory. As a Senior Manager at AP, Brendan thrives on cultivating strong relationships with business owners. Outside the office, Brendan loves surfing, mountain biking and camping.

Brendan Neall

Senior Client Manager

With 15 years of experience in bookkeeping, administration, and customer service, Annelle joined the team in 2018. She was a part of our Admin team before shifting to our Tax & Accounting Division undertaking bookkeeping tasks for clients. She always believes that it is never too late to dream new dreams and is keen to try new things like baking with her toddler.

Annelle Pineda

Bookkeeper

A business advisor with over 10 years in the accounting industry, Sarah made the sea change from famous Gundagai to Shellharbour over six years ago. Specialising in advisory work and assisting clients manage their businesses with a holistic approach, Sarah oversees her clients' overall systems, from cash flow to HR and technology.

Sarah Schubert

Accountant, Client Manager

Farshid joined AP in April 2024 as a graduate accountant with a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree from UOW. Since joining the AP family, Farshid became a member of the tax team. Determined to advance his career, Farshid is pursuing CA accreditation. When not in the office, Farshid loves an adrenaline rush which includes skydiving, bungee jumping and tearing up the go-kart tracks.

Farshid Uz Zaman

Graduate Accountant

Coralie joined AP in 2024 and is studying finance and mathematics to obtain an accounting accreditation in the future. She is passionate about building strong relationships with clients, whilst constantly expanding her knowledge and skills. Outside of the office, she enjoys playing various sports with her friends, whilst also loving a bit of quiet time baking.

Coralie Vasquez

Undergraduate Accountant

Jason joined AP in 2021, coming from a background in economics and finance, and is currently studying towards obtaining accounting accreditation. During his time with the team, Jason has enjoyed providing client support. He is passionate about developing advisory skills in the future. He is an avid footballer and plays in the local premier league.

Jason Zufic

Accountant

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