Our people
A long-tenured team of chartered accountants, accountants and administrators, many with farming roots of their own.
Meet the team
Select any of the team to read more about their background and the work they do.
James joined R J Preston Ltd in 1993 and was appointed Director in 2004. With more than 33 years of experience in accounting and agribusiness, he has worked alongside farming families and businesses throughout the South Island.
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Grant joined R J Preston Ltd in 2009, bringing together accounting expertise and a lifelong connection to farming. Raised on a sheep farm in Glenavy, South Canterbury, he understands that business decisions are shaped by more than financial results alone. Seasonal conditions, family priorities and long-term goals all play an important role in the choices business owners make.
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Chathu joined R J Preston Ltd in 2013 and was appointed Director in 2024. With more than 15 years of experience across accounting and information technology, she enjoys helping clients understand their numbers, improve performance and make confident decisions for their businesses.
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Joanne joined R J Preston Ltd in 2010 after completing a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Canterbury. Over the years, she has developed extensive experience working with farming and commercial clients and a strong understanding of the specialist accounting requirements of rural businesses.
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Hannah first joined R J Preston Ltd in 2001. After five years with the firm, she moved into the corporate sector to broaden her accounting experience before returning in 2013. With more than 20 years of experience in the accounting industry, she brings extensive knowledge and practical expertise to her work with clients.
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Jan joined R J Preston Ltd in 2018 and brings more than 25 years of experience across the accounting and banking industries. Over that time, she has developed extensive expertise in accounting, taxation and compliance, working with a diverse range of organisations and business structures.
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Nikola joined R J Preston Ltd in 2012 after gaining experience in commercial accounting firms. Since then, she has worked with a wide range of clients, assisting them with their accounting, taxation and compliance requirements. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours, majoring in Accounting, from Lincoln University.
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Abby joined R J Preston Ltd in 2023 and is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). She brings a diverse professional background, with experience gained in New Zealand public practice and as an external auditor in Malaysia.
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Sai joined R J Preston Ltd in 2022 and brings a unique combination of accounting knowledge and practical farming experience. He holds a Bachelor of Accounting and a New Zealand Diploma in Agribusiness and is currently studying towards becoming a Chartered Accountant.
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Lisa joined R J Preston Ltd in 2021 and works part-time as a contract accountant, with a particular focus on preparing annual accounts. She has more than 25 years of experience in both commercial and Chartered Accounting roles and enjoys helping clients with their financial and reporting needs.
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Michaela joined R J Preston Ltd in June 2019 and is an important member of the administration team, helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the firm.
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Cathy joined R J Preston Ltd in 2021 as Receptionist / Typist and brings more than 20 years of experience working in farm accounting practices.
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Gail joined R J Preston Ltd in January 2022 as an Office Administrator, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry. Throughout her career, she has worked in customer-focused roles and enjoys helping people and providing support where needed.
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