08 Dec 2025
The role of an accountant in estate management – and why you need a will
We look at what happens when you die without a will and how recent legal changes could affect your estate.
Payroll services
Remove the hassle of managing your own payroll with the help of our payroll teams.
We can do as little or as much as you need – from a one-off pay run to cover leave, through to full management of your payroll systems, or payroll implementation. We know payroll is complex these days, which is why our clients appreciate having us ready to help with those tricky or urgent payroll queries.
We offer:
- Set-up and administration of staff payroll, including payment, payslips, leave, other entitlements and tax requirements
- Weekly, fortnightly or monthly pay runs
- Set-up of automated tax payments and payday filing
- Creation of automated employee payments and payslips
- Processing of tax and KiwiSaver payments and returns as required to IRD
- Accurate annual leave, holiday pay and sick leave balances
- Advising of leave taken before each payroll
- Management of additional pay runs for terminations, bonus payments, and other one-off situations
- Reports (incl. end of year summaries) as required.
Payroll implementation
We can also support you in setting up a new payroll software solution to best suit your current needs. We are skilled in a range of these solutions, so whether you’re in farming or retail, the trades or professional services – we can help.
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News
03 Dec 2025
Our regional offices will close for the holidays. Here are the dates…
From our whānau to yours as the year draws to an end, a sincere thank you for the opportunity to do business in 2025. We wish you an enjoyable, well-earned break over the festive season, whenever your holiday begins. See you in 2026!
27 Nov 2025
Eleven simple marketing tasks for businesses to do before the holidays
How’s your brand being represented while you’re on holiday or working unusual hours? Before you lock the door, update your out-of-office message and hit the beach, take a few minutes to run through this practical marketing checklist.
26 Nov 2025
We’ve been named best overall accounting and advisory grad employer!
Student job search platform Prosple has released its 2026 Top 100 Graduate Employer Rankings and we’re very happy with our eight Number One accounting and advisory positions, including best overall.
14 Nov 2025
Kiwi farmers: Here’s how to gain maximum value when selling your farm
The farming industry has seen a surge in economic confidence over the past 18 months, thanks to a drop in interest rates and rising prices for milk and red meat. Fonterra’s forecast for a second consecutive season with a $10 payout adds to the optimism.
05 Nov 2025
Why brilliant lawyers aren’t necessarily excellent team leaders
Technical excellence can collide with the realities of leading. Here's how New Zealand law firms can step up.
28 Oct 2025
Baker Tilly named among TIME’s best companies of 2025
As an independent member of Baker Tilly, we’re proud to announce that it has been named on TIME magazine’s 2025 list of the World’s Best Companies.
15 Oct 2025
Job insecurity seems inevitable, but the impact on your business is not
In this era of economic pressure, restructuring has become a common survival strategy for businesses. However, a critical factor that often goes unaddressed in workplaces is employees fearing that they could lose their job.
07 Oct 2025
Lease accounting: A surprising deal-breaker in M&A transactions
Promising merger and acquisition deals often collapse at the final hour due to an unexpected deal-breaker. One such issue we’ve seen time and again is a seemingly minor technical detail derailing transactions, with buyers and sellers walking away from what initially looked like a perfect match.
02 Oct 2025
Tax Talk: You’re now more likely to be subject to a risk review or audit
Inland Revenue’s audit activity has been yielding some startling results for the government coffers.
22 Sep 2025
Key points to consider when getting into property investment
For many New Zealanders, property investment is a significant part of their wealth creation plan.
17 Sep 2025
Accounting grads have rated their employers. Here’s how we did…
Are you an accounting intern or graduate who’s sizing up prospective employers to see who’s the best fit?