BAS Intermediate Accountant - BDO East Tamaki

BDO in New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Auckland is seeking a BAS Accountant to support clients in growth by identifying key issues and delivering high-quality financial and advisory services. You will gain experience across external reporting, management accounting and tax, while building trusted client relationships.

You will work closely with Managers, Associates and Partners to deliver tailored solutions for clients across various industries and life cycle stages.

Qualifications

• Experience in business advisory or similar accounting role (1–2 years) is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with good organisational skills.
• Developing analytical and problem-solving capability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and apply relevant accounting standards.
• Support external reporting, including workpapers, job planning, and timelines.
• Produce management reports, reconciliations, budgets and cash flows.
• Prepare tax compliance work (GST, PAYE, income tax, FBT) and assist with planning.
• Identify client issues and contribute to practical business and financial solutions.
• Assist with trust administration, Companies Office tasks, and use of accounting systems (AO, Xero, MYOB).

Skills

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Tools

AO

Xero

MYOB

Job description

BE YOUR BEST AT BDO

A unique combination of relationships, resources and responsiveness. That’s what sets BDO apart.

BDO is one of the world’s leading accountancy and advisory organisations. We work with clients of all types and sizes, across every sector but that’s only part of the story.

Our business is built on relationships. We take the time to understand what matters to our clients and adopt a true partnership-style approach. We are responsible and reliable, we keep our promises and we value open and honest communication. That’s how we do business.

About The Role

As a BAS Accountant, you will support clients in achieving sustainable business growth by identifying key business issues, assisting in the development of practical solutions, and delivering high-quality financial and advisory services.

You will gain experience across external reporting, management accounting and tax, while building strong technical capability and developing trusted client relationships.

Working closely with Managers, Associates and Partners, you will contribute to delivering tailored solutions for clients across a range of industries and life cycle stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and apply relevant accounting standards
• Support external reporting, including workpapers, job planning, and timelines
• Produce management reports, reconciliations, budgets and cash flows
• Prepare tax compliance work (income tax, GST, PAYE, FBT) and assist with planning
• Identify client issues and contribute to practical business and financial solutions
• Assist with trust administration, Companies Office tasks, and use of accounting systems (AO, Xero, MYOB)

Experience

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

• 1-2 years’ experience in Business Advisory or a similar accounting role
• Strong attention to detail with good organisational skills
• Developing analytical and problem-solving capability

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.