John

• Founder of BTA Accountants
• Over 30 years of experience as a public accountant
• Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants.
• Fellow of the National Tax and Accountants Association
• Registered Tax Agent
• Registered SMSF Auditor
• Commissioner for Declarations

John started Bergmans Tax Accounting in 1990 as a sole practitioner. His son Dennis joined the business in 2008 and subsequently took ownership over the practice, along with Andrew, in 2014. In 2014, the practice was renamed BTA Accountants. John has many years of experience dealing with individuals and small business. John loves to have a chat with clients in a relaxing way and at times can give a bit of cheek. John enjoys helping people with their day-to-day tax issues and compliance and is always working to get the best tax outcome for clients, within the tax law.

For many family groups, John has been the tax agent through three generations of the family group – parents, children, and grandchildren. After more than 30 years these family groups come back year after year to seek John’s advice. That means something for sure!

To stay fit and healthy John likes walking the dog, riding a push bike, spending time on the water with his kayak, riding his motor bike and spending time with the grandkids. He is also gradually trying to spend more time away with the caravan.

Vicki

• Bachelor of Business
• Xero certified advisor and payroll
• Quickbooks certified pro-advisor
• It has been 8 years since Vicki first took her place as an accountant at BTA. She completed a bachelor of business at QUT and has always worked in the taxation sector.

During her time at BTA, she has developed a good understanding of the tax compliance for individuals and small businesses, and gained extensive experience in multiple accounting software including Xero, SageOne, Quickbooks and MYOB. She is passionate about helping clients with managing their tax obligations efficiently and accurately. She takes pride in her ability to assist the business clients navigating through the various accounting software with ease, allowing them to complete the everyday accounting tasks effortlessly.

Outside of work, Vicki enjoys being with her family and friends. She also loves doing yoga, push bike riding, and listening to music.

Frances

• Studied Accounting in South Africa for 3 years, (gave it up in the 4th year before qualifying to travel the world – great life move less brilliant career move)
• Xero On-line certified Advisor and Payroll
• Quick-books Certified ProAdvisor
• Justice of the Peace Qualified
• Life Skills Coach
• Studied Natural Healing Remedies (Head and Shoulder Massage, Reflexology)

Frances has spent 35 years developing experience in administration, bookkeeping, accounting and IT before developing into her role at BTA Accountants. This role is primarily supporting our clients in remaining compliant with all things Tax and Accounting!

Frances is focused on supporting the development of skills and growth of business for the small business owner while also ensuring individuals receive the same level of excellent service.

Before immigrating to Australia in 2010 with her three sons, she ran a successful bookkeeping business in South Africa while using her life coaching skills working in schools with teenagers, this experience has enabled her to have an understanding of the needs of our clients from the perspective of small business owner as well as, through continued focus on professional development, compliancy requirements. She values a high level of client service and commitment which aligns perfectly with the values of BTA Accountants and the rest of our team.

Frances has set her mission to continue growing relationships with our clients, growing her expertise by learning new skills and keeping up to date with the changing world of tax while most importantly offering the best customer service possible.

When Frances is not focusing on getting the best business and tax outcome for our clients she enjoys lying in her hammock with a good book complemented by an even better chardonnay after a long ride on her Harley Davidson.

Kathy

Kathy has extensive experience in Banking, Finance and Administration, commencing her career in England (we won’t talk about how many years ago) working for Barclay’s Bank.  Since emigrating to Australia Kathy has worked for companies such as Commonwealth Bank, Gadens Lawyers, Canon Australia, Fisher & Paykel, Minter Ellison Lawyers and various Bookkeeping companies assisting in all areas as required.

Part of Kathy’s personal brand is to ‘Make a Difference’ and strives to demonstrate her passion for professionalism, customer relations, compliance and getting the job done.

In her spare time Kathy loves spending time with her family and enjoys a bit of time out gardening and loves a good movie.