About Us
Lynley Averis
B Com, Dip T, MYOB Certified Consultant
Lynley has been involved in training and computing in New Zealand and Australia since 1985. A qualified tertiary teacher, she has written various accounting and MYOB workbooks used in Australia and New Zealand. She has consulted on all MYOB Accounting products and MYOB Payroll over the past 12 years and has been directly employed by MYOB NZ as Training Manager – Business Division.
Prior to MYOB, Lynley was a director of JumpStart Ltd which was acquired by MYOB in 2006.
Lynley is a member of the MYOB Certified Consultants (these are specialist consultants certified by MYOB to provide on-site installation, setup, training and MYOB customisation).
She continues to work closely with MYOB NZ to deliver the Approved Partner Certifications courses and delivers seminars from time to time. She is also an accredited Business Mentor with Business Mentors NZ, a voluntary agency under the aspices of NZ Trade & Enterprise. She has just completed working with Australian writer, Veechi Curtis, on the Australian & NZ title of “Bookkeeping for Dummies”.
Key strengths: technical competence, problem solving, communicates in a language you understand, real world commercial experience and resourceful.
Yvonne Yap 
MYOB Certified Consultant
Yvonne has 8 years hands-on experience working with MYOB software as a senior bookkeeper in a variety of small and medium sized businesses. Yvonne is efficient, trustworthy and thorough and comes with the following personal recommendation.
“I would have no hesitation recommending Yvonne to work in an accounting function in a small to medium size business. I have always found Yvonne helpful, reliable and proficient in her duties” John Norton Chartered Accountant
Yvonne can offer a complete bookkeeping solution to your business to suit your needs including
Implementation of office systems – evaluate your administrative process and setup efficient filing system.
On-site training – MYOB business software
Reconciliations – Bank, debtor, creditors & GST reconciliation
Preparation and filing – both GST & PAYE plus liaise with the IRD and your accountant to ensure that you comply with current tax legislation
Prepare a complete end of year accounts ready for your accountant, to help minimise accountant fees
Key strengths: fast & efficient at processing work, competance with MsExcel and great sense of humour!
Kathy Mitchell
Kathy has been working with MYOB software for 4 years. She completed her Certified Consultant training in 2009 achieving one of the top scores in the assessment.
Originally qualified in science, with a background in research and development, Kathy has honed her analytical skills and ability to teach people during the years she has worked successfully as an accounts contractor. During this time she has managed a wide range of businesses, including two of her own, utilising the MYOB program.
Kathy is clear and concise in her training methods. Clients, and their staff, have commented on how supported they have felt under Kathy’s guidance. Kathy’s extensive practical business experience, teamed with her technical knowledge of MYOB ensures an excellent outcome.
Kathy can help with:
- Assessment of your requirements to provide a simple, user-friendly solution
- Delivery of your software with minimal downtime
- Customised training for management and staff – individual/group
- Ongoing support for all aspects of MYOB including troubleshooting, payroll and year-end procedures