Assistant Manager

BDO; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Auckland is seeking a dynamic Manager to join our Business Advisory Services team. You will lead and coach junior staff, guiding their development and success with strong emotional intelligence and coaching skills.

Deliver high-quality advisory services, cultivate long-term client relationships, and contribute to service improvements. We value commercial acumen, effective collaboration, and a proactive approach to career growth within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven senior accountant or assistant manager experience in a Big 4 or mid-tier Chartered Accounting firm.
• CA or equivalent qualification.
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of business advisory services.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and manage deadlines.
• Experience in training, mentoring, or reviewing the work of junior team members is an advantage.
• Desire to get involved in advisory projects with future leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior staff members, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and career progression.
• Deliver high-quality business advisory services to clients, leveraging your technical expertise and industry knowledge.
• Be a team player, collaborating with team members to develop innovative solutions and strategies for clients.
• Manage client relationships, delivering an exceptional client experience and developing long-term partnerships.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our services and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

CA or equivalent

Job description

Join a client-focused team where you'll help lead, mentor and grow alongside experienced senior leaders.

08th October, 2026

BE YOUR BEST AT BDO
BDO is one of the world’s leading accountancy and advisory organisations. We have clients of all types and sizes, in every sector. But that’s only part of the story. Our business is built on relationships. We focus on what is important to you and adopt a partnership-style approach. We are responsible and reliable, we keep our promises and maintain open and frank communication. That is how we do business.
About the role
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Manager to join our Business Advisory Services team.
In this genuine client-focused role, you will lead and coach junior staff members, ensuring their professional development and success. Your high emotional intelligence and exceptional coaching skills will be key to fostering a supportive and productive team environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior staff members, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and career progression
• Deliver high-quality business advisory services to clients, leveraging your technical expertise and industry knowledge
• Be a team player, collaborating with team members to develop innovative solutions and strategies for clients
• Manage client relationships, delivering an exceptional client experience and developing long‑term partnerships
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our services and processes

08th October, 2026

BE YOUR BEST AT BDO
BDO is one of the world’s leading accountancy and advisory organisations. We have clients of all types and sizes, in every sector. But that’s only part of the story. Our business is built on relationships. We focus on what is important to you and adopt a partnership-style approach. We are responsible and reliable, we keep our promises and maintain open and frank communication. That is how we do business.
About the role
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Manager to join our Business Advisory Services team.
In this genuine client-focused role, you will lead and coach junior staff members, ensuring their professional development and success. Your high emotional intelligence and exceptional coaching skills will be key to fostering a supportive and productive team environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior staff members, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and career progression
• Deliver high-quality business advisory services to clients, leveraging your technical expertise and industry knowledge
• Be a team player, collaborating with team members to develop innovative solutions and strategies for clients
• Manage client relationships, delivering an exceptional client experience and developing long‑term partnerships
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our services and processes

Experience
We are looking for someone who is experienced, has strong commercial acumen and looking for career growth with:

• Proven experience in a senior accountant or assistant manager role within a Big 4 or mid‑tier Chartered Accounting firm
• CA or equivalently qualified
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of business advisory services
• The ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments and manage deadlines
• Exceptional client relationship management, ideally as the key client contact
• Experience in training, mentoring, or reviewing the work of junior team members is an advantage
• A desire to get involved in advisory projects, with ambitions for future leadership opportunities

Your Future at BDO Auckland
When you join us, we’ll make your growth our priority. We offer a supportive environment where your professional development is a key focus. You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, gain exposure to various industries, and collaborate with experienced professionals. Our team values innovation, continuous learning, and the ability to make a meaningful impact.You must be currently in New Zealand and have the right to work permanently to apply.