Liddell and Co is a chartered accounting firm on level 2 of 7 Winston Avenue in Papanui, Christchurch. Its website describes help that goes beyond compliance, including cashflow management, budget planning, tax planning and end-of-year reports, with a focus on Xero. The firm is a Xero Gold Partner and runs Xero training seminars for beginners and advanced users. Customers describe it as a good fit for small and medium businesses. They say they have used the firm for more than 15 years, get quick and excellent advice, and find the team professional, trustworthy and easy to talk to. The website also carries a testimonial from a direct sales business owner, who says the firm took the time to learn how that model works and built something that suited the owner's consultants.
Six other accountants are within a kilometre of the office. Of those that carry ratings, Tax Logic is the only one, 0.5 km away, rated 5.0 from 12 reviews. The website invites visitors to meet for a friendly chat over a cup of coffee or tea. For a small business in Papanui, the mix of year-end accounts and planning means one firm can handle both the annual return and the cashflow questions that come up between them.