Associate - Private Business

PwC International; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global network

AI tools & training

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Wellbeing allowance

Sick leave

Health insurance

Flexible working

Paid time off / volunteering

Parental leave

Job summary

PwC New Zealand is seeking a qualified accounting and tax professional for our Private Business team in Napier. You will support privately owned clients with accounting and tax obligations, navigate change, and help owners make informed decisions.

The role offers growing ownership of client work and collaboration with PwC specialists across New Zealand and internationally. You will prepare tax returns and financial statements, take ownership of tasks, and build lasting client relationships while

Qualifications

• Commerce or Accounting degree with CAANZ/CPA qualification or progress toward one.
• Solid experience in chartered accounting or professional services environment.
• Experience preparing NZ tax returns and financial statements with independence.
• Good working knowledge of NZ tax and accounting requirements.
• Confidence using Xero and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting and tax compliance work, including NZ tax returns and financial statements.
• Take ownership of client work and manage deadlines with senior support as needed.
• Work directly with clients to gather information, resolve queries and provide practical accounting and tax advice.
• Identify issues, risks and opportunities and discuss with the client team.
• Build relationships with business owners and finance teams as a trusted contact.
• Collaborate with PwC colleagues and specialists on broader client matters.

Skills

Commerce or Accounting degree

CAANZ or CPA qualification

NZ tax knowledge

Xero

Excel

Data analytics exposure

Strong communication

Problem solving

Client-facing experience

Education

Commerce or Accounting degree

CAANZ or CPA qualification or progress towards one

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Ngā ākoro tō hau ki tū?—Tinh kovkāka —lå atō Ngā kōro mo tēnei tūra\u014ga / About the role

Our Private Business team works closely with privately owned organisations, helping them meet their accounting and tax obligations, navigate change and make well-informed business decisions. You'll work across a diverse portfolio of local businesses, with the opportunity to take increasing ownership of client work. You'll bring solid accounting and tax experience while continuing to develop your technical, commercial and advisory skills. You'll join a supportive and collaborative team based in Napier. Our team is continually looking for better ways to work, including embedding the practical use of new technology and generative AI into our day-to-day work. You'll work directly with business owners and finance teams, alongside experienced colleagues and specialists from across PwC in New Zealand and internationally. This is a varied role with increasing responsibility, suited to someone ready to build on the experience they already have.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Preparing accounting and tax compliance work, including tax returns and annual financial statements.
• Taking ownership of assigned client work and managing deadlines, with support from senior team members where needed.
• Working directly with clients to gather information, resolve queries and provide practical accounting and tax advice.
• Identifying issues, risks and planning opportunities and discussing these with the wider client team.
• Building strong relationships with business owners and finance teams and becoming a trusted point of contact.
• Working with colleagues and specialists across PwC on broader client matters and advisory opportunities.

Ngā ākoro me ācʼn tūra\u014ga āwhiō ū \u2014ka Wh?; re tākų kōro / Skills you will bring or develop in this role

• A Commerce or Accounting degree, with a CAANZ or CPA qualification, or good progress towards one.
• Solid relevant experience in a chartered accounting, professional services or similar accounting environment.
• Practical experience preparing New Zealand tax returns and financial statements, with the ability to complete core compliance work with a good degree of independence.
• A good working knowledge of New Zealand tax and accounting requirements, with an interest in continuing to build your technical capability.
• Confidence using Xero and Excel.
• Exposure to data analytics tools and tax effect accounting would be an advantage, but these skills can be developed in the role.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, good attention to detail and confidence working directly with clients and other team members.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and take responsibility for delivering quality work on time.
• A curious and practical mindset, with the confidence to think critically, have a go and seek coaching or support when needed.

Ngā ākuaka hiihi ki tēnei mahi ki PwC

• Growth - Global network; leadership development; AI tools and training; formal learning pathways.
• Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts and deals.
• Wellbeing - $250 annual wellbeing allowance; life and income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days' paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance where eligibility requirements apply.
• Reputation - PwC works with organisations across Aotearoa to help solve important business and community challenges. You'll have access to the experience and resources of our wider national and global network.
• Flexibility - Flexible working and a supportive coaching culture.
• Time off - Two paid recognition days each year during our annual summer shutdown period; option to purchase up to two additional weeks of annual leave.
• Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave.

Ngā whakautu ki ū pātai / Your questions answered Motuhake / Independence: Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an independence review process.

We're not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role.

Atamai hangahanga / AI usage: Secure AI-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions are made by our people.

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Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No