Location: Auckland - Auckland Central
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Reference: SC12440
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 and 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 their 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
Dur to recent developments and current team dynamics, the opportunity has arisen for a CA qualified business services professional with strong systems competencies to join the firm. The successful candidate will head up the newly emerging digital transformation division in the firm.
This a multi-faceted role that requires the talents of a business services professional with proven experience in client accounting and systems advisory.
In this newly created role, the successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of digital accounting systems. This is a role with strong client-servicing focus. You will work closely with wide range of businesses throughout project lifecycles.
The successful candidate will provide ongoing digital/systems support to clients across various industries. Your role will be to ensure that modern technology is used in a way that will allow your clients’ needs to be met through seamless digital integration and value creation.
Some of the key aspects defining this newly created role include but are not limited to:
- drafting proposals for digital accounting and advisory projects
- developing and presenting project scopes and timeframes
- leading, managing and implementing systems such as Xero and various other cloud-based platforms
- act as client manager and first point of contact for clients on everything to do with accounting systems projects
- systems/digital transformation projects trouble shooting
- training of clients and team members
- identifying opportunities to add value to clients
- various other ad hoc tasks and projects..
About you
We are looking for an articulate business services managerial professional with proven IT/systems skills and experience.
Our ideal candidate will have all or most of the following:
- CA or CPA qualifications
- tertiary qualification with a double major in accounting and
- 5 years+ current NZCA experience in business services
- good working knowledge of Xero and other cloud-based platforms
- previous experience with accounting software implementation, troubleshooting and training
- proven time and project management skills
- strong verbal and written communication skills
- ability to build long standing relationships with clients
What is on offer
In return for your proven skills and experience in the above-mentioned areas, our client will offer you:
- an attractive salary package commensurate with your experience
- professional membership fees paid
- full management and financial support for your continued professional development
- 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
- 1 to 2 days per week work from home, if required
- various other short and long-term perks
How to apply
To submit your interest online, please click on the APPLY NOW button on this page. Alternatively, you can call Steve 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 sc12440.
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