Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors in Christchurch
Passionate about growing success in our community
About us
Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors in Christchurch
Moore Walker Davey Searells is a locally owned chartered accountancy and business advisory firm in Christchurch, serving the Canterbury region since 1928. We combine nearly a century of local experience with specialist sector knowledge and the breadth of the Moore Markhams New Zealand and Moore Global network.
Our team of five directors, an associate director and around 30 staff work with businesses of all sizes, from new ventures through to established enterprises, across a range of industries. Whether you need practical tax advice, help planning for growth, or specialist guidance on a complex transaction, we are here to help.
How we help
We provide accounting, tax and business advisory services tailored to each client’s situation. Our work spans three areas:Â
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Accounting and taxation
Clear, reliable accounting and tax compliance for businesses across Canterbury. Our services include annual financial statements, tax returns, GST, FBT, provisional tax planning and payroll. We work with Xero, MYOB and other cloud-based platforms to keep your financial information accurate and accessible throughout the year.Â
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Business advisory and development
Practical advisory support for businesses at every stage. We help with business structuring, growth planning, budgeting and forecasting, business valuations, buying and selling businesses, capital raising and succession planning. Our aim is to provide advice that is grounded in your specific circumstances and that helps you make decisions with confidence.Â
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Specialist services
In addition to our core accounting and advisory services, we have developed specialist expertise in areas including trusts and estate planning, forensic accounting, governance, ESG advisory, international tax and AML/CFT compliance. If your situation requires specialist knowledge, our team can draw on deep experience and, where needed, the wider Moore Markhams and Moore Global network.Â
Christchurch team
Good to Know
We give you our personal commitment to help you succeed.
At Moore Walker Davey Searells, we work hard to establish strong long-term partnerships based on understanding, trust and reliability. Our focus is on our clients and the welfare of your business and financial interests. We have a real understanding of the environment you operate in. Our aim is to help you grow and prosper.
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Moore Walker Davey Searells is proud of our involvement in our community, supporting many charities and organisations through pro-bono accounting work, donations and sponsorships.
We also support a number of national charities in their work across the country as part of the Moore Markhams New Zealand group.
Locally, in the past year we have helped the following organisations to do their good work in our community.
Donations:
- Autism NZ
- Cancer Society
- Cancer Society – Daffodil Day
- Ronald McDonald House
- Christchurch City Mission
- Cholmondeley Children’s Centre
- Kiwi Family Trust
- Gut Cancer Foundation
- Special Children’s Christmas Party
- Breast Cancer Foundation – Pink Ribbon Day
- Lion Club of Christchurch
Sponsorship:
- Cashmere Tennis Club
- Christchurch Boys High School Rowing Team
- New Brighton Club
- Canterbury Jockey Club
- The New Zealand Institute of Building Inc
- Halswell Rugby League Football Club Inc
- Banks Peninsula Trotting Club
- New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club
- Canterbury Country Cricket Association Inc
Sector expertise
One of the things that sets Moore Walker Davey Searells apart from other accounting firms in Christchurch is the depth of our sector expertise. While we work across a wide range of industries, we have developed particular specialist knowledge in the following areas:Â
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Pharmacy
We are an endorsed preferred supplier for the Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand and contribute to the national pharmacy benchmarking survey. Our team understands the financial, regulatory and operational dynamics of community pharmacy and provides tailored accounting, tax and advisory services to pharmacy owners across Canterbury and beyond.Â
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Legal
We work closely with law firms and legal practitioners, drawing on our biannual legal practitioners’ financial performance survey to provide benchmarking and advisory services. Our understanding of the legal sector’s fee structures, partnership models and regulatory framework allows us to offer informed, practical guidance.
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Bloodstock, breeding and racing
Our team has specialist expertise in the bloodstock and equine industry. We advise on tax structuring, syndication, fractional ownership and the unique financial considerations of breeding and racing operations. This is a niche area where experienced, knowledgeable advice makes a meaningful difference.Â
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Forestry
We advise forestry owners and investors on carbon credit accounting, syndication structures and the tax implications of forestry investment. Our experience in this sector means we can help clients navigate the financial and regulatory complexities of forestry with confidence.Â
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Property development
Beyond our specialist sectors, we also work with clients in agriculture and farming, construction and trades, hospitality, manufacturing, tourism, retirement villages, retail and e-commerce, transport and logistics, education and entertainment.
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Broader sector coverage
Beyond our specialist sectors, we also work with clients in agriculture and farming, construction and trades, hospitality, manufacturing, tourism, retirement villages, retail and e-commerce, transport and logistics, education and entertainment.
Technology
Technology that works for your businessÂ
We believe that good technology should make your financial management simpler, not more complicated. Our team works with leading cloud-based accounting platforms, including Xero and MYOB, and we are actively exploring the use of AI-driven tools to improve the accuracy and efficiency of our services.Â
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Whether you are setting up cloud accounting for the first time, migrating from an older system, or looking to get more from the tools you already use, we can help you find the right solution for your business.Â
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Wider network
Part of a wider network
Moore Walker Davey Searells joined the Moore Markhams New Zealand network in 2021, connecting our Christchurch team with independent accounting and advisory firms across New Zealand. Through Moore Markhams, we are also part of Moore Global, a network of more than 260 independent firms operating in over 100 countries.Â
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This means that whether your business operates locally, nationally or internationally, we can connect you with the right expertise. From cross-border tax advice to international audit requirements, the network gives our clients access to resources that a standalone Christchurch firm simply could not provide on its own.Â
Speak with our Christchurch team
If you would like to talk about how we can help your business, we would welcome the conversation. You can reach our Christchurch team by phone, email or by visiting our office.
Address:
Level Two, Building One, 181 High Street, Christchurch
PO Box 25007, Christchurch 8141
T +64 (0)3 379 1620
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