About the role
You will deliver high-quality compliance work while building trusted client relationships and identifying practical advisory opportunities. The work spans annual accounts, tax returns, GST and other IRD-related matters, management reporting, cashflow forecasting, and business advisory support. You will be part of a collaborative team that values accuracy, timely communication, proactive job management, and continuous improvement. The role is full time and based at the Whangarei office, with semi-flexible hours between Monday and Friday.
Key responsibilities
Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear, timely, and professional communication.
Prepare and review annual accounts, tax returns, GST, FBT, and other compliance work.
Manage job workflow, budgets, time recording, and client expectations to support quality delivery and reduce write-offs.
Identify opportunities to add value for clients through advisory conversations, process improvements, and practical commercial insights.
Prepare management reports, cashflow forecasts, and other advisory outputs within agreed scope and quality standards.
Work effectively with internal team members and outsourced providers.
Contribute to team development, knowledge sharing, templates, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
About you
At least 3 years' experience in public practice accounting.
Strong technical capability across annual accounts, tax returns, and management reporting.
Excellent client communication and relationship management skills.
High attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
Confidence using Xero.
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to take ownership and follow through.
Confidence identifying advisory opportunities and discussing these with the wider team.
CA qualification preferred, or working towards it. CPP eligibility or interest would be an advantage but is not essential.
About us
Yovich Advisory is a boutique accounting and business advisory practice based in central Whangarei. We work closely with local businesses, trusts, companies, and growth-focused clients, combining practical accounting and tax expertise with commercially minded advice and long-term client relationships. We are a people-first, values-led accounting and advisory practice focused on delivering smarter solutions and better business outcomes for our clients. Our values — Own IT, Fun, Leading, Authentic, Family, and Agility — show up in how we follow through, communicate early, support each other, improve systems, and care about our clients and community.