Welcome to another post in the series where we interview each Canberra Bookkeeper working with us here at Trade Guardian.
We are publishing this series as a quick and fun way for you to get to know our wonderful crew, with a personal touch.
We love Sarah and we are sure you will love to know more about her as well.
The formal stuff…
What do you love about being a Canberra bookkeeper at Trade Guardian?
I love the small town connections and the feeling of community.
What do clients love about the bookkeeping services you deliver for them?
Customised and easy to understand. I try to adapt accounting jargon so people can understand what we are talking about.
What are your professional qualifications?
Diploma in Accounting/HR.
What three words would you use to describe your role?
Particular. Thorough. Supportive.
What does a typical day look like for you?
Wake up, coffee… work hard, make dinner, go to bed!!!
What is your favourite achievement to date, either personal or professional?
Applying for my job at Trade Guardian.
What professional skills are you most proud of? i.e. what do you best?
My depth of knowledge balanced by my life skills.
If you could choose anyone, who would you pick as your mentor?
Kristin (it’s true…)
The fun stuff…
What gets you out of bed in the morning?
More who, my Husband.
When was the last time you laughed so hard you almost cried, and why?
Smartless Podcast – The George Clooney Episode.
What’s your favourite blog or social media site?
I deliberately don’t like to use social media. I still try to talk face to face to people….
Given a chance, who would you like to be for a day?
Quality Control Manager at Donut King. I love the pink donuts the most
What is your guilty pleasure?
Chocolate Biscuits and Donuts
At which store would you like to max-out your credit card?
Myer. They have everything…
What is something funny/quirky/interesting about you that most people would not expect?
I love my 5 backyard chickens. They are called Dinosaur (7 yrs old. She is a beautiful Rhode Island Red x), Camilla (a black Australorp), Snitch (a Welsummer), Bronco (an Isa Brown) and finally Baquette (a White Leghorn).
I also have a 7 year old Bengal cat named Gambit that has a dislocated knees and needs lot and lots of love!