Our Mission
To help business owners and start ups become better business people.
Our Values
Simplicity and great service
Rachel Balme, Chartered Accountant and owner (B. Com, CA)
Rachel's passion lies in helping small businesses reach their potential. She established AccountantsNZ in 2015 to provide clients with the support they need to reach their goals, in life and business.
AccountantsNZ offers both accounting and business support services, helping owners with the day to day needs of running a business as well as providing the steps to achieve a longer term vision.
Rachel, who is based in Hamilton, has over 23 years experience as a Chartered Accountant. Trades, agriculture, retail, tourism and hospitality are all industries she has worked with – there is no business too small. For her it is all about making life easier for clients.
P: 0273 897 903 or 07 829 8855
E:rachel@accountantsnz.nz
Anna Guskova, Chartered Accountant
Anna, originally from St Petersburg, Russia is based in Hamilton, and joined Rachel in 2017. She has completed her Bachelor of Business from the Open Polytechnic.
P: 07 829 8855
Lisa Berejoni, Chartered Accountant
Lisa gained a BMS in Accounting from Waikato University in 1999. She joined Accountants NZ in 2019 with a wealth of Accounting experience and expertise.
P: 07 829 8855
Gill Johnston, Administrator
With a background in administration and events, Gill joined Accountants NZ in 2022. Gill and her husband made the best decision in 2019 and made the move from Auckland to Te Awamutu. She is a licensed Marriage Celebrant and an active member of Rotary, and loves being involved in, and giving back to the community.
P: 07 829 8855
Karen Wagstaff, Financial Administrator
Karen lives and works in the sunny Bay of Plenty. She previously owned and operated a printing business in Tauranga for 16 years. With the bookkeeping skills learned she now assists clients with their bank reconciliations, accounts receivables and payable as well as payroll, PAYE and GST filing. She likes nothing more than getting the books to balance!
P: 07 829 8855
Sarah Illsley, Tax Administration
Sarah a mother of five comes from a farming background has a love of sport and the great outdoors, she is not afraid to roll up her sleeves and get stuck in.
She joined Accountants NZ in October 2020 and has over 20 years of management, financial and tax accounting experience.
P: 07 829 8855
E: sarah@accountantsnz.nz