About the Firm

A well-established, forward-thinking Chartered Accounting firm based on the Auckland city fringe is seeking a Team Leader to join its team.

The firm has long-standing client relationships and experienced directors at the helm, supporting a diverse SME client base across a range of industries.

This is not a traditional compliance-focused practice. The firm embraces digital tools, values continuous improvement, and invests heavily in systems and people to enable a strong focus on high-value advisory work. It is future-focused, people-centred, and committed to building a sustainable, high-performing practice.

The Role

You'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of established clients across business advisory and compliance while also providing leadership and guidance to a small team.

This is not a purely managerial role, it's suited to someone who still enjoys technical accounting work and building strong client relationships, while also wanting the opportunity to mentor others and influence team performance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of business advisory and compliance clients across a range of industries

Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns, and other compliance work

Provide practical business advisory support and build trusted client relationships

Lead, mentor, and support junior team members in their day-to-day development

Review workflow and assist with delegation and prioritisation across the team

Work closely with Directors on complex client matters and strategic planning

Support a collaborative and flexible team culture with a strong focus on work-life balance

About You

CA qualified (or equivalent)

Strong public practice accounting background

Experience managing client relationships end-to-end

Comfortable reviewing work and mentoring junior staff

Confident working autonomously within a flexible environment

Looking for a long-term role with balance, trust, and genuine flexibility

What's On Offer

Genuine senior-level flexibility

Hybrid working including work from home flexibility

High level of autonomy across client management and workflow oversight

Support from a CA-qualified onshore accountant plus offshore assistance for routine compliance tasks

A balanced role split of approximately:
- 60-70% hands-on client work
- 30-40% leadership, mentoring, and workflow management

Modern systems and quality advisory-focused work

A collaborative, down-to-earth environment with a strong work-life balance focus.

How to Apply

For further details or to submit your application, please contact Riain at [email protected] or call 027 341 7223.