Helping hardworking businesses simplify the numbers
& focus on what matters.
how we got here
Built on better conversations.
Phoenix was born from a simple belief: accounting should feel less like a chore and more like a partnership. With 20 years of experience across everything from small rental properties to trades, to large corporate-scale farming operations, Kylie saw what was missing — advisors who actually gave a damn.
So she built something different. A firm with personality, grit, and the compassion to rise from the ashes of what the accounting stereotype was. Phoenix is here to get to know you, your business, your goals, your family, and all the other things driving you to get up every single day and give it your all. We'll take care of the administrative and compliance side of things — so you can focus on the bigger picture.
And we'll be behind you all the way.
We're not your typical accounting firm.
It's time accountants did things differently. We're not the number-crunching nerds we used to be. Your accountant needs to care about the people behind the numbers. Including clients, community, and the team in the practice. That's why Kylie decided to build Phoenix.
The People ●
Passion, grit, empathy, curiosity, teamwork. We give a damn — about our clients, our community, and each other. Every decision we make starts with what's right for the people we serve and the team behind the work.
The Honesty ●
No jargon, no fluff, no one making it up as they go. We tell you what you need to know in plain English — even when it's not what you were hoping to hear. Constructive criticism welcome. We always want to hear how we can do better.
The Future ●
We're flexible, understanding, and know that sometimes, sh** just happens. We want an advisor who's passionate about their work and excited about your next challenge — and that's exactly what you'll find here.
With 20 years of experience across a seriously diverse range of clients — from small rental properties and trades to large corporate-scale farming operations — Kylie has seen it all. She started Phoenix because she believed clients deserved more than compliance. They deserved someone who was open minded, loved finding efficiencies, and always asked how they could do better. She's pretty awesome, but not too cocky to say so.
Specialises in: Tax strategy, business advisory, agribusiness, succession planning
Email — kylie@phoenixadvisory.co.nz
Phone — 021 894 540
Kylie Filbee
Peter Filbee
Peter has over 50 years of experience in the accounting world, and having run his own practice for 40 of those, he was a no-brainer to be our sounding board at Phoenix. With a wealth of experience in the agri industry and small business, but a passion for working with his clients not for his clients, we lean on Peter as a mentor for the Phoenix team and bouncing ideas to help our clients get the most out of our services. Peter is a Fellow with Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, thanks to his services to the industry in both a mentoring perspective, and utilising his skillset to give back to the community.
Email — peter@phoenixadvisory.co.nz
Phone — 027 497 4906
Amber Steel
Amber joins us as our accounting intern. Amber is passionate about ensuring everything from the client experience is jargon-free, easy to use and complexity-free. Amber is studying her accounting papers while she assists our dream team part-time.
where we’re based
Proudly Taranaki. Servicing all of New Zealand.
We're based out of Taranaki — but our clients are everywhere. Whether you're down the road or across the country, we work flexibly to suit your business needs.
Helping hardworking businesses simplify the numbers & focus on what matters.
how we got here
Built on better conversations.
Phoenix was born from a simple belief: accounting should feel less like a chore and more like a partnership. With 20 years of experience across everything from small rental properties to trades, to large corporate-scale farming operations, Kylie saw what was missing — advisors who actually gave a damn.
So she built something different. A firm with personality, grit, and the compassion to rise from the ashes of what the accounting stereotype was. Phoenix is here to get to know you, your business, your goals, your family, and all the other things driving you to get up every single day and give it your all. We'll take care of the administrative and compliance side of things — so you can focus on the bigger picture.
And we'll be behind you all the way.
We're not your typical accounting firm.
It's time accountants did things differently. We're not the number-crunching nerds we used to be. Your accountant needs to care about the people behind the numbers. Including clients, community, and the team in the practice. That's why Kylie decided to build Phoenix.
Passion, grit, empathy, curiosity, teamwork. We give a damn — about our clients, our community, and each other. Every decision we make starts with what's right for the people we serve and the team behind the work.
The People ●
No jargon, no fluff, no one making it up as they go. We tell you what you need to know in plain English — even when it's not what you were hoping to hear. Constructive criticism welcome. We always want to hear how we can do better.
The Honesty ●
We're flexible, understanding, and know that sometimes, sh** just happens. We want an advisor who's passionate about their work and excited about your next challenge — and that's exactly what you'll find here.
The Future ●
Kylie
Filbee
With 20 years of experience across a seriously diverse range of clients — from small rental properties and trades to large corporate-scale farming operations — Kylie has seen it all. She started Phoenix because she believed clients deserved more than compliance. They deserved someone who was open minded, loved finding efficiencies, and always asked how they could do better. She's pretty awesome, but not too cocky to say so.
Specialises in: Tax strategy, business advisory, agribusiness, succession planning
Email — kylie@phoenixadvisory.co.nz
Phone — 021 894 540
Peter
Filbee
Peter has over 50 years of experience in the accounting world, and having run his own practice for 40 of those, he was a no-brainer to be our sounding board at Phoenix. With a wealth of experience in the agri industry and small business, but a passion for working with his clients not for his clients, we lean on Peter as a mentor for the Phoenix team and bouncing ideas to help our clients get the most out of our services. Peter is a Fellow with Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, thanks to his services to the industry in both a mentoring perspective, and utilising his skillset to give back to the community.
Email — peter@phoenixadvisory.co.nz
Phone — 027 497 4906
Amber
Steel
Amber joins us as our accounting intern. Amber is passionate about ensuring everything from the client experience is jargon-free, easy to use and complexity-free. Amber is studying her accounting papers while she assists our dream team part-time.
We're based out of Taranaki — but our clients are everywhere. Whether you're down the road or across the country, we work flexibly to suit your business needs.