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Heart of the Bookkeeper

Rob Marshall
Bookkeeping
Institute Of Certified Bookkeepers
Swimming
Mental Health
Canberra, Australia
Coaching
Entrepreneurship
Mannum
Luca Award
Adelaide
Bass Advisory Group
SEQ Bookkeeping
GST
Tasmania
Fitness
Brisbane, Australia
Cobar, Australia
Brisbane
Murray River
Port Pirie

A Podcast about Bookkeepers helping Bookkeepers helping Business.

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Latest Episodes

Heart of the Bookkeeper – Episode 50 (Milestone Edition)

Celebrate a major milestone with the 50th episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper! In this special release, we go global as we welcome Ami Copeland, CEO of ICB UK, to the show.

As ICB Australia ma... more

In this inspiring episode, host Rob Marshall sits down with Melbourne-based rising star Grace Occleshaw—who, at just 29, is already making serious waves in the world of Bookkeeping.

Starting her current journey at only 18, Grace shares how her deep ... more

NSW-based bookkeeper Darren McMahon is a rare voice in the Australian bookkeeping landscape—one of the few men in an industry where they make up just 10 percent of the community. Yet Darren isn’t just different in that respect; he’s a recognised thou... more

On our first Heart of the Bookkeeper for 2026, we hear from a both inspired and inspirational Bookkeeper from South Australia - Robyn Kelly. Robyn's journey of fighting through her early years of establishing her Bookkeeping practice and overall appr... more

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Grace Occleshaw
Aspiring and established bookkeeper with science background, MBA candidate, and future ICB team member
BYO Group; Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB)
Episode: Episode 49 Grace Occleshaw - The Science of Bookkeeping
Darren McMahon
New South Wales-based bookkeeper and founder of Bass Advisory Group (supervision-focused mentoring)
Bass Advisory Group
Episode: Episode 48 Darren McMahon - Mentoring the future of Bookkeeping
Robyn Kelly
Professional bookkeeper with a long career in Australian bookkeeping, health journey during 2025-2026
Independent Bookkeeper in Australia
Episode: Episode 47 Robyn Kelly - Inspired Bookkeeper
Natasha Stadnikoff
Luca Award-winning Bookkeeper; Professional Bookkeeper of the Year 2025, SEQ Bookkeeping founder
SEQ Bookkeeping
Episode: Episode 46 Natasha Stadnikoff - Going from Z to B
Andrea Robb
Bookkeeper and former military service member
Relief Bookkeeping / former Air Force and Army service
Episode: Episode 45 Andrea Robb - In the Service of Bookkeeping
Sharon Francisco
Queensland-based bookkeeping mentor and coach
Episode: Episode 44 Sharon Francisco - Conversing Pearls of Wisdom
Gabrielle Osborne
Bookkeeper and endurance athlete
Self-employed Bookkeeper
Episode: Episode 43 Gabrielle Osborne - Going for Gold

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Rob Marshall
Host of Heart of the Bookkeeper

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Recommend

    This is a fantastic podcast that I always look forward to. It’s great listening to the experiences of fellow bookkeepers and being able to relate to the content on a personal level. Their achievements and how they got there is very inspiring and has relighted a spark of in my drive. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beauie77
    Australia3 years ago
  • Thank you

    What an amazing story. You captured my attention throughout and I was absolutely fascinated, inspired, happy, sad, motivated and left feeling great. Thank you for sharing this as it has really touched my heart.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lori7626
    Australia6 years ago
  • Inspirational & Relatable

    Have absolutely fallen in love with this podcast!! It’s incredible touching, inspirational and relatable. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mich_DreamBigger
    Australia6 years ago

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The show is seen as motivational and highly relevant for bookkeepers navigating practical challenges.
Episodes are praised for their authenticity and focus on mentorship and resilience.
Audience appreciates real-world experiences that translate into actionable career and business guidance.
Listeners find the stories relatable and inspiring, especially practical tips for managing a bookkeeping practice.

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Episode 48 Darren McMahon - Mentoring the future of Bookkeeping
Q: How has your personal life influenced your professional trajectory?
Family and health challenges were a crucible that tested him but ultimately reinforced the importance of stability, resilience, and support networks, and motivated him to give back by mentoring others in the industry.
Episode 48 Darren McMahon - Mentoring the future of Bookkeeping
Q: What inspired you to start Bass Advisory Group and a supervision-focused model?
After encountering the limitations of traditional paths, Darren and his partner saw an opportunity to formalize mentorship for aspiring bookkeepers, creating structured supervision, checklists, and systems to support mentees on their journey to becoming registered agents.
Episode 48 Darren McMahon - Mentoring the future of Bookkeeping
Q: What is the core difference between bookkeeping mentality and accounting mentality?
He describes bookkeeping as the hands-on, transactional, down-in-the-weeds work, while accounting is the high-level, strategic perspective; both coexist, but the day-to-day focus of bookkeeping is what he aligns with in his current practice.
Episode 48 Darren McMahon - Mentoring the future of Bookkeeping
Q: How did your early experiences shape your approach to bookkeeping and accounting?
Darren explains that a traditional accounting path didn't satisfy him; he shifted into bookkeeping and later into supervision because it allowed him to focus on day-to-day processes, practical problem-solving, and mentorship, which ultimately aligned with his strength in training and developing others.
Episode 43 Gabrielle Osborne - Going for Gold
Q: What role did contingency planning play for your clients during your illness?
She explains that a prior contingency plan helped ensure clients continued receiving service, and emphasizes the importance of scalable processes and timely communication during tough periods.

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A deep dive into the world of bookkeeping, focusing on practical career paths, mentorship, and resilience. Episodes frequently explore how technology, automation, and AI are reshaping the profession, alongside real-world stories of practice management, client relationships, and navigating personal challenges in business. Unique angles include regional market dynamics in Australia, gender diversity in a male-dominated field, and structured mentorship programs that aim to uplift the next generation of bookkeepers. Listeners gravitate toward actionable advice for building sustainable practices, plus inspiring personal journeys from practitioners who pivoted from other careers or life events into bookkeeping success.

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1. Grace Occleshaw
2. Darren McMahon
3. Robyn Kelly
4. Natasha Stadnikoff
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7. Gabrielle Osborne

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