ilumin is a Chartered Accountants practice at 186 Willis Street in Te Aro, a short walk from Courtenay Place and the Cuba Quarter. The firm says it has served Wellington for more than 37 years, and it takes on small and medium businesses, family trusts, property owners and landlords, as well as individual investors. Open Locally lists 20 accountants within a kilometre, so ilumin is one of a crowded field in the city centre.
The core work is compliance, and the practice says it offers more than that. Business clients on its Annual Accounts Package get a free annual review meeting with their accountant. Other services include business planning, a financial awareness coaching plan to help manage cashflow, and succession planning for transferring a business to new owners.
Clients who wrote reviews say the team is easy to phone for advice before a financial decision. One said the team explains things in plain language. Another said the bi-monthly reports help them keep track of their business, and that the firm handles more than compliance work. Reviewers describe long relationships, some lasting more than 20 years.
The practice is in the heart of the city, so a visit fits well with a day in Te Aro.
Our pick in Te Aro for a business owner who wants an accountant who also explains the numbers.