Alissa Parker

Senior Accountant - Goulburn

Areas of focus

Income Tax Consulting

GST Consulting and Compliance

Job title

Senior Accountant

Office Location

Goulburn

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+61 2 4824 1114

Alissa Parker is a Senior Accountant in the Goulburn Business Advisory division.

Alissa is a dedicated accounting professional with over 10 years of experience in accounting and tax, and extensive expertise in cloud accounting solutions across various platforms, including Xero and MYOB. Passionate about helping family businesses succeed, she empowers her clients to navigate accounting and compliance with confidence, allowing them to reclaim time and focus on growth.

Alissa collaborates with small to medium-sized businesses in Goulburn and the Southern Highlands, focusing on improving their operations so her clients can focus on running their businesses. Alissa takes great pride in helping her clients reclaim valuable time that would otherwise be spent navigating bookkeeping, accounting and compliance issues.

Along with her work for smaller enterprises, Alissa has experience partnering with large not-for-profit organisations and corporate entities. Her expertise extends to offering tailored advice and practical solutions for a variety of cloud accounting challenges, ultimately making the accounting and compliance processes more efficient and manageable, especially as period-end approaches.. calculator

Alissa began her career in an accounting firm in Bowral while still in Year 10, assisting with administrative tasks and basic accounting functions. After graduating, she transitioned to a larger family-run firm, where she worked full-time and studied part-time for five years to earn her degree. Seeking to broaden her knowledge and experience with particular emphasis in the primary production sector, Alissa later joined RSM. With a decade of full-time experience in accounting and tax coupled with over a dozen years of expertise in cloud accounting solutions, she is well-equipped to support her clients in navigating their financial needs.

Alissa works with a diverse array of clients, ranging from large corporate entities to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including regional SMEs. Her extensive expertise allows her to craft tailored solutions that address the unique needs of each sector. For large corporations, she develops comprehensive cloud accounting strategies and compliance support. In the middle-market SME space, Alissa concentrates on optimising financial processes to drive growth and enhance efficiency. Meanwhile, for regional SMEs, she provides personalised services and practical solutions that help them thrive in their local markets. This breadth of experience empowers her to effectively assist clients of all sizes as they navigate their accounting challenges.

"I’m passionate about helping family businesses succeed by simplifying accounting and compliance, enabling my clients to reclaim their time and focus on what truly matters."

A key area of Alissa’s work involves solving a variety of problems related to accounting and financial management. She specialises in cloud accounting solutions, being proficient in platforms like Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, SAGE, Reckon, Figured and Phoenix. Her expertise enables her to streamline financial processes, significantly improving overall efficiency. Additionally, Alissa offers valuable tax planning strategies, helping SMEs maximise support available from the ATO, NSW Government and local agencies. Her tailored advice helps clients navigate complex tax regulations, contributing to their financial success and growth.

Alissa has also successfully guided numerous clients in transitioning from paper-based systems or outdated software to Xero. Throughout these transitions, she has witnessed firsthand the positive transformations in her clients’ lives. By simplifying their accounting processes, clients regain precious time to spend with their families and focus on expanding their businesses which Alissa finds immense satisfaction with. Passionate about the success of family businesses, Alissa helps clarify accounting and compliance measures. With her supportive team, she empowers clients to navigate these complexities confidently, allowing them to concentrate on their passions while she manages the financial intricacies.

Outside of work, Alissa is skilled at connecting with people and animals everywhere she goes. She cherishes the outdoors, spending her days off camping, assisting her partner in their fencing contracting business and enjoying time with various animals. This connection to nature not only rejuvenates her but also fuels her passion for life.