Sandra Gordon is the co-owner of KS Gordon Transport, a family-owned and operated transport and freight business, which she runs alongside her husband, Kearan.

Three years ago, Sandra and Kearan bought out their other family members and needed to set up a structure that would work best for them. As Sandra explains, “We knew we needed more than just an accountant. We wanted someone who could help us with our long-term strategy. We wanted to make sure we weren’t inheriting historical issues and that we were setting ourselves up for long-term success.”

John Riseley and Troy Green from SRJ Walker Wayland stepped in to facilitate the acquisition, from navigating vendor finance arrangements to setting up hire purchase agreements and establishing a structure that gave them a clean start.

Their support extended beyond the transaction itself. As Sandra describes, “SRJ has been a one-stop shop for everything we’ve needed,” from setting up the company, trust and SMSF to implementing Xero and supporting day-to-day financial management.

As the business entered a rapid growth phase, that support became more important. “We had to replace ageing equipment and scale quickly,” Sandra explains, with regular meetings and forecasting helping guide their decisions.

The working relationship has been a key part of that success. “John is strategic, decisive and always thinking outside the box.”

The business has stabilised and grown significantly, expanding into new areas and Sandra and Kearan are now looking ahead to its next phase. For Sandra, the biggest impact has been the confidence that comes with having the right team behind them.

With SRJ Walker Wayland’s help, Sandra and Kearan can focus on running the business, knowing their structure, tax and long-term strategy is in expert hands.