Bookkeeping That Brings Clarity, Control and Calm, Every Month
Giving growing businesses the structure and support they need to thrive.
Your Down-to-Earth Bookkeeper, Who’s Got Your Back (and Your Books)
Business can be such a balancing act. Not just balancing the books, but all the things you have on the go as a small business owner too. It can be a constant juggle where either things don’t get done or you work all hours.
At Kaitara Bookkeeping my goal is to help you spend less time managing the books and more time living your life. I specialise in working with small businesses who want a safe set of hands to look after all their bookkeeping and financial administration needs.
Benefits
- Down-to-earth support you can rely on. Liz explains things in plain language and keeps communication clear, honest, and easy.
- Proactive and detail-focused. She stays on top of your accounts each week, so you’re always up to date and never caught off guard.
- Committed to your business success. Liz treats every client’s business like her own, helping you stay compliant, organised, and confident in your numbers.
Reliable, Proactive Support for Growing Businesses.
About
Hi, I'm Liz,
Meet Liz. Bringing Calm, Clarity, and Confidence to Business Finances
Growing up, I watched my Dad run his drain-laying business. He'd be up at the crack of dawn, work all day, then spend his evenings and weekends managing the books, mostly because he didn’t trust anyone else to do it. That’s where my interest in bookkeeping began, along with the desire to help small business owners lighten the load of financial management and achieve a better work-life balance.
Helping businesses grow confidently is my specialty. When I first started, my clients ranged from small family-owned businesses to tradies and multi-store companies. Over time, I discovered a passion for streamlining processes to create ease and momentum for fast-growing businesses. Many business owners with strong visions and dedicated teams have referred others to me, and now I specialize in bookkeeping for high-growth businesses.
In just five years, I’ve exceeded my own goals and learned the importance of surrounding myself with people who are moving fast. At Kaitara Bookkeeping Services, our commitment is to keep you compliant, informed and confident in the continuity of reliable bookkeeping. High growth demands diligence, and that’s exactly what we deliver.
Services
Bookkeeping That Grows With Your Business
Whether you’re an established small business, a tradie or just starting out, I can help. I work with local businesses here in Whangarei and across New Zealand.
Xero Partner – Certified Advisor and Payroll Advisor
MYOB Partner
Up-to-date accounts not only makes life easier at tax time, it also means you know exactly what is coming in and going out of your business at any time so you can plan and make decisions based on current information.
I offer monthly packages as well as one-off support.
Here’s some of the services I offer.
Xero Set Up and Training Package - Starting from $550 + GST
If you’re setting up a new business I can walk you through step-by-step and build your financial systems including:
- Setting up your Xero Software
- Setting up your payroll if you are employing staff
- Set up your invoice templates
- Set up chart of accounts
- Set up for bank reconciliations
- Xero Training of 2 hours
The Very Basics - Starting from $168.55 + GST per month
Sometimes all you need is someone to just reconcile the bank accounts and ensure you have all your supplier’s invoices ready for payment.
- Bank Reconciliations
- Accounts payable (reconciling to supplier statements)
Existing Sole Trader - Starting from $355 + GST per month
So you’re a one-man (or woman) band doing great things. You just want more time to focus on what matters, and less doing the financial stuff. I’m here to help with:
- Bank reconciliations (1-2 Bank Accounts)
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- GST Returns (if registered)
- Monthly Financial Reports
Small to Medium Business - Starting from $405 + GST per month
Your business has 1 to 10 employees and you want to free up your time or your administrator. I can help with:
- Bank reconciliations (2-5 Bank Accounts)
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Monthly Financial Reports
- GST Returns
- Payroll (additional $85/hour + GST)
Accounts in a mess? - POA
If your accounts are a mess, don’t fear. I have experience in sorting through the mess to create organised financial records. Get in touch to find out more about how I can help create order from the chaos.
- Receipts sitting in a shoebox or shoved in a drawer to deal with ‘one day’?
Don’t know why anyone would bother reconciling their bank accounts?
- Your wife/partner was doing the accounts but has quit?
- Know you should be doing something with your financial records, but not sure what that is?
I don’t have a ‘one-size fits all’ approach. Every client has a tailored package as every business is different.
If you want to spend less time managing your finances and more time living life, let’s talk.
"Balance your books - and your life"
"Liz has been instrumental in ensuring we have accurate information to keep our clients informed and compliant."
Jeremy Tauri, Plus Chartered Accountants
"When I met Liz, I instantly knew she was the right person to manage our bookkeeping. Liz’s exceptional skills and integrity have significantly benefited Northland Mobile Crushing Ltd."
Ryan Taylor, Northland Mobile Crushing
"Kaitara Bookkeeping gives exceptional service, expertise, and Liz’s dedication to us makes her the epitome of what a Best Bookkeeper should be."
Emile Thomson, Aone Kitchens & Interiors
"It's been a breath of fresh air having Liz from Kaitara Bookkeeping looking after our accounts & payroll. If you're looking for a bookkeeper in Northland check out what Liz can offer you."
Andrew, Ultra IT
"Liz Dreadon of Kaitara Bookkeeping Services has been absolutely amazing sorting out my seven-year paperwork shambles. Liz has throughout this process been friendly, efficient and totally professional."
Jason Grimshaw, The Groundsman Landscaping
"Since coming on board, she has streamlined our process, takes the initiative to follow up and ensure the data is correct. excellent service they deliver, providing accurate, reliable, and high-quality bookkeeping services and digital solutions that have significantly streamlined our bookkeeping processes."
David Bell, Bellcon
"Liz is professional, very organised and a fantastic helpful friendly person. She has
had the patience to teach me how to make life easier for both of us. These qualities
have freed me up to do what I do best in solving customers problems."
Phill Roberts, CSpray Ltd
"Liz's attention to detail is exemplary. She has a remarkable ability to ease the workload of our staff. Her proactive approach has allowed our team to focus more on our core activities, confident that our bookkeeping is in capable hands."
Neal Parlane, Northland Cricket Association
"We are incredibly fortunate to have Liz as a member of our Revolve team. I would highly recommend Liz to any organization seeking a skilled, reliable, and ethical bookkeeping professional who goes above and beyond to ensure the financial health and prosperity of the business and their clients."
Todd Eunson, Revolve Electrical Solutions
"Liz has an excellent level of professionalism and responds to emails promptly with excellent knowledge of bookkeeping. Thank you, Liz, for being that part of my life that makes what could be so time consuming a breeze."
Bronwen Wood, Reg. Psychologist
Ready to Spend Less Time on the Books and More Time Living Life?
If you’d like to know more about how I can help you find more time for life and less time balancing the books, please get in touch. I’d love to chat.
Liz Dreadon
Kaitara Bookkeeping Services