Andrew Harris

Education

BCOM – Majoring in Accounting and Marketing – Otago University

Position

Partner, Privately Held Business

Professional

Andrew is a Chartered Accountant (CA) and a member of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Andrew entered Chartered Accountancy in 2003, having held finance and management roles with Coca-cola (UK), Telecom New Zealand Limited an Downer EDI. Andrew joined Grant Thornton New Zealand in 2006, becoming partner in 2009.

Andrew has a diverse client base consisting of progressive privately held businesses. His clients operate in various industries including; infrastructure, transport & logistics, manufacturing, professional services, hospitality and export. He provides practical and timely advice on a wide range of commercial and personal wealth issues. “I work alongside business owners to support and assist them in achieving their business and personal goals.”

Andrew’s key areas of expertise:

• Business strategic planning & restructuring
• Sale and purchase of business
• Management reporting – including budgeting and forecasting
• Financial management and debt structuring
• Estate Planning
• Statutory and taxation compliance

Outside interests

Andrew enjoys relaxing in the company of family and friends, with the odd glass of wine, playing or watching most sports, particularly golf where he’s trying to get to a single figure handicap.