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Bookkeeping

Accurate, up-to-date books aren't a nice-to-have — they're the foundation of every good business decision.

Why it Matters

Bookkeeping shouldn't be an afterthought. It's what keeps your finances accurate, your compliance on track, and your business decisions grounded in reality — not guesswork. With Beany handling it, you log in to Xero and see exactly where things stand, any time.

Bookkeeping Service

Everything under the bookkeeping umbrella

Our bookkeeping service is tailored — you don't have to take all of it. Start with bank reconciliation, add on what you need, or hand it all over.

Bank and credit card reconciliation

Transactions coded and reconciled twice a month — nothing missed, nothing guessed.

Accounts payable

Creditor invoices entered, batch payments prepared, aged payables managed.

Accounts receivable

Invoices created and sent, credit notes issued, receivables tracked.

Month and year-end adjustments

Accruals, prepayments, and adjustments handled so year-end isn't a scramble.

Fixed asset management and reporting

Payroll

Payroll run, IRD returns filed, bank files prepared, payslips distributed

What you'll get

Less admin, more clarity

Always know where you stand

Log in to Xero any time and see accurate, up-to-date financials — not last month's best guess.

Stay compliant without the stress

No missed deadlines, no costly errors, no IRD penalties from sloppy records.

Get your time back

Stop spending evenings reconciling transactions. Put that time into the work that actually moves your business forward.

We query, not guess

If a transaction isn't clear, we ask you — we never make assumptions that could throw your books off.

How it works at Beany

Part of a package or added on top.

Bookkeeping at Beany is an add-on to our accounting packages — not a standalone service. Our [package name] plan includes a set number of bookkeeping hours each month. Need more, or want to add it to another plan? We'll quote based on your business.

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BOOKKEEPING 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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