Smart Books® was developed to help small businesses and bookkeepers get the most out of their bookkeeping. Not just the ‘how-to’, Leaine offers education on best practice business procedures. Harnessing her years of experience she has created a membership to sit alongside a series of courses to provide practical learning that is flexible and affordable.
Leaine’s working career commenced in banking and encompassed office manager, accounts, and EA roles before commencing her own business in 2007. Leaine is passionate about getting the elements of office administration running smoothly and efficiently – coupled with meeting compliance and managing risk. Helping business owners achieve success is where her motivation lies.
As an experienced accountant and bookkeeper, Leaine is well placed to share her expertise with like-minded bookkeepers. Leaine has been a Xero Partner for 10+ years. As a long standing member of ICNZB (Institute of Certified NZ Bookkeepers), she regularly shares her knowledge and provides support to her peers. Combined with ongoing learning required for her ATAINZ (Accountants and Tax Agents Institute of NZ), and other related industry memberships Leaine is well-equipped to provide training in this space.
Experience is gold! Learning from client mistakes or messy accounts rescue work Leaine has had to learn and craft her skillset to solve problems and better improve procedures to create Best Practice and improve business efficiency. Finding solutions in one place may help someone else down the track. Leaine takes her own learning and product knowledge seriously and is always looking to know more and help her clients along the way.
We know and understand bookkeeping and Xero at the top level.
Winner: Jones Business Solutions 2022 Xero NZ Bookkeeping Partner of the Year
Finalist: Jones Business Solutions 2019 - 2021 Xero NZ Bookkeeping Partner of the Year
Winner: Leaine Jones 2022 ICNZB Bookkeeping Trainer of the Year
Winner: Leaine Jones 2021 ICNZB Bookkeeping Trainer of the Year
Finalist: Leaine Jones 2020 ICNZB Bookkeeping Trainer of the Year
Winner: Leaine Jones 2018 ICNZB Bookkeeper of the Year
Long-standing clients, her bookkeeping peers, and software partners provide testament to Leaine’s knowledge, expertise, professionalism and integrity in the accounting industry. She is regularly approached to provide support and advice for our local community and industry colleagues. Generous with time and resources Leaine avidly believes in sharing knowledge where she can, and her bookkeeping and Xero training firmly sits within these values.
