Ed Post
The Big Cheese

Having worked for over 27 years in a large accounting firm Ed brings a wealth of experience to the businesses he works with. He has been a past entrepreneur in the retail industry as well for over 10 years, so he knows the practicalities, pitfalls and risks of running a small business outside of the accounting profession.

Somewhat sports mad, Ed has represented Canterbury and NZ in squash at the masters level. He is currently Chairman of the Canterbury Squash Foundation, and is on the committee for the Christchurch Squash Club.

Ed is inherently positive about most things in life, and not much fazes him. Ed looks for the best in people, and always looks for the best possible outcome for his clients as a result.

Jayne Belcher
PA/Marketing Manager

Jayne is our multi-tasking PA, Marketing Manager and Tax Administrator. With a sharp eye for detail and a tendency to check and triple check, Jayne takes genuine care in her work. After completing a degree at Lincoln University, Jayne gained valuable experience working at Inland Revenue before moving into the Accounting profession. Jayne was raised in rural North Canterbury and now enjoys the city lifestyle. She spends her free time appreciating good coffee, good wine and sharing laughs with good friends.

Daniel Barnfield
Associate

Daniel is our Client Manager and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. 

Daniel is our resident Xero champion and techy to chat with to sort software solutions for your accounting needs. 

Outside of work hours Daniel enjoys the outdoors and can usually be found mountain biking and running on the Port Hills or off on a tramping or hunting adventure.

Clair Chen
Accountant

Clair started at EPA in March 2014 after working and studying in Auckland.

Originally from China, Clair moved to New Zealand and continued her high school life in Auckland and graduated from Auckland University of Technology in 2011 with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring Accounting.  Clair is currently studying towards her Chartered Accountancy and has worked in both Public Practice and Corporate Accounting sectors. 

Since the age of 4, Clair has been trained and experienced in Contemporary Ballet, Jazz, Hip Pop and Musical Theatre. She loves dancing! Besides dancing, Clair enjoys outdoorsy activities like hiking and travelling. 

Hazel Coughlan
Accountant

Hazel recently graduated from the University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and Taxation. She is aiming to start her studies to become a Chartered Accountant in the very near future. 

She has a very big love for dogs and is a shoe-a-holic, owning 84 pairs of shoes to date! Her interests include socialising with friends, particularly over some Mexican food, exercising, whether it be playing Netball, running, biking or hitting the gym, and Sunday drives. 

Jenny Russ
Client Services Assistant

Jenny joined EPA in 2014, and is the voice you’ll hear at the end of the phone. Prior to starting with EPA, Jenny worked at Inland Revenue for over 10 years, helped out with rescued Pound dogs, and was involved with the City Rebuild at the Christchurch City Council.

When not busy planning her next overseas trip, Jenny enjoys walking her two dogs and going on adventures.

Mike Rasmussen
Accountant

Mike joined the EPA team in October 2015 after graduating from Otago University with a Bachelor of Commerce double Majoring in Accountancy and Finance. Mike is currently working towards getting his Chartered Accountancy Qualification.

He is a proud Cantabrian who grew up in the area. He attended Lincoln High School and has strong ties with the region.

Mike particularly enjoys the finance side of accounting (especially FIFs) and is a huge advocate for using accounting software like Xero.

In his spare time Mike enjoys travelling and generally being outdoors. With a strong passion for all sports he can be found playing basketball, cricket and rugby. On a free weekend you may even find him wakeboarding at Lake Benmore or hiking up a mountain with some friends

E.S. Presso
Rocket’s the name, caffeine my game.

I put the ‘Oomph’ in Ed Post & and his team,
boosting staff morale and keeping them keen;

My journey started off with a hiss and a roar,
on the fifth floor of a building we ain’t at no more;

One shaky day put an end to it all,
along with me bouncing around like a soccer ball;

As luck would have it my scars are only skin deep,
the magic within is what rocks your world my peeps;

So if ever you are near, loitering about,
come on in for coffee—it’s my shout!