You and RVP

About you.

Progressive and driven to succeed, you might be looking for new business endeavours or you’ve already spent the last decade or so building a sound business. Either way, you are thinking about the future – growing your business, selling it or planning life beyond being a business owner.

But like most owners of small and medium-sized businesses, you don’t have the luxury of an in-house accountant or financial management team to help you consider options and make the decisions necessary for achieving your goals. You know you might be missing out on advice that could possibly make a big difference to the success of your business, and in turn your own personal prosperity. That’s where we can help.

About us.

We opened Robinson Voss Partners (RVP) in 2014 with the goal of developing truly collaborative relationships with businesses and individuals who value honesty, transparency, excellence, respect, energy and achievement.

As business owners as well as accountants and advisors, we have significant insights derived from working hands-on with hundreds of businesses across a diverse spectrum of size and industry. We also recognise that to achieve strategic goals, business owners need a clear development framework. One that extends beyond theory to practical activities where we work with you and your team to deliver specific outcomes.

Meet the RVP team.

Craig Robinson
Director
Sue Voss
Director
Neil Wilde
Accountant
Ed Watt
Accountant
Jessica Hall
Accountant
Renee Burton
Accountant
Rebecca Orchard
SMSF Accountant
Susan Dixon
SMSF Accountant
Rhonda Whitehead
Business Solutions Advisor
Lynda Jones
Client Services Coordinator
Katie Bron
Client Services Coordinator
Brianna Rees
Client Services Coordinator
Pip Grieve
Practice Manager
Debbie Bastin
Reception

Craig Robinson

Director

  • Bachelor Business (Accounting)
  • Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)
  • Diploma Financial Planning
  • SMSF Specialisation

Craig Robinson is a Certified Practising Accountant, Business Advisor, SMSF Specialist and a powerful advocate for established business owners. Craig helps business owners to achieve their business goals and growth objectives, which in turn contributes to their personal prosperity.

Craig has more than 20 years’ experience assisting established businesses and family groups from all walks of life through accounting and business advisory services. As co-founder and director of Robinson Voss, Craig is first and foremost a business owner who understands the pain points when it comes to growing your business.

In Craig’s experience, it’s all too easy for business owners to become lost in the day to day business operations and lose sight of the big picture. In working closely with these owners, Craig often identifies opportunities and provides advice which dramatically improves business results for his clients, which in turn contributes to their personal prosperity.

Craig is adept at translating complexity into plain English. Using scenarios and financial mentoring he helps his clients understand their true financial position. Craig’s personal mission is to empower established businesses to grow and help their owners achieve personal prosperity.

Offering business leadership advice for clients, Craig helps business owners leverage untapped opportunities, and make the transition from business ‘operator’ to business ‘owner’.

Craig’s colleagues describe him as inspired, driven and dedicated to making a meaningful difference for his clients. His clients know without question that he has their back. In an era of rapid change, Craig’s clients trust he will offer advice and practical steps to help them stay ahead of the game and on track to achieving their goals.

Sue Voss

Director

  • Bachelor Business (Accounting)
  • Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)
  • Diploma Financial Planning
  • SMSF Specialisation

Sue works with established medium sized enterprises and family-owned businesses with substantial turnover, providing clear and practical advice and accounting expertise that heralds positive change. For Sue, making a difference, particularly when it influences business success, and in turn, her clients’ own personal prosperity, is what matters most.

A strong believer that small business plays an integral role in the fabric of Australian society, Sue is a business owner’s champion. Working closely with each of her clients to understand their needs, goals and the challenges they face in their working lives, she helps them to confront the issues that keep them awake at night through well considered and achievable strategies. Her insights are often the catalyst for change and valuable outcomes.

Since 1992, Sue has gained significant knowledge and experience working with large and small businesses across a diverse range of industries. Recognising that business owners need so much more than accounting services, Sue and business partner Craig Robinson, founded Robinson Voss in 2014. Their goal, to build truly collaborative relationships with their clients that enable business success and personal prosperity.

This business growth approach is underpinned by four pillars – Business Advice, Tax Strategy, Asset Protection and Super Solutions – to help clients make the transition from business ‘operator’ to business ‘owner’.

It’s obvious, Sue enjoys what she does. Known for her energetic, proactive and positive approach, she forms strong and genuine relationships with clients, her professional peers and team. Well respected for her sharp intellect, initiative and problem-solving abilities, as a Director of Robinson Voss, Sue is focused on creating a work culture that is inclusive, supportive, honest and respectful, and where successes are shared and enjoyed by all involved.

Neil Wilde

Accountant

Having spent over 25 years working in small and large accounting firms, Neil has extensive technical knowledge across all areas of taxation. Neil enjoys pulling apart complex taxation issues to get the best possible result for his clients. With specialised knowledge surrounding business valuations, Neil also enjoys defining the worth of peoples business to highlight the value of what is often their largest asset.

Ed Watt

Accountant

Ed has over 10 years of experience in Business Services Accounting. He is passionate about creating positive relationships with small to medium sized business owners and their staff, whilst assisting them to achieve their goals. Acting as resident CGT specialist, Ed is keen to continue developing his career whilst building long-standing professional relationships.

Jessica Hall

Accountant

Jessica has over 10 years’ experience working in local accounting firms and has a strong understanding of what it takes to run a business, gained through operating her own small business with her husband. She also has a solid knowledge of GST and a genuine passion for spreadsheets.

Renee Burton

Accountant

Renee has over 35 years’ experience in accounting, including time spent working in industry. She brings extensive knowledge across a wide range of industries, including professional services, IT, manufacturing, and engineering. Renee enjoys problem solving for client businesses and takes particular satisfaction in getting to the bottom of complex or tricky issues to deliver practical, well considered outcomes.

Rebecca Orchard

SMSF Accountant

Acting as our SMSF specialist advisor with an SSA accreditation, Rebecca strives to find the best possible retirement strategies for her clients. Having worked within the super sphere from the moment she became an accountant Rebecca enjoys the complexities involved with creating super strategies for her clients.

Susan Dixon

SMSF Accountant

Susan has over 20 years’ experience in accounting, with time spent working both in public practice and industry. She has extensive experience with self managed superannuation funds and enjoys the clarity and structure of super. Susan values being helpful and building strong client relationships, taking the time to understand clients, their businesses, and the different industries in which they operate.

Rhonda Whitehead

Business Solutions Advisor

Rhonda is our inhouse Xero expert. Having developed an in-depth understanding of accounting over the past 30 years, Rhonda is unique in that she understands the nuances of both accounting and bookkeeping. Rhonda believes that bookkeeping shouldn’t be hard work and strives to leave a smile on the client’s face through her positive and infectious attitude.

Lynda Jones

Client Services Coordinator

Having owned her own business for over 20 years, Lynda understands the trials and tribulations that most business owners face. Understanding the value of her vast knowledge of business and attention to detail, RV Partners asked Lynda to join the team as soon as her business was sold. Lynda enjoys creating a professional and friendly experience for clients, making every step of the process as straightforward as possible.

Katie Bron

Client Services Coordinator

Katie has over 20 years’ experience in the accounting industry, working in client services and liaison roles. As Client Services Coordinator, she is dedicated to creating a smooth, stress free experience for clients from start to finish. Proactive and thorough in managing client matters, Katie places strong emphasis on clear communication, attention to detail, and building trusted, long term relationships so clients feel supported and confident at every stage.

Brianna Rees

Client Services Coordinator

With five years’ experience in reception and client facing roles, Bri is currently studying an accounting and bookkeeping diploma. Highly organised and efficient, she enjoys streamlining processes and achieving timely results for clients. Bri is quick to pick up new technology and systems and takes pride in delivering a smooth, well coordinated experience that helps clients feel confident and well supported.

Pip Grieve

Practice Manager

With over seven years’ experience managing operations in small businesses, Pip thrives on opportunities to streamline processes and systems. She enjoys creating an enjoyable working environment and supporting the team so they can spend the time doing what they do best.

Debbie Bastin

Reception

With over 20 years’ experience as a receptionist, Debbie greets clients at RVP with a warm, friendly smile. A natural people person she thrives on creating a happy, enjoyable environment for clients both in person and over the phone. Debbie’s other life as a fitness instructor and yoga aficionado leave her bounding with energy and enthusiasm.

Hayley Millar

Accounts and Reception

With over five years industry experience, Hayley has a wealth of knowledge for all things ATO and ASIC. Applying her compassionate and empathetic personality, Hayley strives to gain positive results for clients when dealing with the ATO by reducing GIC and setting up manageable ATO payment plans so clients can easily navigate difficult circumstances. She also helps clients at the beginning of their business lifecycle by managing establishments with ASIC.