The Inventure Partners Team

⸻ The Team

Meet the team that drives your business forward.

Inventure Partners’ professional staff attend regular training sessions to ensure that our advice is current in an industry where change is the only constant. We have nurtured a culture of empathy for our clients and thrive on the success that we strive to achieve for them. Meet the team that helps to drive your finances forward.

James Barwick

Accountant

James Barwick

Accountant

James has almost completed his Bachelor of Commerce (Double major in Business Finance & Accounting) at the University of Adelaide and will continue studying after Uni to become a Charted Accountant. He is part of the Accounting team dealing with financial statements, tax returns. James is new to Inventure and is taking on more work and more work to expand his knowledge of the business & our clients.

John Beverley

CA, B.Comm

Associate Director

John Beverley

CA, B.Comm

John is Head of Business Services and brings a friendly and open attitude to his work.
John is a Chartered Accountant with extensive Big 4 and middle market experience. He draws on his thorough understanding of tax, accounting and business advisory practices to deliver well-rounded, considered and outcome-focused advice to his clients.

John’s personable, direct and honest approach is well respected and valued by our clients.

Being extremely competitive, John enjoys many sports, particularly field hockey, and is also quite partial to a game of chess. On the weekend you will find him spending time with his family, wife El and 2 children, William and Alice.

Paola Cruz

Accountant

Paola Cruz

Paola is a committed and dedicated accountant.

Bernadette Holland

Senior Bookkeeper

Bernadette Holland

Senior Bookkeeper

Bernadette has experience and qualifications in administering accounting and payroll systems for small to large sized businesses. As one of Inventure’s Bookkeepers, she supports our clients with their monthly, quarterly and year-end administrative needs in relation to PAYG, superannuation, BAS, Workcover and timesheets.

Bernadette has a thorough understanding of Xero, MYOB and payroll systems and assists clients in harnessing these systems to enhance their business operations and reporting.

In Bernadettes spare time, she is spending time with her beautiful dog Milly. She is also an avid bookworm so you will catch her with a glass on wine reading a book

Amanda Jarvis

Administration Manager

Amanda Jarvis

Administration Manager

Amanda is our Administration Manager and has been a member of the Inventure team since 2008. She enjoys helping both clients and staff and brings 25 years of experience to her role.

Amanda’s career has included receptionist and personal assistant roles within a variety of industries.

In her spare time Amanda enjoys practicing yoga, listening to true crime podcasts, watching movies, spending time with her family and friends

Callan Rogers

CA, B.Comm, MAICD

Director

Callan Rogers

CA, B.Comm, MAICD

Callan is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and also holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Adelaide where he studied accounting, marketing and management.

Callan is an accounting and tax expert. He also provides financial business advisory services to Inventure Partners’ client base, presents to boards, industry groups, and oversees the firm’s growing staff of accountants and bookkeepers. Read More

Ian Tucker

CIMA, B.Comm

Director

Ian Tucker

CIMA, B.Comm

Ian is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and holds a degree in Commerce. Ian has specialised in financial management and the strategic direction of SMEs, both in Australia and abroad. Ian has worked in a wide range of industries from traditional manufacturing and farming, to food production and information technology.

Ian has a proven track record for increasing the profitability of SMEs through strategic sales and marketing alignment practices, accompanied by prudent cost control.

Denise Ward

Bookkeeper

Denise Ward

Bookkeeper

Newly onboarded at Inventure, I'm dedicated to fostering small business triumphs. With a diverse background spanning retail, agriculture, and the Building Industry, I've worn multiple hats from customer sales to administration and payroll, leveraging a Diploma in Accounting and a Cert IV in Business Administration. Soon to be a Certified Xero expert, my proficiency extends to Myob and ISO9001 certification. Numbers fuel my enthusiasm, complementing a fervor for small business growth.

Beyond the desk, I relish the outdoors, cherishing moments with loved ones and savoring life's culinary delights alongside fine wines.

Naomi Williams

CPA, B.Comm

Senior Manager

Naomi Williams

CPA, B.Comm

Naomi is a member of CPA Australia and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting, Finance and Economics). She advises a diverse range of clients from the industrial, commercial and rural sectors and is the Accounting Manager at Inventure.

Naomi is effective in partnering with clients and providing practical advice through her extensive understanding of business, taxation and compliance requirements.

Brodie Young

B.Comm

Accountant

Brodie Young

B.Comm

Brodie has grown up in Adelaide, graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and Corporate Finance from the University of Adelaide in 2021.

Possessing an excitement toward learning and professional development, Brodie is continuing his study through the Chartered Accountant Program. Brodie was driven to accounting through an interest in gaining understanding of a wide range of industries and what makes them tick.

Brodie’s integrity and enthusiastic nature guide him to complete thorough and quality work, while always being open to new ideas and constructive conversations.

Rong Zhong

CA, B.Comm, LLB

Senior Accountant

Rong Zhong

CA, B.Comm, LLB

Rong is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and holds a double degree in Commerce and Law from the University of Adelaide. Rong has 8 years of experience working in professional accounting firms from mid-tier to small firms. She possesses a strong ability to effectively communicate across a wide range of roles, contributing to business outcomes by ensuring timely and accurate processing of all financial and business transactions.

Rong speaks Mandarin fluently and uses these language skills to assist Adelaide’s Chinese community to effectively manage their personal and business finances.

Rong and her husband Liping have three young children, and they have been exploring different parks and playgrounds in Adelaide. Rong also enjoys cooking, travelling and matchmaking! She has recently matched

Raquel Zundel

R&D Consultant

Raquel Zundel

R&D Consultant

Raquel holds a Graduate Diploma in Psychology and has 15 years of management experience, including nine years with two of the UK's leading hospitality groups. She also spent four years working as a HR Coordinator for a Global Fortune 500 company across several sectors including IT, Manufacturing and Energy Sustainability and Efficiency. Since joining Inventure partners eight years ago, Raquel has worked in the accounting, grants, and R&D teams. Raquel is currently Inventure Partners’ Senior R&D consultant and loves working with innovative business across all sectors, assisting them to maximise their R&D rebate and realise their R&D ambitions whilst driving company growth.

I’m part of the greyhound foster care program that help greyhounds transition to retirement after racing. I’ve had over 15 fosters in the past 6 years (with only four foster fails 😉),
Love craft beer and trying new breweries,
Travelling is my biggest passion (after my dogs), .

David Zundel

FAICD

Director

David Zundel

FAICD

David is a pioneering figure in Australia’s corporate landscape, as a top-tier adviser and entrepreneur. With extensive domestic and global exposure, he specialises in steering technology-driven organizations through R&D and commercialisations. Davids portfolio of accomplishments, include facilitating over 100 successful Competitive Grants, emblematic of his expertise in fostering growth within this realm.

Why Choose Inventure Partners?

Our People

Inventure Partners is just that, your partners in business. Whether we are assisting with tax, accounting, a grant, or R&D Tax Incentives, we are involved in your business every step of the way.

Advice and Support

Across our core business areas of R&D Tax, Grants, and Accounting, our friendly and professional staff are highly qualified and skilled practitioners with a modern and contemporary approach to business.

Expertise

Inventure Partners operates nationwide from our South Australian headquarters, serving organisations across Australia. Our consistent engagement with government bodies ensures we stay current on programs that can benefit your business.

The Inventure Partners Team

⸻ The Team

Meet the team that drives your business forward.

James Barwick

John Beverley

Paola Cruz

Bernadette Holland

Amanda Jarvis

Callan Rogers

Ian Tucker

Denise Ward

Naomi Williams

Brodie Young

Rong Zhong

Raquel Zundel

David Zundel

Why Choose Inventure Partners?

Our People

Advice and Support

Expertise

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