Hi, I’m Ness!
Your accounting professional.
About Me
AcquireNess Business Services was founded with a simple but powerful purpose: to provide dependable, down-to-earth financial support for small businesses and not-for-profits. Led by Vanessa Simms, affectionately known as "Ness". The team brings a calm, capable presence to the often complex and high-stakes world of financial management.
With nearly 30 years of experience in financial operations, compliance, and strategic advisory, Ness is a member of the IPA (Institute of Public Accountant), combining technical expertise and governance with a deep understanding of the human side of business. Her approach is grounded in clarity, compassion, and consistency, helping organisations not only meet their obligations, but truly understand their financial position.
For not-for-profits, this means more than just balancing the books, but having access to the kind of high-level financial insight usually reserved for much larger organisations, without the overhead of a full-time CFO.
AcquireNess partners closely with leadership teams to provide:
Clear, compliant financial reporting that builds confidence with donors, boards, and funding bodies
Transparent, realistic budgets that support long-term planning and funding applications
Streamlined systems and processes that reduce overwhelm and ensure nothing slips through the cracks
Strategic financial insights that inform better decisions and stronger organisational outcomes
Timely, detailed reports that help leaders stay focused, accountable, and in control.
Whether you're navigating complex funding arrangements, planning for growth, or simply bringing order to financial chaos, AcquireNess offers strategic financial clarity and trusted partnership.
Over time, AcquireNess has grown into a small but mighty team of women who bring heart, skill, and a shared commitment to helping purpose-driven organisations thrive. We’re not just here to do the numbers, we’re here to be your financial sounding board, your advisor, and your calm in the storm.
Meet the Team
Amanda, Bookkeeper & Social Media Coordinator
Amanda blends meticulous bookkeeping skills with a vibrant creative touch, ensuring your finances are in top shape while bringing energy to our brand’s online presence. With years of industry experience under her belt, she understands the ins and outs of keeping businesses financially healthy.
Recently stepping into motherhood, Amanda’s found a fresh perspective and balance, she has embraced a flexible return to the workforce with a renewed passion for helping businesses stay on top of their numbers with enthusiasm. She’s dedicated to supporting our clients with reliable numbers and a friendly face behind the spreadsheets.
Mikaela, Admin Support Officer
Mikaela knows firsthand what it takes to run a small business, having successfully managed her own before joining our team. She now puts her exceptional organisational skills and sharp eye for detail to work, ensuring every process runs smoothly.
With a calm and proactive approach, Mikaela is the quiet powerhouse behind the scenes.
