BENNETT CURRIE - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Chartered Accountant
• Consultant

I am involved with accounting services and taxation services and advice - particularly property accounting and business structures. Read more... Bennett Currie is a go-ahead firm, specialising in personal service, timely advice and an informal approach to accounting. I am passionate about music and most sports.

Job Titles:

• Chartered Accountant

Chloe Richardson joined Bennett Currie in 2010 and became a CA in 2012. She loves supporting her clients in their successes and working with them through the tough times. Her clients think she is a star. She enjoys the ever changing industry and embraces new technologies and software. Read more... Chloe also works closely with several not-for-profits and loves helping them continue their great work within the community. Outside of work she has volunteered with Camp Quality NZ and Business Mentors. Chloe and Sinclair married in 2016 and make a great team on and off the field. Chloe loves travelling and is a grab-a-seat addict. It is rare for her and Sinclair not to have an adventure planned.

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• Senior Associate

I have over 32 years accountancy experience working with a wide range of clients in a variety of industries. I look after many cafes, service stations, tradies, IT consultants and dairies as clients. Read more... Some of these span as far south as Wellington, and as far north as New Plymouth and across to Hawkes Bay. This means I've become expert in these industries, and can offer effective advice by noting trends and KPI's in the successful (and unsuccessful) businesses. But I'm not limited to those industries - I've assisted many others set up in business as they take the plunge from being in the safety of paid private employment to the more unknown world of being self-employed - and I look after a few farmers too. It's the staff, clients and latest technology that make working at Bennett Currie so enjoyable. Originally from England, I grew up in Feilding and later moved to Palmerston North. I have three children - Noah, Reid & Ayla, who occupy most of my spare time. I've given up playing rugby but still manage to coach the boy's team, walk, spin, swim and gym a couple of times each week.

Job Titles:

• Chartered Accountant

In my 25 years at Bennett Currie, I have worked with a wide variety of clients. My primary role at Bennett Currie is the compilation of financial statements (including farm accounting), Read more... calculating tax returns, income forecasting, and tax planning . I also have extensive report customisation experience. I have made close friendships with a number of my workmates, and learned an extensive amount about accounting processes. I love sport (particularly cricket, rugby and football), both playing and watching (though not very good at the former). I love watching movies, travelling and spending time with my wife and son.

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• Tax Administrator

Overseas Degree (Linguistics) Originally from Russia, I have a teaching degree from a university of linguistics. I came to New Zealand in 2000, studied accountancy at Massey University Read more...

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• Receptionist / Administration

I am a new addition to the team joining Bennett Currie as the new receptionist/administrator in May 2019. I grew up in Taumarunui and have been living in Palmerston North since 2015. I have around 5 years experience working in customer service roles. I am also interested in accounting and plan to study this part time. Read more...

Job Titles:

• Accountant

Originally I am from Palmerston North. I moved to Wellington where I studied and graduated at Victoria University with a Bcom in Accounting, commercial law and tax. Read more... I joined the Bennett Currie team in 2016 and have enjoyed working in such a friendly and productive environment. My tasks include preparing annual accounts, GST and tax returns. In my spare time I enjoy playing football and watching rugby league.

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• Administration Manager

I started working for Bennett Currie in April 2010 as an Administrator. I am now the Administration Manager working closely with the partners and staff to assist with the smooth running of this fantastic company. Read more...

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• Senior Accountant

I assist our clients on a day to day basis with the various issues they face. I have a particular interest in rural accounting which offers many challenges in today's current economic climate. Read more... I've worked at Bennett Currie for over 30 years and have constantly enjoyed working alongside my colleagues and our clients over that time. I enjoy spending time with my young family, watching/playing sport and reading a good book. Our annual family camp is something I look forward to each year.

Job Titles:

• Chartered Accountant
• Director

I am a Manawatu born and bred Chartered Accountant with vast public practice and commercial experience. Having started my accounting career with PricewaterhouseCoopers Read more... and after several years experience in public practice, I began my commercial career in London in 2003. I have worked in finance for large multi-national public companies in Europe and before joining Bennett Currie, I was Chief Financial Officer for a $20m turnover multi-site organisation with its head office in Palmerston North. I believe my experience on 'both sides of the fence' is of huge benefit to my clients. Not only have I been advising businesses but I have been running businesses as well, so my experience across all business disciplines is a huge asset. I cut my teeth on farm accounting and still have a passion for the primary sector today. Farm accounting can be seen to be complex but with the combined years of experience and technical knowledge at Bennett Currie, we can debunk the myth. We are rural accounting specialists. I have a passion for business development and having both advised and worked in several industries, I have the credentials to make a difference in your business. I believe your accountant should not just be your compliance expert but also your number one business advisor. I live in Feilding, am married to Kate and have two young sons, Jackson and Thomas. I am an avid sports fan and play tennis and golf when time permits but most of my spare time is taken up entertaining the kids and the family Labrador, Senna. We love spending as much time as possible at Foxton and Ohope beaches.

Sinclair Richardson was born and bred in the Manawatu. Becoming a Director in 2006 was a great achievement and Sinclair has excelled in this role ever since. With 20+ years experience, Sinclair enjoys working with a wide range of clients, many of whom have become great friends. Read more... Outside of work, Sinclair enjoys travelling with his amazing wife. He also enjoys cars having 5 in his collection and dreams to collect more, if only his wife would let him. Thanks to family and friends there is also an ever increasing collection of garden gnomes.