Nadine Rawlings
Senior Management Team (Advisory & Tax)
BCom, MIPA, FNTAA, CSP, PFP
Nadine Rawlings is the founder of Garnet Business Services, with over 28 plus years of experience providing strategic tax, financial, and business advisory services. She is recognised for her ability to deliver practical, commercially focused solutions for individuals, business owners, and high-net-worth clients.
Nadine specialises in tax planning, business structuring, financial reporting, and wealth management, helping clients navigate complex financial decisions with confidence and clarity. Her deep technical expertise, combined with a forward-looking advisory approach, enables her to support business growth, succession planning, and long-term wealth creation.
Beginning her career as a cadet accountant shortly after discovering a passion for numbers in high school, Nadine progressed rapidly through senior roles, establishing a reputation for trusted, client-first advisory services.
Outside of work, Nadine enjoys mentoring emerging accountants, engaging in community initiatives, and supporting clients in achieving both financial and personal goals, reflecting her commitment to making a positive impact professionally and personally.
Shailesh Patel
Partner
CA, CPA
Shailesh is a Chartered Accountant and Certified Practising Accountant with over 18 plus years of experience providing strategic tax, transaction, and advisory services to SME business owners, property developers, and high-net-worth individuals across Australia.
He specialises in tax planning, property and development advisory, capital gains tax (CGT) strategy, business structuring, and transaction due diligence, supporting clients through acquisitions, restructures, growth phases, and exit events. His expertise extends to business and tax due diligence, asset protection, and operational advisory, ensuring commercial decisions are aligned with long-term wealth preservation and tax efficiency outcomes.
Combining deep technical capability with practical commercial insight, Shailesh works as a trusted adviser to entrepreneurs, investors, and private groups, helping them navigate complex commercial challenges while maintaining a strong focus on risk management, scalability, and sustainable growth.
He is known for delivering forward-looking, solutions-driven advice that integrates taxation, operational performance, and strategic planning — moving beyond traditional compliance to true advisory partnership.
Outside of professional practice, Shailesh enjoys camping and exploring Western Australia by road, volunteering within the local community, and actively supporting dog rescue initiatives, reflecting his commitment to contributing positively beyond the business environment.
Nilesh Vasoya
Partner
CPA
Nilesh Vasoya is a qualified Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) and experienced business advisor with over 20 plus years of expertise in accounting, taxation, and strategic business advisory. He is a full member of NTAA, ICAI (India), a Registered Tax Agent, ASIC Agent, and a licensed Mortgage Broker.
Focused on high-net-worth individuals, property investors, and business owners, Nilesh delivers commercially practical advice that aligns financial management, taxation planning, and business growth strategies. He specialises in financial reporting, cash flow management, taxation advice, internal audit, and account reconciliation, combining deep technical expertise with a forward-looking, advisory-driven approach.
Nilesh also guides small to medium-sized enterprises in maximising Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks, leveraging multiple accounting systems to develop tailored strategies for operational efficiency, scalability, and long-term growth. His holistic advisory approach helps clients navigate complex financial and business decisions with confidence.
Outside work, Nilesh enjoys volunteering in the community reflecting his commitment to making a positive impact both professionally and personally.
Hayla Reinholdtsen
Compliance
Senior Bookkeeper
Hayla is our bookkeeping guru, with over 30 years of experience and 20 years running her own business. She manages large portfolio of clients, providing training, support, and solutions for all major accounting software.
Always curious and adaptable, Hayla is expanding her skills into accounting and tax preparation, making her an accountant in the making.
Known for her infectious laugh, positivity, and kindness, she brings warmth and professionalism to everything she does, making her a trusted partner for clients and colleagues alike.
Clare
Receptionist & Administration
Clare is the smiling face and cheerful voice you’ll first encounter when connecting with our team. She ensures every client feels welcome, whether visiting in person or calling with a question.
Beyond greeting clients, Clare keeps the front desk running smoothly, bringing genuine warmth and positivity that sets the tone for the entire office.
I think Nadine is great, as a beginning Business Owner she has not only done my tax quick smart, she has also advised me on much better systems than I was using. Thanks Nadine, you are an absolute Accountant Rock Star to me!
I couldn’t recommend Nadine or her staff HIGHLY enough for their professionalism, help,and guidance, along with patience with everything I have come up against. They certainly have been a god send to us and helped us stay sane and normal in the last 10 months since we have been with Garnet Business Services. We needed help with our Business / Tax’s they were there willing to do anything and everything to help us through the tuff tuff times. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts as we are looking much better in everything thanks to you and your staff.
Understanding your finances shouldn’t put you to sleep
We provide a professional and engaging team who bring their decades of experience into delivering the very best solution based options to individuals and business.
Small and Family Business is the backbone of our economy
We understand small and family businesses – we are one! We know exactly what you need without selling you any professional services you don’t and we can custom cater our services especially to your business.
Planning to play a profitable long game
Our aim is to help our clients create long-term wealth, increase their businesses viability and profitability, and teach individuals how to build strategic foundations for growth both personally and in their enterprise.