About

A premier chartered accounting firm located in Ashburton

Brophy Knight are leading providers of financial and business advisory services with a commitment to adding value to the lives of our clients. We strive to deliver services on time and in a proactive and professional manner, while bringing clarity to all business dealings through clearly defined working relationships. Our aim is to empower you with the knowledge, strategies, and insights necessary to make informed decisions by fully leveraging the wide-ranging expertise of our staff.

We are a member firm of NZCA, a New Zealand wide group of independent Chartered accounting firms focused on providing clients with a quality service. We value our ability to form close partnerships with our clients. This allows us to understand your unique situation and customise the assistance we provide to suit your needs. Our commitment to excellence is evident in the hardworking nature of our staff, and the exceptional service we offer. 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.

Our Culture

We recognise that our vision is only maintained by valuing the contribution of each staff member and encouraging a team culture. We provide our staff with the support, training, rewards and technologies necessary to remain at the forefront of our profession. As a result, our team are highly motivated and skilled professionals who work in an environment where they are continuously learning and developing both professionally and in their personal lives.

Our History

We have a long history of delivering accounting expertise to the businesses of Ashburton, beginning in 1918 under the name of Mr Fred Hickman as a sole practitioner. Ted Brophy bought the practice in 1949 and was joined by Mr Gordon Knight one year later establishing the partnership and trading name Brophy Knight. From these origins at 69-77 Tancred Street (the premises of the former Loan & Building Society) the Brophy-Knight reputation for excellence saw our business flourish and grow. We have occupied a purpose-built office space (subsequently occupied by Charles Doig & Urquhart) and premises in the Federated Farmers Building on West Street, before settling into our current location above the ANZ Bank on Tancred Street in 1972. In December 1998, the partnership converted to a company – Brophy Knight Limited – and the current Directors are Brendon Adam, Greg Wall, and Marcus Schoonderbeek.

Vision

To empower our clients’ businesses to thrive while adding value to their lives.

Mission

To deliver the expertise, experience and tools that enable businesses to adapt and prosper in today’s competitive market, and long into the future.

Values

Strength through shared knowledge. We act at all times with integrity. We strive to achieve clarity in all aspects of business.

A premier chartered accounting firm located in Ashburton

Brophy Knight are leading providers of financial and business advisory services with a commitment to adding value to the lives of our clients. We strive to deliver services on time and in a proactive and professional manner, while bringing clarity to all business dealings through clearly defined working relationships. Our aim is to empower you with the knowledge, strategies, and insights necessary to make informed decisions by fully leveraging the wide-ranging expertise of our staff.

We are a member firm of NZCA, a New Zealand wide group of independent Chartered accounting firms focused on providing clients with a quality service. We value our ability to form close partnerships with our clients. This allows us to understand your unique situation and customise the assistance we provide to suit your needs. Our commitment to excellence is evident in the hardworking nature of our staff, and the exceptional service we offer. 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.

Vision

To empower our clients’ businesses to thrive while adding value to their lives.

Mission

To deliver the expertise, experience and tools that enable businesses to adapt and prosper in today’s competitive market, and long into the future.

Values

Strength through shared knowledge. We act at all times with integrity. We strive to achieve clarity in all aspects of business.

Our Culture

We recognise that our vision is only maintained by valuing the contribution of each staff member and encouraging a team culture. We provide our staff with the support, training, rewards and technologies necessary to remain at the forefront of our profession. As a result, our team are highly motivated and skilled professionals who work in an environment where they are continuously learning and developing both professionally and in their personal lives.

Our History

We have a long history of delivering accounting expertise to the businesses of Ashburton, beginning in 1918 under the name of Mr Fred Hickman as a sole practitioner. Ted Brophy bought the practice in 1949 and was joined by Mr Gordon Knight one year later establishing the partnership and trading name Brophy Knight. From these origins at 69-77 Tancred Street (the premises of the former Loan & Building Society) the Brophy-Knight reputation for excellence saw our business flourish and grow. We have occupied a purpose-built office space (subsequently occupied by Charles Doig & Urquhart) and premises in the Federated Farmers Building on West Street, before settling into our current location above the ANZ Bank on Tancred Street in 1972. In December 1998, the partnership converted to a company – Brophy Knight Limited – and the current Directors are Brendon Adam, Greg Wall, and Marcus Schoonderbeek.

Client Testimonials

Newlands Group Limited

Robert Newlands

Newlands Group Limited
Brophy Knight provide us with a very professional and high quality service in all aspects of the work performed. They are very efficient and consistently timely in meeting their obligations towards us, and ensuring we meet our legal obligations.
Health 2000 (Ashburton) Limited

Bob & Robyn McDonald

Health 2000 (Ashburton) Limited
The general services we receive from Brophy Knight are excellent and always of a very high standard. When we first started in business we knew very little about taxation and developing a business so relied heavily on Brophy Knight to help us to grow. It is with their help and guidance that we have a successful business today.
Drummond & Etheridge Limited

Mark Etheridge

Drummond & Etheridge Limited
Drummond & Etheridge has been a long standing client of Brophy Knight. Part of what has kept us with Brophy Knight throughout the years is that we have always had a good relationship with the partners and in more recent times particularly with Mitchell Bellew.
Blanchy Excavation – Incorporated February 2008

Phil Blanch & Christina Petherick

Blanchy Excavation – Incorporated February 2008
Both Phil and I have had no experience in business or taxation before starting our company, we were very green. From our first meeting with Brendon Adam we knew we had chosen the right person to help us run our new venture.
Newlands Group Limited

Robert Newlands

Newlands Group Limited
Brophy Knight provide us with a very professional and high quality service in all aspects of the work performed. They are very efficient and consistently timely in meeting their obligations towards us, and ensuring we meet our legal obligations.
Health 2000 (Ashburton) Limited

Bob & Robyn McDonald

Health 2000 (Ashburton) Limited
The general services we receive from Brophy Knight are excellent and always of a very high standard. When we first started in business we knew very little about taxation and developing a business so relied heavily on Brophy Knight to help us to grow. It is with their help and guidance that we have a successful business today.
Drummond & Etheridge Limited

Mark Etheridge

Drummond & Etheridge Limited
Drummond & Etheridge has been a long standing client of Brophy Knight. Part of what has kept us with Brophy Knight throughout the years is that we have always had a good relationship with the partners and in more recent times particularly with Mitchell Bellew.
Blanchy Excavation – Incorporated February 2008

Phil Blanch & Christina Petherick

Blanchy Excavation – Incorporated February 2008
Both Phil and I have had no experience in business or taxation before starting our company, we were very green. From our first meeting with Brendon Adam we knew we had chosen the right person to help us run our new venture.