[ Executive Assistant to the Director — Wakefield Pacific ]

Rebecca Samouilhan.

Working alongside Mitchell Calley day-to-day to keep priorities, communication and client delivery moving — calmly, consistently and without losing the detail.

In Rebecca's words

"My job is simple — make sure Mitch can stay focused on the work that matters, and make sure clients always feel looked after along the way."

— Rebecca Samouilhan

[ Background ]

The support that keeps a fast-moving firm steady.

Rebecca is the Executive Assistant to Mitchell Calley, Director of Wakefield Pacific. She works alongside Mitch day-to-day — coordinating priorities, communication, workflow, scheduling and the client-related moving pieces that sit behind a busy leadership week.

Her role is centred on supporting Mitch operationally so he can stay focused on strategic advisory, leadership, client outcomes and the growth of the firm — while clients continue to experience the proactive, well-organised relationship Wakefield Pacific is built on.

Known for her calm approach, reliability and organisation, Rebecca is heavily involved behind the scenes in keeping both internal operations and client delivery moving efficiently. Quietly, she's one of the reasons the firm continues to feel structured and responsive even as it grows.

[ Operating principles ]

Four rules that shape executive support at WakPac.

Support the leader. Protect the focus.

Mitch's time should be on strategy, advisory and clients. My job is to make sure everything around that runs without friction.

Calm under pressure.

Fast-moving businesses don't need urgency for the sake of it — they need a steady hand. Composure is part of the service.

Organised by default.

Priorities, scheduling, follow-ups, client touchpoints. Tracked, owned and closed — so nothing competes for attention that shouldn't.

Clients feel the difference.

When the support behind the scenes is genuinely organised, clients feel it in every reply, every meeting and every handover.

[ Inside the firm ]

What Rebecca owns, day-to-day.

Five areas of executive and operational support that hold the Director's day, the firm's operations and the wider client experience together.

Direct support to Mitch

Diary, priorities, briefs and the rhythm of the Director's week — coordinated daily, planned ahead.

Communication coordination

Triaging incoming, owning follow-ups and keeping client and internal threads moving without delay.

Workflow & scheduling

Strategy sessions, client meetings, internal reviews — coordinated, prepared and confirmed.

Client delivery support

Helping ensure clients experience a proactive, well-organised relationship with the firm at every touchpoint.

Operational continuity

The connective tissue between leadership, the practice and the wider team — so priorities never drift.

[ Behind the scenes ]

Quiet support.
Premium experience.

Behind every on-time meeting, fast reply and well-prepared conversation is a layer of support most clients never see. Rebecca is a key part of how leadership stays focused, how communication stays clear, and how clients continue to feel looked after as the firm continues to grow.

Meet the wider team →

[ Connect ]

Talk to a firm that's organised around you.

If your current accountant feels reactive, slow or scattered — start a conversation with a team built around responsiveness, structure and genuine support.

Book an introductory call →hello@wakpac.au