Personalised business advisory and taxation/accountancy services to help you and your business
Level 1, 58A Langdons Road, Papanui, Christchurch

David Ward Chartered Accountant Limited is your trusted expert tax accountant for business and personal financial success

Let us give you back the time you spend on accounting and tax related matters. At David Ward Chartered Accountant Limited, we understand that managing your finances efficiently is crucial to achieving your goals, whether you're an individual, tradesperson, or business owner. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of accounting, tax and bookkeeping services designed to streamline your financial operations, minimise stress, and maximise your success.
As your trusted accountant, we're committed to delivering expert guidance, personalised support, and proactive solutions to help you navigate the complexities of taxation and finance. Our experienced team takes the time to understand your unique needs and provides tailored advice to ensure you make informed decisions about your financial future.

While it's relatively easy to get a quick picture of your financial data using modern online accounting software, our job is to make sure you're making the most of that information. We'll help you use it to your advantage and organise your finances so they are legally compliant, while achieving the best possible business outcome.

Contact us to book a time to have a friendly chat about your accounting and tax needs.

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Experienced Christchurch-based Chartered Accountants for all your business or personal accounting, tax and bookkeeping needs

  • Make it easy to be legally compliant while maximising cashflow
  • Use your financial data to your best advantage
  • Get assistance with annual accounts, returns or day-to-day transactions

Looking after clients in Christchurch and Canterbury. For an initial consultation, our first hour is free.

Comprehensive financial reporting and tax solutions to keep your business compliant


Our comprehensive accounting and tax services cover everything from preparing individual or company financial accounts to managing tax and GST returns for individuals, companies, and trusts. Accounting and tax services include:

  • Preparation of periodic and annual financial accounts
  • Tax and GST returns for individuals, companies and trusts
  • Management of provisional, terminal tax and PAYE payments
  • Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) - like many tax rules the payment requirements for FBT change regularly and we will help you stay compliant
  • Resident Withholding Tax (RWT) and ACC obligations

We also offer a range of business advisory services from financial forecasting to strategic tax planning.


Help with day-to-day financial transactions and advice on online finance systems

If you're a business owner who wants to be able to focus completely on doing the job you know best, our team can take the daily ins and outs of office transactions off your hands including PAYE and payroll processing. We can also analyse and report on your staffing costs.

If you're not set up with an online financial management system you love yet, and you're keen to be more hands-on with your accounting, ask us to show you how to make day-to-day bookkeeping quick and simple. We are a connected partner of MYOB so can offer qualified installation and user advice on both these popular modern accounting software systems. When you know how to use your system well, you'll have great financial information at your fingertips whenever you need it. Our team are experienced and knowledgeable in using Xero software. When you know how to use your system well, you'll have great financial information at your fingertips whenever you need it.

For expert advice and help managing your financial tasks including tracking your cashflow, you'll find the right accounting solution for your business at David Ward Chartered Accountant Limited. Contact us for a free hour of advice today.

Take the stress out of finances – why every tradie needs an accountant


As a tradesperson, you’re hands-on and focused on delivering top-quality work, from early starts on-site to late finishes on the tools. Managing finances, staying on top of taxes, and planning for the future - can feel like overwhelming tasks on top of an already demanding schedule. That’s where having an accountant can make a world of difference.

An accountant helps you streamline invoicing, manage cash flow, and handle tax obligations like GST, PAYE, and income tax, allowing you to focus on the job without worrying about the financial details. They’ll also work with you on financial planning, ensuring your business is as profitable and efficient as possible so you’re set up for growth and success.

Get in touch today to see how our accounting expertise can help you grow your business and keep your finances in top shape.

Personalised business advisory and taxation/accountancy services to help you and your business
Level 1, 58A Langdons Road, Papanui, Christchurch