Our Team

Catherine joined the Tick Tax team in 2016 as the new principal and registered tax agent and comes with an extensive background of over 15 years in the accounting industry, specialising in superannuation.

Catherine graduated as Chartered Accountant in 2005 and has since completed her diploma as a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Specialist Advisor and more recently, a Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning. Catherine’s previous roles include an associate director at second tier accounting firm BDO. She has also gained valuable experience working in the United Kingdom for the international firm, AON.

Catherine specialises in:

• Advice regarding the maintenance and administration of SMSFs including compliance issues
• Financial and Tax Advice for wealth creation, retirement planning and estate planning
• Assisting in applying for the Age Pension
• Strategy tax advice for Businesses - Trusts / Companies / Sole Traders
• Efficient business administration and tax planning

Catherine’s extensive range of qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Commerce (major in Accounting)
• Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
• Authorised Representative of Centrepoint Alliance
• Accredited SMSF Professional Advisor (SSA)
• Member of the Self-Managed Superannuation Professionals Association in Australia
• Member of the Taxation Institute of Australia
• Committee Member for Women in Super

Catherine is a proud Sydney Swans supporter and a bullseye shot at the Monarto Metallic Shilouette Rifle Club. She also is involved with Roller Derby where she goes by the name ‘Kit Cat Krunch’.  

 Catherine Maguire

Eli joined the Tick Tax team in August 2024 as a Senior Tax Accountant. She has worked with accounting firms for 10 years. To channel her other passion to teach, she has also worked as an accounting instructor for a year.

Eli’s expertise covers the tax and accounting needs for:

• Individuals including sole traders
• Partnerships
• Discretionary Trusts and Unit Trusts
• Companies
• Self-Managed Superannuation Funds

If not found working as an accountant, you will see Eli spending time with her lovely daughter and husband. She also loves teaching in Sunday schools and travelling with loved ones.

Nisha joined the Tick Tax team in 2021 and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. She completed her Master of Professional Accounting in 2021 and graduated as a Chartered Accountant in 2025. She has gained experience in tax compliance and tax advisory services across a wide range of clients.

Nisha prepares tax returns and financial statements for individuals, partnerships, trusts, and companies. She also assists with the lodgement of Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) tax returns, ensuring compliance with ATO requirements.

Nisha’s expertise covers a broad range of taxation and accounting services, specialising in;

• Preparation of Income Tax Returns & Financial Statements for Individuals, Partnerships, Trusts, Companies & SMSF
• Deceased estate tax compliance
• Tax Planning
• Bookkeeping and BAS preparation for small businesses
• Payroll administration, including Single Touch Payroll

Outside of work, Nisha enjoys painting and travelling. She is also an enthusiastic foodie who enjoys trying new recipes.

Kamal joined Tick Tax Accountants in April 2024 and brings with her a strong foundation in taxation and accounting, backed by a Master’s Degree in Professional Accounting from the University of South Australia.

With a meticulous approach and a client-first mindset, Kamal specialises in:

• Preparing and lodging Individual, Trust, and Deceased Estate tax returns
• Communicating and liaising with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on behalf of clients
• Preparing and lodging Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS)
• Bookkeeping services for small businesses

Kamal’s dedication ensures clients remain compliant and confident in meeting their tax obligations. Outside of work, Kamal is a dedicated swimmer who finds joy in the water and an enthusiastic traveller with a love for exploring new places and cultures.

Lyn joined Tick Tax in 2015 as receptionist customer service until recently moving into the Office Manager role. Her background is in administration with over 40 years experience.

Lyn's role comprises of;

• ASIC registrations
• Processing of refunds
• Debtors/Creditors
• Assisting Catherine, and much more

Lyn’s achievements include representing the state in table tennis from the age of 11 and being crowned Australian Junior Table Tennis champion at the age of 17. Recently coming out of retirement and bringing home a bronze and a silver medal at the 2023 nationals. Her passions include the Adelaide Crows, Adelaide Thunderbirds and her beloved Chihuahua Maggie.

Maureen joined the Tick Tax team in October 2023 as a Bookkeeper.

Maureen's role comprises of:

• Bookkeeping for small businesses
• Payroll administration for Single Touch Payroll
• Preparing and lodgement of BAS/IAS for clients each quarter
• Assist in drop-offs Income Tax preparation for individuals

Maureen enjoys listening to music, playing games, and watching anime or movies in her spare time. She also enjoys attending concerts, music festivals and spending time with her family and friends.

Kerri joined Tick Tax in 2015 as an administration officer with over 14 years’ experience in secretarial and administrative work within accounting and legal firms.

Kerri is responsible for all administrative duties including;

• Processing monthly and quarterly BAS/IAS
• Communication with the ATO such as negotiating payment plans
• Telephone enquiries
• Appointments
• Data entry
• Bookkeeping and more.

Kerri is very family orientated and is kept busy in her spare time with organising her children’s sporting activities, which include cricket and tennis. She also loves reading and cooking.

Naitra joined Tick Tax in March 2025, bringing with her a passion for precision and client care in the bookkeeping and payroll field.

Naitra is responsible for a wide range of duties including:

• Bookkeeping
• Bookkeeping training
• Payroll advisory and training
• Preparation and lodgement of BAS/IAS
• RTWSA premium lodgements and assistance with claims
• Booking appointments
• Handling telephone enquiries
• Communication with the ATO, including payment plans, SGC, and remission of GIC
• Data entry and more

Naitra is a dedicated mother who enjoys dancing, swimming, cricket, and taking long scenic drives closer to nature during her spare time.

Jolina joined the Tick Tax team in October 2023 as a Bookkeeper/Administration Officer, bringing with her a strong background in accounting and finance. She has over 6 years of industry experience, having worked as an Accounts Receivable Specialist for a real estate company and as a Junior Accountant in an accounting firm.

Jolina’s main duties include:

• Preparing income tax returns for individuals
• Providing bookkeeping services for small businesses
• Preparing and lodging BAS/IAS for client
• Payroll administration for Single Touch Payroll
• Preparing prefills and working papers to support consultants with individual tax returns
• Handling and processing all ATO correspondence on behalf of clients

Outside of work, Jolina is a passionate volleyball player. She also enjoys traveling, photography, trying new food, and spending time with her favorite people. In her community, she volunteers as a social media and live-streaming coordinator at her church.

Kendra joined Tick Tax in January 2024 as the new receptionist and she is the first friendly face you will see as you enter the office. She has 30 years background in administration in industries varying from medical to printing.

Kendra’s role comprises of;

• Greeting customers at reception
• Telephone enquiries
• Appointments
• Customer service
• Assisting consultants, and much more

You can catch Kendra diving into an ice bath on Saturdays and spending time with her four children.

Graham, or better known as “Chook”, co-founded Tick Tax in 2006 and was the principle tax agent until 2016, when Catherine acquired the business.

Over the following years he visited his grandchildren many times in Thailand and also set up a successful Whisky bar in Port Adelaide.

In 2023 he accepted an invitation to return to Tick Tax to assist clients, primarily from July to November, where his knowledge and experience is valued by all.

Upon completing his accounting studies in 2003, he was awarded the” Most Outstanding Student” of the year award by the National Institute of Accountants.

He was raised on a dairy farm between Lyndoch and Williamstown, attending Lyndoch Primary and Nuriootpa High schools.

He worked for local winery, Chateau Yaldara, for over 20 years in many a varied role, culminating in National Sales Manager.

A tragic St Kilda supporter for 59 years, his optimism never ceases to amaze even the most dejected Saints supporters.

In 2012 he was appointed to the position of President of the Semaphore & Port Adelaide RSL and was the main driving force in turning around the club’s fortunes.

Having held many various club positions, he currently is the Treasurer of Diamond Clubhouse, a position he has now held for 14 years.