Accounting built around farming life.
Farm accountants for Waikato farming families.
As farm accountants serving Waikato farming families for generations, we understand the land, the seasons, and the numbers behind a successful farm operation.
Farming is unlike any other business.
The income is seasonal, the risks are real, and the decisions you make today can affect the next generation. At Candy Gillespie, we’ve been alongside farming families through all of it since 1962.
Our team includes people who grew up in rural New Zealand. We don’t just understand your accounts, we understand your world. That means you spend less time explaining and more time getting useful advice.
Whether you’re running a dairy, beef, sheep, or mixed operation, we’ll keep your compliance sorted and help you think clearly about the bigger picture.
What We Help With
Our farm accountants work with Waikato clients across dairy, beef, sheep, and mixed operations.
Farm accounts and annual tax returns
GST returns and income tax
Payroll for farm staff and seasonal workers
Budgeting and cashflow forecasting
Succession planning and intergenerational farm transfers
Trust and estate structuring for farming families
Xero setup and ongoing support
FarmFocus software support
Succession Planning
Thinking about what happens to the farm next?
Succession planning is one of the most important conversations a farming family can have — and one of the most complex. We help you work through the structure, the timing, and the people side of it, so the transition is as smooth as possible for everyone involved. Talk to us early. The sooner you start planning, the more options you have.
FAQs
Do I need a specialist farm accountant?
Not necessarily, but it helps. Farm finances have unique characteristics: seasonal income, fluctuating stock values, dual-use assets, and complex succession structures. An accountant who understands agriculture will save you time and spot things a generalist might miss. We’ve been doing this for over 60 years.
What’s involved in farm succession planning?
More than most people expect. It covers ownership structures, timing, tax implications, family dynamics, and legal documentation. The earlier you start, the more options you have. We work with you, your solicitor, and other advisors to make sure it all fits together.
Do you work with farmers outside the Waikato?
Yes. While our roots are in Matamata and the Waikato, we work with farming families across New Zealand. Many of our rural clients are a long drive away, we’re set up for remote working and regular phone or video check-ins.
Have another question?
Ready to talk to our farming team?
Come in for a free initial chat , no jargon, no pressure, just straight answers.
