Accounting Team:

Nancy Simon
BBus
Nancy is an original member of our team joining us in May 1996.  She was our initial IT and internal systems manager and has now expanded this to include a senior accountant role.  Nancy also has an extensive knowledge of a wide range of accounting systems and client software to assist clients.
Email Nancy at nancys@smiththornton.com.au

Melinda Hudson
Ad Dip Acc
Melinda joined our team in July 2001 as an accountant and is now a senior accountant.  She works closely with Nancy maintaining our IT and internal systems and also has extensive knowledge with client software packages especially Quickbooks and MYOB.
Email Melinda at melindah@smiththornton.com.au

Barbara Biggs
BComm, MAcc
Barbara joined our team in February 2004 as an accountant and is now a senior accountant.  She is widely experienced in day to day management of sole trader and small business operations.  Barbara’s experience also extends to BankLink and Quickbooks software.
Email Barbara at barbarab@smiththornton.com.au

Jim Robertson
Ad Dip Acc
Jim joined our team in July 2005 as an accountant and is now a senior accountant.  He is also our Superannuation Manager with extensive knowledge in superannuation and coordinating the superannuation lodgement program.
Email Jim at jamesr@smiththornton.com.au

Diane Geddes 
Ad Dip Acc
Diane joined our team in March 2011 transferring from another local accountancy firm.  She is a senior accountant working closely with clients offering her experience and knowledge in all aspects of small business operations, GST and taxation .
Email Diane at dianeg@smiththornton.com.au

Graham Forte
Ad Dip Acc
Graham joined our team in July 2001 as an accountant and is now a senior accountant.  Graham’s life experiences have given him a broad range of knowledge in various fields and GST.  He has a special interest in Primary Production.
Email Graham at grahamf@smiththornton.com.au

Meagan De Piazzi
CPA
Meagan joined our team in December 2011 as a Senior Accountant.  She has completed a double major in Accounting and Business Law and has a corporate accounting background.
Email Meagan at meagand@smiththornton.com.au

Michael Whittle
Michael joined our team in December 2007 as a part time junior accountant whilst completing an Advanced Diploma of Accounting.  Michael now works closely with clients sharing his knowledge in all aspects of small business operations, GST and taxation.
Email Michael at michaelw@smiththornton.com.au

Nigel De Snoo
Ad Dip Acc
Nigel joined our team in March 2009 as a junior accountant.  Nigel has extensive knowledge in self-managed superannuation and now also specialises in individual tax returns and small business.
Email Nigel at nigeld@smiththornton.com.au

May Jennings
Ad Dip Acc
May joined our team in June 2009 as a junior accountant with extensive MYOB bookkeeping experience.  She is working towards completing an accounting degree.
Email May at mayj@smiththornton.com.au

Administration Team:

Skita Goodall
Skita joined us as part of our administration team in September 2008 and is now a partner’s assistant to Karen providing support in many of her daily administrative tasks.  She is our BankLink co-ordinator and an ATO liaison for client correspondence.  Skita is also involved in maintaining workflow throughout the office.
Email Skita at skitag@smiththornton.com.au

Fiona Paterson 
Fiona joined our team in August 2011 as a partner’s assistant to Dean.  She assists Dean in many of his daily administrative tasks including acting as an ATO liaison for client correspondence. Fiona is also involved in maintaining workflow throughout the office.
Email Fiona at fionap@smiththornton.com.au

Trish Keeley
Trish joined our team in May 2011 as a partner's assistant to Simon.  She assists Simon in many of his daily administrative tasks including acting as an ATO liaison for client correspondence. Trish is also involved in maintaining workflow throughout the office and handles our ASIC Corporate Secretarial work.
Email Trish at trishk@smiththornton.com.au 

Tracey Galantino  
Tracey joined our team in September 2011 as our receptionist.  She is the first point of contact for Smith Thornton, making our clients feel welcome from the moment they make contact by phone or in person. Tracey also handles the Corporate Compliance  ASIC Annual Reviews.
Email Tracey at traceyg@smiththornton.com.au

Vanessa Butson
Vanessa joined our team in December 2010 as our receptionist.  She is now our administrative assistant and works closely with the other admin team members to ensure that all tasks are being carried out.  Vanessa is also involved in maintaining workflow throughout the office and you will often see her friendly face out at reception.
Email Vanessa at vanessab@smiththornton.com.au