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Simon is an Associate Partner and EY New Zealand’s Tax Accounting Lead, based in the Christchurch office. He works nationally and regionally, helping clients streamline tax processes and adopt innovative technologies that drive efficiency and insight.
Simon has previously worked with EY in Australia and the United Kingdom, contributing to transformation initiatives and cross-border collaboration. He leads efforts to modernise tax operations through technology and process improvement, and is known for delivering practical solutions that simplify complexity and support strategic decision-making.
Simon holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geology from the University of Durham, UK. Simon is a Chartered Accountant (Scotland – ICAS) and (Australia – CAANZ).
How Simon is shaping the future with confidence
I help our clients shape the future with confidence by simplify tax processes where it makes sense - using technology in practical ways to reduce duplication, improve clarity, and create auditable, defensible outcomes. I focus on designing systems that use data once, support strategic decision-making, and stand up to scrutiny. Just as important as technology is managing the people change - ensuring teams are equipped, engaged, and confident to work in new ways. It’s about making tax more efficient, more transparent, and more aligned with how businesses operate.