Specialist Accounting for Builders and Tradies
Build your business on a solid financial foundation.
Construction and
Trade Business
Specialists
Our Experts
Our construction and trade business specialists understand the unique and complex challenges you face and will stand beside you in business as a strategic partner.
Manoli Aerakis
Governance
Strategic Planning
Succession Planning
Michael Parker
Business Coaching
Strategic Planning
Valuations and Due Diligence
Claire Hodgman
Bookkeeping and Payroll
Job Management Systems
Meegan Riley
Construction Accounting
Budgeting
Xero Advisor
Leveraging Technology
We utilise best-in-class technology:
Our Services
Our clients build great houses — we help them build great businesses. Here's how we support trade and construction businesses to thrive and reach their goals faster.
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Stay on the right side of IRD while minimising tax stress. We handle:
GST, PAYE, FBT and provisional tax filing
WIP and Income in Advance valuations
ACC levy reviews and rebates
End‑of‑year financial statements
Tailored provisional tax planning to ensure you are paying the right amount at the right time
Why it matters: Expert accounting advice to save tax and give you more clarity.
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We take care of your office work so you can spend more time on site. Whether you’re just wanting someone to do your payroll, or if you’re looking for a complete back office solution, we’ve got bookkeeping experts who specialise in trade and construction businesses.
Why it matters: Freeing up your time to do what you do best.
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We can help you implement market-leading systems such as Xero, Tradify, Fergus, and more.
Why it Matters: Good systems improve efficiency and provide valuable information to help you manage the business more effectively.
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Tailored Forecasts: Develop forecasts that align with your project timelines and accurately account for cashflow fluctuations.
Scenario Analysis: Model “what‑if” scenarios to prepare for unexpected events such as delays or lost projects.
Why it matters: Forward visibility helps you make better decisions, be more prepared, and sleep at night.
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Turn big‑picture goals into action —and make sure the action happens.
Goal‑setting frameworks that stick
Accountability check‑ins to keep plans on track
Regular review of your key numbers
Expert advice to support you in achieving your goals
Why it matters: When someone is watching the scoreboard, jobs get done, margins lift and stress drops.
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We’re more than number‑crunchers—we’re your strategic advisors helping you with:
KPI dashboards and benchmarking
Growth and diversification plans
Mergers and acquisitions
Board‑level reporting for large firms
Scenario modelling for capital projects
Why it matters: Strategic clarity turns opportunities into profit.
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Whether you’re 6 months or 6 years away from exit, we can help you formulate a plan and prepare your business for sale to maximize your exit value.
Why it matters: With 25% of NZ SMEs changing hands in the next decade, succession planning is vital for preserving value and ensuring smooth leadership transitions
Client Testimonial
Jo Neal
Director
Homes by Orange
“We have been working with Go Accounting and Manoli for the past couple of years, Initially his skills provided the structure and external accountability as we worked through a major family succession move and now we gain from external strategic thinking challenging us keep moving forward. Manoli has made a great connection with all involved in our business and understands our family, goals, direction is supporting us to get there faster!”