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NEED A HAND WITH BOOKKEEPING?

Beany accountants are here to handle your bookkeeping

Bookkeeping for your business doesn't need to be a drag. Designed for business owners like you, Beany is on a mission to provide the best bookkeeping service possible, and to make your life as a business owner easier. Our team of Xero-certified bookkeepers is here to take the weight off your shoulders and handle all your bookkeeping tasks, with both the care and attention it deserves. It's time to focus on what you do best - while we handle your books 🤓

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Meet Alaina, your potential Beany accountant

What is bookkeeping?

Bookkeeping is the process of recording and reporting information on an organisation’s financial activities. During this process, important information on sales, expenses, assets and liabilities are recorded.​​

Good bookkeeping practices mean your business maintains accurate records - so there are no discrepancies between what your business does, and what your business reports.​

Meet Caroline, your potential Xero Hero

Why do I need to hire a bookkeeper?

Why would you need someone to record and keep track of your finances, rather than do it yourself? ​​

Alongside the legal requirements to accurately file these records with the IRD so you pay the proper amount of GST, a key benefit is you have someone keeping track of your money. This way, you can be sure you’re not spending outside your means. ​​

This is especially important if you’re a small business owner, as it can be difficult to keep track of everything when you're wearing all the hats. Give yourself one less headache, and save yourself some admin time.​

Beany's bookkeeping services

Bookkeeping service contains reconciling your transactions and preparing GST returns.

Bank reconciliation

If reconciling your Xero file is a drag on your day, leave it to us. We love both coding and checking, and you can relax knowing it's done right both timely and accurately.

GST returns

We prepare your GST returns for you to review and pay. We'll also remind you of when (and how much) to pay, and send an alert if you forget!
If reconciling your Xero file is a drag on your day, leave it to us. We love both coding and checking, and you can relax knowing it's done right both timely and accurately.
We prepare your GST returns for you to review and pay. We'll also remind you of when (and how much) to pay, and send an alert if you forget!
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See what our customers say

We spoke to lots of firms, looking for someone who understood small business and would take the time to get to know us. Julian solidified our choice; he’s a good listener, he didn’t talk over me, and offered valuable information. I always get a friendly response from the support team straight away and get extra info that I actually need.

KarenKaren Van HuffelDirector, Think Resourcing

When I started InfluenceWorks, I felt confident within my industry knowledge, but super under confident around the financial side of things. My Beany accountant went above and beyond, giving me step by step instructions on everything I needed to set up and even giving me super helpful tips about things outside of the financial realm.

Charlotte CainesCharlotte CainesCreative Director, InfluenceWorks

Accounting is like a chore to me. Using Beany means I’m still in control, but when I have a question it gets answered straight away. It’s all so seamless. Even though Beany is all online, I have a connection with my accountant, Rebecca. She makes me feel like family. Beany is easy, hassle-free, and always a step ahead.

Enny BenzonelliEnny BenzonelliDesigner, Enny Benzonelli Ltd

Accounting was really daunting. Now, it’s booked in my schedule, but it's something I don’t stress about anymore. I have the peace of mind to focus on my business and am learning how to manage my accounting as I continue to work with Beany - which is ultimately what I’m paying for.

Lane PedersenFounder, CLDWASH

FAQS

Frequently asked questions

Up-to-date bookkeeping is fundamental for gaining a clear picture of how your business is performing. This is important for you as a business owner, as well as any other stakeholders or investors. Accurate records are also essential to be able to make the best decisions for your business, including identifying opportunities to improve cash flow or cut costs. Bookkeeping is also essential to stay compliant with the IRD, avoiding fines or penalties.
Cloud-based accounting software such as Xero means you, your bookkeeper, and accountant can access your data at any time from anywhere. They’re fully compliant with the IRD, integrate well with other apps and have many automation features which make managing your business finances much simpler and give you confidence that everything is in order.
Yes. A professional bookkeeper can help you save time and money in the long run by identifying areas where you can cut costs. They’ll also ensure there are no errors in your books, which helps you avoid costly penalties for non-compliance.
The cost for bookkeeping in New Zealand depends on the size of your business and the complexity of your financial records.We estimate your monthly bookkeeping needs and quote for this upfront so you know what you’re going to be paying each month. We keep this under review and may need to adjust as the business grows or if your finances significantly change. Our hourly bookkeeping rate is $75.In order to provide you with a quote, we will need to understand more about your business. Some of the things we'll need to know are how many transactions you have each month, how many business bank accounts and credit cards you have, whether you run a payroll, and if adjustments are needed for accrued or deferred income or expenditure.​Once we understand your business better, or after we've looked at your Xero file, we will estimate how many hours of monthly bookkeeping your business needs.
Our bank reconciliation package is a flat rate dependent on your business's turnover.If your annual turnover is under $250,000 we charge $99+GST per month.If your annual turnover is over $250,000 we charge $130+GST per month.
You must be a Beany client and use Xero accounting software to access our bookkeeping services.Book a call with our team so that we can learn about your business accounting requirements. Following the call a quote will be provided for services discussed as well as the next steps for coming on board as a client.
We can only work as your accountant once all the necessary IRD and AML (anti-money laundering) checks have been completed. If there are any third parties that we require checks for, we'll need these completed as well.Once this is complete, you'll receive an email inviting you to book a new client meeting.
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