First Class Accounts - Point Cook

A milestone I almost didn’t share…

I’m incredibly grateful to have received the Best Emerging Franchisee 2026 award.

My first reaction was actually, “I was just lucky.” And if I’m honest, I wasn’t even sure I wanted to post about it.

But then I thought about it, I realised that celebrating a milestone doesn’t have to be about showing off. It can simply be about acknowledging the journey, the people who have supported you, and the trust your clients have placed in you.

Building my bookkeeping business has taught me a lot. But strangely, the biggest lessons haven’t really been about business. I think I’ve learnt more about myself, about people, and how to live and appreciate life.

So I’m going to allow myself to be proud of this one. 😊

Thank you to my clients, referral partners, the First Class Accounts community, and everyone who has supported me along the way. I hope I've made you proud.

And a special thank you to Patrick, who has been beside me throughout this journey, including being there to celebrate this moment with me. ❤️

Best Emerging Franchisee 2026.

A lovely little reminder that perhaps I’m doing something right.

We're .

We’re hiring our very first team member at First Class Accounts – Point Cook.

When we started this business, it was just the two of us wearing every hat possible, bookkeeping, payroll, BAS, admin, client support, everything. It’s exciting (and honestly a little surreal) to now be in a position where we need support to continue growing.

One thing that’s important to us is supporting and growing local talent.

If someone is willing to learn, we are very willing to teach.

Whether you simply want a stable long-term bookkeeping career, or you want to use this opportunity as a stepping stone to build strong hands-on foundations for a future accounting or finance career, both are completely okay with us.

In fact, it would be our absolute pleasure to play a small part in someone’s professional growth and prosperity journey.

We’re looking for someone who is:
• Humble
• Reliable
• Detail-oriented
• Willing to learn
• Keen to grow

Experience matters, but attitude matters more to us.

If you know someone early in their accounting/bookkeeping career looking for a supportive small business environment to grow in, we’d love to connect.

LinkedIn job ad below

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Some moments aren’t captured in photos, they stay quietly with you instead.

I attended our franchise national workshop recently, and somewhere between conversations, shared experiences, and learning, something shifted. Not loudly, but in that subtle way growth often happens.

This was the only photo I took, and honestly, I almost didn’t take this one.

I was too busy having conversations. 😅 Catching up with fellow franchisees, meeting new partners, and learning about the different businesses and solutions within the network. The kind of conversations where time just disappears!

But I’m glad I got at least one photo with someone I deeply respect. Her energy is not the loud kind, but the kind that stays with you. Grounded, thoughtful, and encouraging, while still giving you the clarity and honesty you need.

I left the workshop with more than notes or ideas. I left with perspective.

Sometimes, that’s enough... Actually that’s more than enough.

Today I’m the youngest I’ll ever be… and apparently also an award-winning business owner. 😎

I’ll be honest: I did have my eye on the award and worked hard for it… but it was only a tiny hope. I really didn’t see it coming.

Thank you to our franchisor and my lovely clients for trusting me!

I never knew BNI could be this sweet. 💛
Some days are easier than others, but every moment of this journey has been so worth it. The energy in the room is contagious, you walk out feeling lighter, inspired, and grateful to be surrounded by such genuine, down-to-earth and very smart people. BNI Growth Partners Wyndham

Thank you, Helen from First Class Accounts Brunswick for your visit. It means a lot to have another First Class Accounts member by my side. We doubled the First Class Accounts's force! 😎💪

Hi everyone! 👋
I’ll be delivering my feature presentation next Thursday, 23 October at 7:30am at BNI Growth Partners Wyndham.
I promise, this won’t be your usual bookkeeper presentation. 😉
Let’s just say I’ll be doing something most bookkeepers don’t usually attempt while speaking!
Come along, have coffee with a great group of business owners, and see if I can pull it off!
If you’re curious (and you should be!), message me for visitor details. I’d love to see some friendly faces there. 💙

Top things that make my day:
#1: A generous and encouraging Google review from a client!

Thank you so much for making my work meaningful!

Have we worked together? Please share with me your feedback. https://share.google/fH0BBLoFbANpXBHgM

First Class Accounts - Point Cook Give us your books and we will give you back your life. Run by Abbey Vu, First Class Accounts - Point Cook is the accredited, trusted and professional, local bookkeeping for local business.

Spotted at the Rare Book Fair 2025: a bookkeeper trying to balance the books… literally.