Announcing the 2024 Bookkeeping Awards Finalists

Announcing the Finalists

Let’s dive into the finalists for the 2024 Bookkeeping Awards. These individuals and businesses have gone above and beyond in their efforts to raise the bookkeeping profession and deliver exceptional value to their clients.

Bookkeeper of the Year Finalists

The Bookkeeper of the Year award honours those who have demonstrated outstanding technical competence, client impact, and professional growth. This year’s finalists have shown extraordinary dedication to the profession and their communities.

• Corinna Bogenrider
  Judges’ comments:
  “Your passion shines through, and it’s clear that you love your clients and the industry. We’re excited to see you continue to grow and build your team.”
• Emma Diver
  Judges’ comments:
  “You’ve shown great training and focus on cloud-based systems, and your contributions online have been impressive.”
• Tiffany Hubbard
  Judges’ comments:
  “Your commitment to clarity, mentoring, and community engagement is highly praised, especially your ‘Bookkeeping Power Hour’ initiative.”
• Mel Weston
  Judges’ comments:
  “Mel’s strong focus on client impact, communication, and customisation sets her apart. We’d love to see her more involved with the NZQBA!”

Bookkeeping Business of the Year Finalists

The Bookkeeping Business of the Year category showcases businesses that have achieved growth, client satisfaction, and innovation while maintaining a strong workplace culture.

• Admin Army
  Judges’ comments:
  “You’ve built a superb business with a strong client focus, balanced growth, and commitment to your community.”
• CB Solutions
  Judges’ comments:
  “Your personal approach to training and care for your clients will be key as you scale your business to new heights.”
• RightWay
  Judges’ comments:
  “Impressive growth and innovative use of AI. You’ve built a full suite of services that reflect a forward-thinking business.”

Employee of the Year Finalists

Our Employee of the Year finalists have been recognised for their outstanding performance, leadership, and positive client and colleague relationships.

• Ronit Kumar
  Judges’ comments:
  “Your balance of client care, team support, and mentoring is commendable. You truly deserve recognition.”
• Riya Goel
  Judges’ comments:
  “Your impressive handling of last-minute pressures and your work on streamlining GST systems have earned you high praise.”
• Mitali Rawal
  Judges’ comments:
  “Congratulations on your new role! Your leadership continues to raise the bar in every aspect of your work.”

Industry Software of the Year Finalists

This category recognises the software tools that have had a significant impact on the bookkeeping profession. Nominated by members, these platforms are integral to making the job of Bookkeepers smoother and more efficient.

• PayHero
  Member comments:
  “Highly reliable for accurate pay information, especially around holiday entitlements. PayHero’s user-friendly design is a winner!”
• Smartly
  Member comments:
  “Seamless to use with fantastic support. It’s been a game-changer for many of our members.”
• Xero
  Member comments:
  “A favourite for automating day-to-day tasks. Xero’s real-time reporting and consistent updates are key to its popularity.”

Special mentions also go out to MYOB, Fergus, Ignition, and several other platforms that received high praise from members.