Meet the team
Your Accura success partners
Whatever your goals, whatever your situation, we’ll connect you with the specialist advice and support you need. Meet the team you’ll work with to achieve your financial goals.
Rex AtkinsCA
Director
Rex is a Chartered Accountant who thrives on helping business owners achieve their goals through strong financial management. To do this, he builds strong client relationships based on an in-depth understanding of their businesses. Before joining NCA as a partner in 2001, Rex was the financial controller of a national company, and ran his own business.
When not working, he spends time with his family and loves taking walking holidays and watching the Freo Dockers.
James Newcombe CA, CPA
Director
James is a Chartered Accountant who specialises in business services and is partner in the practice, and joined Accura (formerly NCA) in 1994. James works with business owners to gain an in-depth understanding of their business and personal affairs, building relationships that empower his clients to achieve their financial and life goals.
Outside of work, James sits on the committee of the Inventors Association of WA. He can be found out in the community, watching the West Coast Eagles, or in and around the water for a spot of water sports, fishing, and diving.
Carlo Scali CPA, SPAA
Director
Carlo has been a trusted adviser to businesses, individuals and families for more than 20 years. His areas of interest include superannuation and succession planning for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), individuals, and family groups. He’s also an expert on Xero cloud-based accounting software.
Outside work, Carlo’s passion is soccer. After playing at an elite level for 15 years, you’ll now find him on the field playing masters on the weekend in winter or enjoying our beaches with family and friends in the summer.
Nathan Wooten CPA
Tax Manager
Nathan is a proud New Zealander who relocated to Perth back in 2006. He joined Accura in 2013 and has since progressed to a CPA qualified accountant, and now as a partner of the practice he takes pride in helping clients meet their financial goals.
Nathan is a huge sports fan—Rugby Union in particular, the sport that he has been involved with since as long as he can remember. Outside of work Nathan enjoys travelling and exploring new cultures, as well as spending time with his young family.
Jen Hayes
CPA
Tax Manager
Jennifer has over 30 years’ experience in tax and business services, including being a Manager at Accura (formerly NCA) since 2002, and working with a wide range of small to medium sized businesses and clients. Jennifer provides expertise and guidance in all taxation areas, including income tax, consolidations, and statutory reporting. Jennifer’s background in tax and business services provides her clients peace of mind that their tax obligations are met.
When not at work Jennifer enjoys keeping active, listening to podcasts, reading, and travelling.
Daniel Bobridge
CA
Tax Manager
Daniel is a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience specialising in tax and business advisory. His passion lies in making tax and business less stressful for his clients, helping them navigate complex issues with ease and confidence. His extensive knowledge and practical approach have made him a trusted advisor for a range of individuals and businesses across various industries.
When not helping his clients, Daniel has a love-hate relationship with running, and when he is not hitting the pavement, he enjoys coffees, quizzes, and crosswords with his fiancée and their new son.
Dino Penaranda
CPA
Tax Manager & Business Adviser
Dino has more than 15 years of accounting experience, specialising in small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and audit for not-for-profit organisations and self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs).
Dino can work with you on all aspects of running your business, whether it’s accounting, tax, financial compliance, and everything in between.
Hayley Matcham
CA,PC,SMSF,DFP
SMSF Specialist
Hayley is a qualified Chartered Accountant with a Diploma in Financial Planning, and over 15 years’ experience in both the retail and the Self Managed Super sector. She has previously worked in London and Sydney and has been with Accura (formerly NCA) since 2010. Hayley has attained her SPAA Professional Certificate in Self Managed Superannuation with the University of Adelaide as part of her desire to stay on top of the complex and dynamic world of superannuation.
She endeavours to help her clients get the most out of their hard-earned superannuation dollars with smart strategies and tax planning, and supporting clients to understand super during both their working life and throughout retirement is the centre of everything Hayley does.
Ming Tang
CPA & SSA
Senior Accountant
Ming has been an accountant in the areas of tax, Self Managed Super Funds, and IT for more than 10 years, and is a CPA and SSA (Superannuation Specialist.) Ming has a talent and passion for developing systems and finding solutions to help his clients. He also has a special talent for analysing data to solve problems.
Outside of the office Ming enjoys a soccer game, exploring Perth’s eateries and sampling all the delicious coffee on offer.
Darryl Power
CPA
Senior Accountant
Darryl is a senior Accountant who is focused on the development of small businesses achieving their full financial and lifestyle rewards. He really enjoys building relationships with clients so he can better understand them and their business.
Prior to joining Accura (formerly NCA) in 2012, Darryl owned an accounting practice for 13 years before moving into a mid-sized accounting firm. This provided him with a wealth of knowledge in the small business sector. Darryl lives a very active lifestyle outside of work. He enjoys walking & swimming, spending time with his family and grandson, and watching his son umpire in the AFL.
Katrina Smith
CPA
Senior Accountant
Katrina has been a CPA and senior accountant for over 15 years in business services and joined Accura in 2013. She holds a degree in Commerce from Curtin University of Technology Majoring in Accounting and completed her Post – Graduate Certificate in Commercial Law from Curtin University of Technology.
Katrina enjoys exploring difficult accounting issues and providing solutions for her clients, especially in payroll. When Katrina’s not working, she spends her time exploring the world with her 1-year-old son.
Susan Wong
CPA
Senior Accountant
Susan was an auditor in Malaysia before moving back to Australia in 2007 before joining Accura in 2008. She enjoys helping her clients with streamlining their accounting and bookkeeping processes, and spends her days providing clients with tax savings and planning strategies.
As Susan grew up in Malaysia, she can speak 4 languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay! When not working Susan plays badminton, travels, and enjoys street food.
Somer Richardson
CA
Accountant
Somer is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 4 years of experience. Having recently moved from New Zealand, she brings a fresh perspective to her role at Accura. Somer is dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals with precision and care.
Outside of work, Somer enjoys socialising and exploring her new hometown, making the most of her new surroundings and discovering all it has to offer. Her enthusiasm for both her profession and her personal life brings a vibrant energy to her work and interactions.
Lesley Han
Accountant
Lesley joined Accura in early 2022 and is working towards becoming a qualified CPA. She has great enthusiasm for exploring solutions to accounting issues and enjoys expanding her knowledge on ever changing accounting software.
Outside of work, Lesley loves travelling and all outdoor activities. She is a freediver and loves adventuring in the underwater world.
Allyssa De Chavez
Accountant
Allyssa holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and Taxation from Curtin University. She joined Accura as a graduate in 2021 where she started her accounting career and is now working towards becoming a qualified Chartered Accountant. Allyssa is a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude who is always eager to learn from her peers.
When not at work Allyssa enjoys Pilates, Yoga and travelling.
Mandie Colledge
Bookkeeper
Mandie has over 25 years’ experience in bookkeeping and small business management . Prior to joining Accura Mandie ran her own Bookkeeping and Advisory Business, helping many small to medium business owners implement policies and procedures, individually tailored to suit both industry and owner, with a special personal touch.
Mandie takes pride in watching her clients grow their business, and in the support she provides to ensure a healthy balance between work and home life is achieved.
Chloe Hyam
Bookkeeper
Chloe is a bookkeeper that has joined Accura in November 2022. She has 5 years’ experience in a public practice dealing with a range of different businesses and assisting them with their bookkeeping needs. Chloe enjoys building trusting relationships with her clients, while assisting their business’s needs.
When Chloe isn’t working, she is spending time with her little boy watching him grow & learn.
Arthiga Sasiharan
Bookkeeper
Arthiga brings over six years of bookkeeping experience to her role at Accura, where she has been a valued team member since May 2024. She is adept at delivering timely and effective solutions for various clients. With solid skills in MYOB and growing expertise in Xero, Arthiga excels in client interactions and problem-solving.
Outside of her professional life, Arthiga loves spending time with her family and young children and enjoys travelling to explore new cultures and destinations.
Our administration team
Meet the friendly faces who’ll be your first point of contact at Accura. Our Administration team are here to help you determine what support you need, and connect you with the right person to work with you in achieving your financial goals.
Miranda Stephens
Practice Manager
Karen Robinson
Client Service Coordinator
Dana Brandwood
Client Service Coordinator
Monica Abate
Client Service Coordinator
Angelica De La Barra
Client Service Coordinator
