Meet The Team
Brian Goodridge
Managing Director
Brian is our Managing Director and the creator of Goodridge Advisory. He holds a BComm in both Accounting and Economics & Finance and is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA).
He is experienced in many facets of the accounting world, including tax planning and advisory services. Brian is particularly passionate about business advisory, loving nothing more than hearing about a new business venture.
He dreams of owning a farm and spend his days gardening, following the Penrith Panthers and enjoying whisky, red wine and craft beer.
Brian’s newest passion is hiking. In 2022 he completed a trip to Switzerland, spending 7 days hiking through the Alps. He is currently in the US spending a week hiking with a friend on the Appalachian trail.
Laura Goodridge
Senior Accountant
Laura is our experienced Senior Accountant. She holds a BComm in both Accounting and Economics & Finance and is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA).
Laura has a passion for Self-Managed Super Funds, and business advisory. She has over sixteen years experience, including in the corporate multinational environment.
Laura is enjoying working part-time while her three children are young, attempting to achieve that elusive work-life balance. She spends a lot of time cooking for her three bottomless pits. Laura is a foodie who also loves to read, go to the theatre and spend time with friends and family. She is currently excited about her batch of Quince honey, and one pot slow cooked beef with Gnocchi.
Nikki Jackson
Client Services Manager
Nikki is our amazing Client Services Manager / Office Manager who has been with Goodridge Advisory since the company was only six months old. She is across every client and is occasionally the voice on the end of the phone when you call our office. Nikki is also a Justice of the Peace.
She is the life & soul of any party and loves the dance floor. Nikki enjoys exercising and spending time with her four children and her husband, Mark. Nikki is currently planning on following one of her boys to Europe later this year to watch him play AFL and Gaelic Football. (And he’s not even 18 yet).
Erin Rainsford
Bookkeeper
Erin is our Bookkeeper. Whilst working part time , she is currently expanding her knowledge of Tax and Company accounts. She has completed a Master of Professional Accounting and brings with her over fifteen years of accounting experience. Erin is a Justice of the Peace.
In her free time, Erin is an avid reader and she puts the rest of us to shame. She enjoys camping with her young boys and being active.
Teigan Ngahu-Ngahu
PA to Brian Goodridge
Teigan is one of our Client Services Administrators / PA to Brian Goodridge and is our all-round marketing guru. She has completed her Diploma of Social Media Marketing. Teigan is the go to on Brian’s behalf and is constantly on his case.
In her free time she enjoys playing netball, touch football, soccer and shopping up a storm. Teigan is a parramatta supporter but we try not to mention this fact. She is planning on a trip with her finance to Europe later this year to see her brother play AFL, as well as see a few of the sights.
Chris Chapman
Accountant
Chris completed his Bachelor of Professional Accounting degree and is currently studying his CPA. He loves all aspects of accounting and is a sponge for absorbing new knowledge & experiences.
In his free time he does Muay Thai, cooking, fishing & going out on the boat.
He also enjoys traveling having been to South Korea and is off on a cruise next week. In the future he dreams of Europe & visiting Thailand to train.