How much does it cost to hire an accountant for a small business?

Even in your average small business (1-3 employees, less than $500k turnover) there will be a broad range of options for accounting and finance including getting specialise setup, tax structuring advice, finance systems and processes together with the everyday bookkeeping and accounting functions.

Is an accountant needed for a small business?

An accountant can offer comprehensive startup and ongoing small business advice, while making sure tax compliance is prepared and filed with the relevant authorities on time.

What is the role of an accountant in a small business?

Being a business owner can be a tough job, and it’s good to have a trusted advisor to lean on in times of complexity or uncertainty. An accountant will be able to help you navigate your business through these times, and help keep compliant with relevant tax authorities.

Xero is an integrated accounting platform that can complete all small business invoicing, receipts, bank transactions and reporting for the IRD. Being cloud based means your advisers can have access to your information in real time.

Is Xero Accounting any good?

Xero is a great tool for small businesses as it gives you real time access to the financial data of your business - information we couldn’t imagine being in business without.

About

How We Deliver

We streamline your accounting process using Online Tools

It's changing how businesses work and with a network of over 300 applications Xero is the kingpin of online business management. In addition to Xero we implement automatic, easy and effective ways to process business paperwork saving you loads of time and effort. No more lost receipts or digging to find a job sheet from last November. We aim to eliminate time wasting traditional accounting methods so you can spend more time growing your business.

We meet with you to determine your Plan for Growth

What is your business model? How do you make money? What makes you different? What are the significant risks that could take you down? Using the best tools available we can help you answer these questions and plan a strategy to maximise the profitability of your business.

We catch up to ensure you've got the Advice you need

We know that business owners are time poor. Finding the time to review financial reports can be tough, let alone finding the time to act on improvement points. We use the best reporting tools to give you key insights into your business.

We take care of Financial Accounting and Tax

Financial Reporting and Compliance such as GST Returns, PAYE returns and Income Tax is a cinch when the right systems are in place. At Accountech we take care of all the necessary filing and monitoring of tax obligations with the IRD.

We help you to Forecast and Plan for the future

90% of new businesses fail in the first five years. Knowing where you are heading in terms of dollars and cents is as important as where you've been. We lead the forecasting and planning process and review progress with you regularly to ensure you're on track.

We use your tools

We're certified using Xero but can also use whatever online tools you use in your business - Trello, Basecamp, Workflowmax, Harvest, Slack and more.

About the Team

Simon Manawaiti is Principal of Accountech. Having spent the best part of 10 years working as an Accountant in some of the world’s largest companies, for one of the ‘big 4’ accounting firms and for a tech startup its easy to see how timely and consistent information can allow business to take opportunity, ditch bad projects and support agile development.

Prior to a career in accounting he ran his own small business giving him first hand insight into the environment within which New Zealand businesses operate.

His passion in accounting is to help people succeed and move their business into the future. With a particular interest in accounting based technology Simon aims to remove the hassle of traditional accounting systems.

In his spare time you can find Simon rowing, surfcasting, in front of the BBQ or following one of his (many) favourite sports teams.

To get in touch please use the button below or email simon@accountech.co.nz