Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Maryborough
Established in 2014 under Rachelle Wilson's leadership, we have modernised our approach while maintaining a commitment to personalised service and technical excellence. Our team combines decades of collective experience with cutting-edge cloud-based solutions like Xero to deliver tailored financial guidance across diverse industries including agriculture, construction, and healthcare. We specialise in SMSF compliance, tax optimisation, and business advisory services, ensuring clients receive strategic support aligned with evolving regulatory requirements.Our regional roots inform our understanding of local economic dynamics while serving clients nationally. Through continuous system upgrades and electronic workflows, we provide accessible, efficient accounting solutions that prioritise client education and long-term financial success.
Services
Tax Compliance
SMSF Management
Xero Setup
Business Structuring
Bookkeeping
Tax Returns
Audit Coordination
Pension Planning
Cloud Accounting
Financial Reporting
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years' experience in SMSF compliance and taxation advisory
- Our team holds specialist certifications in public practice and SMSF management
- We implement cloud-based Xero solutions for real-time financial collaboration
- Our regional industry expertise spans agriculture, construction, and healthcare sectors
- We maintain ATO compliance through proactive regulatory reporting and audits
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
What people say
Exceptional service
Knowledgeable and proactive
Stress-free process
Trusted advisor
Accurate and timely advice
Services
Taxation & Compliance
We provide comprehensive tax compliance solutions including income tax returns, GST/BAS lodgements, and capital gains tax management. Our team ensures adherence to ATO requirements while optimising tax outcomes for individuals and businesses. With expertise across entity types, we deliver strategic advice to minimise liabilities and maintain regulatory compliance.
Self-Managed Superannuation Funds
Specialist SMSF support covering fund establishment, annual compliance, and pension strategies. We assist trustees with ATO reporting, audit coordination, and investment structuring while ensuring regulatory adherence. Our director, Rachelle Wilson, personally manages all SMSF matters with practical, jargon-free guidance tailored to retirement goals.
Xero Setup & Assistance
We offer complete Xero implementation, chart of accounts configuration, and tailored training programs. Our cloud-based solutions enable real-time collaboration, automated reconciliations, and streamlined tax preparation. From initial setup to ongoing support, we ensure your accounting systems align with business requirements and ATO compliance standards.
Business Establishment
Our business structuring services evaluate optimal entity configurations for new ventures or existing operations. We provide strategic guidance on trust structures, company formations, and compliance frameworks. Regular performance reviews ensure ongoing alignment with commercial objectives and regulatory requirements across Queensland and Australia.
Bookkeeping Services
We deliver accurate bookkeeping solutions including payroll processing, accounts management, and financial statement preparation. Our Xero-integrated systems maintain up-to-date records while offering flexible client collaboration. Outsourcing options free business owners to focus on core operations with confidence in compliance and reporting accuracy.
People
Rachelle Wilson
Principal
With 20+ years' accounting experience, Rachelle specialises in SMSF compliance and taxation advisory. A Chartered Accountant and registered tax agent, she provides strategic guidance across diverse industries while leveraging her regional business insights as a Fraser Coast native.
Michelle Langusch
Client Manager
Michelle brings 25 years' regional accounting experience across construction, agriculture, and retail sectors. A CPA Australia member, she focuses on delivering practical financial solutions while maintaining deep understanding of local business challenges faced by Fraser Coast enterprises.
Tammy Rice
Client Manager
Tammy offers five years' specialised client management experience, supporting SMSF and business clients with meticulous attention to detail. Now operating remotely from North Queensland, she maintains strong client relationships through clear communication and process expertise.
Georgia Lynch
Client Manager
Georgia specialises in bookkeeping and taxation compliance, managing payroll, BAS lodgements, and financial reporting. With a Commerce degree and three years' regional accounting experience, she delivers confident client support aligned with evolving regulatory requirements.
Gemma Feasey
Administration Officer
Gemma combines business administration studies with practical office management experience. She maintains operational efficiency through streamlined workflows and client-focused support, ensuring professional interactions during office visits and correspondence.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide tax compliance, SMSF management, Xero implementation, business structuring, and bookkeeping services tailored to individual and corporate clients across Australia.
Are you qualified to handle SMSF matters?
Yes, our director Rachelle Wilson holds SMSF adviser credentials through the SMSF Advisers Network and has specialist expertise in superannuation compliance and retirement planning.
Do you work with businesses outside Queensland?
We service clients nationally using cloud accounting systems, with remote support available for SMSF and taxation matters regardless of location.
How do you charge for tax return services?
Basic returns start at $190 inc GST, rental returns at $310 inc GST, with business returns priced according to complexity and specific requirements.
Can you help set up Xero for my business?
Yes, we offer complete Xero setup including chart of accounts configuration, bank feed integration, and customised training to ensure effective implementation.
Reviews (2)
Wade M.
Dec 06, 2017
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I've always had excellent service from Andrew Bell & Associates. It's been a seamless experience each year at tax time and on many occasions offered me professional advice at no extra cost.
Helen Smith
Jun 24, 2017
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I had used this accountant firm for 10 years. This year I found out that 7 years ago this firm started excluding statements, income and financial information (that was previously reported), without mentioning, or advising that the 'property ' was not being accounted anywhere. Evidence shows the Accountants even requested information about the property, that was not used in tax returns. They did not follow the legal requirements to provide terms of engagement and take no responsibility for the errors. I am now required to amend tax returns for 6 years, and faced with ATO pentalies, and they want
