We’re looking for a senior accountant who knows the process and the detail, but would rather solve problems and talk to clients than spend all day in spreadsheets (we know you love a good spreadsheet, though)
BetterCo is an advisory-led accounting firm in Newmarket, Auckland. Our offshore team is progressively taking on more of the preparation, so you can focus on oversight, client communication and advice that makes a real difference to your clients.
About the role:
This isn’t a traditional senior accountant role. In most firms, client contact sits with the manager. Here, it’s yours from day one. You’ll own a portfolio of clients of varying complexity from the relationship, the advice, to the final version submitted to IRD.
Right now the role balances compliance review and sign-off with advisory and client relationships. Over time, the focus is shifting away from compliance and towards client advisory, relationships and the business behind the numbers. We’re actively supporting that change and excited about where the industry is heading. If you see the opportunity in that too, you’ll love it here
The day-to-day will cover these 5 major parts:
Client Ownership & Care
Be the primary contact for your clients, including face-to-face meetings.
Communicate proactively, set clear expectations and stay two steps ahead.
Price services in advance and re-price when the scope changes.
Review, Sign-off & Delivery
Review offshore- and AI-prepared accounts, tax returns and GST.
Give clear rework instructions, then sign off and confirm filing.
Own the full pipeline. Whatever reaches the client or IRD needs your oversight.
Advisory
Deliver management report insight, budgets and forecasts with partner support.
Understand the commercial story behind the numbers and recommend the best way forward.
Convert small advisory opportunities and refer larger ones.
Offshore Management
Plan, brief and follow up on the offshore team’s workload
Delegate with confidence and step in when something stalls.
Workflow & Billing
Manage a high load at pace. Deliver your work on time, prioritising competing deadlines.
Draft billing for your portfolio and keep your workflow visible.
In a recent independent review, the team was asked what makes BetterCo great, and the answer was overwhelmingly the people: friendly and supportive. They value the flexibility and trust they’re given, and leaders who invest in their growth and are forward-thinking about the future of accounting. Quality matters here, and the extra 1% gets noticed, whether it’s five more minutes to double-check something or a better way of doing things. If that sounds like you, and you want to join a team that lives its values rather than just hanging them on a poster, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll be a great fit if you:
Communicate with confidence and can hold your own in a fast-moving, robust discussion.
Genuinely enjoy client relationships and pick up the phone because you want to.
Have experience reviewing work, not just preparing it, and an eye for spotting what’s wrong.
Enjoy full ownership and a proactive approach with your work.
Take pride in quality and getting things right
Are comfortable using AI tools and see the opportunity in industry progression, not the barriers.
Are curious about the business behind the numbers, look for opportunities to offer solutions
Move at pace and are comfortable when structure is still evolving.
Welcome feedback, be open minded to learnings opportunities and enjoy being part of a team that work together.
Experience we’re looking for
Bachelor of Commerce/Business or equivalent.
CA/CPA qualified or intending to complete (CA strongly preferred).
3+ years’ public practice experience at senior accountant level, with genuine client contact. Experience reviewing outsourced or offshore-prepared work.
Strong technical capability across financial statements, tax returns, GST, FBT and PAYE.
Exposure to advisory work such as forecasting, budgeting or management reporting.
Proven experience with Xero and the Xero ecosystem.
This is a full-time, office-based role in Newmarket, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Flexible working is available once you’re settled in.
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter telling us a bit about who you are and why this role is the right fit. We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t wait to apply.
Note: Jules Forbes from Yellow Umbrella is supporting BetterCo with this recruitment process and will be your first point of contact as applications are received and reviewed.
We look forward to meeting you!