Meet our team
Jatin Patel
Director
(B.com, CA, CPA)
Nirang Shah
Practice Manager
(CA, CPA, MTaxS)
Sandy Gillespie JP
BBS CA
Sandy gained her Bachelor of Business Studies degree, majoring in Accountancy 24 years ago after studying at Massey University as an extramural student, while working and raising a family. Sandy became a Chartered Accountant in February 2004 and obtained her Certificate of Public Practice in November 2007. She has been working in the industry for over 30 years, so has a wide knowledge of many different accounting problems. Being raised on a dairy farm in Taranaki has given her a valuable insight into farming and business practices. In her time off Sandy enjoys fishing and spending time with family and friends.
Jasmine Sisa
Accounting Technician
Jasmin joined us in February 2024. She graduated in 1990 from USA (Univ of San Agustin) with a Degree in Accountancy, and worked in auditing, and an accounting and tax consultancy practice in the Phillipines. Jasmin loves baking, sewing and sketching. She has three children and one grandson, and her husband works in a dairy farm
Leeanne Welsh
Office Administrator
Leeanne joined the team in 2017 as Office Administrator. She was previously working at Te Hiku Hauora Community Health, at both the GP clinic and for the whole organisation in administrative roles. She was born and raised in the Far North and has a daughter and two grandchildren. Outside of work she likes to keep active taking long walks at her local beach, reading and spending time with her family. She also manages her own Air bnb in Ahipara.
Rebecca Thompson
Accountant
Rebecca joined the team at Harrison Gillespie in September 2014. Her role includes assisting with preparation of Financial Statements, GST returns and tax administration. Rebecca has extensive experience in PA and office administration. She was born in Kaitaia and has lived here her whole life, and has started a family here. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and dog at the river, paddle boarding, and catching up with friends.
Billie-Jade Tattersall
Junior Technician
Billie-Jade joined the firm in 2026 as a junior technician. With 18 years of experience working in the retail banking sector and has a Diploma in Travel, Business and Tourism. Billie-Jade was raised by her grandparents in Te Tai Tokerau and enjoys raising her tamariki here. Outside of mahi she enjoys the great outdoors, especially fishing.