MARTIN BRISTOW
Qualifications: CPA B.Bus (Acc)
Position: Director
Martin is one of the partners of Smart Steps Accounting and provides a wealth of experience having worked in a number of prominent Accounting Firms on the Sunshine Coast over the past 21 years.
He has recently returned from the USA working as CEO for a US Company. Martin enjoys working with both small and large businesses to maximise the clients wealth.
Martin loves all sports and is a Cowboys supporter but we won’t hold that against him!
Please contact Martin at [email protected]
MICHELLE CIVITARESE
Qualifications: CPA. B.Bus (Acc)
Position: Partner
Michelle is one of our partners at Smart Steps. Michelle has knowledge and experience in many areas of accounting including Self Managed Superannuation Funds, GST Advice, Structuring and Business Advice/Support.
Born and bred in Ballarat, Michelle is well travelled having lived in many parts of Australia including Tennant Creek, NT. She has, however called the Sunshine Coast home for the past decade.
When she’s not at her desk Michelle chooses to get the most out of her spare time by keeping fit, travelling and sitting down to enjoy a nice glass of red.
Please contact Michelle at [email protected]
CHRISTINE MULRANEY
Position: Administration
Chris is an integral part of the Smart Steps team – she is the one who brings it all together. Chris is the Office Administrator or in other words the one that keeps the wheels turning allowing everybody else to concentrate on what they do best.
Chris provides administration and accounting support to the partners as well as handling accounts payable, payroll and all ASIC transactions.
Originally from South Australia, Chris is a passionate AFL follower and often heads down to Brisbane to support her mighty Lions. Chris is also enthusiastic about keeping fit and active anyway they can and love to get down to Mooloolaba to walk along our beautiful coastline.
Please contact Chris at [email protected]
ALLYCE LEO
Allyce is one of the accountants at Smart Steps. She has lived on the Sunshine Coast for 12 years now and loves to surf.
Allyce holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting from the University of the Sunshine Coast and provides support for the partners within the firm.
Please contact Allyce at [email protected]
ANDY JANG
Andy is one of the accountants at Smart Steps. Originally from South Korea, he has lived on the Sunshine Coast for 7 years.
Outside of the office you will find him swimming with his kids at USC pool or one of the coasts.
Andy holds master of Accounting from the University of the Sunshine Coast and provides support to the Smart Steps team.
Please contact Andy at [email protected]
Andrew Galer
Andrew is one of the Accountants at Smart Step having recently completed his Bachelor of Commerce Degree and is currently undertaking further study towards CPA certification.
Outside of work, Andrew is a family man and a mad Titans supporter.
Please contact Andrew at [email protected]
Greg Dinsdale
Greg is one of the accountants at Smart Steps.
He is a CPA and has completed his Bachelor of Business.
Greg is also a Commissioner Of Declarations should you need documents witnessed.
After being partners in an accounting practice in Rockhampton for
almost 20 years, he relocated to an accounting practice in regional
Victoria for 6 years. With a desire to return to the coast and Queensland,
he relocated to the Sunshine Coast in 2019.
Away from the office, Greg enjoys watching all sports and spending
time with family and friends doing nothing or anything.
Janelle Richards
Janelle is one of the Accountants at Smart Steps. Having recently completed her Bachelor of Commerce Degree and aspires to undertake further study towards CPA certification.
Outside the office you will find Janelle at a group fitness event or walking track whether it is concrete, bush or beach.
Janelle holds professional membership with the Institute of Public Accountants and provides support to the Smart Steps team.
Please contact Janelle at [email protected]
Renee Trenaman
Renee is a bookkeeper at Smart Steps. She moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2015 from Brisbane.
Outside of the office you will likely find Renee reading a book on the beach (soaking up the sunshine)
or off exploring the treasures of the coast.
Renee is currently completing her Certificate IV in Bookkeeping and Accounting through Monarch Institute.
She hopes to keep going with her studies all the way to an advanced diploma in bookkeeping services
where she can continue to provide support to the Smart Steps team.
Laura Jeffrey
Position: Reception and Staff Support
Laura grew up in the north of Brisbane, moving to the Sunshine Coast in 2015, she now proudly calls Noosa home. She is currently studying Bachelor of Nursing and is passionate about helping people.
Away from the office, Laura enjoys camping, sports, going on walks through the hinterland and visiting her parentsí farm. If sheís not out exploring, she is usually studying or watching a good TV series.
Katerina Stief
Katerina is originally from Prague Czech Republic and has been in Australia for 25 years.
She has a long time experience in preparation of tax compliance for individuals, company, trust, partnership etc.
Katerina enjoys mostly spending time with her family, travel the world, fitness and beach time at Sunshine Coast.
HOLLY MANNION
Position: Reception and Staff Support
Originally from Katherine, Lived there for over 15 years so I call it home.
I’ve been on the Sunshine Coast now for 6, nearly 7 years.
I love the ocean and learnt how to surf, so I spend a lot of time out there and
if not, I’m usually outside exploring the hinterlands, finding walking trails, gym or watching a good movie.
