(Ref SC9045) Central Auckland City location - This BAS Senior role is exclusive and is not available or advertised anywhere else..

• Immediate appointment - January/February start
• Small boutique firm with an expanding client base
• Hands-on role with good potential for the right person to step up in the short to medium term..

 

Our client is a smaller boutique chartered accounting firm with a growing client base, including some surprisingly sizeable entities usually found in larger firm. 

Located in a prime part of Central Auckland, the firm has modern offices and makes good use of modern technology.

The firm has strong focus on professional standards and a distinctive client-centric approach. This is reflected in their processes and systems, which are likely to appeal to an organised, self-motivated individual. 

The practice can best be described as a close-knit team where all team members have direct access to the director.

Regular seminars, team lunches and other events aimed at building and maintaining a healthy team spirit are key features here. 

The firm’s clients come from a range of industries with the largest group entities turning over more than $60 million annually and boasting assets in excess of $100 million.

The small team environment is likely to appeal to someone, looking for a professional, yet flexible and non-hierarchical structure. 

Our client's centrally located office offers modern facilities (including a Gym with internal access from your office, which you can use free of charge). In addition, the firm is in close proximity to bus stops, train stations and various amenities, and easy access to motorway and .

This is a 2IC role with strong technical focus. The main goals our client is looking to achieve with this appointment are:

1. increase the technical competencies/capabilities of our client’s team, and
2. take some of the daily (more hands-on) responsibilities off the Director so that they can focus more on developing new business and bringing larger and more complex clients

Your main duties and responsibilities in this role will include:

• Preparation of year-end financial statements
• Monthly management reporting
• Tax compliance (including preparation of various tax returns for a wide range of entities)
• General ledger reconciliations
• Managing daily interaction with clients of various industry and functional backgrounds
• Assisting clients with systems-related queries (MYOB, Bank Link, Excel and Xero)
• Reviewing and supervising a team of 5 junior and intermediate accountants
• Liaising with IRD, Banks, Lawyers and other external parties on behalf of your clients
• Taking full responsibility of the team and the practice when the Director is away
• Gradual exposure to value-add project for some of the largest and most complex clients
• Various other ad hoc tasks and projects

So, who is likely to be the right person for this role?

The successful candidate will be either CA/CPA qualified or qualified by experience.

It is important to point out that this is the most senior role under the Practice Director and we are looking for a minimum of 4-5 years solid hands-on experience in a client-facing role (in a Chartered Accounting environment!).

You will have well-rounded skills and experience with preparation of year-end financial accounts, tax compliance and monthly reporting.

Previous exposure to advisory work would be considered advantageous, although is not strictly required, if you have the compliance competencies and experience.

At this level you will be able to communicate in a clear and articulate manner and your ability to establish good rapport with clients and to interact with them effectively on a daily basis will be essential.

We are also open to consider audit professionals with current NZ CA experience and interested and committed to making a move to business services. 

This role is available exclusively through SCI and is not advertised anywhere else. Candidates selected for our short list will be contacted by phone. All other applicants will be considered automatically for other similar roles. 

 

To register your confidential interest and find out more, please contact Steve (09) 962 5687 / 021 286 1114 or email your CV in confidence to steve@scirecruitment.co.nz quoting reference number sc9045. Alternatively, you can apply online.

 

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