Meet Our Team

Stephen is well known for his continuous commitment to the growth of small to medium sized businesses over the last 20 years. He is a founder member of the NZICA Business Development Specialists Group and frequently presents seminars on business development topics.

Stephen has developed close working relationships with his clients, including directorships, and is integrally involved in their success.

Margaret joined Chester Grey over 20 years ago from a background of Corporate Accounting. Margaret's specialty is Financial Accounting and Systems investigations. If there is a problem within your accounting systems Margaret will provide the solution. Margaret also has vast experience in Budgeting and Cashflow Management, Company Management and Taxation Planning.

Scott has both a background in accounting and technology - having spent the start of his career with Chester Grey he ventured to the UK where he specialised in Project Management. Scott returned to NZ with his family to take up a partnership with Chester Grey, heading up ICT, providing software solutions, implementation, training and support to a wide range of clients as well as acting as the Business Manager.

Tim is an experienced Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the tax and accounting industry. Before joining Chester Grey he was a Technical Advisor with Inland Revenue. Tim has extensive experience assisting clients with day to day administration and reporting; solving practical business issues; liaising with the IRD on investigation and arrears matters & General taxation issues

Tim has a Bachelor of Business and is a qualified CA

Venay joined Chester Grey in 2002 with solid experience in commercial financial accounting and as part of the Manager Team has extended his knowledge of taxation, compliance accounting and business practices for SME’s. Venay continues to build his skills and knowledge in business relations with our clients. He is developing extensive knowledge in specialised industry such as investments, trucking and engineering sector to name a few.

Venay has a Bachelor of Commerce.

JingJing joined our team in 2008 and became part of our Manager Team in 2016.

JingJing has a Batchelor of Business, a Post Graduate Diploma in Business and is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and she is bilingual in English and Chinese.

JingJing has experience of managing group entities with different business structures, as well as helping clients with cashflows and budget reporting and financial accounts

Susan brings to Chester Grey a wide range of skills from an extensive finance and office management background and a sound knowledge of SAGE Evolution, Exonet and Infusion systems.

Susan has extensive experience with the preparation of financial reports, tax returns, GST, FBT and RWT returns; Payroll systems – Smart Payroll, Comaac, Ace and IMS; Inventory systems and assisting clients with day to day administration and reporting

Sanjana joined Chester Grey as our Tax Desk Administrator and has gained experience assisting our clients with their tax payments and IRD issues; ACC compliance and payroll.

Sanjana has moved into accounts administration and is completing FBT, GST, Income Tax returns and Financial Accounts.

Sanjana has a Diploma in Business Management and is completing a Bachelor of Business.

Susan joins Chester Grey with over 8 years’ experience in a chartered accountancy environment. She has a previous background in finance and administration in the interior design and fashion industries.

Susan has completed a NZ Diploma in Business while working full time and continues to upskill herself with accounting qualification courses.

Yasna has joined our Accounting Team and brings with her 4 years of experience in the Customer Service sector.

Yasna has a Diploma in Business and a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) Degree and is soon to become a provisional member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Yasna is multi-lingual and is fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi & Pushto.

Carole is the senior administrator responsible for statutory requirements for our client’s Companies and Trusts as well as administering our clients Tax related requirements. She also deals with ACC on behalf of our clients. Carole is involved with the planning and overseeing of our client seminars and produces our informative newsletters. As part of the Administration Team, Carole will also answer the phones and will happily assist with your queries or locate the person who can.

Donna joined Chester Grey as our Receptionist with a great phone manner and customer service skills. Donna has progressed to Tax Desk Administration and she now assists our clients with tax payment reminder letters, checking IRD notices and statements, filing returns etc and dealing with the IRD for our clients. As part of the Administration Team for Chester Grey Donna will also answer the phones and will happily assist with your queries or locate the person who can.

Adam started at Chester Grey as Tax Administration and has changed his role to bookkeeper and is part of the team providing ‘Back Office’ services to our clients.

Adam has a Bachelor of Business and brings to the Back Office team his experience in tax administration and previous bookkeeping skills.

Susan has joined us as a bookkeeper and is part of the team providing ‘Back Office’ services to our clients.

Susan has a Bachlors Degree in Accounting and brings with her experience in office administration, payroll and bookkeeping and is a great addition to our team.