Deni Tomat

Chartered Accountant

In an ever-increasing world of technology with the ability to work and communicate without leaving the house or office, the value of being able to sit down face-to-face with your accountant should never be underestimated, says Kothes Accounting Group director Deni Tomat.

Deni stepped into the director’s role in 2024 and is proud to work in a firm that values these face-to-face relationships with clients so highly.

Deni grew up on the Sapphire Coast and worked in hospitality in the Bega Valley, Perisher and Canada before returning home. Having worked in management roles, she was keen to expand her business knowledge. Through accounting, she has been able to share that knowledge for the benefit of others.

I’m a real people person and one of the things I love about accounting is that I’m helping people all the time. People can get very stressed about money, so I enjoy being an empathetic ear and being able to use my accounting, tax and business planning knowledge to find solutions.

Deni’s tips for businesses

Don’t be scared of tax and accounting.

Accounting shouldn’t feel like it’s a mystery. When you understand the accounting and tax side of your business, you can make informed decisions.

Stay up to date with your finances.

Staying on top of your records makes running your business much easier — falling behind can quickly become overwhelming. With cloud accounting and AI tools, it’s simpler than ever to keep everything up to date. Technology also lets you monitor your business’s performance in real time, rather than waiting until tax time to see how you’re tracking.

Don’t bury your head in the sand when it comes to tax, accounting and finance.

Your accountant is here to help you sort things out, no matter how difficult it might feel to you. We are here to provide support and professional advice, and we will do everything we can to help you find a way forward that is best for you and your business.

Specialist areas, skills and experience

Deni works primarily in the Merimbula, Eden and Bombala regions, with a strong interest in succession planning and in using technology to simplify and improve business processes. She works closely with primary producers and small to medium-sized businesses, supporting them across a broad range of accounting and advisory needs.

• Bachelor of Commerce, University of Wollongong Dean Scholar with majors in accounting and business law.
• Chartered accountant.

Work-life balance

Deni enjoys living in one of the few places where you can still find an empty beach on a summer’s day. A lover of the outdoors, she makes the most of the Sapphire Coast’s lifestyle — swimming, diving, gardening, tending her bees, heading to the snow and enjoying everything that comes with small-town coastal living.