ASSOCIATE

Maria Livingstone

CA, BMS

E maria@bennettsproactive.co.nz

Accountancy is more than just looking at the numbers. It’s about building relationships and gaining people’s trust so you can turn everyday headaches into solutions that will ultimately increase profit and productivity.

That’s where Maria really excels. Her ability to get alongside clients and understand their needs on a very human level is what she’s renowned for and what she enjoys most.

Maria first joined Bennetts Proactive after graduating from Waikato University with a Bachelor of Management (majoring in accounting). After seven years, she left to spread her wings and work at another firm in Tauranga where she gained vast commercial experience across all sectors including construction, property development, retail and manufacturing.

In November 2023 she returned home to Te Puke and with 20 years’ experience under her belt, she was quickly appointed an Associate of our firm. Maria now helps our diverse client base with their annual compliance needs (tax returns, financial statements and GST), as well as quarterly reporting, cashflow reporting, budgeting, business appraisals and liaising with other professionals such as solicitors, valuers and banks.

She loves supporting clients through the highs and lows of owning a business or investment portfolio and can provide sound advice that makes sense in the real world. Her extensive knowledge, empathy and command of the numbers can help overcome any challenge your business might be facing.

In her down time, Maria loves to jump aboard her boat and go fishing with her partner and two step-sons.