Natasha Sharp brings broad problem solving and analytical skills, persistence and energy to the Harrop Scott & Associates team. Providing detailed reporting and analysis of profitability and inventory movement in Excel is her specialty. Natasha also completes monthly reconciliations, reporting, payroll, sales tax filings and capital asset tracking. Her flexibility in effectively working with clients in a diverse range of industries, stages of development and level of complexity is highly valued internally and by our accountant partners. Natasha is completing her BBA in Accounting at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and has over 10 years’ experience in administration, customer service and data analytics.

Patricia is a graduate of York University’s Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Accounting. A QBO Advanced ProAdvisor, she is adept at cloud-based software, Excel and other technology and motivated by our clients’ unique needs and stories. Patricia enjoys working with a range of clients including chiropractic & medical clinics, PR & advertising firms, wholesalers, industrial & financial services and holding companies. She loves working in a team environment both internally with Harrop Scott bookkeepers and on client finance & administrative teams as well. Patricia works with Apps such as Hubdoc and Wagepoint to enhance productivity and capture digital records. She carefully closes fiscal years and monitors current financial performance via profit & loss and balance sheet reports.

Matteo Perlino brings over a decade of operational experience to the high-performing team of Harrop Scott and Associates Ltd. Matteo earned his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta, providing him with a solid foundation in business and finance. His approach to his work is defined by his enthusiasm for problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail.

Matteo enjoys working with a diverse range of clients, from architectural firms to non-profit organizations. His personable manner and genuine interest in their success make him a valuable asset to the team. Adept at using accounting applications such as Dext, Hubdoc, Wagepoint and Plooto, Matteo stays up-to-date with industry tools. His eagerness to learn and adapt ensures he provides efficient and accurate services to clients. Fluent in French and Italian, Matteo leverages his language skills to communicate effectively with various agencies and clients. Matteo Perlino’s commitment to excellence and continuous growth makes him an exciting addition to the world of bookkeeping.

Paula Cocciolo is a dedicated professional with a dynamic background. She graduated from the University of Calgary and brings a decade of experience as a Civil Engineer in the environmental remediation sector. Paula embraced a new career path in accounting, earning an Applied Bookkeeping Certificate from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in 2023 and continues to take online accounting classes at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.

Paula’s transition into bookkeeping allows her to leverage her exceptional problem-solving skills and results-driven mindset. At Harrop Scott, she adeptly manages monthly bookkeeping, payroll and GST/HST filings for a diverse range of clients, demonstrating her meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence. Paula is enthusiastic about her new journey and eager to continue learning from her talented colleagues, contributing to the growth and success of the businesses she supports.

Eileen Wright delivers a wide range of weekly and monthly bookkeeping services for clients in diverse industries including photographers, interior designers, and IT consultants. Using a systematic and organized approach, Eileen regularly prepares government returns and remittances. You can depend on Eileen’s reliability and flexibility to meet deadlines and keep your accounting system up-to-date. Eileen effectively implements bookkeeping improvements, tracks outstanding questions, and provides regular reports and status updates to business owners. A dedicated learner, Eileen continues to take courses at George Brown College and attends QuickBooks workshops.

Cynthia Young brings 20 years of bookkeeping experience for manufacturers and import/export firms to the Harrop Scott & Associates team. Cindy is familiar with inventory systems, SKUs, freight forwarding, and customs and duties are second nature to her. A morning person, Cindy can bring thoughtful solutions to your enterprise at the beginning of the day. Cindy documents your bookkeeping processes and looks for practical solutions to financial issues. A strong QuickBooks user, Cindy patiently trains business owners to enter transactions and is astute in determining how to explain things to non-accountants and those who are scared of numbers.

Tom Zhang builds and maintains chart of accounts and administers bank, credit card & loan reconciliations, payroll, reporting, invoicing, receivables and payables services to Harrop Scott & Associates’ clients in diverse industries including dental practice, architecture, mortgage brokers, advertising technology and design. Tom proactively anticipates upcoming deadlines and requirements so clients are always assured of compliance with CRA, WSIB, employment standards and Ontario’s Ministry of Finance. A Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB Canada), member of the National Payroll Institute and Advanced QuickBooks Desktop and QBO ProAdvisor, Tom has over 15 years’ experience with Toronto businesses. A keen user of accounting information databases, Tom assists clients improve and enhance their technology setup to maximize the data mining potential.

Emma Tchijova brings over 15 years of payroll and bookkeeping experience to health-care, medical, wholesale and manufacturing businesses in both virtual and on-site settings. Clients rely on her hourly, vacation and statutory pay calculations and reliable fulfillment of their deadlines. Busy business owners appreciate Emma’s patient yet persistent way of gathering information and detailed review of their receivables and payables. Emma is an enthusiastic contributor to the firm’s checklists and workflow efficiencies which feeds our continuous quality improvement. Emma tracks cash and loan balances, asset additions, outstanding receivables and payables to help business owners understand their financial position.

An Online Business Manager extraordinaire, Jen Hazlett ensures that team meetings, deadlines, reviews and training happen on a regular basis.

Jen’s coaching and cheerleading keep the team motivated to do their best work. With an emphasis on celebrating success and proactively solving problems, Jen also helps the team direct issues to the right person at the right time.

John McDiarmid (a Chartered Accountant since 1993) provides consulting and advisory services to Harrop Scott & Associates’ clients. John enhances the analysis provided by Siobhan and the other bookkeepers to answer clients’ specific needs. John specializes in project work for large corporations and has worked in a variety of industries. Recent clients include Guardian Capital, Royal Bank, Canadian Tire, and Sobeys with projects involving financial reporting, system development, and problem solving for management reporting (including integration of business units). A highly skilled Microsoft Excel user, John provides extensive creation and development of existing and new tools for financial analysis. John assists businesses with complex problems, filling in gaps in existing staffing. He provides a strong bridge to complete the required work and training to staff in improved techniques for performing routine and non-routine work.