Jason Elliott
Consultant
Jason is a third generation accountant, joining the family business in 1987 and taking full ownership in 2014. With nearly 30 years’ accountancy experience and running a small family business himself, Jason knows first-hand what it takes to be a successful small business operator. Jason’s main focus each day is to manage the Ellco Group business and to be there as a mentor to all the accountants, support staff and most particularly the clients of the business.
Jason also owns and manages a second business Toowoomba Strata. One of the core functions of the Toowoomba Strata business is to assist and advise developers to make the development aspirations happen – which means also working closely with lawyers, council and government departments. This connection with developers allows Jason to provide specialist and unique advice when it comes to development and building activities.
Jason works very closely with clients providing strategic advice in relation to their business affairs – for example, restructuring or buy/sell considerations or technical and advanced tax planning or just a sounding board for any type of business issue.
Being a member of the Darling Downs Sailing Club and Sailability Darling Downs, on the weekends it is not unusual to find Jason sailing on Cooby Dam. Jason is married to Anne (Registered Nurse) and has three children Gracie (University Student), Isabel (University Student) & Tom (Secondary School Student).
Qualifications: Bachelor of Business (B.Bus), Chartered Accountant (CA), Fellow Strata Community Australia (Qld), Registered Tax Agent, Justice of the Peace
Contact: jason@ellco.com.au
Karissa Bachmann
Director
Having worked with Ellco Group since 2007, Karissa is a qualified CPA and has a wide range of knowledge in a number of areas and is particularly interested in rental properties, the building industry and Self-Managed Superannuation Funds.
Karissa is married to Jade Bachmann who together own and operate the cabinet making business Ideal Kitchens. It is through having their own business that Karissa understands the importance of having the right tools and processes, to make your accounts run as seamlessly as possible. She thoroughly enjoys working with clients to give them a better understanding of their Cashflow position, and helping them work towards a more profitable future.
Karissa is kept busy working part-time at Ellco Group, alongside Jade at Ideal Kitchens, and raising their two young children, Ethan and Nate.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)
Contact: karissa@ellco.com.au
Emma Graham
Director
Emma has been a part of the Ellco Group team since 2012 following years in both accounting and administration positions locally. During Emma’s time with Ellco Group she has demonstrated her ability to look at businesses from a different angle, often supporting clients in creating better ways of running their business.
Emma is very competent at assisting with upgrading client accounting systems to work with newer technology and training business owners on how to make the most of their software. Being Toowoomba born and bred, Emma understands the issues that face Toowoomba businesses. Emma is a qualified CPA and has a keen interest in primary production businesses and the particular taxation legislation that applies to farmers.
As a member of Brisbane Broncos, it is not unusual to find Emma at as many NRL season games as possible. Emma also enjoys overseas holidays and is always planning for her next big adventure.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)
Contact: emmag@ellco.com.au
Melissa Zeller
Accountant
Melissa joined Ellco group in 2022 and brings with her 20 years of accounting experience. Having grown up & worked in a smaller rural community, she has knowledge of small & large primary production businesses as well as the many industries which support the agricultural sector. She is committed to providing clients with the best possible advice and enjoys getting to know clients & their individual needs. She has a special interest in primary production and contracting businesses.
Melissa supports her husband, Chris, with the management of his steel fabrication business as well as having a farming property together and will be working part time at Ellco Group. They have three daughters, Emily, Abi and Olivia who also keeps Melissa very busy.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Contact: melissa@ellco.com.au
Nevenna Thornton
Accountant
Born and bred in Roma Qld, Nevenna joined the Ellco Group team in June 2016 following her move to Toowoomba and several years working within a large regional accounting firm in a variety of roles. Nevenna has recently moved into an accounting role and uses her past knowledge in client services to assist in ensuring all taxation needs are met and making the process as smooth and efficient as possible. Currently, Nevenna’s focus surrounds micro businesses, investment properties and wage earner tax returns.
Nevenna brings some NRL rivalry to the office being an avid North Queensland Cowboys supporter. There has been some serious NRL discussion between Emma and Nevenna whenever there is a Broncos vs Cowboys game.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Contact: nevenna@ellco.com.au
David Elliott
Consultant
David is a second generation accountant, joining the family business in 1958. His accountancy career has spanned nearly 60 years. David has seen many changes to the firm over those years as partners came and went. For the last 20 plus years, he was in partnership with his son Jason. David fully retired from the business in 2014. While he visits the office less often now, David and Jason still regularly discuss business issues.
Since fully retiring David enjoys assisting Sailability Gold Coast.
Qualifications: Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), Registered Company Auditor, Registered Tax Agent, Justice of the Peace
Contact: david@ellco.com.au
Sharyn Coombs
Client Services Officer
Joining Ellco Group in 2013, Sharyn provides administrative support to the accounting staff. Among other roles, Sharyn is the administrator for all documents being signed and lodged, you will often hear from Sharyn to explain our online signature program or chasing up unsigned documents.Sharyn is married to Wayne and together they have two adult children.
Qualifications: Commissioner for Declarations
Contact: sharyn@ellco.com.au
Maddie Burgess
Administration
Maddie joined Ellco Group early 2021. Madeline is the face of the business in reception along with providing administrative assistance to the accountants. Along with Sharyn, Madeline helps with all documents being signed and chasing unsigned documents. Madeline finished school mid-November and is currently working full time with the team.
Contact: madeline@ellco.com.au