Meet Matthew Burns
Matthew Burns
Senior Accountant
Video Game Nerd • Board Game Collector • Budding Pianist
Matthew is an Accountant who is passionate about working with small business owners to streamline their compliance allowing them more time to do what matters most to them.
Matt has over six years experience in the Accounting industry and is passionate about utilising software to it’s greatest ability, creating efficient processes and producing accurate data to frame conversations.
Graduating from La Trobe University Bendigo, Matt started at Strategem as a Graduate Accountant. Over this time he has developed his skills and furthered his training and is now a fully qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA), working at Strategem as a Senior Accountant, providing support to his clients, and leadership to others within our business.
Matt is a passionate Strategem representative, often representing Strategem at various events and careers expos. He is also a member of the GLLEN Young Industry Ambassador program where he has the opportunity to develop his personal and professional skills, while also supporting other young professionals.
Outside of the office, Matthew volunteers as a Youth Group Leader, supporting Bible study groups and youth camps.
Skills
- Expertise in working with small business owners to streamline compliance, enabling them to focus on core business activities.
- Proficient in leveraging accounting software to enhance business efficiency, creating processes that ensure accuracy and facilitate strategic decision-making.
- Over six years of experience in tax and accounting, providing in-depth knowledge and practical solutions to diverse financial challenges.
- Skilled in multiple accounting platforms including Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, and Reckon, enhancing client engagements with advanced technological tools.
Credentials/Qualifications/Community
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from La Trobe University Bendigo.
- Actively involved as a Young Industry Ambassador in the GLLEN program, helping develop skills and support young professionals.
- Volunteers as a Youth Group Leader, contributing to community service and leadership through supporting local Bible study groups and youth camps.
Matthew in action:
Matthew’s Client Feedback:
Are you a client of Matthew?
Recommended Blogs:
