REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES - Key Persons

Catherine is currently completing a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting and Financial Management at James Cook University. She has worked in a variety of office environments and retail businesses in North Queensland involved in data entry, office administration and the preparation and lodgement of tax returns. Catherine is experienced in using accounting software including MYOB and QuickBooks Online. Catherine loves spending time with friends and family in her spare time.

Job Titles:

• F Fin, Registered BAS Agent, Certificate IV in Financial Services ( Accounting ), Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, QBO ProAdvisor
• Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia

Ian established Regional Business Services in 2000 after 25 years in the banking industry, and has worked with many small/medium businesses from a wide range of industries through the ups and down of the economic cycle. Ian has experience in commercial lending for property development, general business, housing loans and agribusiness (mainly beef cattle production). He has worked in Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Ian has close ties with the North Queensland community having lived in Townsville for more than 20 years and held honorary positions with the Townsville Chamber of Commerce, NQ Small Business Centre and the Townsville Maritime Museum. Ian is a fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a member of the Australian Bookkeepers Network. He has a comprehensive knowledge of Quickbooks, Xero, Reckon and MYOB and the many add-ons available to improve and simplify your business processes. In his spare time Ian loves travelling, enjoying the great outdoors and catching up with family and friends.

Regina's career in business, finance and accounting is extensive having lived in Singapore and Australia working for a range of small to mid-sized organisations. Regina is highly experienced in the full spectrum of the financial operation of businesses including payroll processing, data entry, accounts reconciliation, accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, BAS and PAYG preparation and lodgement. Regina is competent in using a range of accounting software including MYOB, Reckon, Xero and QuickBooks Online. Regina enjoys her daily walks with her dog at the beach, swimming, cooking and good food.

Tess has been working for RBS for over 10 years. Tess has a sound knowledge of the bookkeeping requirements for the building, retail, medical, rural industries and not-for-profit sectors and understands QuickBooks, Reckon and MYOB software programs. As a former Leonards Chicken franchisee in Mareeba, Tess also understands the necessity to manage your financial records in a timely manner. Tess has a love for playing the ukulele, cooking for family and friends and spending time with her grandchildren.