What makes our team different?
Committed
Each member of our MKS team is committed to providing the best possible service, with the same enthusiasm for your business accounting as we have for our own lives as professional, experienced accountants.
Time
We take the time to get to know you and your business and we appreciate that you like to know who we are too.
Diverse
At MKS, we come from different backgrounds and have different interests but we are passionate about achieving one shared goal: brilliant customer service, for every client, every day.
Mark Said
Founding DirectorFCA, B.Bus (Acc)
Registered Tax Agent
Xero Certified
I am always looking for ways to help my clients grow their business – whether doing some coaching, mentoring, or just planning their business future – this is why I love what I do. Â
Seeing clients get their great results, work towards improving their business value, and of course, giving them back time – well, this is my passion.Â
Outside of MKS, aviation has always been a passion and now with my Pilot’s License, you’ll often find me in the air flying around Victoria.
 If I am not flying, you’ll find me spending quality family time or cooking up a storm in my kitchen.
Michael Risoli
Director & CEOCA
Registered Tax Agent
Financial Advisor
Xero Certified
Michael’s experience spans over 20 years across a number of accounting firms. Working with clients in a number of industries his speciality includes Health and Medical Services, Financial and Professional Services Businesses, Hospitality Franchising, and Retail services. Advising clients on how to achieve structure and systems drives him to assist clients produce awesome results.
Outside of work, Michael enjoys time with his family, is a die hard Carlton supporter (no wonder his favorite colour is blue), enjoys cooking, bike riding and fast cars – but not all at once!
Shaun Clarke
Senior AccountantBachelor of Business (Accounting & Finance)
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
Diploma of Financial Planning
Building long lasting & fruitful relationships with our clients. I enjoy getting stuck in and working with our clients to let them achieve their goals from both a business and tax perspective.  Â
Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, going to concerts and getting outside.
Bernadette Cottom
Senior AccountantDiploma in Accounting and Xero certified
I enjoy working with a great team and clients who are so appreciativeÂ
Outside of MKS, Family has always been extremely important to me, now being a grandparent more than ever. Really enjoying my grandsons. Yoga is still a high focus for me and looking forward to more travel soon.
Walid Moustafa
AccountantDouble Bachelor’s Degree of Business (Accounting) & Sport Management
Xero Certified
I enjoy working at MKS Group because every day brings new opportunities to support clients and build meaningful relationships while expanding my accounting expertise.
Outside of work, I enjoy playing & watching sports, staying active at the gym, and spending quality time with my friends and family
Christopher Gregory
AccountantCA
Double degree of Bachelor of Business (Accountancy / Financial Planning)
Xero Certified
I enjoy the constant growth of experience, knowledge, and skills I am able to attain working at MKS.
Outside of work I particularly enjoy watching Movies/T.V shows, spending time with Friends & Family, and love watching the footy (Go Dons)
Liam Bishop
AccountantDouble Specialisation – Bachelor of Business (Accounting / Banking & Finance)
Xero Certified | BGL Certified
My experience spans a broad range of accounting and taxation services, working with individuals, businesses, investors and Self Managed Superannuation Funds. My experience now includes business advisory, taxation and compliance, with a particular focus on the taxation of cryptocurrency and other investments.
Outside of work, I enjoy camping, gardening, playing the piano and walking around my local neighbourhood. I am also a passionate Bombers supporter, although I would prefer you didn’t rub it in.
Ethan Tabone
AccountantBachelor Of Business (Accounting) | Xero Certified
I’m enthusiastic when it comes to tax and the many different options that can be explored to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. Each hurdle is a different height, which pushes me to think creatively and consider different alternatives.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, whether it be hiking, bouldering, watching a movie or playing badminton in my local town.
Donna Gauder
Administration Manager(Client Services)
Certificate 4 Accounting & Bookkeeping,
Xero Certified
I love a problem. It gives me the opportunity to improve systems and develop new processes. Initially this helps the team, but the benefits are ultimately passed onto our clients.
Outside of work, it’s not unusual to find me with a tape measure in hand looking for something to knock down and rebuild. I can get a little antsy if I don’t get my daily dose of exercise too.
Gareth Sweeney
Marketing & Client SuccessCoordinator
I love learning new skills and being able to work on a wide variety of projects. Every day is different and there’s always a new challenge to tackle.
Outside of work, you can find me playing soccer, golf or hanging out with friends. I also love to travel when I get the chance.
Kellah McCaw
Administrator
Working with this team feels like being part of a tight-knit family—supportive, fun, and making work not just productive but genuinely enjoyable.
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Outside of work, I love catching up with friends and spending quality time with family. Nothing is more important to me than sharing precious moments with loved ones.
