meet the team
UPSHOT NZ
Meet Chris & Jill
We started Upshot NZ Ltd in 2014 with the goal of helping small businesses succeed. With over 30 years of industry experience respectively, we're experts at working alongside small business owners to assist with accounts, bookkeeping, payroll, health and safety, and much more.
We like to say, "do what you do best, and we'll do the rest". It's about saving you time, money, and stress, unburdening you of your paperwork, making sure your accounts are in order, and helping your business run smoothly and successfully.
Our team is made up of contractors, meaning they have the experience and know-how when it comes to running a business. They work from the Upshot office as well as from home, with flexible working hours - so they're available when you need them!
We're true-blue Kiwis with a love of the great outdoors that's only matched by our love of our kids and grandkids.
the upshot team
Jill Fryer
Jill started her own business, A&F Services in 2011, which was later renamed to Upshot NZ Ltd when Chris joined as Co-Director in 2014. Her industry backgrounds are manufacturing, forestry, logging, concrete masonry, ready mixed concrete, trades, rental and in fact most Small – Medium Enterprises.
Qualifications and Experience
- Xero Advisor
- Xero Payroll
- Diploma in Business Administration
- Diploma in Business Management
- Active member of ICBNZ (Institute of Certified Bookers NZ)
- Active member of ATAINZ (Accountants & Tax Agents Institute NZ)
- Regional Director of ICBNZ
Phone: 027 247 7116
Email: jill@upshotnz.co.nz
Chris Fryer
Chris joined Jill in 2014 when they established their company Upshot NZ Ltd. He has managed small and large businesses in various industries including concrete masonry, precast concrete, ready mix concrete, building materials, IT software, road transport and logistics, industry training (ITO).
He has also managed health and safety on large sites plus assisted many small business owners with their health and safety requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Business Management
- Trainer – Adult Literacy & Numeracy
- Health & Safety
- Xero Advisor
- Active member of ATAINZ (Accountants & Tax Agents Institute NZ)
- Active member of NZISM (NZ Institute of Safety Management)
- Active member of BOP Safety Liaison Group
Phone: 021 081 72557
Email: chris@upshotnz.co.nz
Rachel Kilgour
Rachel started contracting to Upshot in September 2019 as an accounting technician. She has a wide range of accounting software experience covering all levels of bookkeeping and accounting. Rachel’s industry backgrounds are manufacturing (horticultural and clothing) retail, wholesale and service industries.
Qualifications and Experience
- Xero Advisor
- Xero Payroll
Phone: 027 712 2511
Email: rachel@upshotnz.co.nz
Roxanne Fox
Roxanne started at Upshot in July 2017 as an accounting technician. She has a wealth of knowledge in Xero and all facets of bookkeeping and accounting. Roxanne’s industry backgrounds are trades, motels, manufacturing, real estate, rental properties and retail services.
Qualifications and Experience
- Xero Advisor
- Xero Payroll
- Certificate in Business Administration and Computing
- Diploma in Business
- Active member of ICBNZ & ATAINZ
Phone: 027 819 0021
Email: roxanne@upshotnz.co.nz
Lois Fryer
Lois joined Upshot in April 2021 and has a wealth of knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting. Her industry backgrounds include agriculture and transport.
Qualifications and Experience
- Xero Advisor
- NZ Diploma in Business (Small Business Management)
- Certificate in Teaching Adult Learners
Phone: 021 040 7051
Email: lois@upshotnz.co.nz
Nadine Loots
Nadine started contracting to Upshot in June 2021. She has over 10 years of office experience including Payroll, Debtors, Creditors and Bank Reconciliations. She also has experience in different accounting software.
Qualifications and Experience
- Xero Advisor
- Xero Payroll
Phone: 021 1689725
Email: nadine@upshotnz.co.nz
Mika Marston
Mika has worked with Upshot since November 2018, originally as a casual team member. She is currently working towards her Level 5 Diploma in Business and Level 5 Diploma in Accounting. Working with Upshot, Mika has gained good working knowledge of Xero, completing GST and AIM returns plus Annual Accounts.
Qualifications and Experience
- Xero Advisor
Phone: 07 576 5994
Email: mika@upshotnz.co.nz
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
“We are so pleased to have teamed up with Jill, Chris and Team. They really get small business – are knowledgeable, thorough, operate with integrity and are client focused with a good sense of humour to boot. We highly recommend them.”
Marra Marine Ltd
“Jill and Chris have been with me from the start and provide all the initial and ongoing knowledge and support that a business needs, everything from understanding expenses, obligations, managing cashflow, client and staff contracts etc. Couldn’t do it without you, can’t thank you both enough – you give me so much confidence moving forward.”
Coalesce Architecture
I’ve been delighted with the service provided by Upshot NZ… they really go over and above for their clients and I feel as if I have greater understanding of my finances since joining their accountancy firm. Keep up the good work, Team.”