A small independent firm of Chartered Accountants on Wexford Crescent in Halswell, Christchurch. Its size is the point: the firm says it can tailor its service to each client's business and build a close working relationship.
The firm covers compliance with tax and other obligations, tax planning, company administration, secretarial support and payroll. It also helps clients run their business day to day, not just at tax time.
The firm's accountant, Petina, holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Canterbury and has been a Chartered Accountant since 1988. She holds a Public Practice Certificate and has worked mainly with small and medium-sized businesses. Wendy, the firm's administrator, runs the day-to-day work of the practice and handles the admin for clients.
Open Locally's figures show one other accountant within a kilometre, Shield Accountancy Consult and Services New Zealand, 0.5 km away, with no rating.
The office is at 3 Wexford Crescent, Halswell. The firm can be reached on 03 339 7225, or by post at PO Box 37295, Halswell. Our pick in Halswell for a small business that wants an accountant who knows its details.