Bookkeeping That Works for You—So You Can

Focus on Business

Bookkeeping, payroll, GST—it’s what we do. So you can focus on what you do best.

Whether you're running a one-person operation, growing your team, or managing an established business, keeping your books in order shouldn’t be a hassle. That’s where we come in. We make bookkeeping simple, stress-free, and even a little fun. With Beyond Accounts, your accounts are accurate, your payroll is sorted, and your tax deadlines are handled—without the headaches.

We’re not your usual number crunchers.

Meet Sarah & Sharon

Beyond Accounts is a bookkeeping and payroll service that’s anything but boring. Founded in 2020 by Sarah Chapman and Sharon Booth, we’ve grown from a team of two to a tight-knit crew of five, helping businesses across Canterbury stay on top of their finances.

We’re straight-talking, detail-driven, and here to make bookkeeping as painless as possible. No confusing jargon, no unnecessary fluff—just practical, down-to-earth support that keeps your books in check and your business running smoothly.

What we can do for you:

Xero

PAYE

Monthly Reporting

Accounts Receivable

GST

Sales & Expenses Tracking

Accounts Payable

Bank Reconciliation

New business Packages

Payroll

Xero Training

General Administration

What our customers say….

Testimonials

“Make or buy is a trade-off many SME’s continuously face. You may ‘buy’ contractors, but you actually make a personally great and business enriching experience with BEYOND ACCOUNTS.”

“Sarah and Sharon from BEYOND ACCOUNTS tick all the boxes: superior competence, vast experience, quick adaptation to the client’s processes, solution focused - occasional mouth-watering good cake. All of this, sometimes in reverse order - Many Thank-yous!”

“You only realise how much you needed BEYOND ACCOUNTS once they are onboard and have set countless impulses for improvements - whilst also streamlining bookkeeping and administrative processes. 5 stars all round!”

“What Sharon and Sarah bring to the table is invaluable for any SME owner - a broad set of knowledge and skills, vast experience, and top-notch diligence. This is exactly what adds value to any SME’s administration.”

“These girls are great! Maybe they should help you as they have helped me! A huge amount of benefits to using a contractor for all of my billing and accounts work!”