Congratulations Gillian and Katy

We are delighted to announce the promotion of two of our senior team, Gillian Hayward and Katy Day, to Directors of WDF Accounting + Advisory, effective 1st July 2024.

Gillian and Katy collectively bring around three decades of experience working closely with our valued clients. Their dedication and expertise have been integral to the success of our clients, and we are excited to see them step into these new roles.

Gillian Hayward joined WDF in November 2006, and her passion for regional and rural enterprises has been a driving force for her. With roots in Crookwell, Gillian possesses a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing businesses in rural Australia. Gillian has been instrumental in guiding businesses towards success, leveraging her expertise to drive efficiency and growth.

Reflecting on her promotion, Gillian shares, “I am thrilled to step into the Director role at WDF. I am grateful to live and work in Wagga's vibrant regional centre, where there are many opportunities. Throughout my time at WDF, I've been fortunate to receive support from strong mentors, both among the directors and across the wider team. Their encouragement towards growth and their unwavering support have been invaluable.”

Katy Day's journey with WDF began in 2012 as a cadet accountant, and since then she has developed her skills professionally and personally to bring her to the point of this promotion. Katy works closely with new and existing businesses.  Katy provides the support to ensure our clients have a successful business journey while navigating the business challenges and provide the help and guidance needed.

Katy says, “I am extremely grateful to have built my career at WDF and am looking forward to my next chapter as a director. I get a great sense of fulfilment being able to work closely with our clients and assist them through the various stages of their business and I am looking forward to continuing this with existing and new clients. I have truly enjoyed my journey from cadet to director and for this I owe thanks to the current directors, our team and our clients.”

Andrea Bradley, Director at WDF Accounting + Advisory, expresses her pride and confidence in Gillian and Katy, emphasizing their invaluable contributions to our firm's success. She remarks, “Gillian and Katy reflect the values that define WDF as an Employer of Choice in the Wagga community. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to our clients is outstanding, and they are well-supported by our strong team of staff. At WDF, we are committed to fostering a supportive workplace culture and encourage the growth and development of our team. Gillian and Katy’s promotion to Director is one that we are very proud of. This is an achievement that is worth celebrating.”

We look forward to the continued success and growth that Gillian and Katy will bring to our firm and our clients.