In February 2019, CEL Group acquired Les Freedman & Co, an accounting practice with 30 years of operating history in Carina Brisbane as an initiation of our plan in establishing our presence in other areas of Brisbane, at the same time, the aim is to provide more completed services to its clientele.
Originally established in 1981, and renamed Les Freedman & Co in 1996, the firm provides accounting, taxation and superannuation solutions to a diversity of local businesses and individuals.
"We pride ourselves in providing personal, timely advice and are committed to forming close partnerships with our clients. Complex issues are presented in a simple, easy to understand manner. This way we can understand your unique situation and customise the assistance we provide to suit your needs.
Our aim is to provide a professional and reliable service, whilst maintaining the personal touch only a locally owned firm can sustain."
Current Staff Members
Jean Wessling CPA - Accountant
I joined Les Freedman & Co when I moved to Brisbane in 1992 with my family. Prior to this I was employed by an accounting firm in Mt Waverley, Victoria. Originally I had been employed as a bookkeeper by the Victorian firm when I returned to the workforce after my youngest daughter started school. It was whilst working for them that I realised the error of my ways and completed my degree in Business in 1989, which I had started when I left school. Some years later I undertook further study and became a CPA in 2006.
Working at Les Freedman & Co allows me to maintain a close working relationship with clients, something I feel is often lost in larger organisations. I enjoy working with a client from when they first seek advice regarding the type of business structure they need to setup, to providing the varied accounting services required through the business life cycle.
Richard Freedman - Accountant
Richard joined the firm in 1992 and provides a wide range of accounting and business services.
SMSF is an area that requires strict adherence to legislation and regulation. Richard is our SMSF specialist with responsibility for compliance, reporting and advice.
Richard is also our technology/IT 'guru'. He maintains our computer network and multiple software applications as well as providing support to clients.
Paula Freedman - Client Support Manager
Following 17 years in retail, Paula joined in 2004. She looks after client and ATO contact issues as well as office administration.
Frances Elizabeth Andal - Graduate Accountant/Client Support Officer
Elizabeth joined CEL Group as a Client Support Officer in 2020, performing administrative duties and closely liaising with clients.
Upon completion of her Bachelor of Commerce in 2020, she has taken on further duties as a Graduate Accountant, including basic tax compliance work and providing assistance to the senior accountants.
I joined Les Freedman & Co when I moved to Brisbane in 1992 with my family. Prior to this I was employed by an accounting firm in Mt Waverley, Victoria. Originally I had been employed as a bookkeeper by the Victorian firm when I returned to the workforce after my youngest daughter started school. It was whilst working for them that I realised the error of my ways and completed my degree in Business in 1989, which I had started when I left school. Some years later I undertook further study and became a CPA in 2006.
Working at Les Freedman & Co allows me to maintain a close working relationship with clients, something I feel is often lost in larger organisations. I enjoy working with a client from when they first seek advice regarding the type of business structure they need to setup, to providing the varied accounting services required through the business life cycle.
Richard Freedman - Accountant
Richard joined the firm in 1992 and provides a wide range of accounting and business services.
SMSF is an area that requires strict adherence to legislation and regulation. Richard is our SMSF specialist with responsibility for compliance, reporting and advice.
Richard is also our technology/IT 'guru'. He maintains our computer network and multiple software applications as well as providing support to clients.
Paula Freedman - Client Support Manager
Following 17 years in retail, Paula joined in 2004. She looks after client and ATO contact issues as well as office administration.
Frances Elizabeth Andal - Graduate Accountant/Client Support Officer
Elizabeth joined CEL Group as a Client Support Officer in 2020, performing administrative duties and closely liaising with clients.
Upon completion of her Bachelor of Commerce in 2020, she has taken on further duties as a Graduate Accountant, including basic tax compliance work and providing assistance to the senior accountants.