Meet the Watts Price Team

Meet the Partners

 

Andrew Price

I have been working at Watts Price Accountants since 1993 and a Partner since 1996.  Prior to this, I worked with a Ballarat Accounting firm for 5 years and indulged myself with world travels, something I hope to get back to doing again soon!.

My role at Watts Price Accountants is to manage the personal relationship that we have with our clients in order to achieve a great result for them, whether that be timely and accurate financial reporting, tax minimisation, business structures or any other financial matter that may be relevant.

I have been involved in providing taxation strategies and advice on Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs).  Terrific results can be achieved with SMSFs and it is very rewarding to see the benefits passed on to clients.

Advising on appropriate legal structures to operate a business and hold assets has also been a service offering that I have enjoyed and often involves succession planning for generational change in a family business.

Having a family farming background and with all of my siblings still involved in farming, I believe I have a strong appreciation of the numerous issues faced in the agriculture sector and by local communities.

I have three children at various stages of schooling and they keep me busy following all of their interests.   I am also involved with the Natimuk Football & Netball Club and a St Kilda ‘tragic’ still bathing in the glory of 1966.

 

Gabi Freijah

CPA; Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

I commenced with Watts Price Accountants in July 1997 and was admitted as a partner of the business in July 2004.

My current role involves managing a diverse client base and advising on various Taxation and Business Advisory matters.  

It gives me great satisfaction in assisting clients to grow their business, protect their assets and plan for their future by undertaking numerous value added services.  Some of these services include analysing and reviewing business structures, facilitating the succession planning process, advising on the benefits of Self Managed Superannuation Funds and undertaking tax planning strategies. 

In recent times, I have undertaken various projects with Non-Profit organisations in the health, public and sporting sectors.  Some of these projects include compiling year end financial statements, BAS reviews, cash flow budgets and general financial management advice.

It is crucial and can’t recommend highly enough that all your financial affairs are up to date and accurate. These include Nominated Beneficiaries in your superannuation fund, Power of Attorney(s), Wills and various insurances, just to name a few.

Our loyal clients and fantastic team are the key attributes in operating a successful and evolving business. We aim to continually improve our own business for the benefit of our existing/potential clients and our team.

When I am not in the office, I enjoy travelling and spending quality time with my wife Tamara and children, Joel and Gemma, who keep us entertained!

 

Grant Kuchel

Having come from an agricultural / farming background I have a real empathy and understanding for the land, the family farm is south west of Kaniva and when time permits I enjoy getting back to the land and helping my brother with harvest, as they say it is always in your blood and there is nothing like getting back to your roots. I understand the fickle nature of farming, the pressures that are associated with the land the great way of life that the land provides.

My wife Sally is a teacher at the Holy Trinity Lutheran School in Horsham (she also taught at both the primary and Lutheran school’s in Murtoa) and I have 3 adult children, Elle, Jake and Jesse.

I realize the importance of the community and have had a real interest in helping communities grow and survive and indeed prosper. I am the past chairman of the Horsham District Football League (7 years)  and a board member for 10 years before resigning some two years ago and going back to the club where my children play.

 

Lee O’Grady

I have been part of the Watts Price team since 2001.  Prior to Watts Price, I worked with a Stawell Accounting firm for 3 years and as a Florist in Warrnambool for 5 years.

I have experience in succession planning, choosing the right business structures to operate your business’, cash flow budgeting and monthly reporting, taxation planning strategies and advice on which accounting software program would best suit your needs, as well as software trouble shooting assistance.

I can provide advice to business’ on superannuation obligations for employers as well as meeting the legal requirements of operating a self managed superannuation fund.

I prepare Company, Trust, Self Managed Superannuation Funds, Partnership and sole trader financial statements, tax returns and quarterly GST Business Activity Statements. As well as preparing salary and wage earners & rental property owner’s annual tax returns.

During my time at Watts Price I have worked with many retail & wholesaling business’, trade related business’ and farmers in tax planning advice and year end work.

In my free time I love attending music concerts, travelling, attending my children’s sporting events and volunteering my time at the various clubs my children are associated with.