Best Accountants in New Plymouth
We assessed 6 accountants in New Plymouth and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 22 September 2026. How we rank
Top 5 Accountants in New Plymouth
The top 5 accountants in New Plymouth are #1 SBA Taranaki, #2 Schurr & Ireland, #3 Mondo Advisory, #4 Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Taranaki, and #5 More CA, ranked by Top5 Score.
How far is each one from you?
Straight-line distance, shown on each card.
Distances from ·
-
1
SBA Small Business Accounting Taranaki
★ 4.8 44 reviews Top5 Score 145Highest5★ 39 4★ 4 1★ 1SBA Taranaki takes on end-of-year tax returns, GST queries, foreign income returns, and business planning for small business owners across the region.
16 Hobson Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth
-
2
Schurr & Ireland Chartered Accountants
★ 4.8 25 reviews Top5 Score 1368.4 behind5★ 23 4★ 1 1★ 1Schurr & Ireland pairs business owners with named accountants, including Floyd, Marion, and Scott, who engage with individual goals rather than just filing numbers.
New Plymouth Office 36 Eliot Street, Eltham Office, 11 Stanners Street
-
3
Mondo Advisory Limited
★ 4.9 16 reviews Top5 Score 13411.2 behind5★ 15 4★ 1Mondo Advisory turns around urgent financial work fast, including tax returns, GST filing, and rental property financials, with Patrick and Samantha known for acting within days when deadlines are tight.
Fitzroy Village Arcade 558 Devon Street East, Fitzroy, New Plymouth
-
4
Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Taranaki
★ 4.5 27 reviews Top5 Score 12222.5 behind5★ 22 4★ 2 1★ 3For medical specialists, tradespeople, and small business owners alike, Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Taranaki covers tax filing, IRD compliance, cashflow management, and hands-on Xero or MYOB training in a single relationship.
109/113 Powderham Street, CBD, New Plymouth
-
5
More CA Limited
★ 5.0 5 reviews Top5 Score 12025.0 behind5★ 5More CA builds ongoing accounting relationships around quarterly reviews, KPI tracking, and five-year business planning, giving directors a structured way to look objectively at their numbers.
30 Gaine Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth
More rankings
More services in New Plymouth 6 links Law Firms, Insurance Brokers, IT Support Companies, and more
Accountants elsewhere in New Zealand 4 links Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga, and more
Also recommended accountant in New Plymouth
Ranked 6 on the same public review record.
-
6
BDO Taranaki
★ 4.4 5 reviews Top5 Score 11629.0 behind5★ 3 4★ 1 3★ 1BDO Taranaki draws long-term clients, with some staying for over 20 years across what reviewers describe as straightforward and fast-moving accounting work.
10 Young Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth
Before you choose an accountant in New Plymouth
A good accounting firm does more than file your tax returns, whether you are a small business, a contractor or a rental property owner. They flag issues before they become problems and help you make better financial decisions through the year. Ask how they communicate proactively (not just at tax time), whether they are chartered accountants, whether bookkeeping is included or separate, and what accounting software they work with.
The questions below are drawn from 108 customer reviews collected for this page.
What do accountants typically charge in New Zealand?
Annual accounts and a tax return for a sole trader cost between $500 and $1,500 at most New Zealand practices. Small companies with more complex structures pay between $1,500 and $2,500 or more for the same compliance work.
Hourly rates for a Chartered Accountant, who must be a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), run from $150 to $350 depending on experience and firm size. One local review flagged that larger firms can feel expensive, so always confirm whether quoted fees include GST and what is covered.
What's the difference between a Chartered Accountant and a bookkeeper?
A Chartered Accountant holds a formal qualification through Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and is authorised to provide tax advice, prepare statutory financial statements, and represent you in an Inland Revenue Department (IRD) investigation. A bookkeeper handles day-to-day recording: bank reconciliations, invoicing, payroll, and GST returns, but bookkeeping is not a licensed profession in New Zealand, so anyone can use the title.
Bookkeepers charge between $35 and $80 per hour, making them cost-effective for routine tasks, while a CA is worth the higher hourly rate for end-of-year compliance, tax planning, and any formal advisory work. For many small businesses, the practical approach is a bookkeeper managing the day-to-day and a CA engaged for annual accounts and strategic advice.
What does proactive tax advice actually look like, versus just filing returns?
Proactive advice shows up in reviews as accountants who flag rental property structuring opportunities, coach clients through cashflow before problems arise, and send reminders about GST payment deadlines without being asked. Filing-only service means the accountant waits for you to send documents, processes them, and returns a completed return with little additional input. To find out which approach an accountant takes, ask them directly: can you give me an example of a tax opportunity or business improvement you identified for a client without being asked first.
What are the warning signs of an accountant you shouldn't use?
- –No response to phone calls, even after multiple attempts, is a clear sign of poor service management.
- –Being moved between staff without explanation, and then experiencing a sharp drop in quality, suggests the firm does not manage client relationships carefully.
- –Feeling like one of many rather than a named client points to a firm where you will need to chase rather than be contacted.
- –Fees that feel disconnected from outcomes, where costs are high but strategic input is low, suggest a compliance-only operation billing at advisory rates.
- –A firm that does not proactively contact you before deadlines, or leaves you to discover missed obligations, is not working in your interest.
What should you ask before hiring an accountant?
- –Ask what is included in the annual fee and what triggers an additional charge, so there are no surprises when you call with a quick question.
- –Ask how they handle an IRD query or audit, and whether that support is included in your existing engagement or billed separately.
- –Ask what their usual turnaround is on email queries, since reviews show a clear gap between firms that respond within a day and those that do not respond at all.
- –Ask whether they will contact you proactively if they spot an issue or opportunity, or whether they wait for you to raise it first.
- –Ask whether they use cloud accounting software such as Xero or MYOB and whether they provide support for using it, since several reviews valued this as a practical time-saver.
- –Ask for an example of a non-compliance conversation they have had with a client, such as advice on business structure, property purchase, or cashflow planning, to gauge how far their service goes beyond filing.
Run one of these businesses?
Verify your listing and put this badge on your own website. It's free, takes two minutes, and the badge keeps up with your rank at every check.
About this ranking
What the 6 accountants listed above hold, at the 22 September 2026 check.
How are the top accountants in New Plymouth chosen?
We build this page from Google Maps results for accountants in New Plymouth. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record, using the same published method on every page. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. See how we rank for how rankings are made and who is left out.
Are you an accountant in New Plymouth?
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying your listing is free: it adds a small trust bonus (+3 points) to your score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing, and gives you a dashboard showing how your score is made up. A paid subscription adds a website link, a profile page and your ranking history. Claim your listing or see what a subscription includes.
Not listed? The usual reasons are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Check where you rank first, and if you think we missed you, get in touch.