Our Professional Accounting Team

Phillipa Lewthwaite

Chartered Accountant

Phillipa has over three decades of accountancy experience in public practice encompassing all aspects of business advice.

Her farming background enables her to assist many clients from Banks Peninsula - as well as various South Island locations to enable clients to make a living off the land. She has advised Christchurch Netball for many years and remains their financial advisor.

Enjoys dealing personally with clients and overseeing the growth of their businesses.

Her progressive outlook provides invaluable motivation and inspiration to both established and startup enterprises.

Amanda Long

Chartered Accountant

She joined Lewthwaite & Associates Ltd over 20 years ago and now holds a Public Practising Certificate with New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Her client base covered a wide range of industries including farming, manufacturing and service industries.

Enjoys dealing personally with clients and overseeing the growth of their businesses.

Lewthwaite & Associates is extremely fortunate to have her invaluable experience in the team.

Jackie Lee

Chartered Accountant

Jackie migrated to New Zealand in 2006. She is an Affiliate Member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (England). Back in Malaysia, Jackie worked as Auditor in the banking sector. She also has been working in a Chartered Accounting firm in New Zealand since 2011.She enjoys working closely with clients to deliver accurate financial reporting to improve their business performance.  Jackie has been a valuable member of our team for over 3 years.

Benjamin Marshall

Accounting Technician 

Benjamin came to Lewthwaites in August 2019 after several contracts with large organisations dealing with conversions to the Xero Accounting System and advising directly with clients. He is passionate about Xero and is an accredited partner.  Benjamin is an extremely capable young man and we are delighted to have him on board.

Emily Eddy

Practice Manager/Receptionist

Emily joined Lewthwaite and Associates in June 2019. She has worked for more than 10 years in Chartered Accountancy firms as a Receptionist and Tax Administrator. She has a warm and friendly manner and enjoys interacting with and meeting clients.

She is married to Wayne, and has two grown up children. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, walking, going to movies and spending time with her family and friends.