Hilfern Bookkeeping About

I grew up on a Northland farm, did my secondary education in Whangarei and completed a Photolithography apprenticeship in Auckland. I returned to Whangarei to work in my family’s publishing business, which published the Northern Advocate, from the early 1970’s until 2000. I started out in a production department and held various management positions. I managed the company from 1987 to 2000. In 1995 my family sold the publishing company to Wilson and Horton Limited and I was engaged as their regional manager in Whangarei. In 2003 I purchased a half share in a marine and land based electronics equipment supplier, installation and maintenance business. A little over three years later I sold my shareholding in that company. Since then I have renovated our older home and sold insurance. Hilfern Bookkeeping is a new venture using my skills and interest in business.

I have had long experience in corporate, mid-size and small companies and maintain a keen interest in people and financial accounting management and have a very good knowledge of the technicalities of accounting. I am a methodical and practical person and have an ability to visualise new concepts and ideas. I have advanced computer skills and have extensive experience in a number of accounting software systems, as well as other software.