Joining the firm as an accountant in 2016, Katie has been a valuable member of the team ever since. Katie holds a Bachelor of Accounting and Finance and is also qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Born and bred in Cowra, Katie is a familiar friendly face to everyone. Outside the office, Katie’s passions turn to horse racing and spending time with family and friends.

Tanya joined the Balance team in late 2019. Tanya is an experienced and talented accountant; she holds a Master of Professional Accounting and a Bachelor in Business Management. She has also recently become qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Originally from Camden NSW, Tanya settled in Cowra in 2017. Tanya is a wife and Mother to two young boys. As a busy working Mum, Tanya values her free time spent with her family.

Our bookkeeper Sharon has years of experience in finance having spent 12 years as the admin manager within the club industry, 9 years in admin in the building industry and 6 years in admin at a standardbred stud, as well as an advanced certificate of commerce under her belt. It would be fair to say Sharon likes to stay busy; she’s currently undertaking a diploma of accounting and is also married with three gorgeous children. To keep balanced, Sharon enjoys time with family and friends, watching the kids play rugby union and water-skiing.

Born and raised in Cowra, Mitch joined the Balance team in 2019 as our trainee accountant. Fast forward 2 years Mitch has proved to be an extremely capable young accountant. Securely tucked under the wing of our experts, Mitch’s knowledge and experience continues to grow and develop. To keep some balance, outside the office, Mitch enjoys keeping fit at the gym and relaxing at home playing video games.

Since joining the business as a receptionist in 2014, Sophie has set about making herself an integral part of the firm’s success. She has gained great insight into the financial industry and her leadership as office manager provides the platform upon which Balance Accountants & Advisers can serve the community best. Like her colleagues, Sophie relishes her hours away from work by spending quality time with her husband Ryan and their two daughters.

Dimity also joined the team in 2018 and is the friendly receptionist at the Cowra office. Coming full circle, Dimity grew up in Cowra but has resided over the years in Toowoomba, Canberra and Yass. Dimity completed a certificate in Business Administration in 2014 and has worked in administration and office management roles since. Dimity enjoys spending time with her family, holidays & home reno projects.

Akeisha is the newest member of the Balance Cowra team, joining us in early 2021. Akeisha, originally from Bathurst moved to Cowra for love and is enjoying the feel of our close-knit community that is Cowra. She is currently undertaking a bookkeeping and accounting course. Akeisha is our customer service expert, due to her years of experience in the hospitality industry. In her spare time, Akeisha enjoys camping, DIY house renovations and being crafty.

Born and raised in Grenfell, Karen spent 20 years living in Cowra and working in the accounting industry before moving back to Grenfell with her husband in 2014. During her time in Cowra, she was employed by two accounting firms and worked with partners Mark, Andy and Matt at one of these firms. Karen was employed by Balance Accountants in June 2018 as the Grenfell Office Manager, bringing with her years of experience and knowledge in the accounting industry. In her downtime, Karen enjoys caravanning with her husband & spending quality time with her family and friends, especially her nieces and nephew.