Your Trusted Small Business Accountant in Auckland
Running a small business in New Zealand comes with unique challenges, from managing tax obligations and cash flow to navigating complex regulatory requirements. Small business owners often juggle multiple roles, leaving little time to focus on essential financial tasks that impact growth and stability. Business Like NZ Ltd offers small business accounting services to relieve these burdens, ensuring that your financials are accurate, compliant, and optimised for success.
Business Like has a team of certified accountants with decades of hands-on experience managing the accounting and tax needs of small businesses with precision. From GST returns and payroll to financial statements and tax planning, we help you make sense of the numbers.
We have worked with clients across various industries, gaining valuable insights into the unique financial challenges and opportunities faced by small and medium-sized businesses. These insights allow us to develop tailored strategies that support tax efficiency, compliance, and long-term growth for our clients.
Our team takes a proactive approach to financial management, ensuring you’re prepared to navigate challenges and capitalise on new opportunities. This extensive experience, advanced technology, and client-centred approach make us the most trusted small business accountant in Auckland.
Preparing Annual Financial Statements
We prepare comprehensive annual financial statements that offer a clear and accurate picture of your business's financial health. These detailed statements are not just about compliance—they’re invaluable tools for strategic business planning and decision-making, helping you understand your business’s current standing and guide its future direction.
Accurate financial statements ensure your business meets all legal and regulatory requirements, keeping you compliant and in good standing with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
By providing precise data on income, expenses, and overall performance, these statements equip you to make strategic, growth-oriented decisions.
Financial statements offer transparency and reassurance to stakeholders, including shareholders and financiers, ensuring all information is aligned with required reporting standards.
It further helps you monitor your business's financial performance, making it easier to assess progress and identify areas for improvement.
Taxation Services
At Business Like, we provide a full range of taxation services designed to relieve small business owners of the complexities of tax compliance and planning. From managing tax obligations and filing returns to negotiating with Inland Revenue (IRD), our experienced team ensures that your tax matters are handled with accuracy, professionalism, and a ‘no surprises’ approach.
We prepare your income tax, FBT and GST returns accurately and submit them on time. Throughout the year, we also offer tax planning advice so you can make informed decisions and proactively manage your tax obligations.
Beyond just preparing returns, we actively look for ways to reduce your tax liability. By analysing your financial data and understanding the unique circumstances of your business, we recommend tax strategies that help you retain more of your hard-earned income—because no one should pay more tax than necessary.
Moreover, if you have tax debts that are keeping you up at night, our team is here to help. We have a strong track record of negotiating favourable outcomes with the IRD on behalf of our clients. We can guide you on how to claim business expenses, minimise penalties, and manage tax debt effectively.
Cash Flow Management
Effective cash flow management is crucial to keeping a business stable, especially in today’s economic climate. At Business Like, we work closely with you to review your cash flow regularly, helping you identify any potential issues before they impact operations.
Our approach goes beyond simply tracking numbers—we provide actionable strategies to improve cash flow, from accelerating customer payments to optimising expenses and retaining more cash within the business.
By planning and managing cash flow effectively, you can avoid shortages, reduce financial stress, and position your business for sustainable growth. With our tailored solutions, you’ll have the liquidity needed to keep your business moving forward confidently.
Automation of Accounting Processes with Xero
In the digital age, automating accounting processes has become essential for efficiency, accuracy, and growth. Automation not only reduces the time spent on manual repetitive tasks but also provides real-time financial insights, allowing business owners to make faster, more informed decisions. At Business Like, we specialise in helping businesses streamline their accounting through Xero, a powerful cloud-based software that automates key financial functions such as invoicing, payroll, and reconciliation.
As a Xero Certified Platinum Partner, Business Like brings expertise and hands-on knowledge to set up and optimise Xero for your business. Our certified accountants ensure that your financial data is migrated accurately, and we tailor the software’s features to align with your business operations.
Contact the Best Chartered Accountants for Small Business Accounting
If you're ready to take control of your business finances or need guidance on tax obligations, contact us today to see how we can help. As one of the best chartered accountants in South Auckland, we provide trusted and professional accounting, tax, and business advisory services to the Auckland region and beyond.
Reach out to us for expert advice and experience the difference a committed accounting partner can make.
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Premier Accountants in Manukau and South Auckland
Accounting built on the belief that a business is more than just numbers; it’s an adventure enabling you to live the life you want. At Business Like, our accountants provide personal service and advice without the jargon, helping you make sense of it all.
Brendan Price – Partner
I started working at Business Like in late 2013 and appointed partner in 2017. I work with a wide range of clients in trades, manufacturing, technology, financial services as well as high net worth individuals. I’m passionate about helping business owners achieve their business and related goals. A keen fisherman and brewer, I love a beer in the weekends after a day with my young family.
I have a Bachelor of Business Studies with majors in Accounting and Marketing. I’m a Chartered Accountant and hold a current certificate of public practice.
Vinh Nguyen – Partner
With over 15 years of experience working in CA Firms, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the areas of business advisory, compliance and taxation. As an experienced client manager, my focus is on fostering and maintaining strong client relationships. I have two children and enjoy travelling and going to live music events.
I’m a Chartered Accountant (CA) with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Commercial Law.
Rachel Darlington – Partner
I began my accounting career in the corporate arena working for a merchant banking firm for approximately ten years. I joined Business Like in February 2008. In 2009 Rachel Lamb and I joined forces to create Business Like NZ Ltd. In 2014, I teamed up with Brendan Price and have continued to grow Business Like NZ Limited. I have a farm in Ardmore where most weekends I’m tending to the land or my ever-growing menagerie of animals.
I am a Chartered Accountant and hold a current certificate of public practice. My qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce and a postgraduate diploma in Professional Accounting.