About Martin Davidson

Martin Thomas

Managing Director

Martin has considerable experience in the accounting and the taxation industry, having previously worked for the Inland Revenue for a number of years and developing his own accounting business for what you know it as today.

He enjoys working closely with his clients and providing leadership to his team at the office. Martin has particular interest and enthusiasm in the Australian and local property investment as well as small to medium enterprises. His interest in clients is not simply limited to accounting. He always takes the time to understand their business and family backgrounds in order to help achieve their strategy and planning goals.

Martin has been in practice for over 32 years and in recent years was appointed as board member and the treasurer of the Accounting and Tax Agents Institute New Zealand (ATAINZ). He has a wealth of knowledge across the board that his clients have grown to love, appreciate and rely on. 

You will find Martin enjoying his spare time travelling, listening to live music, going to the beach, spending time with his family and getting out to watch Rugby and Rugby League.

Elyse Muirson

Associate

Elyse is a Chartered Accountant who has been working in the accounting industry for 11 years across many different industries.

Elyse has been with MDA for four years and enjoys engaging with various clients, building meaningful relationships in order to better understand the needs of their businesses. She loves the technology space and using systems like Xero to help clients reduce their time spent on bookwork. 

If she’s not working you will find her outdoors playing sport, at the gym or chasing after her toddler who keeps her on her toes.

Danie Hendrikz

Associate

With more than 20 years of accounting experience in all aspects, Danie has a wealth of knowledge to offer. He provides clients the peace of mind that all their accounting needs will be met with the utmost diligence. 

When not giving his all in the office, Danie’s time is spent enjoying life with his family.

Nadine Hughes

Accountant

Nadine has over 20 years’ experience as an accountant - working with many different businesses and organisations. She has been with Martin Davidson for almost three years, having previously run her own bookkeeping business. Her passion lies in streamlining a business’ accounting process.

Nadine loves helping an operation run more efficiently by establishing a good accounting environment and providing high-quality and efficient accounting services - so that her clients can have more time to deal with their own business affairs. As well as understanding what’s critical for business success, Nadine is Xero qualified and boasts excellent payroll knowledge. 

Outside of work, Nadine enjoys walking, yoga, live music and spending time with her three daughters.

Shelley Law

Office Manager

Shelley is our client contact and admin extraordinaire. She is your first point of call when you contact Martin Davidson & Associates Ltd, the friendly face at reception, answering many of your phone calls and general enquiries. 

Shelley has over 20 years of experience in administration, accounts, book-keeping and payroll. Having worked in mostly sole-charge roles, she has a wide and varied background, which she is then able to extend to assist you in all aspects of your requirements. 

Shelley has been with us for three years and fits in extremely well with the team, keeps everyone well supplied with caffeine, biscuits and social banter! With a 20 year old daughter and 16 year old son, she has plenty of motherly support and experience to offer her colleagues, this being her natural disposition also in her personal life. 

Shelley likes to keep fit and active and enjoys challenging herself with a variety of physical activity including walking and strength training.

Irene Semira

Accountant

Irene is a Certified Public Accountant in the Philippines with over 12 years accounting experience. Irene has worked with clients from a wide variety of industries and many different countries. She has been with Martin Davidson for more than two years and has been eager about learning New Zealand's tax and business regulations and policies. She is an enthusiastic and diligent member of our team and specialises in assisting clients with their GST and Annual Reports.

Irene loves to spend her spare time with her family. Their bonding activities include travelling, playing, dancing & watching shows.