About us
The Business
Blenheim Bookkeeping Ltd (BBAC) is an ever-growing business offering bookkeeping and payroll services to clients throughout Marlborough. With up-to-date knowledge and fully trained staff we are able to offer you a professional, friendly and reliable service either from your premises or from our own offices - depending upon your needs.
Our services cover all aspects of bookkeeping, accounting, payroll and clerical work and are designed to create more time for you to expand your business or simply to take away the stress surrounding paperwork. Our staff are cross-trained to ensure a seamless experience for you, as there will always be two people familiar with your business and you will always have at least two contacts at BBAC.
BBAC offers either a complete or modular support service to meet the needs of companies, charities, sole-traders or individuals over a wide range of industries. We are committed, professional, affordable, approachable and it goes without saying that our service is confidential.
We have the technical expertise to ensure that your accounts are up to date throughout the year which ensures an easy transition into producing your annual Financial Statements and tax return. Because we keep your accounts current and up to date, you can monitor clearly where your business is at at all year round.
We are proud to be certified members of both the New Zealand Bookkeepers Association and the Accountants and Tax Agents Institute of New Zealand, providing added peace of mind for our clients.
Software
We have over 10 years’ experience with various software programs including MYOB, Sage, Ace Payroll and Xero – we are also certified Xero advisors. We are focused on ongoing professional development and are proactive in keeping up with growing technology, particularly cloud-based technology – reading voraciously and frequently attending training seminars. We are committed to ensuring that our clients are using the best and most appropriate system for their organisation.
Meet the team
Meet our dynamic group of friendly professionals ready to help you and your business.
Debbie Fawcett / Key Account Manager
After training with the Association of Accounting Technicians (UK), Debbie worked in bookkeeping and accounts for three years before starting her own UK-based bookkeeping business. She qualified as “clerk to governing bodies”, which involved minute-taking and convening meetings and became Clerk to Board of Governors for three senior schools in the UK.
Debbie emigrated to New Zealand in 2008 and took a job as accountant/accounts manager in Marlborough before again starting her own firm, Blenheim Bookkeeping Ltd (BBAC) in 2012.
Currently applying to become an Accounting Technician with the NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants, Debbie is passionate about helping businesses understand their figures and about providing a tailored approach – recognising that no two businesses are the same, no two business owners are the same.
Debbie enjoys collaborating with local accountants, helping clients increase their financial literacy, or just taking care of it all for them.
Nicky Black / Account Manager
Nicky holds a New Zealand Diploma of Business and has worked in accounts and bookkeeping for 15 years, the past two of which at BBAC.
One of Nicky's great skills is relating well to all sorts of different people. She has worked in a number of different industries including hospitality, viticulture and civil construction. She has infinite drive and energy and loves a challenge.
A software whiz, Nicky can get her head around any technical data or software. If you don't want to use Xero, she will learn new software to suit you.
Sharon Fowles / Bookkeeper–Payroll Administrator
With years of experience working for companies with large numbers of personnel, payroll is second nature to Sharon. PAYE returns and client liaison are also her specialty. Sharon has also worked in a variety of industries, both here in Blenheim and in the North Island.
Sharon is a key member of the team when it comes to non-profit organisations, given her years of experience working with charities. She has an exceptional eye for detail and can unravel and reassemble the trickiest of puzzles!
Helen Hogg / Accounts Administrator
Helen assists Debbie, takes control of the data entry, and coordinates our busy team. She is the one who will usually answer the phone and greet you when you come to our office.
Helen has a wealth of experience in accounts and administration in both wineries and the banking industry. Being a vineyard owner herself too, Helen has a great grasp of the wine industry.
Helen is extremely organised and helps us all to keep on track.
Ginny Russell / Account Manager
It is no exaggeration to say Ginny knows her tax, and she also knows the wine industry inside out. Ginny also holds her New Zealand Diploma of Business.
Having worked for a chartered accountant in the past, as well as having had sole charge at a tax agency, Ginny's tax experience adds collective might to the BBAC team.