SPOC Partner Profile with Evans & Ayers

Andrew Jonats is a highly regarded figure within the realm of accounting and financial services, boasting an illustrious track record of providing steadfast guidance and unwavering support to clients. As an integral member of the Evans & Ayers team, his commitment to upholding the core values of truth, respect, and service seamlessly aligns with the core values of St Peter’s College.

In a recent conversation with SPOC, Andrew shared the connection between St Peter’s College, SPOC, and Evans & Ayers, shedding light on the profound and enduring ties that bind these institutions.

SPOC: Tell me about your connection with St Peter’s College and SPOC

Andrew Jonats: Evans & Ayers has been part of the Saints community for over a hundred years. Evans & Ayers members have been dayboys, boarders, prefects, school captains, parents, grandparents, Governors, Council Secretaries, Bursars, donors, the list is endless. 

Image: Evans & Ayers Directors: Mark Balnaves (MAC 1987), Marc Allgrove (W&A 1988), Francis Loh and Andrew Jonats (YNG 1987)

SPOC: When was Evans & Ayers established, and why are you a SPOC Partner?

AJ: We were established in 1881 and provide services to everyone. You are a member of the St Peters College community forever so our SPOC Partnership is a way of contributing to the entire St Peters College community from cradle to grave.  

SPOC: What sets Evans & Ayers apart from other accounting and financial services firms? What unique value do you provide to your clients?

AJ: Evans & Ayers hold dear the St Peters College values of truth, respect and service. We are a professional service firm providing independent advice and services. We don’t receive commissions from banks or suppliers.

SPOC: As the director of an accounting and financial services firm, you have a keen perspective on the current landscape. What do you perceive as the most promising opportunities and significant challenges within the industry at this time?

AJ: The greatest opportunity is for firms who care and provide personal service. More and more firms use offshore staff without local training or local knowledge. Many firms are just selling a promise without the ability to deliver. Service suffers and so does the client. Evans & Ayers remains a local firm. Our team are well travelled with significant experience but are local providing genuine personal service.

SPOC: What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?

AJ: Be nice to your mother

Our thanks to Andrew Jonats and Evans & Ayers for their ongoing support. We ask our members to support our partners whenever they have the opportunity.

Evans + Ayers offers a broad suite of bespoke services tailored to your specific requirements and delivered by a uniquely qualified and experienced team. They provide a range of services ranging from strategic advisory, succession planning, retail consulting, property & business management, transactions, structuring, tax advisory, accounting, estate management, business set up and compliance. Learn more here - Evans + Ayers