Your trusted partner, every step of the way
Whether you run a business or manage your own finances, we work alongside you with honest advice, dependable service and a genuine interest in your success.
Our services
Whether you file a simple personal return or run a company, here is what we do for you. Not sure which fits? Book a free consultation and we’ll work it out together.
Individuals
Personal tax returns prepared accurately and filed on time.
- Simple returns for salary, wages and interest
- Returns with rental or investment income
Sole traders
Everything you need to report your self-employed income correctly.
- Annual accounts and tax return
- Support for GST-registered sole traders
Companies
Year-end accounts and returns for your company and its owners.
- Annual accounts and company tax return
- Director and shareholder tax returns
- Company annual return
GST and IRD
Stay on top of your filing and let us deal with Inland Revenue for you.
- Monthly, 2-monthly or 6-monthly GST returns
- IRD correspondence and queries
Business advice and start-ups
Practical guidance as you set up, grow or restructure.
- Choosing a business structure
- Getting your accounts set up properly from day one
Chartered Accountant, CAANZ
B.Com (Accounting), University of Canterbury
Meet your principal accountant
I’m a Chartered Accountant with more than 20 years in finance, from mortgage credit through to leading finance teams in New Zealand and Australia. I’ve worked in meat export, wealth management, advertising, law and building supply, so I understand how different businesses actually run.
At BrightOak I bring that same rigour to individuals, families and small businesses, and I stay your direct contact throughout. My experience includes:
- Leading finance teams, including offshore teams, and mentoring accountants
- Streamlining month-end so management and consolidated reporting is ready by day three
- Working with internal and external auditors, including SOX compliance
- Managing GST, FBT, PAYE, income tax and statutory reporting at group level
- Building budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting for executive teams
- Managing trust accounts, payroll, treasury and loan facilities
Book an appointment
Choose a service, a day and a time. We’ll confirm by email, usually within one working day.
First consultations are a chance to talk through your needs with no obligation. Prefer to talk now? Call 021 0285 9605.
Find us
- Phone
- 021 0285 9605
- gregoria-rizza@brightoakaccounting.co.nz
- Address
- Unit 1/1 Musgrove Close, Wigram, Christchurch 8025