Location: Auckland
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Reference: SC11936
About the firm
Our client is a reputable brand in the chartered accounting sector with long and successful history in New Zealand and increasing national and international presence. The firm is widely recognised as an employer of choice in their segment and boasts industry-leading retention and employee satisfaction rates.
With low staff turnover and team-based culture, popular among jobseekers, the firm has traditionally appealed to career-minded professionals looking for better work-life balance, closer to home. Over the years, our client has been seen as an attractive alternative to Big 4 and larger mid-tier firms in the city.
The firm’s clients operate across a broad spectrum of industry sectors with typical annual turnover ranging from $1 million to $50 million, and in some cases, $100million and over.
Due to current team dynamics and sustained demand for the firm’s services, we have an excellent opportunity for a high-end intermediate accountant or a senior accountant to join the firm.
About the role
The key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- preparation of annual financial statements for larger group entities
- group consolidations
- NZ IFRS reporting
- preparation of sets of accounts subject to external auditing
- preparation of periodic tax returns
- tax planning
- monthly/quarterly accounts
- acting as a first point of contact for your clients
- building and managing relationships with clients
- KPI reporting and financial analysis
- budgeting and forecasting
- assisting clients with accounting systems
- various other ad hoc tasks and projects..
About the successful candidates
This newly created role will suit two groups of possible candidates:
- strong intermediate accountants with 3+ years current BAS experience looking for an opportunity to step up into a senior accountant role - now or in the short term. At this level, you will be in the final stages of your professional CA/CPA studies or may even be already fully qualified.
- an accomplished senior accountant with 4-5+ years current NZ CA experience in business services. Naturally, at this level you will be CA or CPA qualified accountant. Our ideal candidate will have previous experience with NZ IFRS and group consolidations.
We are looking for an articulate professional with proven client-facing skills and sound grounding in statutory reporting and tax compliance.
This role requires impeccable communication skills and ability to manage relationships at all levels with key large clients.
Benefits
- salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on experience
- onsite car park
- your professional membership fees and cost of professional studies will be fully covered by the firm
- flexible work hours
- industry-leading professional development
- unlimited career advancement opportunities
- friendly and empowering culture conducive to a rewarding professional career and work-life balance
- highly social and employee/family friendly team environment
- handy North Shore location close to various amenities
How to apply
To register your interest and learn more, please contact Steve in the first instance on (09) 962 5687 / 021 286 1114 or email your CV in confidence to steve@scirecruitment.co.nz or claire@scirecruitment.co.nz quoting reference number sc11936. Alternatively, you can apply online by clicking on the APPLY NOW button on this page.
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