we want our clients to think of us as their Strategic Partner.

Providing the necessary support and advice at the appropriate time.

This can only be achieved by working together to build and foster an open and honest relationship.


to change the way accountants work
to create and sustain supportive relationships enabling our clients to thrive and develop
Bain & Associates have been around for over 20 years and bring a wealth of experience and expertise to help our clients from accountancy support to complex tax planning.

We are the partner for private companies, partnerships and individuals. Our dedicated hard-working professional team work with you to achieve the results you require. Their range of backgrounds and knowledge mean that there is a full spectrum of expertise gained through years of hands on experience dealing with and assisting clients in their ventures.

Eleanor Shakeshaft ACCA our principle, has over 20 years experience in the profession and has been employed in both industry and private practise before setting up a successful accountancy business in the UK.

After acquiring significant knowledge and skills through working for both international firms and medium sized enterprises Eleanor decided to go it alone as she felt that small to medium sized businesses were not getting value for money from accountants operating in traditional ways.

Our other senior member of the management team is
Paul Davis; Paul is a member of CPA Australia, a Registered Tax Agent and a member of Taxpayers Australia. He has over 20 years industry experience in dealing with small and medium sized businesses and business setup and restructures, including Capital Gains Tax implications.

Bain & Associates focus on offering clients a pro-active approach whereby the preparation of accounts is incidental to the overall relationship with the customer.

Our emphasis on computerised bookkeeping means that more time can be spent analysing the business and looking for ways for you to grow and prosper in a measured way.

We are proud of what we have achieved and if you like the sound of the way we work then please give us a call and you too could benefit from our refreshingly different outlook.