Specialist Accounting for Builders and Tradies

Build your business on a solid financial foundation.

Construction and
Trade Business
Specialists

On-Site Trade Business 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

Louise Staite
Cashflow Forecasting
Tax Advice
System Improvement

Jo Ladley
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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

    • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!”