Small business accountant · Christchurch

Your compliance is handled. Now let's work on your business.

Most small business owners see their accountant once a year at tax time. They get their returns filed, pay their bill, and hear nothing until next year.

That's compliance. It's necessary — but it's not advice. Our business advisory service is for Christchurch small business owners, trades contractors, and SMEs who want more. Monthly or quarterly conversations where we review your numbers, flag what's coming, and help you make better decisions with your money. Xero-certified, Canterbury-based.

Who we work with

Trades & Construction

Builders, plumbers, electricians, and subcontractors — we know the cash flow challenges of project-based work

Retail & Hospitality

Shops, cafés, and food service businesses across Christchurch and Canterbury

Professional Services

Consultants, agencies, and service firms needing proactive tax advice and structure reviews

Manufacturing & Wholesale

Product-based businesses with inventory complexity and variable margins

Advisory services

More than a Xero accountant — a genuine business partner.

As your Xero-certified small business accountant in Christchurch, we already know your numbers from your compliance work. The advisory relationship is us putting that knowledge to work for you — properly, regularly, and proactively. Serving businesses across Christchurch, Selwyn, and Waimakariri.

01

Quarterly business reviews

Four structured meetings per year. We review your numbers, compare against forecast, and identify what needs attention before it becomes a problem.

02

Cashflow forecasting

Know what's coming before it arrives. We build rolling 12-month cashflow models so you can make decisions with confidence — not guesswork.

03

Profit improvement

We look at margins, pricing, overhead, and cost structure. Small adjustments in the right places compound quickly.

04

Business structuring

Operating as a sole trader when you should be a company? Or the reverse? We review your structure and recommend what actually makes sense for your situation.

05

Growth and exit planning

Whether you're scaling up or planning to sell, the decisions you make now shape the outcome. We help you think several steps ahead.

Compliance & obligations

The obligations, handled.

We take care of every compliance requirement — accurately, on time, and without you having to chase us. That's the baseline.

  • Annual accounts and tax returns
  • GST returns (monthly, two-monthly, or six-monthly)
  • Payroll and PAYE
  • FBT returns
  • Company secretarial
  • IRD correspondence and audit support
  • Provisional tax management
  • Depreciation and asset schedules

Advisory packages

Two levels of engagement.

Essential Advisory

From $500/month excl. GST

Quarterly review meeting (60 minutes)

  • Management accounts reviewed before each meeting
  • Forward tax position updated every quarter
  • Unlimited email questions between meetings

Best for: Established businesses wanting regular oversight without the full advisory package.

Most popular

Growth Advisory

From $900/month excl. GST

Monthly review meeting (45 minutes)

  • Rolling 13-week cash flow forecast maintained and updated
  • Annual entity and structure review
  • Provisional tax managed proactively — no surprises
  • Priority response — same day

Best for: Growing businesses, trades contractors with lumpy income, or any owner who wants a genuine financial partner.

View full pricingAll fees excl. GST

Your business deserves better than a once-a-year conversation.

Book a free 30-minute call with a Christchurch small business accountant who'll actually know your numbers.