Introducing your ABA accounting team
We're here to help your business grow
Yes, we’re accounting, taxation, and business advisory specialists; but we’re also so much more than that. We are friends, loved ones, readers, communicators, puzzlers, volunteers, and runners. But above all else, we are people with a passion for helping business owners grow their wealth.
We might be your walking, talking, master tax guru who drives real growth for your business, but we are still the friendly voice on the phone, or smiling face you see, whenever you need us.
Matthew van Mourik, CA/FCPA
Director
Matt started ABA in 2011 after realising there was a need for services beyond accounting on the Sunshine Coast. He started teaching business owners how to understand and manage their finances and push his clients to make their businesses the best they can be.
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Jaane Paul (JP)
Operations Manager
JP has over 30 years of experience in the finance sector, where clients and colleagues are her driving force. She’s passionate about bringing smiles and laughter to the office while improving systems and processes. JP married her high school sweetheart and still cherishes the time she spends with him and her three adult children. In her free time, she enjoys simple pleasures: days at the beach, sport on TV and savouring a flat white coffee.
Conor McCorry, BBus, CPA
Client Advisor
Conor is a mad keen golfer - He's hit 1 hole in one and is chasing another. It was at Jindalee Golf Club on hole 5 with a par 3 - approx 150m for those who are keeping score. Conor enjoys sport, tv series like Breaking Bad, Ozark and anything with Attenborough and Zero Days. He joined ABA in January 2022 with 8+ years accounting experience.
Katrina Hoiberg, BCom (Acct), CA
Client Advisor
Katrina is a passionate and knowledgeable Chartered Accountant with over 10 years' experience. She prides herself on not being your typical accountant. Specialising in Small Business and SMSFs, her focus is on building genuine relationships with clients to help them achieve financial success. When not at work, Katrina leads an active lifestyle. Chasing after her two-year-old daughter and enjoying walks on the beach.
Marc van Mourik, CPA
Senior Accountant
Marc is truly a wanderer at heart. He's travelled to over 35 countries but is happiest when he's at the beach in Australia. He loves scuba diving, snowboarding and working with his dog Koda by his side! Previously a CFO for a multinational company, these days he works for ABA remotely and makes us all just a little jealous with his ever-changing scenery.
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Deanne Small, BBus (Acct), CPA
Senior Accountant
Deanne moved up to the Sunshine Coast from Ballarat, Victoria in 1983 to escape the cold climate. Her passion as an accountant lies in helping clients achieve their goals. Delving deep into the numbers to unlock insights and guide strategic decisions. Beyond the office, Deanne loves spending time with her family, and exploring the serene Southern estuaries of the Pumicestone Passage. Paddling with the tide to maximise tranquility and reduce effort! She's also an avid reader who enjoys the likes of Stephen King and Lairne Moriarty.
Matthew Darling, CA
Senior Accountant
After living in Melbourne for over 10 years, Matthew escaped the city for the peace and serenity of country Victoria where he now works remotely for ABA. Previously he worked in a mid-tier Melbourne accounting firm for over 8 years developing the skills and attention to detail to help individuals and businesses achieve their goals. Outside of work Matt enjoys playing golf, golf and more golf but his favourite thing to do is hang out with his partner, Amanda, and 2 beautiful, energetic and happy little girls.
Annette Dunlop, BCom (Acct)
Specialist Accountant (SMSF)
Annette joined ABA in April 2023 as our SMSF specialist. She moved to the Sunshine Coast for the first time in 1976. After relocating way too many times, she moved back in December 2021 to stay. You can take the girl out of the coast, but you can’t take the coast out of the girl! Annette has specialised in SMSF for over 13 years. The tax reforms over this period have been controversial and challenging but fortunately, Annette loves a challenge. On the weekends you’ll find her spending time at the beach and hanging out with friends, family, and her King Charles cavalier, Mr Darcy.
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Karen Howard, BAcct
Accountant
UK native Karen, and her husband Ian, moved to the Sunshine Coast for the outdoor lifestyle and the sunny weather. She was a successful business manager in retail for over 15 years before making her career change to accounting, and her leadership skills are a huge asset to ABA. Karen completed her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting in Australia, and is now studying for her CA. She's passionate about turtle conservation, loves the beach, camping, and travelling.
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Franck Amy, Cert IV Acc & Bookpng
Bookkeeper
Franck was born in France, and later trained as a chef, before moving to Australia in 2001. In 2006 he changed careers to bookkeeping. Working by the motto that behind every successful business is a skilled bookkeeper! In his free time, Franck loves exercising his passion for sport by playing football and mountain bike riding. Promising us he’ll travel around the world for years if he won the Lotto!
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Emma Lobbin, Cert Bus Admin
Client Care Manager
Emma has a wealth of experience in the legal industry, having worked her way up to her role as a Practice Manager for a Sunshine Coast law firm. Where she's been for the last 7 years. She grew up on a chicken farm North of Brisbane, attended school in Brisbane and moved to the Coast in 2009. Outside of work, Emma is passionate about travelling, mountain climbing and spending time at the beach. She also cherishes spending time with her friends and family.
Narelle Skelly
Client Care
Narelle’s background in administration roles across a range of sectors including construction, hospitality, and football, combined with her retail management experience, leads to an understanding of the importance of organisation and exceptional customer service.
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Desireé Steven, NDVetTech, ND Mktg, PGDip DigMktg
Marketing Officer
Desireé is passionate about customer satisfaction and helping brands grow. She brings a diverse range of business and consumer marketing experience in the pharmaceutical and companion animal industry. Desireé completed her post-graduate diploma in Digital Marketing in 2022, to complement her qualifications in Marketing and Veterinary Technology. On the weekends she is a volunteer at the Eumundi Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, and spends time enjoying the Sunny Coast life with her husband and cats.
Amy Dancer
Team Care
Amy has a delightful personality and a love for meeting new people. She is incredibly friendly and enjoys chatting with anyone. She is an avid sports fan, especially netball, and her Dad was the coach of the Australian Men's Kookaburras team. Amy helps take care of the ABA office and team each Tuesday. Her work with ABA is supported by The Community Collective QLD.
Maliki
Team TLC
Maliki is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and joined the ABA team early May 2020 from country Queensland. She enjoys the beach lifestyle, chasing crabs (she is yet to catch one) on the beach, napping and her favourite food is chicken.
Position available
Client Care and Administration
Are you experienced in client care and administration in the accounting industry? We'd like to hear from you!
We currently have a job vacancy for a full time accounting administrator and client care professional. You'll be working closely with our both our administrators and accountants in our Birtinya office. ABA Advice Beyond Accounting is recruiting now for a January 2025 start.
If you'd like to find out more about the role, the qualifications and experience required, please contact us.
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You
Accountant? Bookkeeper? Administrator?
ABA is committed to providing a workplace where our team can grow and thrive. We’re always looking for people who can bring new perspectives and life experiences to our team. If you’re looking for a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to learn, we want to meet you!