Agilis Accountants & Advisors

SOLUTION FOCUSED ACCOUNTING

Some businesses think that getting the help of their local accountant is all they need. But we’re not just your nearby street corner accountant, we’re so much more.

Not every accountancy firm can offer you the experience and knowledge we can, or the diversity of skills and global exposure, or the invaluable business advisory service we do.

We don’t even need to be based in the same city as you to work together, because our technology allows us to assist you no matter how geographically distant or remote you are. In fact we have many clients based in regional areas and in mining towns.

Our clients come to us from all walks of life and industries, which means we have proven experience tackling all sorts of situations. We work with all scales of businesses, from sole traders, to mum’n’dad businesses, through to companies with a net worth in the range of $25 million.

Our client list ranges from medical professionals, to tradespeople, mining executives and owners, IT professionals, media and communications, to property investors, developers and mortgage consultants. And that’s only getting started. So you see, we are multi-faceted, our clients’ cases are diverse, and what we offer is invaluable.

We help you with accounting and advice at every phase of your business journey. We are CPA-qualified and Chartered Accountants. From business start up to business close down, business strengthen and expand, to steady growth and staying on top. The ultimate end goal is that we help make your life easier and financially happier.

SEE OUR EXTRAORDINARY TEAM!

JAYNESH GOUNDER
  
DIRECTOR

CA BBus Dip Fin Planning

Not only does Jay appreciate the challenges of operating and managing Agilis, he also enjoys providing suitable advice to clients and seeing them succeed in their businesses and personal lives.

Jay provides business structure and advice, ongoing business management, business improvement and cash flow analysis, superannuation and structure advice, and research and development advice.

BERT GIRLE 
 
DIRECTOR

B Bus, Grad Dip Mgmt, Grad Dip Fin Pln, FCPA, AAIM
Agilis director Bert Girle has a wealth of experience and knowledge in taxation planning and business structure advice. He has 35 years of accounting experience, ranging from mining companies – Queensland Alumina, Ok Tedi Mining Papua New Guinea and Mt Leyshon Gold Mines – to the private education sector, and then into private practice working with all business sizes.

PETER GEE 
 
CHIEF MARKETING & TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

B.Bus (Marketing)
Peter joined Agilis Accountants & Advisors in 2016 as Chief Marketing & Technology officer after successful stints as Head of Marketing with Mortgage Choice and Super Retail Group.

Previous to this, he ran a successful digital agency and founded a successful comparison website which still attracts over 40,000 Australian’s every month.
BRIANA KIM 
 
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER B.Com, CPA

Initiative, motivation, perseverance and dedication are some of the reasons why clients value working with Briana Kim.

Specialising in small to mid-sized business advisory, Briana spends a good amount of time immersed in tax and financial statement analysis. She also enjoys helping clients with tax planning, structuring their businesses, setting up a business plan and undertaking due diligence for business transactions.

CHRIS KANG 
 
ASSOCIATE B.Com, CPA

From the high streets of New York, to the bustle of Seoul, and on to the leafy pavements of The Gap in Brisbane, globetrotter Chris knows no geographical boundaries when it comes to offering the best accounting service for his clients.

Graduating from Griffith University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Commerce with Accounting major, in 2008 Chris became CPA-qualified.

Prior to joining Agilis, Chris had mostly worked with small to medium-sized enterprises, providing the highest standards of tax and accounting services to a diverse range of clients in various business areas.

CARMELA LARME
  
TAX MANAGER

CA CTA B.Bus (Accy)
Carmela Larme is a qualified Chartered Accountant and brings extensive tax and business services experience to Agilis. For over 15 years, she has been advising and assisting small and large businesses across a range of industries. She has strong professional and technical skills gained from working in mid-tier and top tier accounting, and law firms.

Carmela can assist with all tax matters and is known to provide successful solutions and outcomes. The tax areas include CGT, Small Business Tax Concessions, Tax residency, Estate Matters, ATO negotiations and Private Rulings.
RAJEEV PILLAY 
 
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

Prior to joining Agilis Accountants & Advisors, Rajeev spent nearly 5 years working with KPMG’s Audit division after acquiring 6 years management accounting experience with MNC’s such as British American Tobacco, George Weston Foods, Diageo Australia, Amcor Australia, Virgin Australia.

Raj can help assist you with budgeting, forecasting, pricing and variance analysis, right through to assisting clients in doing their tax returns and ensuring that they get the best returns possible.

NISHAN FERNANDO 
 
ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING SPECIALIST

B.Bus (Accy)
Nishan enjoys reporting financial transactions accurately based on correct theory and using accounting software programs like BankLink, Xero and MYOB. He thrives on using the data from these programs to prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS) and financial statements.

With the skills to prepare individual, trust and company tax returns, Nishan thoroughly applies proper taxation rules and uses relevant information and understanding for each and every client scenario.

DANIEL KIM 
 
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT

Daniel joined team Agilis in 2014 as a graduate accountant, after graduating from QUT in 2012 with Bachelor of Business, majoring Accountancy (Finance minor) with distinction and he is currently undertaking CPA courses to be a qualified accountant.

Since joining the firm, he has been exposed to diverse clients, ranging from high-net-wealth individuals to small-to-medium sized business with a direct guidance from seniors/partners, which helped him broaden both technical and soft skills.

JASON YAN 
 
ACCOUNTANT

BBus (Accy)
Jason enjoys preparing individual, trust and company tax returns for clients. With the great experience of preparing tax returns, it has helped Jason to have deep understanding of taxation rules. As a result, he can apply relevant information to specific client case to ensure maximum tax benefit for them.

Born and raised in China, Jason moved to Brisbane for study in 2010. He graduated from Queensland University of Technology in 2009 with a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Accountancy. Then he completed the Master of Commerce at University of Queensland, majoring in Applied Finance in 2013.

VIJAYTA GOUNDER 
 
CORPORATE SECRETARIAL & EQUIPMENT SERVICES MANAGER

12 years of experience in the banking sector has helped Vijay understand clients’ business and financial needs, and the importance of deadlines.

Vijay has completed a diploma in Business Studies from Manukau Institute of Technology and a Certificate in Banking.

She thrives on Agilis’ diverse cultural workplace and believes it equips her with all the communication skills required to deal with a diverse set of businesses in vast locations.
NARELL NUGHES 
 
BOOKKEEPING & CLIENT SERVICES

Narell joined Agilis when Alito was acquired in 2015. Apart from providing excellent client management and bookkeeping services, Narelle gets satisfaction from collaborating client’s financials from the foundations, and organising them ready to present to our team of professionals.

Prior to Agilis – stay at home mum raising my family. Volunteered  my time in the children’s school (this year being my last year after 15 years). Took on the role of the P & C bookkeeper- found I enjoyed this –  Helped on a part-time basis in a friends bookkeeping business until starting work at Alito accounting in 2011.

TIFFANY DUNN 
 
ACCOUNTS & CLIENT SERVICES SUPPORT

With 25-plus years experience in client services and team management, Tiffany brings to Agilis her loyalty, honesty and organisation skills.

She enjoys working at Agilis because it’s a professional office environment and it’s a growing company with expansion focus.

Achieving the daily workflow targets and working within a job priority and follow-up system is what Tiffany finds enjoyable and rewarding about her role.
CLAIRE NICHOL 
 
RECEPTION & CLIENT SERVICES COORDINATOR

Claire has over 5 years customer service experience and contributes to the culture of Agilis with her outgoing and hardworking nature.

She enjoys working at Agilis as part of a goal-orientated team in a professional business environment and finds reward in all of her one on one interactions with clients.

She is caring and passionate about providing an attentive and personable experience for all Agilis clients and finds the supportive team system in the firm to be one of the most positive parts of her role.

 
CHANEL LEVINSON

RECEPTION & CLIENT SERVICES SUPPORT

Chanel joined Agilis in early 2016 with two year’s experience in customer service while completing her final years of high school. She enjoys working with the Agilis team and looks forward to coming into the office every day to provide great service to our existing and new clients.

Chanel is confident and always sees the positives in any aspect of her work and she looks forward to meeting face to face with clients on a daily basis.

She is hoping to gain further professional experience at Agilis and hopes to commence tertiary studies in business in the near future.

Agilis Accountants & Advisors in The Gap, Brisbane, QLD is listed under the best Accountants Specialising in Business Tax Setup, Superannuation, Accounting.

Other services by Agilis Accountants & Advisors are GST / BAS Returns, Wealth Management, Tax Planning.

Phone Agilis Accountants & Advisors to ask about our services and prices.

Services

TAX PLANNING
Let us plan your tax to help minimise your tax bill, return you bigger tax refunds, and optimise your debt… so you can pay off your home loan and investments faster.

ACCOUNTING & GST
See how we can help your business on an ongoing basis. Let us successfully lodge your tax returns on time, manage your numbers, and keep you ahead of your game.
BUSINESS PLANNING
Let’s see your business thrive! We’ll help you start up, strengthen and expand, and reach great heights. We’ll also help protect your business with a succession plan.

SUPERANNUATION
Retirement planning decisions made now will impact your future wealth and health. Let us help you make the most profitable move for a more relaxing retirement.
RISK PROTECTION
Trusts are most commonly used for financial protection, so if an individual is sued their assets won’t be taken away. Have you also considered protecting your equity?

COMMERCIAL FINANCE
Think you might need to buy a new machine, vehicle or large-expense item for your business? Or perhaps you need to undertake an upgrade of your business premises?
INVEST IN PROPERTY
We’ll sort out your negative gearing, equity unlocking, tax deductions, capital gains tax, and the best tax structure, so you can keep hunting for the next property. 

DEVELOP A PROPERTY
Ever wondered what the tax implications are of buying and developing a property? Let us advise you, so you can start breaking ground faster.

Reviews

“It’s been a wonderful journey working in Agilis so far. During the last financial year, we have experienced a lot of changes. However, as a team, we have responded effectively and efficiently to these changes, which has smoothed transition and overcome all the difficulties. I am glad I can be a member of Agilis Team and quite look forward to new financial year.
Go Agilis!!!”

“Agilis is a firm that genuinely works for the betterment of clients and provides recognition to its employees when they work hard. Working with Agilis also means more diverse job experiences, challenging opportunities and responsibilities, a high level of team spirit towards achieving goals, good cooperation between management and fellow staff members, and on-the-job training.”

“CTI Consulting has been with Agilis for over 3 years and they provide our business with a range of services including business and personal tax, SMSF support, insurance and most recently loan advice.

They are a great group of people to work with and have supported us from the very beginning of our consultancy, even helping us set up our business and accounting systems.

I’d recommend Agilis to anyone looking for a locally based accountancy service that has a real customer focus.

Mark
CTI Consulting”

“I’ve been using Jay for the past 6 years and he’s been fantastic. He understands our digitally focussed business which has been a massive help with our business structuring and planning.”

“…extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of Taxation, Superannuation and Financial Planning.”