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 →
Before you hire
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.
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. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you choose.
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SBA Small Business Accounting Taranaki
★ 4.8 44 reviews Top5 Score 1455★ 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. Clients who come in uncertain about tax basics leave with a clear grasp of their obligations, with named staff like Mel, Janelle, and Tim taking time to explain things without making people feel out of their depth.
location_on 16 Hobson Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth
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Schurr & Ireland Chartered Accountants
★ 4.8 25 reviews Top5 Score 1365★ 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. Clients across electrical, trades, and other sectors describe getting practical business advice alongside day-to-day accounting help, with staff who stay responsive between annual appointments.
location_on New Plymouth Office 36 Eliot Street, Eltham Office, 11 Stanners Street
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Mondo Advisory Limited
★ 4.9 16 reviews Top5 Score 1345★ 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. Beyond compliance work, they bring clients into business decisions, flagging growth opportunities and filing reminders so nothing slips through the cracks.
location_on Fitzroy Village Arcade 558 Devon Street East, Fitzroy, New Plymouth
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Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Taranaki
★ 4.5 27 reviews Top5 Score 1225★ 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. Named advisers including Alison, Jed, and Robyn take clients from confusion to confidence, with long-term engagements spanning decades for some families.
location_on 109/113 Powderham Street, CBD, New Plymouth
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More CA Limited
★ 5.0 5 reviews Top5 Score 1205★ 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. Andrew and the team are noted for plain language, big-picture thinking, and asking the kind of questions that push business owners to plan beyond their immediate situation.
location_on 30 Gaine Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth
Before you choose an accountant in New Plymouth
Drawn from 108 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What do accountants typically charge in New Zealand? expand_more
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? expand_more
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? expand_more
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? expand_more
- –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? expand_more
- –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.
Also recommended accountant in New Plymouth
Ranked 6 on the same public review record.
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BDO Taranaki
★ 4.4 5 reviews Top5 Score 1165★ 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. The firm operates with a team-based model, meaning multiple staff members contribute to a client's file rather than a single dedicated contact handling everything.
location_on 10 Young Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth
About this ranking
What the 6 accountants listed above hold, at the 22 September 2026 check.
Across the 14 locations we assess accountants in, the 131 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 1.6% of their total.
How are the top accountants in New Plymouth chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for accountants in New Plymouth. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. 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. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or see what a subscription includes.
Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for accountants in New Plymouth. The usual reasons for missing out 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. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.