Our Services

Benchmarking

Have you ever wondered how your business performs compared to your competitors? Are you spending enough on advertising? Are you paying too much rent? Are your staff costs too high? What is the average bottom line of your competitors?

Survival in today’s business climate requires you to spend more time working on your business rather than in the business.

We can provide you with accurate, timely and informative benchmarking reports – allowing you to:

See how your business compares against your competitors
Understand how the rest of your industry works
Analyse the key performance indicators of your industry
Armed with this information, we’ll work with you to develop action strategies to improve your bottom line

Bookkeeping & Accounting

Modern business demands up to date accurate financial information

We can relieve you and your staff of an enormous burden by taking care of all your bookkeeping and accounting needs, including the preparation of your annual accounts and periodic management accounts for tax, business appraisal and planning purposes.

We will discuss your requirements with you and provide you with tailored information and constructive advice on a regular basis.

Business start-up

Let us help you turn your business idea into a reality.

If you have a good idea for a new business venture but don’t have expertise in the legal or financial aspects of creating a new business, we can help you.

Decide on the most suitable structure for your business – sole trader, partnership, or limited company
Prepare a business plan, cashflow projections, budgets, and trading forecasts
Assess your finance requirements, advise on the best sources of finance, and draw up the necessary proposals
Establish a good working relationship with your bank
Complete any registration procedures with Companies House, Inland Revenue, or Customs and Excise
Deal with company secretarial issues
Set up a recording system for your internal use and for complying with statutory requirements

Strategic planning

The pressures of daily business can often mean that strategic planning takes a back seat – but to have a successful business you must plan ahead.

We’ll help you establish a strategic plan that looks at where you want your business to be in the next 3-5 years and exactly how you and your team can achieve these aims and objectives.

Your strategic plan will:

Define the characteristics of your company in three to five years
Identify your competitors
Define your objectives and financial goals
Put in place an effective implementation plan to achieve your goals

Payroll Services

Administering your payroll can be time-consuming and divert you from the core activities of your business. Payroll & employment legislation is growing increasingly complex.

We can relieve you of this burden by providing a comprehensive and confidential payroll service, including:

Customised payslips
Administration of PAYE, statutory sick pay, annual leave etc
IR-Filing to the IRD
Summaries and analyses of staff costs
Administration of incentive schemes, bonuses and termination payments
Even if you have only a few employees, you will make savings by engaging us to administer your payroll

Software Solutions

Let us help you make the right choice when it comes to accounting software.

A decent accounting system will help you keep track of your cashflow and give you the option to complete GST Returns easily.

Choosing the right system for your business can be a difficult one – after all there are over sixty different accounting packages available in New Zealand. We are confident that we are able to recommend the best software solution for your business.

Taxation

We offer a full range of Taxation Services. We can offer advice based on proven knowledge and experience. Our proactive approach ensures we deliver a consistent service and build solid relationships which stand the test of time.

Taxation can be a major cost to your business. We will work in partnership with you to minimise your tax and help you achieve your key objectives.

We provide a complete service of help and advice in all of the following areas:

Preparation of personal & company tax returns and advice on payment of tax
GST/FBT/ACC obligations
Advice on and implementation of tax effective trust structures for asset protection and tax minimisation
Management of any IRD Audits or disputes