A2Z Accounting is a Christchurch-based accounting practice with over 30 years of experience, serving individuals, small businesses, property investors, societies, and trusts across New Zealand. Led by director Sanjay Mittal, the firm is known for being prompt, approachable, and easy to deal with — clients regularly note responses within an hour and a genuine partnership approach that goes beyond compliance.
The team handles the full range of accounting and tax needs: income tax returns filed with IRD, GST and FBT returns, company setup through the Companies Office, bookkeeping to New Zealand Accounting Standards, and cash flow forecasting for banks and lenders. They also specialise in rental property accounting and in preparing financial statements and legal documents for societies and trusts under the NZ Societies and Trust Act.
A2Z Accounting uses MYOB and Xero and structures fees to suit each client — hourly rates, fixed-price quotes for defined scopes, or flat fees for recurring work like GST returns. Annual fees can be spread as monthly payments to help with budgeting. The first consultation with Sanjay is free and comes with no obligation.
For small business owners, landlords, and individuals across Christchurch, finding an accountant who genuinely understands your situation — and stays in your corner year after year — makes all the difference. A2Z Accounting, based in Marshland, has been doing exactly that for over three decades.
Director Sanjay Mittal leads the practice, and his name appears repeatedly in client reviews — not because it's a one-person band, but because he takes a hands-on, relationship-first approach that clients notice and return for. Customers have been with the firm for six, ten, even longer, citing the responsiveness, professionalism, and genuine business partnership as reasons they stay.
The firm covers the full spectrum of accounting work that New Zealand individuals and businesses need. Income tax returns are prepared, statements processed, and filings lodged directly with the IRD — with clients kept informed throughout. GST and FBT returns are handled efficiently, saving business owners the time and risk of doing it themselves.
For those starting out, A2Z takes care of company formation end to end: gathering the required documents for the Companies Office, walking clients through the steps, and getting them trading-ready as fast as possible. The firm works with both MYOB and Xero, so existing systems don't need to change.
Bookkeeping and data entry are available for businesses that need ongoing support maintaining records to New Zealand Accounting Standards. And for those who need to present financials to a bank or investor, A2Z prepares cash flow forecasts and budgets that meet institutional requirements.
Beyond the compliance work, the firm provides practical business advice — drawn from over 25 years of working across many different industries. Clients have described Sanjay as a business advisor as much as an accountant, someone who was there from inception and has helped navigate growth.
A2Z also specialises in two areas that often trip up self-managing clients: rental properties and trusts. For landlords, the team tracks income and expenses, including depreciation claims, to maximise returns at tax time. For societies and trusts, they prepare the financial statements and legal documents required under the New Zealand Societies and Trust Act — taking the compliance burden off the people running these organisations.
A2Z offers flexible pricing to suit different needs. Work can be billed on a time basis at an hourly rate, quoted at a fixed price where the scope is clear, or charged at a flat fee for routine compliance work like GST returns. For clients with regular reporting and compliance obligations, annual fees can be fixed and spread across monthly payments — useful for budgeting purposes.
The first consultation is free. Sanjay will spend an hour discussing your plans or problems with no obligation, which gives prospective clients a genuine sense of whether the fit is right before committing.
The reviews paint a consistent picture: fast responses (one client notes queries are answered within an hour), reliable year-on-year service, and a level of professionalism that removes stress rather than adding to it. Long-term clients across industries — from hospitality to property — describe A2Z as essential to letting them focus on running their business, rather than worrying about the numbers.
For Christchurch businesses and individuals looking for an accountant they can actually talk to — and who will still be there in five years — A2Z Accounting is worth a conversation.