Location: Auckland - Auckland CBD
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Reference: SC13137
Overview
If you’re a BAS Manager seeking stronger advisory exposure, faster career progression potential and a vibrant team-based work environment, this well-established CA firm stands out in the current market.
Our client is a fast‑growing Chartered Accounting firm entering a transformational stage, with a strategic focus on expanding their value‑add advisory offering. They are strengthening their management structure and are looking for a confident Business Advisory Manager who can lead a team, manage key client relationships, and contribute to firm‑wide growth.
The role
As a Business Services Manager, you’ll play a central role in the leadership team. The position offers impressive technical scope and attractive short, medium and long‑term progression options.
Your work will include:
- 50% advisory / 50% high‑end compliance & financial reporting
- Managing a diverse SME and mid‑market client base
- Leading, coaching, and developing a motivated BAS team
- Reviewing work completed by both local and offshore teams
- Delivering advisory outcomes across cashflow, budgeting, forecasting, business planning, valuations, due diligence, and other project‑based assignments
- Working closely with Directors on workflow management and client strategy
- Bringing commercial insight to every client interaction
This role will suit someone who can operate independently, build trust quickly, and elevate the advisory capability of the team.
Why this role should be on your radar
- Balanced mix of advisory and high‑level compliance
- Clear pathway to Senior Manager in the short to medium term and Director in the longer term
- Strong workflow + supportive Director group
- Onsite car park included + easy access to motorways
- Modern CBD offices with a busy social calendar and people‑focused culture
- Firm growing at double‑digit rates, investing heavily in advisory, technology, and people development
- Grow your career with one of the fastest-growing smaller mid-sized firms in Auckland
About you
- Proven BAS Manager experience within a NZ CA environment
- Strong review capability and confidence leading a team
- Ability to manage client relationships with maturity and commercial judgement
- Comfortable stepping into advisory conversations and project work
- CA or CPA qualified
- Experience with offshore teams advantageous but not essential
- Strong technical grounding in compliance, financial reporting, and advisory fundamentals
What’s on offer
- Salary: $135k–$160k + KiwiSaver + car park + additional benefits
- A leadership role that offers scope and professional stimulation in a busy and vibrant team environment
- Minimal hands‑on compliance — focus on review, people leadership, and advisory
- Progression based on readiness, not vacancies (The firm has capacity for you to advance at your own pace and step up when you are ready.)
Apply now
For a confidential discussion, contact Steve in the first instance on 021 286 1114 or email your CV and brief cover note to steve@scirecruitment.co.nz or claire@scirecruitment.co.nz quoting reference sc13137.
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