John Summers
Principal and Tax Agent
John started with the firm in the early 90s on a part-time basis while finishing his studies. In 1992, after graduating from University of Wollongong with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting, he began full time work.
After several years in practice, John completed the CPA program, allowing him to obtain his Public Practice Certificate and subsequently became a partner in the business with John Summers Snr.
Today, John enjoys being there for clients and working with them to achieve their goals.
Fun Facts:
- John believes in the saying “health is wealth”. He encourages his staff and clients to maintain a sustainable work life balance.
- His spare time is taken up paddling the waterways of Port Hacking River.
- One day he would like to travel around Australia, paddling our vast and remote river systems.
Cassandra Natoli
Client Manager
Cassandra joined Summers & Summers in mid-2014 as part of the firm’s first graduate program, working part-time as she completed her Bachelor of Business, majoring in Accounting and Finance, at the University of Technology, Sydney.
Cassandra concentrates on small businesses and helping them transition to the cloud.
Fun Facts:
- Cassandra spends her spare time catching up with friends, hanging out with family, watching shows, and playing basketball and soccer.
- She has travelled to Hawaii, Las Vegas, New York, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Greece.
- In November 2020, she completed the CPA program.
Hayley Weeks
Client Manager
After finishing high school, Hayley began university studying a Bachelor of Laws. One year into the degree, Hayley decided it wasn’t for her and switched to a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting, graduating in 2015.
Hayley has been at Summers & Summers since mid-2015, when she became the second employee to join through the graduate program. Hayley concentrates on individual tax returns, accounting for SMSFs and audit of school P&F accounts.
Fun Facts:
- Hayley is a twin (we got the good one).
- She was in Germany when Germany won the Soccer World Cup in 2014.
- In November 2020, she completed the CPA program.
Rachel Cubis
Associate
Rachel joined Summers & Summers at the beginning of 2021 as part of the firm’s graduate program, working part-time as she completed her Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting, at the University of Wollongong.
Rachel started working full-time in 2022, getting a better understanding of individual tax returns, small businesses and SMSFs.
Fun Facts:
- Rachel spends her spare time teaching and competing physical culture (physie).
- She has travelled to the USA, Greece, Fiji and Vanuatu with plans of more travel in Europe.
- In 2021 she graduated from the University of Wollongong with a Distinction.
Belinda Bell
Associate
Belinda has worked part-time at Summers & Summers since 2017. She assists with the admin tasks of the office, individual tax returns and bookkeeping processing.