Location: Auckland - Auckland Central
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Reference: SC12981
This established mid‑sized firm is growing and now seeking a technically strong Senior Accountant to join their high‑performing Business Advisory Services team in Central Auckland. This role suits someone who enjoys complex work, thrives in a high‑standards environment, and wants to deepen and leverage their technical scope and gain exposure to new areas such as IFRS while working closely with Partners and senior leaders.
The role in a nutshell
- Prepare, lead and review financial statements in line with NZ IFRS, including complex entity structures.
- Complete and/or review accounting and tax assignments efficiently, accurately and within budget.
- Provide technical accounting guidance and help resolve complex reporting issues.
- Review periodic tax returns prepared by Intermediates and Graduates.
- Deliver advisory assignments including valuations, financial modelling, KPI reporting, due diligence and strategic planning.
- Analyse client information to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
- Build strong client relationships and help shift engagements from transactional to strategic.
- Provide coaching, oversight and capability‑building for junior team members (Assistant Manager level).
- Contribute to firm‑wide projects that improve systems, processes and client experience.
- Work closely with Partners and senior managers on workflow management and continuous improvement initiatives.
The opportunity
- 4+ years’ BAS experience in a New Zealand CA environment.
- Good working knowledge of NZ IFRS would be advantageous but is not essential
- CA / CPA qualified or close to completion.
- Hands‑on, accurate, and able to run assignments with some supervision.
- Strong workpaper discipline, attention to detail and technical accuracy.
- Someone who enjoys client interaction and can spot opportunities to add value.
Here’s why we believe this firm is an excellent place to build your career:
- Work with a respected, high‑performing BAS team with strong technical capability.
- Exposure to complex clients, advisory work and cross‑service collaboration.
- Genuine leadership exposure and clear progression opportunities.
- Central Auckland location, modern environment and supportive senior leadership.
- A culture that values professionalism, continuous learning and making a positive impact.
If you’re looking for a role that will further hone and strengthen your technical competencies, build your IFRS capability further and provide you with professionally stimulating client exposure, this is an excellent opportunity.
Apply now
To express interest, contact Steve in the first instance 021 286 1114 or email your CV in confidence to steve@scirecruitment.co.nz or claire@scirecruitment.co.nz quoting reference sc12981. You can also apply directly through the APPLY NOW button on this page.
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