Meet the team at Bell Partners, Norwest
Australia's Leading Business Advisory, Accounting, Insurance, Taxation & Business Consulting Firm
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Harry Edwards
Managing Director, Bell Partners Norwest
Harry brings over 20+ years of expertise and knowledge to the firm as a Business Advisor and Mentor. His passion is to assist business owners grow, sustain and profit from their business and move toward their goals and outcomes, ultimately leading to their financial and lifestyle desires.
After working for Bell Partners in Sydney for 7 years, mentored by Anthony Bell, Harry opened the doors to the Norwest office in 2010 to better serve the clientele located throughout the growing North and South West regions of Sydney. Initially focusing on Accounting and Taxation advice, Harry quickly expanded their services to offer a holistic approach for businesses and individuals alike with their Business Advisory and Wealth Management services.
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Joy Batra
Business Advisor
Joy is one of Bell Partners Business Advisors and assists clients in achieving overall success in their business. Her expertise lies in helping businesses grow in respect to taxation compliance, business and financial management, business structuring, tax planning, performance improvement and succession planning.
Working mainly with small businesses and high net wealth families, Joy builds trusted relationships and assists in addressing any day-to-day issues they may face, along with providing strategic and practical advice to ensure that larger issues are dealt with in a timely manner.
While Joy certainly loves her job, if you were to ask her what her biggest achievement is, she’ll proudly say being a mum to her two young boys.
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Pamela Manjares
Business Advisor
As our 2022 Bell Partners Norwest Employee of the year, it’s a pleasure having Pamela on the team. Her skills and expertise lie in ensuring you minimise your taxation obligations, lodging your tax returns, Business Activity Statements (BAS), Instalment Activity Statements (IAC) and providing advice and setting up of different business structures.
Pamela takes an individual approach to her accounting and advisory services and is passionate about ensuring her clients receive the best possible service and outcome to achieve not only their financial goals, but their lifestyle goals too.
Pamela moved to Australia in 2013 from the Philippines without family and has developed a close group of friends who she enjoys spending time with. During her spare time she also enjoys reading, participating in agility training with her dog, Freedom, and is currently DIY renovating her home. Aside from her Accounting qualifications, Pamela also holds a Bachelor of Science majoring in Food Technology and prior to switching careers to Accounting she worked as a Food Quality Assurance Technician.
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Kevin Zhang
Accountant and Tax Advisor
When it comes to Taxation Advice, Kevin is our resident expert. Taking a holistic approach to taxation planning, Kevin assists clients in legally minimising their tax liabilities. His tailored approach to your specific set of circumstances allows him to develop clear and structured strategies in order to optimise your taxation position, year after year.
Kevin holds a Masters in Accounting, though prior to launching his Accounting career he studied Journalism and worked for almost 2 years as a journalist writing website commentary articles for The People’s Daily, the largest newspaper in China.
Being active is important to Kevin and he regularly participates in Bouldering Basketball and Table Tennis.
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Aline Abram
Accountant and Tax Advisor
Aline is another Accountant and Tax Advisor on the Bell Partner team who commenced with us in 2021. As a Chartered Accountant, her strengths lie in preparing Income Tax Returns, BAS and bookkeeping for our clients.
Aline has experience in accounting and taxation planning for small to medium businesses and individuals along with commercial accounting experience while working for a number of listed companies. Her bookkeeping experience has allowed her to ease into her accounting career and she loves helping the team meet client expectations together and making sure clients are satisfied.
While Aline would love to relax on the weekend, most of her time is spent being Uber Mum taking her children to their sporting activities.
A cautionary note, Aline is hearing impaired and knows how to lip read!
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Justin Macaraeg
Accountant and Tax Advisor
A recent graduate, having completed his Bachelor of Commerce - Professional Accounting with a Bachelor of Applied Finance. Eager to apply the lessons he has learnt from his studies to real life situations and everyday use, Justin assists our team with taxation planning and advice for individuals and businesses.
Staying up-to-date with the latest tax laws and regulations ensures Justin develops the knowledge and skills to handle a wide range of tax matters, ensuring accuracy and compliance every step of the way for his clients.
Justin has a passion for basketball and plays competitively each week. He also enjoys dining out with friends and family.
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Frances Basilisco
Client Services & Personal Assistant to Harry Edwards
Frances joined Bell Partners in 2016 and is head of our Client Services Division. Her role is to provide administrative support to management and other employees and to ensure our client’s receive an exceptional experience right from the first interaction they have with us.
As the firm began to grow, Frances commenced as Personal Assistant to our Managing Director, Harry Edwards. Her primary role is to ensure Harry’s workday runs smoothly by assisting him with diary management, schedules and other tasks. If you wish to book an appointment with Harry, you’ll likely speak with Frances.
Outside of work, Frances is a busy mum to 3 children. She loves exploring our beautiful country and spending time with her family. Frances is a qualified hairdresser and prior to commencing with Bell Partners she worked in a salon managing clients, salon schedules and cutting and styling client’s hair.
Our Services:
Business Advisory & Consultancy
Our dedicated Business Advisors will support and guide you toward unlocking limitless possibilities within your business. We help you to increase efficiencies, streamline your financials and maximise your growth, performance and earnings with tailored strategies and advice.
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Accounting
We offer a full range of accounting services for your business to ensure you meet all statutory and compliance requirements together with future planning strategies and advice that will move you towards your financial goals.
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Taxation
Minimise your current and future tax liabilities with our Taxation Planning experts. We provide Individual and Business tax advice along with asset protection, succession planning and assistance with tax audits.
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Why choose us?
Experience and Expertise
Our team of experienced Business Advisors and Chartered Accountants bring a wealth of knowledge and experience across various industries. We have successfully assisted numerous businesses in achieving their goals, overcoming challenges and building business and personal wealth. When you partner with us, you leverage our expertise to make informed decisions and drive sustainable growth.
Customised
Solutions
We understand that each business and individual is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to success. That's why we take the time to understand your specific objectives, challenges, and opportunities. Our Advisors and Accountants will work closely with you to develop customised strategies and practical solutions that align with your financial goals.
Holistic
Approach
We believe in taking a holistic approach. Our services go beyond just financial analysis and include strategic planning, operational optimisation, market research, risk management, and more. We aim to provide comprehensive support across all areas of your business to ensure long-term success.
Trusted
Partnership
Building a strong and trustworthy relationship with our clients is at the core of what we do. We take the time to listen, understand, and collaborate with you to find the best solutions for your business. Our commitment to your success is unwavering, and we are here to support you, every step of the way.
Featured Articles
These articles have been written by Harry Edwards, leveraging his experience and giving his personal perspective on business growth, performance and profits. These articles have been written to assist business owners in any phase of business and are designed to get you thinking differently in your approach to your biggest assets - your business, your brand and your legacy.