Location: Auckland - Newmarket
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Reference: SC12982
The opportunity
A well-established mid-tier advisory practice based in the city fringe area is seeking a Business Advisory Services Manager who thrives in a leadership environment. In this role you’ll work closely with a Partner, guide a capable team, and deliver high‑quality advisory outcomes for a diverse client base.
This is ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, values strong client relationships, and wants to contribute meaningfully to a modern, people-focused CA environment.
Here is a bit more about what you will do in this role
- Manage your own client portfolio, building trusted long-term relationships
- Oversee preparation of financial statements and tax returns, supporting and reviewing junior team output
- Review sets of accounts to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and exceptional service delivery
- Prepare and review IFRS financial statements, cashflow forecasts, and management reporting packs
- Contribute to specialised advisory engagements including valuations, due diligence, and project-based work
- Provide clear, commercially grounded advice on complex tax matters
- Deliver compliance, tax planning and strategic business advisory solutions
- Champion quality, consistency, and continuous improvement across the team
About You
You’re a confident BAS professional with strong technical capability and a genuine interest in developing people. You enjoy being part of a leadership group that values collaboration, accountability, and high standards.
You’ll bring:
- Prior management experience within a NZ mid-tier or reputable boutique CA environment
- Strong financial reporting capability, including IFRS
- Advanced knowledge of Income Tax, GST, FBT and the NZ IRD system
- A track record of coaching and developing team members
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage client relationships independently
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a calm, professional presence
Ownership matters to you. You like being trusted to run your portfolio, make decisions, and deliver outcomes that genuinely help clients succeed.
Why this firm
This is a “small big firm” environment: structured enough to offer progression, training and national/international network benefits, yet personal enough to feel connected, supported and recognised.
You’ll enjoy:
- A welcoming, non-corporate culture
- Strong investment in professional development, leadership training and ongoing learning
- Opportunities for secondments and broader network exposure
- Long-standing client relationships across varied industries
- A genuine commitment to work–life balance and wellbeing
- A leadership team known for developing home-grown talent
This is a place where careers are built, not just jobs filled.
Salary range: $130,000 –$150,000 per year, depending on experience
Ready to take the next decisive step in your career?
If you’re a BAS Manager who wants to step into a professionally stimulating role with autonomy and long-term opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience to this role by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Alternatively, you can email steve@scirecruitment.co.nz or claire@scirecruitment.co.nz quoting reference number sc12982.
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