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Reference: SC11985
About the firm
This reputable medium-sized firm is one of our longest-standing clients in the chartered accounting sector in Auckland. The firm is well established, has long and successful history in New Zealand and international associations.
The practice makes good use of technology and takes pride in the quality of their internal systems and work papers. The culture can best be described as team-based, positive and balanced.
We have worked with the firm for more than two decades during which time we have witnessed first-hand tier impressive growth while assisting them recruit top talent.
The firm is conveniently located in a prime Auckland CBD location, close to public transport, cafes, shops and other amenities.
About the role
Our client has experienced sustained growth in their various service lines, which has created the opportunity for a technically well-rounded business services accountant to join the firm in a newly created role.
This is a client-facing role, which works across three different teams including the business services, client advisory and tax teams in the firm. You will work with a wide range of SME clients, assisting with high-end compliance and advisory projects.
Some of the key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- year-end financial statements
- periodic tax compliance
- communicate 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
- assist with a range of tax advisory and corporate finance
- various ad hoc duties and responsibilities
About you
We are looking for an articulate business services accountant with proven client-facing experience. Naturally, you will have solid grounding in client accounting and tax compliance. Ideally, we are looking for a candidate who has had some exposure to corporate finance type assignments (financial modelling, for example).
Our ideal candidate will have all or most of the following:
- CA or CPA qualifications, or
- provisional CAANZ membership and in final stage of completing CA/CPA studies
- 3-4 years+ of NZCA experience in business services
- good working knowledge of Xero and Excel
- up-to-date knowledge of NZ tax legislation
- proven time management skills
- strong verbal and written communication skills
- ability to build long standing relationships with clients
- good working knowledge of Xero and Excel
What is on offer
In return for your well-rounded technical skills and experience, our client will offer you:
- an attractive salary package commensurate with your experience
- professional membership fees paid
- 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
- various other short and long-term perks
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 steve@scirecruitment.co.nz or claire@scirecruitment.co.nz quoting reference number sc11985. Alternatively, you can apply online by clicking on the APPLY NOW button on this page.
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