Who We Are
Meet our Accounting & Tax Team!
Get to know the team who work hard behind the scenes…
-
Shane McKenna CA
Managing Director - Aintree Group
-
Nadia Fazli CA
Director
-
Paul Martin
Accounting Principal
-
Trung Le CA
Senior Manager
-
Joseph Colaciello CA
Senior Manager
-
Teagan Thomas CPA
Manager
-
David Bishop CA
Superannuation Manager
-
Alannah Pizzica CA
Manager
-
Nick Binney CA
Senior Accountant
-
Selina Arche CA
Senior Accountant
-
Katia Pacule
Accountant
-
Travis Chow
Accountant
-
Richard Lyons CA
Accountant
-
Thuong Vo
Management Accountant
-
Dev Kasaju
Accountant
-
Jessica Matchett
Accountant
-
Krishan Weerakoon
Accountant
-
Justin Paolilli
Accounting Intern
-
Laura Cohen
SMSF Administrator
-
Lorena Thomas
Bookkeeper
-
Zoe Hrambanis
Accounting Operations Manager
-
Ally Waldron
Executive Assistant
-
Ruth Stanton
Executive Assistant
-
Chantelle Michael
Compliance Administrator
-
Maureen Lukman
Operations & Compliance Coordinator
-
Anjie Callanan
Client Experience & Operations Coordinator
-
Sarah Colston
Client Experience & Operations Coordinator
-
Mia Salvati
Operations Coordinator
-
Emilie McKenna
Compliance Administration Assistant
-
Earl Eddings
Consultant
Shane McKenna CA
Managing Director - Aintree Group
Nadia Fazli CA
Director
She/Her
Nadia is a proactive Chartered Accountant with over a decade of experience and is a Partner at Aintree Group. She joined the team as a Manager in 2020 after spending time working and travelling in London.
Specialising in supporting family-owned businesses, Nadia is passionate about providing tailored solutions for both business and personal needs. Her proactive approach and genuine care ensure her clients feel supported every step of the way.
Outside of work, Nadia enjoys staying active, spending quality time with her friends and family and travelling!
Paul Martin
Accounting Principal
Paul has over 36 years of taxation and business advisory experience, including running his own practice for 28 years. He’s worked in a broad range of industry sectors specialising in construction, civil engineering, property development, manufacturing, biotechnology and retailing.
Paul predominantly working closely with family businesses specialising in tax planning, business consulting and strategic advice, often acting in the capacity of Chief Financial Officer for many of our clients.
He strongly believes in both developing close relationships with clients to gain a better understanding of their goals, both personal and business, and also in keeping close ties to the community – often by taking on the role as treasurer of local sporting clubs and charities.
Outside of work, Paul enjoys travelling and cooking for his wonderful wife, two daughters and their partners. He loves nothing more than relaxing with a glass of red and a good “whodunnit” novel, preferably with an ocean view!
Trung Le CA
Senior Manager
Trung is a Chartered Accountant with experience working in both the public and private sector in Australia. He also has international experience working and living in London and the Cayman Islands.
At Aintree Group, Trung’s experience covers a variety of industry sectors including manufacturing, retail, professional services, construction, and property development.
Outside of work, Trung enjoys playing a round of golf and hitting winners on the tennis court. One interesting item on his bucket list is he would like to create a meme that goes viral!
Joseph Colaciello CA
Senior Manager
Joseph is a Chartered Accountant with over seven years’ experience working closely with Aintree Group clients. He loves working with numbers and is passionate about building strong client relationships and providing tax strategies for small businesses and individuals.
In his spare time, he enjoys travelling, catching up with friends and family, watching tennis and supporting his favourite AFL team (go Hawks!). Joseph also likes staying active by having a kick of footy, going to the gym and playing golf.
Teagan Thomas CPA
Manager
Teagan loves working with numbers and developing new relationships with clients. She has over 15 years of experience working as an accountant, and has spent many of those years as a client manager, where she works directly with business owners to ensure the best tax outcome holistically.
Teagan enjoys spending time with her family including two young children, completing puzzles, and either playing or watching tennis.
David Bishop CA
Superannuation Manager
He/Him
David joined our team in 2022. His role includes preparing financial statements and tax returns for Self Managed Super Funds and ensuring they are compliant.
In his spare time he enjoys socialising with friends, playing tennis and spending time with his pet greyhound.
Alannah Pizzica CA
Manager
Alannah is a Chartered Accountant with over seven years of experience in the accounting and tax industry. She has worked across both mid-tier and Big 4 professional services firms, supporting a diverse client base that includes high-wealth individuals, family groups, and ASX-listed companies.
Alannah has extensive expertise in accounting and taxation, with particular exposure to clients in the agriculture, horticulture, and construction industries. She enjoys providing CFO advisory and tax advisory services, helping business owners make informed, strategic decisions with confidence.
Beyond her professional work, Alannah is passionate about giving back to the community. She has volunteered for Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day and provided pro-bono support through the Hatch program in partnership with Taronga Zoo.
Outside of work, Alannah enjoys cooking for family and friends—especially Italian favourites like homemade pasta and tiramisu. She’s set herself the challenge of cooking every recipe in a single cookbook, inspired by Julie & Julia. A dog lover at heart, Alannah shares her home with two terriers, Evie and Carrie, and loves to travel. Her favourite spots so far are Merimbula in NSW and Santa Margherita in Italy.
Nick Binney CA
Senior Accountant
Nick is a Chartered Accountant who manages tax and accounting matters, serving as a trusted advisor to our clients with complex corporate structures.
In his spare time Nick enjoys watching the footy (particularly when Richmond is playing) and spending time with his dogs. He also loves travelling home to country Victoria to see his family and catching up with friends on the weekend.
Selina Arche CA
Senior Accountant
She / Her
Selina is a Chartered Accountant who looks after accounting and tax matters for a wide range of small business clients across different industries.
Outside of the accounting industry, Selina’s previous work experience includes working for the Walt Disney Company in Florida, U.S.A where she worked in Guest Operations.
In her spare time, Selina enjoys musical theatre, crafting, travelling, and spending time with her two cats. She has expansive general knowledge, and put that to the test by competing on the TV quiz show The Chase Australia. One of her favourite memories is meeting her idol, Taylor Swift, and she keeps a photo of that moment on her desk in the office.
Katia Pacule
Accountant
Katia is an accountant with a background in management accounting, having overseen a range of bookkeeping clients in previous roles. She holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and a Master of Finance.
Katia enjoys leveraging technology to enhance financial reporting and has experience using Power BI to design interactive dashboards, helping clients gain valuable insights into their business performance.
Outside of work, Katia loves customising gifts with her laser machine, staying active with gym and Pilates, and exploring her passion for cooking. Originally from Mozambique, it remains her favourite place to travel and visit family.
Travis Chow
Accountant
Travis holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Monash University. Travis has several years of experience in public practice and he is a highly motivated and passionate accountant who is responsible for helping clients in various tax matters. At his previous firm, he specialised in dealing with clients in the art industry.
Outside of work, Travis likes going to the gym to stay physically active. He also enjoys spending quality time with friends either to explore new restaurants or simply enjoy activities including concerts, musical shows or art exhibitions.
Richard Lyons CA
Accountant
He/Him
Richard joined Aintree Group in 2025, truly embodying our integrated professional services model as both a Chartered Accountant and a Lawyer. He brings a diverse background of professional and real-world experience, including 10 years in hospitality, 4 years in insurance and financial services, and nearly 4 years in business services and management accounting.
Richard holds a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), and is both an Admitted Australian Lawyer and a Chartered Accountant. Since March 2022, he has been working in business services, where he particularly enjoys building strong, respectful, and trust-based relationships with clients.
Outside of work, Richard enjoys listening to audiobooks, painting, and discovering great coffee. His many years in hospitality instilled in him a passion for creating positive experiences and making a meaningful impact in every interaction.
Thuong Vo
Management Accountant
She/Her
Thuong assists with our management accounting services, including BAS preparation, payroll services and data entry. She holds a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, and has over 10 years experience in the accounting industry, working previously as an Accountant in Finland and as a Bookkeeper and Payroll Officer here in Australia.
Having worked with clients across various industries including small to medium sized businesses, family businesses, investors and professionals, Thuong seeks to use that experience to help business owners find the best way to manage their financials and books.
Outside of work, she keeps herself fit by jogging, hiking and doing Pilates. On weekends she likes to try new restaurants – strolling around the city and suburbs looking for hidden gems.
Thuong’s background is Vietnamese, but she grew up in Finland and is very used the cold weather. She can’t wait for winter in Australia so she can hit the slopes snowboarding, which is her biggest passion. Her goal is to travel overseas at least once a year (usually to a winter destination to get more opportunities to snowboard).
Dev Kasaju
Accountant
Dev works in the accounting team, with particular interest in managing Self Managed Super Fund matters. He has a Masters of Financial Analysis, and is working towards his goal to become a Chartered Accountant. Dev enjoys getting the best service and outcome for clients.
On his days off, Dev enjoys going to the gym, playing indoor soccer and going fishing, as well as watching football. His favourite team is Manchester City.
Jessica Matchett
Accountant
She / Her
Jessica assists our clients with tax planning and compliance matters. She holds a Bachelor of Business from Monash University, with a focus on Accounting and Business Law, and is currently studying for her Chartered Accounting qualification.
Outside of work, Jess enjoys catching up with friends and family, playing basketball or reading self-growth books!
Krishan Weerakoon
Accountant
Krishan has a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and plenty of experience working with various accounting clients, who he is always eager to assist with tax matters. He is currently working towards Chartered Accounting qualifications.
In his free time, Krishan enjoy going to the gym with friends, watching movies, and playing cricket.
Justin Paolilli
Accounting Intern
Justin is currently completing a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Finance. He is eager to build his practical experience in the accounting field and develop a strong foundation for his future career through his internship at Aintree Group. Justin also works part-time in retail, where he has developed valuable customer service and time management skills.
Outside of work and university, Justin enjoys spending time with family and friends. He’s a passionate sports fan who loves going to the gym, watching soccer and Formula 1. He’s also an avid traveller who seeks out adventure. His recent trip to New Zealand included hiking, mountain biking, and trying a range of new experiences.
Laura Cohen
SMSF Administrator
Laura joined Aintree Group in 2023. She has previous experience working in administration at accounting firms, and assists our team with self-managed super fund administration and day to day operational tasks. She is also currently studying Science at Deakin University.
In her spare time, Laura enjoys reading and walking, swimming to keep fit, and hanging out with friends and family.
Lorena Thomas
Bookkeeper
Lorena has over 25 years experience in the Bookkeeping industry. She is a registered BAS agent, and has a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
She celebrated her 15th year at Aintree Group in 2024. She works part-time taking care of internal bookkeeping matters for Aintree Group.
In her spare time, Lorena enjoys travelling, reading and spending time with her grandchildren.
Zoe Hrambanis
Accounting Operations Manager
Zoe brings over seven years of experience in public practice, specialising in operations, executive support, and workflow management within fast-paced professional services environments.
She has led initiatives across onboarding and mentoring, client liaison with the ATO and ASIC, training coordination, policy management, and firm-wide reporting.
With a diverse background spanning operations, insolvency, administration, and client service, Zoe offers both depth and breadth of expertise. Her ability to streamline processes and support both teams and clients makes her a valuable asset to our team.
Outside of work, Zoe lives by the four F’s: family, friends, food, and footy. On weekends, if she’s not out with friends or family discovering the latest food delights Melbourne has to offer, you’ll likely find her at the MCG cheering on her beloved Magpies.
Ally Waldron
Executive Assistant
She/Her
Ally joined our team in 2023. She is one of the first points of contact for Aintree Group and assists with client communication and scheduling for our Management Team. With previous experience working as a Client Services Representative, Ally looks forward to growing in her new role as Executive Assistant.
In her spare time, Ally loves hanging out with her dog, Huxley, and seeing her friends.
Ruth Stanton
Executive Assistant
She/Her
Ruth has a background in customer service and administration across multiple industries. She is one of the first points of contact for our business and assists our team with client communication and scheduling.
Outside of the office you will find Ruth etching and printing limited edition prints, playing strategy boardgames with friends or hiking and seeking out wombats.
Chantelle Michael
Compliance Administrator
She/Her
Chantelle is our go-to person for all things compliance, handling matters with the ATO, ASIC, and other regulatory bodies with precision. As the keeper of our databases and she ensures everything runs smoothly. Chantelle is known for getting things done efficiently and effectively whether it’s navigating complex compliance tasks or managing the finer details of our systems. And yes, she can handle the ATO and ASIC hold music like a pro!
Outside of work, Chantelle enjoys staying active at the gym, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. In her spare time, she watches Korean dramas.
Maureen Lukman
Operations & Compliance Coordinator
Maureen supports both the Compliance Administration and Accounting Operations teams, helping to ensure smooth processes and the highest standards of compliance across the firm. With prior experience at the ATO Lodge & Pay Department and in accounting firms, she has developed strong expertise as an all-round administrator, working across ATO, ASIC and SMSF compliance.
Outside of work, Maureen enjoys spending time with her dog, Coco, and cooking for friends and family. Her favourite travel destination so far is Japan, and she looks forward to returning there in the future.
Anjie Callanan
Client Experience & Operations Coordinator
With a Diploma in Business Administration and over 10 years of experience in administration and reception, she specialises in delivering exceptional, memorable client experiences and supporting the Operations Team to keep things running smoothly every day.
Her goal is to continue expanding her knowledge and contributing to Aintree Group’s commitment to outstanding service.
Outside of work, Anjie loves travelling with her partner, especially exploring Europe, and recently enjoyed taking their baby on an overseas adventure. A self-confessed foodie, she enjoys trying new restaurants, sunny walks with her dog, and cheering on the Collingwood Magpies during footy season.
Sarah Colston
Client Experience & Operations Coordinator
She/Her
Sarah is one of the first points of contact for Aintree Group clients. With three years of experience working in public practice, she ensures that every client receives exceptional service and that operations run smoothly behind the scenes for our Accounting Team.
She enjoys building lasting client relationships based on trust, care, and commitment — always striving to make each interaction positive and seamless.
Outside of work, Sarah loves spending time with friends at board game, trivia, or bingo nights. She’s also passionate about all things pop culture — from gaming and movies to TV series and comic-con events.
Emilie McKenna
Compliance Administration Assistant
She/Her
Emilie joined our team in 2023. She assists our Compliance Team with ASIC matters and administration tasks part-time while studying at The Australian National University. She’s currently completing a double degree, working towards a Bachelor of Science and Arts.
Outside of work and study, Emilie enjoys spending time outdoors with hobbies like wildlife photography, kayaking and scuba diving.
Earl Eddings
Consultant
Earl works directly with Aintree Group clients as an advisor and consultant.
His wealth of knowledge, extensive experience and leadership qualities are exceptional, and his contributions are invaluable to our clients, as well as to the broader scope of Aintree Group’s goal of being the go-to trusted advisor for all business and finance matters.
Meet the rest of Team Aintree Group
Aintree Group is all about integrated professional services. We have a range of experts working under the same roof to get the best possible outcome for you!