About the firm
This reputable medium-sized firm is one of our long-standing clients in the chartered accounting sector in Auckland. The firm is well established and has recently entered a new and exciting stage of its development.
The practice makes good use of technology and takes pride in the quality of their internal systems and work papers. Over the years we have appointed a large number of professionals at various levels within their team.
The firm is conveniently located in a prime Central Auckland location, close to public transport, cafes, shops and other amenities.
About the role
Due to sustained growth, a newly created opportunity has arisen for a strong intermediate business services accountant to join the firm.
This is a client-facing role, and the successful candidate will work with a wide range of SME clients, assisting the partners in the firm with some of the most complex assignments and managing the workflow for a group of key entities.
Some of the key responsibilities defining this role will include but are not limited to:
preparation of year-end financial statements
periodic tax compliance
communicating complex accounting, business, and tax information to clients
develop and apply commercial understanding of businesses and key performance indicators
train and advise clients on accounting software packages
various ad hoc duties and responsibilities
Good working knowledge of Xero and Excel would be beneficial.
About you
We are looking for an articulate business services accountant with client-facing experience. Naturally, you will have solid grounding in client accounting and tax compliance as you will be part of the wider business services team in the firm.
Our ideal candidate will have all or most of the following:
provisional CAANZ membership and close to completing your CA/CPA studies
or a recently CA/CPA qualified professional looking for a more supportive environment
2.5 - 3 years+ of NZCA experience in business services
good working knowledge of Xero and Excel
good up-to-date knowledge of NZ tax legislation
reviewing experience (while not a strict requirement, would be advantageous)
proven time management skills
strong verbal and written communication skills
ability to build long standing relationships with clients
What is on offer
In return for your well-rounded technical skills and experience, our client will offer you:
salary: $75,000 - $90,000
financial and management support for your professional CA studies
friendly and professional work environment, where you’ll be supported and mentored throughout your professional development
monthly wellbeing activities of your team’s choice
regular social and sporting events
accountant’s day Leave
up to 2 days per week work from home options (after a period of settling into the role)
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity and learn more, please contact Steve in the first instance on (09) 962 5687 / 021 286 1114 or email your CV in confidence to [email protected] or [email protected] quoting reference number sc13204. Alternatively, you can apply online by clicking on the QUICK APPLY button on top of this page.
Please note that this role requires current NZ CA BAS experience.
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