Team

Melisa Wheatley

Melisa Wheatley

Principal

Melisa is more familiar with small business than most, holding the tape measure at a young age for her father, a carpenter, and now as an experienced business advisor for him and many other clients.

As a principal of Martel Wheatley, Melisa provides services to her clients including business valuations, structuring advice, budgeting, re...

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Sam Martel

Sam Martel

Principal

Sam is a genuine business advisor to our clients, large and small. He enjoys sharing ideas with clients and creating strategies to help them grow and manage their business.

Sam is a Chartered Accountant (CA), and holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Economics with Honors (B.Ag. Ec. (Hons)).

Before returning to Dubbo in 2011 Sam worked...

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Hugh Martel

Hugh Martel

Associate

Hugh prides himself in providing clients with personal attention, be it a strategic overview of their business or their new business proposal,financial planning, succession planning or tax planning.

Hugh has practiced as a public accountant since 1985 helping individuals and businesses. His experience also includes commercial accounting...

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Jacqui Coe

Jacqui Coe

Accountant

Jacqui is a qualified accountant with over 15 years’ experience in taxation and accountancy, prior to this Jacqui worked in the banking industry. She enjoys working hard for our clients and loves to assist in the development and mentoring of our other staff members. Jacqui brings  a wealth of knowledge and experience to her...

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Isabella Astley

Isabella Astley

Accountant

Bella completed her Bachelor of Commerce at University of Newcastle in 2022 and joined the team at Martel Wheatley as a graduate accountant in January 2023. 

Bella is a Dubbo local who moved to Newcastle to complete her degree before returning home to pursue her chosen career.  She is looking forward to gaining a...

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Jacob Coggan

Jacob Coggan

Accountant

Jacob started his cadetship with Martel Wheatley in January 2020, Jacob completed his Bachelor of Accounting degree from Charles Sturt University in 2024. 

Jacob is a Dubbo local, he completed his Higher School Certificate at Macquarie Anglican Grammar School in 2019. 

He is currently enrolled in the Charte...

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Erin Pike

Erin Pike

Manager

Erin is our friendly Office/ HR manager who joined the team in 2023. Erin has previously worked as a Practice Manager in health care and has taken a new interest in Business and Financial. 

Erin grew up in Victoria and moved to the Dubbo area in 2015.

In Erin’s spare time you will find her spending time with her fa...

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Alistair Dart

Alistair Dart

Cadet Accountant

Alistair joined our team as a cadet accountant in 2024. He is currently studying a Master’s in Professional Accounting at Charles Sturt University. Growing up regionally on his family farm, Alistair developed a keen interest in agriculture and completed a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) along with a dissertation. He b...

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Jarrod Baxter

Jarrod Baxter

Cadet Accountant

Jarrod is our Cadet Accountant. He joined our team in November 2023.  Jarrod grew up in Dubbo & plans to travel Australia. Jarrod is our go to man for business activity statements and has an interest in assisting our clients with the online ATO portal and software assistance. Jarrod is currently studying at TAFE for his boo...

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Connor Lees

Connor Lees

Cadet Accountant

Connor is currently completing a gap year position with Martel Wheatley which commenced in January 2023 after completing his HSC at St Johns College in 2022. 

Connor is a Dubbo local, and is enjoying his role with Martel Wheatley learning all about business services. In his spare time, Connor enjoys, reading, listenin...

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Morgan Ruttley

Morgan Ruttley

Gap Year

Morgan started her gap year position with us in July 2024. Morgan enjoys cooking, fitness and watching movies in her spare time.

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Oscar Dess

Oscar Dess

Gap Year

Oscar is a Dubbo local who recently completed their HSC at Dubbo College Senior Campus and completing his gap year with Martel Wheatley before going to CSU to pursue a Bachelor of Pharmacy. 

Oscar enjoys spending time with family and friends and volunteering where possible.

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Shantell Toomey

Shantell Toomey

Receptionist

Shantell is our receptionist who joined the team in 2024. Shantell has previously worked in administrative roles and has a keen interest in accounting with great attention to detail in her work. Shantell grew up in Dubbo and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

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Nathan Batten

Nathan Batten

Bookkeeper

Nathan is our bookkeeper that works with our team over the school holiday periods, gaining experience in bookkeeping while currently completing year 12 at Macquarie Anglican Grammar School. 


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