Junior Accountant - Hamilton - April 2026 Start

KPMG New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join KPMG as a Junior Accountant starting April 2026 in Hamilton, Canada, to support New Zealand’s small and medium-sized enterprises. Assist in preparing financial reports and client engagements while pursuing your Chartered Accountant qualification. This position offers a pathway for professional development within a global accounting firm, with hands-on experience and a flexible work-study balance.

Benefits

Flexibility for study leave

Paid leave for exams

Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme

Hybrid working options

Wellbeing benefits and support

Qualifications

• Recent high school leaver or first-year student in Accounting.
• Plans to obtain Chartered Accountant qualification.
• Real-world accounting experience during studies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the compliance team supporting SMEs.
• Assist in preparing annual accounts and tax returns.
• Provide insightful financial solutions and advice.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Client Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Graduate or First-Year University Student in Accounting

Job description

• High school leaver or First Year student studying Accounting or CAANZ Fundamentals?

• Looking to help #MakeTheDifference as a future leader in the professional services?

• Excited to #FuelNewZealandsProsperity through applying your studies on the job?

"Tītokona tō tātou tōnuitanga,mō Aotearoa, mō Tātou. Fuelling prosperity for New Zealand,for all New Zealanders"

Our Opportunity | Ngā Āheinga:

Start your career with KPMG as a Junior Accountant in April 2026! Join our Private Enterprise team to play a crucial role in supporting New Zealand’s small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As part of our purpose to Fuel New Zealand’s Prosperity, you'll enhance your skills while contributing to the success of the businesses that drive our economy. Seize this opportunity to grow with an international accounting firm and embark on a career as a Chartered Accountant.

Your Day-to-Day | Ngā mahi o ia rā:

• Collaborate with the Private Enterprise compliance team to support New Zealand’s privately-owned businesses in meeting their goals.
• Assist in preparing annual accounts and tax returns, or monthly management work, initially focusing on smaller and more straightforward clients (including data entry, spreadsheet work, drafting accounts, etc.).
• Respond to client queries and support the compliance team in managing client relationships concerning income tax, GST, and other indirect taxes.
• Attend in-house or external training to enhance your knowledge and proficiency in using professional accounting software.
• Apply your learning directly to practical challenges, gaining hands-on experience.
• Provide insightful financial solutions and advice to help businesses thrive.
• Balance your work commitments with part-time study as you progress toward becoming a Chartered Accountant.
• Embrace opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the firm.
• Assist other team members with administrative tasks as needed.

You - What you bring to our team | Ōu tā koha ki te whānau

• A recent high school graduate or first-year student pursuing Accounting at a university, tertiary institution, or through the CAANZ CA Fundamentals pathway, with plans to obtain a Chartered Accountant (CA) professional qualification upon completion of their studies.
• This is real hands-on experience learning accounting in the real world, which will complement your studies
• The opportunity to advance your career at a leading international firm
• A paid position to support yourself whilst studying

Us - What we will provide for you | Ō mātou tā koha ki a koe

• A permanent, full-time role with base office hours of 37.5 hours per week, A paid position to support yourself whilst studying
• Flexibility to use up to 7.5 hours of unpaid study leave per week to attend your tertiary classes and paid study leave to prepare for exams and internal assessments
• Ability to take up to five papers per year so that students can achieve a good balance between work, study and social time. Therefore, take a little longer to finish your degree
• Support, equivalent to the above, for those pursuing a postgraduate CA professional qualification to become a Chartered Accountant.

Ready to make a difference at KPMG in 2026? Click APPLY FOR THIS JOB today!

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on 04 816 4660 or email [e-mail]

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.

As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:

— Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme

— Opportunities for local and international secondments

— Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work

— The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand

—Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave

— Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents

— A paid professional association membership of your choice

— Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees

— A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services

— The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups

—The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprintand become carbon zero by 2030

—An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities

—Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities

—An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.