Meet our leadership team

Sally Preston - Partner

Tax nerd...

I have extensive experience in providing taxation services and advice to clients of all sizes from listed public companies to individuals. This includes structuring and restructuring businesses; advising on one-off transactions; ATO and Revenue Office investigations and audits; and ongoing management of clients' taxation affairs.

With a personality

I am also a gym instructor - teaching Les Mills RPM; BodyPump,; CORE; Strength Development and Body Balance. 

Ellie Murdoch - Manager

Another tax nerd

I am passionate about helping businesses navigate complex taxation issues. I have a keen interest in law and accounting matters, with admission as a lawyer to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2019 and completion of a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting at CA ANZ in 2022.

I have extensive experience in assisting companies access the Research & Development Tax Incentive, including businesses in the agribusiness, manufacturing, waste management and software industries.  

Paul Preston - Business Manager

"Just getting stuff done"

I am the person who keeps the team running smoothly, as well as working with clients on their bookkeeping needs.

I don't need fancy photos; I am just here to help.

Partner

Sally Preston 

BComm, CA, CTA, Masters Applied Tax

I am a tax guru, a business adviser, a board member, a speaker and trainer, a mentor, a mother and a gym instructor.

My credentials:

  • Chartered Accountant

  • Chartered Tax Adviser with the Tax Institute

  • Masters of Applied Tax

  • Bachelor Commerce (Accounting/Commercial Law/Management)

Sally Preston; Partner taxation; Sally Colquhoun; Sally Hindson; BDO; RSM; Pilot Partners; EY; KPMG
Manager

Ellie Murdoch 

BBus(Acc), LLB, GradDipCA, GradDipLP

My credentials:

  • Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting

  • Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

  • Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)/Bachelor of Laws

  • WSET Level 2 Award in Wines 

Sally Preston; Partner taxation; Sally Colquhoun; Sally Hindson; BDO; RSM; Pilot Partners; EY; KPMG
Registrations

Smart Solutions Tax and Business Advisory Pty Ltd