About Us

"We aim to provide approachable and informative accounting solutions at an affordable price - no big bill suprises here!".

A small team with many skills.  Ross attended Canterbury University from 1999 and earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Accounting, Finance and Management Science.  Kathy is a Chartered Accountant with a B. Comm and BA, Paulette and Liz are great with the administration, systems and keeping on top of the Monthly accounting, and workflow. Alison’s involvment includes the marketing and social events!

Some background - Business owners Ross and Alison were farming sheep and beef in Southland until 1997 – then we converted the farm to dairying with an equity partner and moved our young family to Christchurch – opportunities for us and Richard and Claire. BC (before children!) we also had a spell in Invercargill where Ross worked for then Coopers and Lybrand, as an accounts clerk, and Alison in banking and life insurance.

Ross attended Canterbury University from 1999 and earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Accounting, Finance and management Science.

We owned The Manor, Boutique Hotel for a couple of years, and Ross has worked with Agriculture NZ & Dilana Rugs – until purchasing the SBA Riccarton franchise late 2007. Alison has been involved in real estate, kitchen design and more recently as a receptionist and deeds clerk in a legal firm before starting up SBA Riccarton with Ross.

“We can relate to the challenges, and opportunities of being self-employed and owning a business. And feel it is important to have a finger on the pulse of your business to know how it is growing. You are best to concentrate of the services you offer, and delegate the “boring” bits to stay IRD compliant and keep your accounting easy”

"We aim to provide approachable and informative accounting solutions at an affordable price - no big bill suprises here!"

We are business owners and have previously had businesses in farming, hospitality, and distribution. We also own a couple of rental properties - so can often relate to the opportunities and frustrations facing our clients.

SBA Riccarton (Small Business Accounting) – easy to find at 62 Riccarton Road – with a couple of parks outside. A small locally owned and operated office. Part of a national franchise for more extensive knowledge base.

We welcome enquiries on our services. 

Please send a few details on the enquiries page. Please click here

Regards, Alison and Ross Ruddenklau