Administration & Accounting

Bright Wild & Thomas takes a team approach to its client operations, with staff involved in all aspects of the business and client support. It is a seamless operation and clients can speak with any member of our team and feel confident they are talking to an expert in their specific business or interests.

We have a highly qualified and motivated team of 19 staff, led by partners Jeanne Bright, Tim Wild and Janine Thomas. Our team of 19 includes 6 chartered accountants.

Bright Wild & Thomas is committed to an ongoing professional development programme, ensuring our team is up to date with the latest accounting and business knowledge, innovations and technology.

Our enthusiasm for our work means you are provided with a friendly team of professionals who are eager to use their expertise to help you succeed.

 

From Left to Right: Robyn, Eddie, Lucie, Cass, Vikki, Justin, Jordan, Martin, David, Sue, Kitty, Dianne, Jany, Janine, Shelly, Juanita, Tim & Jeanne.

Admin Staff
Cass Larkin Administration		Email: Cass
Cass is a working mother of 2 and has worked at BWT for 13 years. Cass specialises in Payroll.
Kitty Taiatini Administration		Email: Kitty
Kitty is the longest standing member of the Bright Wild & Thomas team, Kitty started when it was known as Stacey & McCallum. When Kitty joined the firm she did all the punching onto the cards using the old Burroughs Machine, then when technology came along Kitty loaded the data on to the computer before staff got individual computers. Kitty also did wages for clients. Now Kitty does all the filling at BWT including taking files offsite for filling.
Jessica Wiringi Administration		Email: Jess
Jess joined our team as an office administrator at the end of November 2011. Jess has just finished year 13 at Western Heights High School and is looking forward to starting her working life at Bright Wild & Thomas. When you are next in the office you will be sure to see her bright smiley face around.
Robyn Maxwell Receptionist		Email: Robyn
Robyn started with the firm when it was Stacey McCallum Spurdle & Co. Robyn took quite a few years off to have her 3 children, but has now clocked up 18 years with the company. Robyn is the P.A for the 3 directors, and is the face of the company.
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Accounting Staff
Dianne Perks Client Manager		Email: Dianne
Dianne has been with Bright Wild & Thomas for 14 years, Dianne has 2 young adults who are both away studying at university.  In her spare time Dianne enjoys walking and biking.
Eddie Moree Client Manager CA, B. Bus		Email: Eddie
Eddie studied at  Waikato Polytechnic where he gained his qualifications, then Eddie started at Bright Wild & Thomas in January 2002. Eddie manages our forestry clients, he also reviews GST and FBT. In his spare time Eddie enjoys Sailing & Fishing.
Jany-Lee Robinson Client Manager NZDip Business, Dip Accounting		Email: Jany-Lee
Jany-Lee joined the Bright Wild & Thomas team in April 2008, initially on a casual basis, whilst she continued her studies towards a NZ Diploma in Business. Jany and her family immigrated from Namibia in 2004. She attended Lakes High School for her years 12 & 13. On leaving school at the end of 2006, Jany spent one year fulltime study at Waiariki Polytechnic, Jany continued studying at Waiariki on a part time basis until 2010 when she started full time at Bright Wild & Thomas. In her spare time, Jany likes mountain biking.
Jordan Slappendel Client Manager Dip Accounting		Email: Jordan
Jordan is the newest addition to the Bright Wild & Thomas team, Jordan started in February of 2010 after spending a year at Waiariki Institute of Technology gaining his Diploma in Accounting. At Bright Wild & Thomas Jordan is a junior client manager, Jordan looks after the Bright Wild & Thomas website and is the Banklink Administrator. In his spare time Jordan enjoys wakeboarding.
Juanita Preece Client Manager		Email: Juanita
Juanita joined us way back in 1993 with McCallum Spurdle & Bright enjoying 7 fantastic years before leaving to raise her two boys, Gordon, and Patrick.  Juanita and her husband Mark spent two years living in Whangamata before returning to Rotorua, Juanita started back at Bright Wild & Thomas in September 2008.
Justin Moore Client Manager Dip Business Studies		Email: Justin
Justin joined BWT in April 2004 on a part-time basis while he completed his Diploma in Business at Waiariki Polytechnic, then in August 2004 Justin joined the Bright Wild & Thomas team on a full time basis.
Lucie Slaba Client Manager B.M.S		Email: Lucie
Lucie graduated from Waikato University with a Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS).  In 2006 she joined Bright Wild & Thomas.  Lucie is originally from Czech Republic but she has been living in Rotorua since 2001.  In her spare time Lucie enjoys mountain biking and running.
Shelley Bowditch Tax Administration		Email: Shelley
Shelley started at BWT when it was known as McCallum Spurdle and Bright at the Beginning of 1987.  After having nearly 3 years off with her children Shelley joined Bright Wild & Thomas is 2001 on a part time basis as a Tax Administrator. Shelley is married to Andrew and they have 2 children.     Shelley and her family enjoy travelling and have been lucky enough to have a few trips overseas, as well as seeing more of NZ.
Sue Baty Client Manager  CA, BBS		Email: Sue
Sue has worked as an Accountant for the past 27 years, including working in the U.K and South Africa.   Sue joined BWT in 1998 and currently works part-time.
Vikki Macdonald Client Manager UK Accounting Technician		Email: Vikki
Vikki has worked at Bright Wild & Thomas since August 2009. Vikki Immigrated from the UK 10 years ago.   Vikki is married to Ross who is an Investment Manager, Vikki and Ross have 2 children one at JPC and one at Lynmore Primary.   Vikki was previously a Financial Manager back in the UK and has worked at several other CA Firms in Rotorua. In Vikki's spare time she enjoys walking and mountain biking in our fabulous countryside.
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