Location: Auckland - Auckland Central
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Reference: SC12874
Overview
Our client is an established and reputable mid‑sized CA firm based in a prime Central Auckland location. Over the years the firm has become known for its strong technical capability, long‑standing client relationships, and a culture that blends professionalism with genuine work‑life balance. In the context of the CA sector in Auckland, the firm sits in the sweet spot between boutique and large‑tier firms. The firm is big enough to offer complexity and progression and small enough for real influence and visibility.
Culture & What It’s Like to Work There
The firm is known for:
- Supportive, down‑to‑earth leadership — partners are accessible, hands‑on, and invested in staff development.
- Genuine work‑life balance — realistic workloads, flexibility, and a culture that values people over timesheets.
- Career growth without the politics — clear progression pathways, exposure to clients early, and opportunities to step up.
- A collaborative, social team environment — people stay because they feel valued, included, and trusted.
- Modern, cloud‑focused practice — strong Xero environment, advisory‑led mindset, and openness to new ideas.
- This is the kind of firm where candidates get real responsibility, client contact, and variety, not just compliance churn.
Client Base
The firm works with a broad mix of clients, including:
- SMEs across multiple industries (property, construction, professional services, e‑commerce, manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare)
- Not‑for‑profits and charities
- High‑net‑worth individuals, investors, and family groups
- International businesses and new migrants
- Trans‑Tasman and cross‑border clients
The variety gives staff exposure to everything from day‑to‑day compliance to complex structuring and advisory.
Service Offering
Our client provides a full suite of services, including:
- Business Advisory & Management Reporting
- Budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management
- KPI dashboards and performance reporting
- Business planning and strategy
- Governance and board advisory
- Scenario modelling
Client Accounting / Outsourced Finance
- GST, PAYE, and IRD filing
- Accounts payable/receivable
- Monthly management accounts
- Virtual CFO support
Tax Compliance & Specialist Tax
- Annual financial statements and tax returns
- GST, FBT, NRWT, FIF
- IRD audit support
- Cross‑border tax
- Structuring and tax planning
Specialist & Transactional Services
- Due diligence (buy/sell)
- Business valuations
- International expansion support
- Property and land transactions
- E‑commerce advisory
The Role
Due to current team structure, the opportunity has arisen for a strong senior accountant to join one of the teams in the firm.
The current team structure offers an excellent potential for the right candidate to advance their career. More specifically, this role offers a credible pathway to Manager within 2 years while still providing better work‑life balance than most mid‑tier and top‑tier environments.
This is a rare opportunity in today's market, and more importantly, in a firm that doesn't run on long hours.
If you’re exploring your next step and this role opportunity appeals to you, we would love to hear from you.
Apply Now
To register your interest and find out 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 sc12874. Alternatively, you can apply online by clicking on the APPLY ONLINE button on this page.
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