Director

Christie Gunn

Christie completed an Advanced Diploma of Accounting at Swinbourne University in 1996 and has been a bookkeeping specialist and MYOB authorised representative for past 20 years.  A registered BAS and Tax agent and member of ATAA, Christie has worked for and assisted many accountants across Melbourne. 

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She specialises in MYOB training and set up of cloud based solutions and various payroll issues as well and has also completed an advanced tax preparation course in 2011.

Tax Accountant / CPA

Julian Robertson

Julian joined EMS in 2017 and brings with him a wealth of experience. He completed a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) in 1998 receiving a high distinction for tax.

Julian has over 18 years experience in Chartered Accounting environments and specialises in all forms of tax accounting for all entity types. 

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He lives locally and enjoys overseas travel, running in his spare time and is a very loyal Essendon supporter.

Tax Accountant

Matt Mifsud

Matt has over 12 years experience in accounting and specializes in tax preparation. Since graduating from RMIT in 2012 with an Advanced Diploma of Accounting, Matt's experience includes the preparation and lodgment of thousands of individual tax returns, as well as partnership, company and trust financial statements and lodgments. 

Matt's highly professional service underpins his commitment to helping clients achieve their best possible tax outcome.

In his personal time Matt enjoys engaging in volunteer work, playing football and listening to music.

Tax Accountant

Hilary Jones

Originally from the UK, Hilary has a background in international banking.  For the last 30 years in Australia, Hilary has worked tax accounting, specialising in the preparation of tax returns for individuals, employees, people with investment income and rental properties, and sole traders. 

Outside of work, Hilary enjoys travelling, all things French, working in the garden, and relaxing with her cats.

Bookkeeper

Linda Kops-Hendricks

Linda joined the EMS team in 2019.  With over 14 years excperience in Accounting Linda has worked in a range of different industries from Aviation, International Coaching, Entertainment, Building and Construction and Public Practice.

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A registered BAS agent and certified Bookkeeper, Linda ensures her clients are up to date with the relevant regulations and compliance requirements.

Away from the paperwork, Linda loves to  explore our natural environment, using her favourite means of transport  - her feet!

Risk Manager

Gayle Harris

Gayle joined EMS in 2022 as our Risk Manager. Gayle has a Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection / Health and Safety), and has experience working in Human Resources, as well as in health and safety.

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She has worked in private industry and with the regulator in both Victoria and NZ with a myriad of industries. At EMS, Gayle has a variety of roles, from co-ordinating contractors to lodging Tax Returns/BAS and ASIC management to name a few.

In her spare time, Gayle enjoys cooking and spoiling her cats.

Receptionist / Intern

Jacob Taylor

Jacob is currently studying Accounting and Bookkeeping. You will most likely see him at the reception desk, happy to help clients with whatever is needed.

Jacob loves all animals big and small, particularly his purebred corgi Bella, with whom he enjoys long walks on the beach!