Senior Accountant

The Client
This modern accounting practice moves beyond basic compliance, using innovative solutions and a strong tech stack to offer pragmatic business advisory services. Their diverse client portfolio includes Individuals, Family Trusts, Investors, Not-For-Profits, and SMEs, providing you with varied and challenging work. The directors pride themselves on delivering outstanding technical service while fostering a friendly, cohesive practice where everyone's contribution is valued.

The Role
As a Senior Accountant, you will be a primary contact for your clients, engaging with them directly and collaborating with your team to deliver high-value outcomes. Your role will involve:

• Full-Cycle Financials: Reviewing and completing financial statements—including year-end statutory accounts, periodic management accounts, and consolidated reports—ensuring compliance with all relevant reporting standards.
• Taxation: Preparing and reviewing complex income tax returns (company, trust, individual), FBT, and GST, as well as assisting with tax planning and advisory.
• Advisory & Analysis: Preparing cash flow statements, forecasts, and budgets, and providing clients with analysis and insights, not just data.
• Mentorship: Actively developing junior team members, reviewing their workpapers, and providing constructive feedback to build team capability.
• Project Work: Supporting directors with ad-hoc projects, which may include business valuations, due diligence, capital projects, and researching complex technical solutions for clients.

Skills & Experience
Ideally, you will have significant experience within a New Zealand accounting practice and thrive in a team environment. You will also need:

• Qualification: CA qualification (or equivalent) + 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), preferably in a BAS or advisory role.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of NZ tax legislation and financial reporting standards.
• Communication: The ability to build client rapport and explain complex financial concepts in simple terms.
• Software: Great Xero experience is essential; familiarity with Xero's app ecosystem and other reporting tools is a plus.
• Attitude: A friendly, collaborative attitude with excellent analytical skills and a sharp eye for detail.

Benefits
This practice is committed to your professional development, supporting your growth as a trusted advisor, and has a proven commitment to balancing work and personal life. You'll work from stunning modern offices in the CBD with convenient parking nearby. As a close-knit team, the directors want to enjoy coming to work and know that it's important to provide a workplace that others enjoy too. You'll enjoy regular morning teas and a friendly, not-too-serious culture that maintains a very professional client experience.

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How to Apply
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