Shane McKenna CA

Director

Shane started Aintree Group in 2005 with his wife, Andrea. He specialises in Tax, Strategic Financial Planning, Business and Management Consulting, Managerial Finance, Estate Planning, Succession Planning and Business Start-Up Coaching.

Shane also speaks at business training events and seminars. 

Contact: 03 9851 7955 – Simone Thompson or book an appointment online.

Andrea McKenna

Director

Andrea is a practical, no-nonsense ideas person who specialises in Marketing Strategy, Strategic Communications, Social Media Management, Strategic Planning, Management Consultancy, Public Relations and Public Speaking. 

Contact: amckenna@aintreegroup.com.au

Ashley Wignell CA

Director

Ashley specialises in tax and business advice for a variety of industries including property, construction, manufacturing and medical.

When not at work, Ashley enjoys the constant chaos and adventure that comes with having an active family life (beautiful wife and three kids). Ashley is also a very passionate Carlton supporter.

Contact: awignell@aintreegroup.com.au

Graham Haydar CA

Director

Graham has over 34 years of business advisory experience. His clients respect him as being their “go-to” trusted advisor assisting them in achieving their business and personal goals.

Graham also enjoys participating in community work, travel, driving fast cars and regular exercise that assist him achieving work-life-balance. 

Contact: ghaydar@aintreegroup.com.au

Linda Perry

Business Manager

Linda has over 10 years’ experience working in accounting firms. She loves organisation and is responsible for all the operational, IT and general administration functions of the office, including accounts and debtor management, quality review and client satisfaction. 

Linda enjoys Bikram Yoga and boxing to keep fit, and loves overseas travelling.

Contact: lperry@aintreegroup.com.au

Trung Le CA

Manager

Trung has experience working in both the public and private sector in Australia, as well as international experience working and living in London and the Cayman Islands. 

Outside of work Trung tries to stay fit by walking around a golf course and occasionally hitting the ball. He enjoys a good Netflix TV series and weekend trips away with the family. 

Contact: tle@aintreegroup.com.au

Nadia Bakri CA

Manager

Nadia is a proactive Chartered Accountant with over 10 years’ experience. She joined Aintree Group as a manager in February 2020 after spending a year working in London and travelling on weekends.

Nadia specialises in supporting family-owned businesses with their specific individual needs, both business and personal. She is passionate about her clients and thrives on actively supporting her clients through their journey.

Outside of work, Nadia enjoys staying fit, eating home-cooked meals, listening to audio books and travelling overseas regularly

Contact: nbakri@aintreegroup.com.au

Teagan Thomas CPA

Assistant Manager

Teagan loves working with numbers and developing new relationships with clients.

She enjoys keeping active through running and tennis and regularly competes in fun runs.

Contact: Teagan is currently on extended leave and won’t have access to her emails during this time. Please contact our office instead.

Joseph Colaciello CA

Accountant

Joseph looks after accounting and tax matters for clients.

In his spare time he enjoys playing and watching sports, catching up with friends, and travelling.

Contact: jcolaciello@aintreegroup.com.au

Daniel Piciocco CA

Accountant

Daniel takes care of accounting and tax matters. He is passionate about seeing businesses flourish, and enjoys working with clients to grow their dream business from the ground up and see it come to life. He also helps organise team social events and lunches.

In his spare time Daniel enjoys catching up with friends, following and playing his favourite sports, and most importantly spending money on good food.

Contact: dpiciocco@aintreegroup.com.au

Hannah Trinh CPA

Accountant

Hannah specialises in the preparation of tax returns and takes a special interest in looking after clients and doing research on tax-related matters.

She considers podcasts, books and writing as her favourite pastimes, and regular exercise is a must to achieve a balanced lifestyle.

Contact: htrinh@aintreegroup.com.au

Nick Binney

Accountant

Nick joined Aintree Group in 2021. He assists our team with accounting and tax matters.

In his spare time he enjoys catching up with friends and watching the footy (particularly when Richmond is playing).

Contact: nbinney@aintreegroup.com.au

Selina Arche

Accountant

Selina joined Aintree Group in 2021. She assists our team with accounting and tax matters and is currently working towards her Chartered Accountant qualifications.

Outside of work Selina enjoys crafting, travelling, and spending time with her cat. She also loves anything Disney and Taylor Swift related.

Contact: sarche@aintreegroup.com.au

Thomas Li CA

Accountant

Thomas is a Chartered Accountant who joined Aintree Group in 2021. He is a black belt champion when it comes to understanding the ins and outs of your cloud accounting software. Using his tactical skills, he can solve your accounting and tax issues in a flash.

Away from work, he enjoys playing badminton and he is also a Chelsea F.C. supporter.

Contact: tli@aintreegroup.com.au

Sam Lin

Accountant

Sam assists our team with accounting and tax matters. He joined Aintree Group in 2021. He is enthusiastic about solving clients’ tax and financial problems.

Sam also enjoys cooking, travelling, and playing soccer.

Contact: slin@aintreegroup.com.au

Daniel Coulson

Graduate Accountant

Daniel joined Aintree Group in 2020. He assists our team with accounting and tax matters.

Contact: dcoulson@aintreegroup.com.au

Anne Burridge CA

Superannuation Administrator

Anne is a Chartered Accountant and specialises in superannuation. Her role includes preparing financial statements and returns for Self Managed Super Fund clients, and ensuring they are compliant. She also liaises with the ATO, auditors and other third parties.

Anne has been with Aintree Group for over 10 years. 

Contact: aburridge@aintreegroup.com.au

Lorena Thomas

Bookkeeper

Lorena has over 20 years experience in the Bookkeeping industry, and celebrated her 10th year at Aintree Group in 2019.

She can assist you with all your bookkeeping needs, including BAS preparation, payroll services and data entry.

Lorena is a registered BAS Agent with the Tax Practitioner Board and has a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. She is also Xero Advisor certified, and an expert in MYOB and Banklink.

In her spare time, Lorena enjoys travelling and reading. 

Contact: lthomas@aintreegroup.com.au

Joe Corrone

Bookkeeper

Joe can assist you with all your bookkeeping needs including BAS preparation, payroll services and data entry. He is Xero Advisor certified, and is also an expert in MYOB, Banklink, Reckon and Cash Flow Manager.

Joe comes from a big Italian family. He loves food, coffee, traveling and music, but most of all his cats.

Contact: jcorrone@aintreegroup.com.au

Sue Dowling

Bookkeeper

Sue is Xero Advisor, Payroll and App Advisory Service Certified, and a Certified Migration Specialist. She is also qualified in Credit Management.

Her specialisations include accounting and consulting services, managing customer relations with Government programs and services, and bookkeeping for Wholesale businesses.

Before joining Aintree Group, Sue ran her own small business and consulted to many start-ups. She has many years experience across Credit Management, Software Support and Small Business Mentoring.

She is passionate about customer service. Sue also enjoys oil painting, floristry and her veggie garden.

Contact: sdowling@aintreegroup.com.au

Felicity Siddle

Bookkeeper

Felicity joined Aintree Group in 2020. She is Xero Certified and can look after all your bookkeeping needs, including BAS preparation, payroll services and data entry. 

Outside work Felicity enjoys riding her horses, and she regularly competes on the weekend.

Contact: fsiddle@aintreegroup.com.au

Simone Thompson

Client Service Coordinator

Simone is one of the first points of contact for our business and when getting in touch with Shane. She takes care of client meetings, corporate compliance, internal processes and assists with superannuation administration.

On weekends Simone enjoys watching and playing sports (specifically netball and footy), catching up with friends, and reading.

Contact: sthompson@aintreegroup.com.au

Cass Jobson

Client Service Coordinator

Cass takes care of administration tasks and internal operations and is one of the first points of contact for our business.

She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to musical productions and following the tennis. She also enjoys practicing her pilates and ballet.

Contact: cjobson@aintreegroup.com.au

Chantelle Rose

Compliance & Client Service Administrator

Chantelle takes care of compliance matters relating to the ATO, ASIC and other regulatory bodies. She also assists our administration team.

Chantelle enjoys going to the gym, dancing and spending time with her family and friends. In her spare time she is learning how to speak, read and write Korean.

Contact: crose@aintreegroup.com.au

Jenny Nguyen

Executive Assistant to Shane McKenna

Jenny is one of the first points of contact when getting in touch with Shane. Her role includes liaising with clients, managing meetings, and taking care of business-to-business communication.

She likes to maintain a well balanced lifestyle and enjoys working out at the gym and spending time with her family.

Contact: Jenny is currently on extended leave and won’t have access to her emails during this time. Please contact our office instead.

Philippa Sarah

Team Executive Assistant

Philippa’s role includes assisting our management team with meetings and correspondence.  

She enjoys going to the gym, walking her dog, catching up with friends and family, travelling, and going to concerts, musicals and comedy shows. Philippa is on the Committee for the Alice Springs Beanie Festival. She is also a Carlton supporter.

Contact: psarah@aintreegroup.com.au

Chelsea Scarlett

Communications, Events & Marketing Coordinator

Chelsea is responsible for managing digital marketing for both Aintree Group and Plant: Grow: Reap. You can also contact her regarding all our events, networking opportunities, internships and sponsorships.

In her spare time, Chelsea is a dance teacher and performer with Bindaas Bollywood Dance Company.

Contact: cscarlett@aintreegroup.com.au

Renata Koretski

Human Resources Coordinator

Renata joined Aintree Group in 2021. She takes care of all internal human resource matters for our team.

Contact: rkoretski@aintreegroup.com.au

Josh Gigliotti

Intern

Josh joined our team in 2020, and will be working part time at Aintree Group while studying Commerce at University of Melbourne.

In his spare time he loves exercising at home and watching movies

Contact: jgigliotti@aintreegroup.com.au

Alice Chernishoff

Intern

Alice is currently studying Commerce and Law at Monash University while working at Aintree Group part time. She joined our team in 2021.

Contact: achernishoff@aintreegroup.com.au

Laura Piciocco

Marketing, Events & Communications Intern

Laura joined Aintree Group in 2021. She works part time assisting our marketing team with social media content creation and strategy.

In her spare time, Laura enjoys baking desserts for her family and watching reality TV.

Contact: lpiciocco@aintreegroup.com.au