Who We Are
Building Strong Relationships
As accountants we recognise the value of a professional and the expertise specialists have gained through experience in their particular field. Therefore we acknowledge that we cannot be experts at everything and this is when we look to our trusted network of business professionals to refer our clients for highly specialised advice.
Our skill is in identifying the right professional for you.
Peter Hesse
Peter is passionate about small business and believes the world is big enough for everyone to be successful.
This is the mindset of all of the team at PDH Accounting Services - our goal is to help you to succeed.Peter also believes that it is important to give to the local community and has been actively involved with the Business Growth Centre Limited (formerly Lake Macquarie Business Centre Limited) for many years. He currently fills up any spare time with other pro bono charity work.
Peter is a keen AFL follower and still plays AFL for the local masters’ competition. He also enjoys fishing and heading out onto Lake Macquarie on a regular basis.
Professional Qualifications and Memberships
- Bachelor of Business – Swinburne University
- CPA Australia
- NTAA
- Registered Tax Agent
- Certified Xero Advisor
Amber Mackay
Accountant
Commencing her career in audit services before moving into small business and taxation has given Amber a strong grounding in business operation and systems as well as taxation and compliance issues.
Amber has also had a special focus on assisting clients to manage their internal accounting systems by providing support with implementation and training on various accounting software systems.
Since commencing with PDH Accounting, Amber has combined this strong knowledge of internal accounting systems with her experience in the tax and business consulting area to provide clients with assistance in all areas of their business.
Professional Qualifications and Memberships
- Bachelor of Commerce – Newcastle University
- Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
- Registered BAS Agent
- Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
- Xero Certified Advisor
Samantha Westbury
Accounting Bookkeeper
Sam has experience in various business administration and bookkeeping roles across a variety of industries.
Sam enjoys solving complex problems in a team environment with an eye to helping both individuals and businesses to produce outstanding results.
Sam is always happy to help and is dedicated to assisting our clients with all of their accounting requirements.
Professional Qualifications
- Certificate IV in Bookkeeping
- Xero Certified Advisor
Alison Cleary
Bookkeeper
Alison started working at PDH Accounting Services in 2008, where she is the Office Manager and a bookkeeper. She has had over 30 years experience in providing administrative and computer support and training services in various organisations and has worked as a bookkeeper for several small businesses.
Alison is responsible for many aspects of administration for the firm, including accounts receivable and debt collection. She also prepares most of the individual tax returns and provides bookkeeping services to a number of our clients on a quarterly basis.
Alison is a great problem solver and she also provides basic computer and systems support to the organisation. She is also experienced in using Xero and provides support to many of our clients.
Alison spends her spare time quilting, playing board games, reading, making lemon butter for various charities to sell, going to the movies and spending time with family and friends. She is also involved in her local church, Climate Action Newcastle and a local sustainable neighbourhood program.
Professional Qualifications and Memberships
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Graduate Certificate in Social Change and Development
- Certificate IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping)
- Xero Certified Advisor
Robyn O’Brien
Office Administrator
With a career background in customer service and reception/administration roles, Robyn has been with the PDH Accounting Services team since 2013.
Robyn is responsible for reception, and her duties include answering incoming phone calls and providing assistance over the phone and by email. She also assists with the daily administration duties for the firm.
Often having first contact with our clients, Robyn is committed to providing positive experiences for our clients whom she enjoys interacting with and she is always ready to be of assistance wherever possible.
When she’s not binge-watching Netflix or indulging in her passion for online shopping, Robyn is a dedicated mum and wife, enjoying her new found love of renovating her home, and she also enjoys cooking, gardening, going out for dinner and socialising with family and friends.