Shannon Sims

Shannon started her accounting career with Brentnalls SA in 2005 while completing a degree in commerce, majoring in accounting. Shannon is a current Institute of Chartered Accountants member, having completed her CA. In 2015, she built on her experience in different industries, including government (health), commerce, international banking, and being self-employed. Shannon returned to Brentnalls SA in 2022 to continue building her career with an interest in health, agribusiness, and the not-for-profit sector and improving efficiencies utilising technology. In 2024, Shannon was promoted to Principal.

Shannon prides herself on understanding businesses from end to end. She is passionate about helping clients solve problems and offering a fresh perspective. She understands the complexities that face different industries and enjoys building relationships with her clients to help them in the best way possible, from improving operations maximising opportunities to achieving business and personal goals.

Shannon finds satisfaction in knowing she has helped a client understand and overcome a complex issue and achieve their desired outcome in the short and long term.

Industry Experience

Health 

With over 15 years of experience working within the health industry, both with clients and at a government level, Shannon has a wealth of knowledge to share and has worked with a variety of practitioners, including general practice, specialist medical practitioners, psychologists, and other allied health and veterinary clinics.

Agribusiness

Growing up in rural New South Wales with an accountant for a father, Shannon spent much time around farmers and their families from an early age. She recalls helping at her dad's office and learning the strength of a trusted advisor relationship she saw him build with his clients, which encouraged her to enter the industry.

Shannon has worked across a broad client agricultural base, from the growers to the sellers, helping her understand her clients' end-to-end demands. Shannon enjoys assisting farmers in adopting and utilising technology to their advantage and educating clients on the unique tax opportunities available to their industry. More importantly, this helps clients minimise time spent on administrative duties, giving them more time to focus on the farm and what they enjoy.

Not-for-profits

The not-for-profit sector has been a keen area of interest for Shannon throughout her career. She has followed the administrative progression from the ATO, ASIC, and ACNC. She prides herself on her not-for-profit knowledge and is a champion team member in this area throughout the firm.

Small to Medium Business

Shannon has developed a keen interest in helping small to medium businesses from establishment to day-to-day operations. She assists with structure establishment, compliance and system requirements, efficiency reviews, business plans, and accounting software solutions. Shannon enjoys the journey with her clients, from that initial idea to following it through to a successful result while helping to navigate the many curveballs along the way.