Running a community organisation, charity, or small non-profit comes with a lot of responsibility — especially around finances. At Good Numbers, we’ve created simple, practical financial tools designed specifically for small charities and non-profits with straightforward finances who want to do more themselves.
But we know our tools won't work for everyone. Sometimes your situation is more complex or you want specific advice.
This guide brings together a list of accountants and accountancy firms in Aotearoa who work with and specialise in the non-profit sector. It’s designed to help you find the right support for your organisation.
Disclaimer: For the most part, we have not personally used these firms. They have been recommended to us through our exploration of financial reporting for non-profits in Aotearoa over the last year or so. Please do your own due diligence to make sure any provider is the right fit for your organisation.
Community accounting services are generally set up in a similar fashion to non-profits, rather than as a company. They typically have a focus on education and training, alongside providing services.
The Community Accounting programme is a collaborative partnership between Auckland North Community and Development (ANCAD) Massey University and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).
https://ancad.org.nz/programmes/auckland-community-accounting/
We are a group of senior accountancy students from Otago University supervised by Chartered Accountants. We are keen to help with nonprofit accounting questions – big or small.
Delivering low-cost accounting, audit support, and practical training tailored for community organisations.
Community Capacity Accounting is a charitable organisation that provides subsidised accounting services alongside workshops and mentoring. Their model focuses on both direct support and building internal financial skills, helping groups reduce reliance on external providers over time.
Providing affordable, quality financial and governance education and training for the benefit of the not-for-profit sector.
Accounting for Charities Trust is a charitable trust providing an extensive range of services for community groups at an affordable, subsidised cost. Their focus is on improving financial and governance capability across the sector through both services and education.
Traditional accounting service providers typically set up as companies, but have experience working with nonprofit organisations.
Fairground imagines an Aotearoa where purpose-driven business is simply business as usual. They work with values-led organisations to provide clear financial advice, specialist guidance, and support that helps you stay focused on creating positive impact.
Why they stand out: Transparent pricing listed on their website — not something every firm provides.
The Accounting Hub is the only firm in this list that is not specific to charities and non-profits — but they work with a wide range of non-profit clients, including charities, trusts, and incorporated societies.
They can:
Why they stand out: Flexible, “as required” engagement model can be more cost-effective than hiring expertise in-house.
See The Accounting Hub's non-profit services >
Charity and not-for-profit accounting specialists. They understand that the needs of charitable entities are unique. They have experience across the sector and provide a range of accounting, finance, and advisory services designed to add value to your organisation.
They can support you with:
Why they stand out: They specifically support new charities to get established, which is a big bonus if you’re just starting out.
CATAS specialises in supporting churches and Christian organisations across Aotearoa.
They provide reliable, professional accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services tailored to the needs of churches and faith-based charities.
Why they stand out: Work uniquely with churches and Christian organisations.
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