accounting firms

End-of-year rush, audit queries, and Inland Revenue deadlines leave no room for unreliable technology. Layer3 keeps your practice systems running smoothly so you can focus on client service and growth.

IT Support For Accounting Firms

Layer3 keeps your accounting tech working smoothly and securely. Xero may run the ledgers, but SuiteFiles and FYI Docs handle the paperwork. SuiteFiles’ tight link with Xero Practice Manager and Microsoft 365 turns SharePoint into a single source of truth for client files and jobs. FYI automates email and document filing, merges XPM data into templates, and keeps jobs in real-time sync so nothing slips through the cracks.

Your Core Applications, Optimised

Xero + XPM

Secured with single sign-on, multifactor authentication and conditional access.

SuiteFiles

SharePoint-powered, auto-creates client folders from Xero Practice Manager and keeps permissions tight

FYI Docs

Captures every email, automates document filing and syncs jobs and tasks with XPM.

MYOB & legacy practice apps

Hosted in our Auckland private-cloud cluster with fail-over in Wellington for sub-5 ms latency

Karbon

Centralises work, email and client communication. We enable Microsoft 365 single sign-on, enforce MFA/conditional access, and build repeatable workflow templates that sync with XPM.

Why Accountants Choose Layer3

Specialist Experience

We already support leading accountancy practices across New Zealand.

Compliance & Security

ISO 27001 certified, with layered security that protects client financial data.

Application Expertise

Proven support for tools like MYOB, Xero integrations, APS, and other accounting platforms.

Compliance Ready

ISO/IEC 27001 certified operations, Privacy Act 2020 aligned retention, audit-ready logs.

Strategic Guidance

vCIO services to align IT strategy with compliance, client service, and growth goals.

M365 Backup & Recovery

Point-in-time restores for Exchange, SharePoint and OneDrive; tested RPO/RTO.

Vendor Coordination

We handle vendor support and escalations, saving your team time and frustration.

Frequently asked questions

Layer3 offer full-service IT support, including remote helpdesk, on-site assistance, server and infrastructure support, and proactive monitoring. We support both Windows and macOS environments.

Yes – our core business hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, but we offer after-hours and 24/7 support options for clients who require it, especially those with critical systems or on-call needs.

You can contact our helpdesk via phone, email, or through our support portal. Clients also benefit from our remote monitoring tools, which can alert us to issues before you even notice them.

We support businesses across New Zealand. Our team is based in Wellington and Auckland with remote coverage nationwide and satellite offices for regional response.

Yes. We support macOS devices, especially in hybrid environments. We can help manage updates, security, and integration with Microsoft 365.

Absolutely. We often partner with internal teams to provide overflow support, specialised skills, or strategic oversight through our vCIO service.

If we can’t resolve the problem remotely, we’ll dispatch a technician to your site or organise a pickup depending on the issue.

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