# Bookkeepers NZ --- ## Pages - [Anti-Money Laundering Legislation (AML)](https://www.bknz.kiwi/services/anti-money-laundering-legislation/): Anti-Money Laundering – Why is this important and why we need to ask you for personal information. New Zealand passed... - [Newsletter](https://www.bknz.kiwi/newsletter/): Curabitur blandit tempus porttitor. Morbi leo risus, porta ac consectetur ac, vestibulum at eros. Vestibulum id ligula porta felis euismod... - [Bookkeeping](https://www.bknz.kiwi/services/bookkeeping/): Our team do the work, quickly, efficiently and accurately. From payroll to PAYE, tax returns to financial software training. We... - [Accounting](https://www.bknz.kiwi/services/accounting/): Our expert accounting team will work with you to ensure we take care of the year end accounts and financial... - [Payroll](https://www.bknz.kiwi/services/payroll/): Payroll + Accuracy = Happy People Payroll can be time-consuming and divert you from the core activities of your business.... - [Home](https://www.bknz.kiwi/): Bookkeepers NZ provide solutions and support for the day to day administrative and bookkeeping requirements with the best technology partners. - [About Us](https://www.bknz.kiwi/about-us/): At Bookkeepers NZ, we deliver experienced financial business administration services for all the things that make your business run smoothly. - [Our Team](https://www.bknz.kiwi/our-team/): Meet the people behind Bookkeepers NZ and see how our experienced team can switch your stress to success. - [Services](https://www.bknz.kiwi/services/): Our job is to make business operations support and bookkeeping as easy, efficient, accurate and cost-effective as possible for your business. - [Partners](https://www.bknz.kiwi/partners/): Using the right technology with the best partners we will identify the right software for your needs, designed to speed... - [Join The Team](https://www.bknz.kiwi/join-the-team/): Want to join the best bookkeeping team in the Bay? See our current vacancies, and apply here (with a link... - [Testimonials](https://www.bknz.kiwi/testimonials/): See what our customers have to say. Testimonial: Doug Grieve “We are a sheep, beef, and dairy farm. We run... - [Videos](https://www.bknz.kiwi/videos/): Learn more about us. Bookkeepers NZ is an award-winning bookkeeping business located in Hastings. We have a huge wealth of... - [Contact](https://www.bknz.kiwi/contact/): Get in contact with Bookkeepers NZ and find out how we can provide a number of bookkeeping services to all New Zealand business. --- ## Posts - [Ice House Kiwi Business Story: Bookkeepers NZ](https://www.bknz.kiwi/blog/articles/ice-house-kiwi-business-story-bookkeepers-nz/): Read the article written by Ice House about Bookkeepers NZ. https://www. theicehouse. co. nz/kiwi-business-stories/owner-operator-programme-bookkeepersnz - [Covid-19 level 2 update](https://www.bknz.kiwi/blog/covid-19/covid-19-level-2-update/): Hey Team! Looking forward to seeing you all at Level 2, Check out our facebook video to find out whats... - [COVID19](https://www.bknz.kiwi/blog/covid-19/covid19/): BKNZ Update on COVID-19 (Corona virus) As you will all be aware due to COVID-19 (Corona virus) NZ has been... - [Figured - Financial Farmer price increase](https://www.bknz.kiwi/blog/latest-news/figured-financial-farmer-price-increase/): The monthly subscription plan for Figured Financial Farmer has increased by $5 per month for all subscription. This change is... - [And the winner is ....](https://www.bknz.kiwi/blog/awards/the-winner-is/): Kelly and Di together with their super supportive hubby’s attended the Xero Awards on Thursday night at the absolutely stunning... --- # # Detailed Content ## Pages - Published: 2022-02-14 - Modified: 2022-04-11 - URL: https://www.bknz.kiwi/services/anti-money-laundering-legislation/ Anti-Money Laundering - Why is this important and why we need to ask you for personal information. New Zealand passed a law called the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (“the AML/CFT law” for short). The purpose of the law reflects New Zealand’s commitment to the international initiative to counter the impact that criminal activity has on people and economies within the global community. Money laundering is the process (crime) of making “dirty money” look “clean”, and it occurs when funds from illegal activities such as drug dealing, terrorist funding, prostitution, human trafficking, among others are integrated into the financial system to make it appear as though they belong to legitimate sources. Criminals do this by moving the money to a place where it is less likely to attract attention. It's estimated about $1. 35 billion from fraud and illegal drugs is laundered through legitimate businesses in New Zealand each year. However, the true cost and impact is many times that figure when you factor in all the crimes that generate “dirty” money and the suffering they cause. The Act requires Financial Institutions and business (i. e. , Banks, Accounting/Bookkeeping services, Real Estate Agents and Casinos), that handle money or may be used to launder money must do several things to help combat money laundering and terrorist financing, and to help Police bring the criminals who do it to justice. They must assess the risk they may face from the actions of money launderers and people who... --- - Published: 2022-02-14 - Modified: 2022-02-14 - URL: https://www.bknz.kiwi/newsletter/ Curabitur blandit tempus porttitor. Morbi leo risus, porta ac consectetur ac, vestibulum at eros. Vestibulum id ligula porta felis euismod semper. Vivamus sagittis lacus vel augue laoreet rutrum faucibus dolor auctor. --- - Published: 2021-05-21 - Modified: 2025-03-05 - URL: https://www.bknz.kiwi/services/bookkeeping/ Our team do the work, quickly, efficiently and accurately. From payroll to PAYE, tax returns to financial software training. We work hard, stay in close contact and always deliver the goods. Care and respect underpins everything we do. We treat our clients and each other with genuine care and respect. We may be numbers geeks, but people matter and we’ll bend over backwards to ensure everyone we work with feels valued and supported. We can offer you the best bookkeeping out there – and a lot more besides:We manage: Payroll & pay day filing GST processing and filing Accounts payable and receivable Supplier/vendor queries Debtor management Bank reconciliation Monthly reports Email/info support Budget setting Stock reconciliation Performance tracking And more... Packages You do ... We Review! You do a bit, We do a bit! We do, You review! We do it all, boots and all! Bank Rec Reports Review and file GST return Review and file FBT return Send AR Statements P&L Report Monthly Management Reports Dedicated email address Communication support Dashboard coding with source documents attached Accounts Payable - processing, payments and remittances Accounts Recievable - creating Cashflow/Budgets Filing From $150 pm Select Package From $500 pm Select Package From $1200 pm Select Package From $2000 pm Select Package We can also complete your Accountant's Annual Questionnaire and verify your Balance Sheet items, providing documentation we know your accountant will request in addition to the above packages, charged hourly. Additional Charges AML $25 per year Low to medium risk... --- - Published: 2021-05-21 - Modified: 2025-03-05 - URL: https://www.bknz.kiwi/services/accounting/ Our expert accounting team will work with you to ensure we take care of the year end accounts and financial statement, while you focus on building your business and doing more of what you love. Our accounting services are offered on a fixed fee basis, based on the below. Packages Individual Sole Traders - Minor Sole Traders - Major Small Companies / Trusts & Partnerships Tax Compliance Financial Statements From $350 Select Package From $350 Select Package From $500 Select Package From $1950 each Select Package Disclaimer: Using Xero. Bank Rec's are correct. GST Reconciled. Fixed fees are a guide based on the above and minimal changes/clean up required. Any changes will be charged hourly. Additional Charges AML $25 per year Low to medium risk businesses, annual compliance relating to Anti Money Laundering legislation AML $100 per year High risk businesses and trusts, annual compliance relating to Anti Money Laundering legislation Bookkeeping $85 per hour Advisory Services $150 per hour Software Subscriptions from $10* * depending on software, Xero, Cashbook, WFM Software Training $150 per hour Tax Compliance $150 per hour Payroll Processing $105 per hour Payroll Reviewing $125 per hour All prices exclude GST Looking For Something Else? Do you need a bit of that and a bit of this? We can customise a package to suit you and your business needs. Contact us to discuss your options. Contact us today --- - Published: 2021-05-21 - Modified: 2025-03-05 - URL: https://www.bknz.kiwi/services/payroll/ Payroll + Accuracy = Happy People Payroll can be time-consuming and divert you from the core activities of your business. We believe people are fundamental to the successful smooth running of your business and know how important team culture is to maintain their trust and confidence. We ensure they get paid correctly and on time. We can process your payroll leaving you safe in the knowledge your payroll is completed with increased accuracy and efficiency. Furthermore, you won’t ever have to worry about deadlines and penalties again. New Zealand’s payroll legislation is one of the most complicated in the world. Bookkeepers NZ staff stay up to date with the changes so payroll can be the least of your worries. Whether your problem is trying to remember to run the payroll, confidentiality concerns with having an in-house staff member running your payroll, or you have concerns with accuracy relating to our complicated payroll legislation, we can solve your problem and run your payroll for you giving you peace of mind around accuracy, security of information and compliance. Payroll tasks include: Salary or Wages Timesheet collation & checking Process payroll weekly, fortnightly, or monthly Payday filing IRD payments – Child support, student loans etc Kiwisaver Manage allowances and deductions You can expect the following benefits: Peace of mind and no sleepless nights Comprehensive reporting Confidentiality We can pay your staff and PAYE on your behalf if you choose Increased compliance with legislation Expertise from certified bookkeepers Using cloud-based software for your business,... --- > Bookkeepers NZ provide solutions and support for the day to day administrative and bookkeeping requirements with the best technology partners. - Published: 2021-03-03 - Modified: 2025-03-06 - URL: https://www.bknz.kiwi/ Switch your stress to success. Our mission is to support businesses to make wise decisions when it is most needed with trustworthy, knowledgeable and accurate financial information, saving time and providing peace of mind! Learn More Immediate, professional value where it matters most. People are at the heart of a business, but the numbers make it work. We provide expert, accurate administration and bookkeeping at that vital meeting point between your business and your accountant – creating a powerful financial team for efficient business growth. We’d love to help your business where it matters most. https://vimeo. com/650044578 Packages Bookkeeping As certified Bookkeepers, we are a team of highly experienced professionals with a range of skills to ensure your financial administration is kept up to date and accurate so you can make timely business decisions and utilise your genius to build your business, doing the bits you love! We’d love to talk about how this can work for your business. View Packages Accounting Our expert accounting team will work with you to ensure we take care of the year end accounts and financial statement, while you focus on building your business and doing more of what you love. View Packages Payroll As Payroll experts, we are highly experienced in all the different payroll procedures and processes, including payroll tax requirements. Let us take away the hassle of your regular payroll. Not sure what is best for your business? Then we are happy to advise and work with you to find the... --- > At Bookkeepers NZ, we deliver experienced financial business administration services for all the things that make your business run smoothly. - Published: 2021-03-03 - Modified: 2022-03-10 - URL: https://www.bknz.kiwi/about-us/ Bookkeepers NZ is an award-winning bookkeeping business located in Hastings. Kelly and Di created the business in 2018. Our team are amazing. They are our work family, and we are so proud of them daily. We have a huge wealth of knowledge and we all work collaboratively to ensure the right solution and fit for the client. https://vimeo. com/650044578 We deliver experienced financial business administration services for all the things that make your business run smoothly. Bookkeeping functions and compliance through to payroll audit and reporting we can offer a solution to make running a business a whole lot easier. Our team are wired to love numbers and structure and use these skills to help good business owners thrive. A business has many moving parts, but day-to-day administration and bookkeeping is one of the most vital and time-consuming. It can be tricky finding just 1 person with all the experience and expertise needed for the job, we can solve that problem right now. Our team have a range of qualifications and we can utilise our genius zone’s to best suit your business. --- > Meet the people behind Bookkeepers NZ and see how our experienced team can switch your stress to success. - Published: 2021-03-03 - Modified: 2025-03-06 - URL: https://www.bknz.kiwi/our-team/ We’re a team of experienced, energetic people who genuinely love what we do. You’ll tap into a wealth of real-world experience from people who have run their own businesses and built-up specialist skills and qualifications. We are committed to professional standards, ensuring our team are all certified ICNZB members (Institute of Certified NZ Bookkeepers). Our team is led by ... Contact Kelly:P: (06) 871 0452 Extn 1M: 027 535 5586E: kelly@bknz. kiwi Kelly Thomsen BAcc – Director I am excited to be a co-owner of Bookkeepers NZ with Diana Ketel and being a part of the bookkeeping world, supporting our clients to understand and keep up to date with their business needs. I was raised in a small town of Te Kuiti where my family were in business and I lived a very happy life with my parents, brother and sister. Once leaving my childhood and heading into my career. I chose to become a chef, this passion took me around the world experiencing cuisines and cultures that I will remember forever. Upon my return I chose to look at purchasing a restaurant, however did not know the first thing about accounts. This led me to undertake a couple of business papers with Massey University, which uncovered a new passion (only few will understand this! ) for numbers & accounting! I worked full time in an accountancy practice and studied full time extramurally with Massey University to attain my degree in Accountancy, this led me to well-known accountancy firms in... --- > Our job is to make business operations support and bookkeeping as easy, efficient, accurate and cost-effective as possible for your business. - Published: 2021-03-03 - Modified: 2022-03-10 - URL: https://www.bknz.kiwi/services/ Our Services You’ll always have access to the most up-to-date knowledge on relevant legislative changes and compliance, ensuring your business is in the best shape possible to confidently grow. Our job is to make business operations support and bookkeeping as easy, efficient, accurate and cost-effective as possible for your business. All this without the impacts of capex associated with employees, staff management or internal gaps in knowledge. You get cost efficient, expert financial solutions and support every day, exactly where you need it. Bookkeeping Care and respect underpin everything we do. We treat our clients and each other with genuine care and respect. We may be numbers geeks, but people matter and we’ll bend over backward to ensure everyone we work with feels valued and supported. We can offer you the best bookkeeping out there – and a lot more. View Packages Accounting Our expert accounting team will work with you to ensure we take care of the year end accounts and financial statement, while you focus on building your business and doing more of what you love. View Packages Payroll As Payroll experts, we are highly experienced in all the different payroll procedures and processes, including payroll tax requirements. Let us take away the hassle of your regular payroll. Not sure what is best for your business? Then we are happy to advise and work with you to find the best solution. View Packages Looking For Something Else? Do you need a bit of that and a bit of... --- - Published: 2021-03-03 - Modified: 2025-03-06 - URL: https://www.bknz.kiwi/partners/ Using the right technology with the best partners we will identify the right software for your needs, designed to speed up processes and supply accurate, up-to-the-date reporting. We work with respected, trusted partners. Xero 2019 Xero Bookkeeping Partner of the Year! 2021 Xero Bookkeeping Partner of the Year – Finalist! Xero offers real cost savings, resulting in lower bookkeeping and accounting bills because it is focused on the business owner. Financial information is instantly available and current, wherever you are, and anyone with access can share the information at the same time. Figured Figured is a complete online livestock, crop and production tracking, farm budgeting and forecasting tool that works hand-in-hand with Xero. Farm Focus Farm Focus is easy-to-use time saving, financial management software that provides a big picture view of farm performance and profitability for you and your team. Receipt Stash Receipt Stash automatically extracts the relevant data from your receipts and invoices, and prepares them for sending to your accounting software in less than 5 seconds. Say goodbye to manual data entry. iPayroll iPayroll is an internet Payroll Service that keeps your records, does your banking and pays your staff, PAYE and KiwiSaver all in one service. Fergus Fergus is a job management software for trades which works best for small to medium-sized businesses and is perfect for managing large projects and small jobs. 2Shakes 2Shakes provides professional onboarding for our clients. This allows us to collect required documentation for AML customer due diligence compliance processes within minutes.... --- - Published: 2021-03-03 - Modified: 2022-03-10 - URL: https://www.bknz.kiwi/join-the-team/ Want to join the best bookkeeping team in the Bay? See our current vacancies, and apply here (with a link to the application) or send us your CV to jobs@bknz. kiwi. Current Vacancies Superstar Bookkeeper We provide expert, accurate business operations support and bookkeeping at that vital meeting point between business owners and their accountants. Basically, we care about our clients and need another superstar bookkeeper to join our driven team to ensure our clients continue to receive support at the level they deserve. You’d be a dynamic individual given the opportunity to manage a portfolio of clients, offering high level bookkeeping support and services from data entry through to final month end processing and management reporting. This is an extremely varied role, in a very busy environment. You’d thrive well under pressure, be process driven with exceptional attention to detail, have high level time management skills and above all else care about our clients and our team. Key responsibilities include: New client file clean-up Ledger and process design and implementation End-to-end bookkeeping duties (data entry, payables, receivables, reconciliations, GST) Full month end tasks Management reporting Payroll Must Haves: Relevant tertiary or Accounting qualification/papers Proven ability to manage multiple clients and multitask Payroll experience and legislation knowledge Experience working with Xero accounting software (ideally certified, or working towards), MYOB, Excel and O365, including Teams and OneDrive Excellent IT and software skills – able to learn new systems quickly, and share this knowledge with clients A high level of customer service... --- - Published: 2021-03-03 - Modified: 2022-03-08 - URL: https://www.bknz.kiwi/testimonials/ See what our customers have to say. https://vimeo. com/650044393 Testimonial: Doug Grieve “We are a sheep, beef, and dairy farm. We run around 15,000 sheep and beef stock units in Maraekakaho and milk 2000 cows across two dairy farms in the Kawekas. BKNZ have been fantastic for helping me out and getting me out of the office and on the farm. They look after my accounts receivable, accounts payable, GST returns, all of the wages including the PAYE. I find Kelly and Di, Lauretta, and the team at BKNZ fantastic. They reduce my workload so I can concentrate on what I'm good at. I highly recommend Bookkeepers NZ for anybody who's just feeling inundated with paperwork, which in the modern-day I think we all are. I don't have time for cashflows, I'm busy outside doing stock work or organisation. BKNZ are brilliant at taking the office work away from me leaving me to work outside. ”https://vimeo. com/637706073 Testimonial: Lynley Boyce “We are based here in Havelock North. We’re a full Podiatry practice and have been here for just over 20 years. We've got a really good range of clients that come in from elite sports to those who just need general tender loving care of their feet. Bookkeepers NZ provide us with our payroll service, our cashbook, and they help us with our GST return. And they feed into our accountant to help with a really easy end of year accounts system. My initial meeting was with Di and Kelly,... --- - Published: 2021-03-03 - Modified: 2022-03-10 - URL: https://www.bknz.kiwi/videos/ Learn more about us. Bookkeepers NZ is an award-winning bookkeeping business located in Hastings. We have a huge wealth of knowledge and we all work collaboratively to ensure the right solution and fit for the client. Watch our overview video to find out more or check out our other videos below. https://vimeo. com/650044578 Meet Kelly https://vimeo. com/686136982 Meet Di https://vimeo. com/686472560 Di's Xero Tips & Tricks https://vimeo. com/686136947 Kelly's Figured Tips https://vimeo. com/686136963 Quest Marketing Show Interview https://vimeo. com/412153717 Ice House Podcast https://www. youtube. com/watch? v=xBqOky5bkls Receipt Stash Demo https://vimeo. com/686136992 --- > Get in contact with Bookkeepers NZ and find out how we can provide a number of bookkeeping services to all New Zealand business. - Published: 2021-03-03 - Modified: 2025-03-05 - URL: https://www.bknz.kiwi/contact/ Bookkeepers NZ Find Us Unit 2/115 Maraekakaho Road, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, 4120. Call Us (06) 871 0452 Email Us hello@bknz. kiwi Facebook LinkedIn Name* First Last Email* Phone*Enquiry Type* Please select... General Enquiry Package Enquiry Message*EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ Need to find us? We’re the red building at the busy Stortford Lodge round about. To our left is Forbes and Co with the horse on the roof and opposite us is BP. We’d love to show you our amazing space while you enjoy a coffee. --- --- ## Posts - Published: 2022-03-10 - Modified: 2022-03-10 - URL: https://www.bknz.kiwi/blog/articles/ice-house-kiwi-business-story-bookkeepers-nz/ - Categories: Articles Read the article written by Ice House about Bookkeepers NZ. https://www. theicehouse. co. nz/kiwi-business-stories/owner-operator-programme-bookkeepersnz --- - Published: 2020-05-15 - Modified: 2021-05-26 - URL: https://www.bknz.kiwi/blog/covid-19/covid-19-level-2-update/ - Categories: Covid-19 - Tags: COVID-19 Hey Team! Looking forward to seeing you all at Level 2, Check out our facebook video to find out whats changing around our office and the way we operate! https://www. facebook. com/bknz. kiwi/videos/547925822542242/ Feel fee to message or call us if you’d like to make an appointment or have any burning questions, thanks for your continued support. In Summary: We are open for appointments only - please call to arrange an appointment Hand Sanitiser will be available and please use it, hard surfaces will be sanitized regularly We are unable to make coffees for visitors, however feel free to bring your own Contract tracing is being done by covidregister. nz (proudly supporting a locally owned business https://www. webfox. co. nz/work/view/83/Covid-Register) There will be a QR Code for you to scan on entry to our offices. Please help us to help the team of 5million. --- - Published: 2020-03-22 - Modified: 2021-05-26 - URL: https://www.bknz.kiwi/blog/covid-19/covid19/ - Categories: Covid-19 BKNZ Update on COVID-19 (Corona virus) As you will all be aware due to COVID-19 (Corona virus) NZ has been placed on Level 2 alert – we at Bookkeepers NZ have decided in the interest of all our safety (our team and clients) to postpone all face to face meeting until further notice. We are lucky to have space in our office that we are all abiding by the social distancing guidelines, however in an attempt to keep our staff healthy we have decided to put this step in place, and we trust that you will all appreciate that health comes first. Should a face to face meeting be required, please contact Kelly or Di, and we will facilitate this with everyone’s best interest at heart. We are very happy to meet with clients via Zoom (online meeting platform) again, please contact us if this needs to happen. Alert Levels (PDF) For your staff? (Level 2 Guideline) Employers should allow employees to work from home if they can, and start other alternative ways of working: Move to measures like shift-based working, staggered meal breaks and flexible leave arrangements Encourage physical distancing in your workplace Stop employees coming to work if they are unwell Maintain high levels of hygiene in the workplace Advise your customers and suppliers not to come in if they are sick Support staff wellbeing, particularly those people with existing medical conditions Activate business continuity plans. There is a step-by-step guide to getting your plan sorted on the... --- - Published: 2019-09-30 - Modified: 2021-05-26 - URL: https://www.bknz.kiwi/blog/latest-news/figured-financial-farmer-price-increase/ - Categories: Latest News The monthly subscription plan for Figured Financial Farmer has increased by $5 per month for all subscription. This change is limited to the Financial Farmer product, and does not affect Financial Advisor, Financial Manager or Lite products. If BKNZ manages your subscription, we have updated your invoice which will be emailed as normal. You don't need to worry about changing a thing. Figured NZ Price Change (PDF) --- - Published: 2019-08-26 - Modified: 2021-05-26 - URL: https://www.bknz.kiwi/blog/awards/the-winner-is/ - Categories: Awards Kelly and Di together with their super supportive hubby’s attended the Xero Awards on Thursday night at the absolutely stunning Wellington Opera House! Greeted by a blue carpet & our fabulous Xero account manager Hardeep Dhillon we visited the media wall for a bit of flash photography and then on to the champagne! Up the grand staircase the beauty of the opera house continued. Jazz band playing, stunning white & Xero blue flower arrangements, dazzling blue wine cocktails, waiters adorning Xero aprons set the scene – everything was stunningly on brand. Mingling with esteemed businesspeople, fellow finalists and Xero staff, great conversations and lots of nerves filled the room. Then it was on to the reason why we were all there... . . The AWARDS! We were ushered into the theatre, stunning stars on the ceiling, another amazing little touch. Craig Hudson,(Managing Director, Xero NZ) along with MC, Kaye Harding took to the stage to host the awards. It was exciting to see the three winners of the categories before ours, Bookkeeping Partner of the Year! Seeing our name on the big screen along with the other finalists brought butterflies to our tummies. Business Max, GoFi8ure & Jones Business Solutions are all fellow Institute of Certified NZ Bookkeepers (ICNZB) members and we’ve looked up to each and every one of them throughout our journey. All finalists have been in business much longer than us, and we thoroughly appreciate the support and encouragement we’ve had from all of them. ‘The 2019... --- ---