Julie Hamon-Ottema began her career in public practice in 1979. Prior to establishing her own practice in May 2007, Julie was co-owner of a West Leederville accounting firm.

Julie's new practice, JHOCPA is located in Victoria Park/Burswood, concentrates on maintaining the highest possible standards in accounting and related services. Julie's professional service philosophy is a part of who she is and how she conducted business in all her previous roles. Her philosophy is now reflected in her team's meticulous approach to the preparation of all accounting and related services for their clients.

A small but dedicated professional team works alongside Julie to uphold her valued tradition of attention to detail along with exceptional and ethical client service as well as her commitment to providing excellence in the accounting profession.

With 28 years' experience in public practice Julie provides professional advice to a diverse range of clients on administrative, taxation and corporate law requirements. She is also well versed in many computerised accounting programs and has trained staff and clients in IT business applications.

Julie is a director of the charitable organisation PDLE Inc trading as ATUL (Aid to Useful Living) and a former board member and treasurer for the YMCA Inc in Perth where she continues to serve on its Council of Governors.

Staff Selection

All employees of JHOCPA undergo accredited psychological profiling by Des Ranger of Performance Coaching Pty Ltd who utilises the highly-regarded Wimbush Assessments tools. Profiling ensures the right ‘fit' not only for the requirements of the company and the harmony of the team, but also for the needs of the practice's clients.

Cassie Amory
Reception/Secretary
As her name suggests, Cassie is Jeslie's sister and is experiencing all aspects of a busy and growing accountancy practice in her role as receptionist and all-round secretary. Cassie joined JHOCPA in April 2008 and has since been on a rapid learning curve. Cassie is proficient at making up files, keeping records, receiving jobs, debtors receipting, keeping up with incoming telephone calls, undertaking banking and is currently being trained in computer maintenance and network administration as a back-up to Julie Hamon-Ottema for JHOCPA on site equipment and software.

Cassie is also learning assessment processing and is quickly finding her way around the JHOCPA computer system. In taking on this entry-level position, Cassie has fast become our office all-rounder. Cassie is quick to learn and has easily picked up the attention to detail and client service ethic of JHOCPA. Cassie is a ‘breath of fresh air' and willing to learn everything she can.

Through her exposure to all areas of an accountancy practice, Cassie is in an ideal position to determine her future and may later choose to study accounting or business administration to advance her potion with JHOCPA.

Jeslie Amory
Accountant
(B Com)

Jeslie completed her Commerce degree in December 2007 and moved to the position of a full time Accountant in January 2008 six months after she first joined JHOCPA as secretary/data entry operator. Jeslie has had intensive training in preparation for completing her studies.

In the period prior to her appointment with JHOCPA in June 2007, Jeslie's experience included two years as a legal secretary with a law firm dealing mostly in Family Law and one year as a bookkeeper and tax graduate with a small firm and then a private business. Jeslie also completed the H&R Block Income Tax Preparation course while studying for her degree and working part-time to round out her tax experience.

Jeslie has a Bachelor of Commerce, Professional Accounting with a minor in Business Law from Murdoch University . She also completed an Advanced Diploma of Accounting at TAFE prior to commencing her degree. Jeslie is a CPA Student Passport Member and an ICAA Student Member.

Jeslie assists Julie Hamon-Ottema with all client accounting and taxation requirements; she also supports the other members of the team in the full range of client services. Jeslie's attention to detail and professional attitude to client service delivery makes her a valuable asset to JHOCPA.

Lucienne Nowland
Accountant
(B Com)

Lucienne has five years' experience in public practice beginning her career in junior roles in accounting offices and moving away from accounting to follow a family tradition to become a nurse. Interestingly, after 10 years, Lucienne chose to move back into accounting and studied for her degree at the University of Queensland while raising a young family.

After completing her Bachelor of Commerce, Lucienne practiced as an accountant in a Queensland firm until being approached by JHOCPA in October 2007 to work remotely for the company. Lucienne still lives in Queensland with her family but is one of the firm's three accountants.

Distance has posed no problems. Lucienne receives her jobs via a secure log-in to JHOCPA's work-in-progress system on the Perth remote server. No original documents leave the Perth office (i.e. no original client documents are sent or stored off-site). Document copies are scanned or securely Air Expressed overnight from JHOCPA's door to the door of Lucienne's home office in Queensland . Lucienne utilises all JHOCPA office software via the practice's remote server through the ADSL secure connection.

Lucienne works three days each week and assists Julie Hamon-Ottema with all client accounting and taxation requirements for all entity types including companies and trusts and partnerships as well as preparing income tax returns for individuals.

Lucienne was a welcome part-time addition to the team at JHOCPA and her attention to detail, work and service ethic makes her a valuable member of the team.