Superannuation Services


Charmaine Parer, SMSF Specialist, B.Bus (Acc), Dip. Financial Services


Charmaine started her career with Coopers & Lybrand in 1997 and from there moved to PriceWaterhouseCoopers. She joined Huon Partners in 2000 and has specialised in Superannuation for the past 20+ years. With extensive experience in the setup and management of Self Managed Superannuation Funds, Charmaine enjoys working with her clients to achieve their personal goals. 



Accounting Services


 

Kevin Collihole, Accountant, B.Bus (Acc)


Kevin joined BDS Huon in August 2020 and brings with him 17 years of experience and knowledge working in public practice. Kevin has specialised in working with a diverse range of client portfolios, covering individuals through to companies and Trusts.



Elisse Saxon, Accountant,  B.Bus (Acc)


Elisse completed her Bachelor of Business / Accounting at Charles Sturt University in 2002. During this time, she worked in small country accounting firm in the Upper Murray while raising 4 kids. Elisse enjoyed working with many farming and small business clients helping them keep on top of their accounting and tax obligations.

Elisse joined BDS Huon in September 2024 following her relocation to Albury and looks forward to serving clients in Albury Wodonga and beyond.


Rob Williams, Accountant, B.Bus (Acc)



Scott Kendall, Trainee Accountant



Bookkeeping Services


Nyree Brooks, Bookkeeper



Jamie Johnstone, Bookkeeper



Support Specialists 


Lauren Barlow, Senior Client Services Administrator/ PA to Directors


Lauren joined the team at BDS Huon in 2017 and brings with her a wealth of experience in customer services roles in professional environments. Having commenced as Receptionist in 2017, Lauren performed that role until going on maternity leave for most of 2019. Lauren returned to work at the start of 2020 taking up an administrative and tax compliance role. Lauren's role has continued to evolve since 2020 and she now coordinates BDS Huon's tax return lodgement program as well as providing general administrative support to the Directors and Accountants. 

 

Maxine Gibbons, Company Secretary & Client Services Administrator


After leaving BDS Huon in 2017 to pursue other career options, Maxine found her way back to BDS Huon in April 2024. Maxine has extensive experience in the industry, having worked in various accounting firms since she was 16! As well as providing relief reception and general administrative support to clients, the Directors and Accountants, Maxine is our dedicated Company Secretary responsible for attending to compliance matters and maintaining files for almost 800 Companies and Trusts.


Maddy Wantling, Receptionist


Maddy joined BDS Huon in October 2024 after several years working in the retail industry. Maddy has extensive customer service experience and brings a warm and professional manner to our reception area as well as over the phone.