BAS Manager

Consult Recruitment; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Consult Recruitment is seeking an experienced BAS Manager to join a chartered accounting practice in Tauranga on a full-time, permanent basis. You will lead a team, own client relationships and deliver high-quality business advisory services.

You will manage a diverse portfolio of clients, review financial statements and tax returns, and provide budgeting, cash flow forecasting and financial analysis. This is a client-facing role with leadership duties and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in BAS within a NZ chartered accounting or public practice environment.
• CA qualification or equivalent professional accounting designation.
• Strong supervision and mentoring capabilities of junior team members.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of BAS clients including private businesses, trusts and companies.
• Review financial statements, tax returns, GST returns and other compliance work.
• Provide practical business advisory services including management reporting and budgeting.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted adviser.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior and intermediate accountants.
• Oversee workflow, deadlines and quality of work across the team.
• Identify opportunities to deliver additional value through commercial advice.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on business development initiatives.

Skills

BAS experience

Leadership

Client relationships

Team mentoring

Financial analysis

CA qualification

NZ accounting standards

Education

CA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Business Advisory Services (BAS) Manager to join an established chartered accounting practice in Tauranga on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking to take greater ownership of client relationships, lead a team and deliver meaningful business advisory services.

You will manage a diverse portfolio of clients, including privately owned businesses, trusts and companies, providing high-quality accounting, taxation and commercial advice.

The role offers the opportunity to combine your technical accounting expertise with leadership responsibilities and client-facing advisory work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, overseeing their accounting, taxation and business advisory requirements.
• Review financial statements, income tax returns, GST returns and other compliance work.
• Provide practical business advisory services, including management reporting, budgeting, cash flow forecasting and financial analysis.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser to business owners and key stakeholders.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior and intermediate accountants.
• Manage workflow, deadlines and the quality of work delivered across the team.
• Identify opportunities to deliver additional value to clients through proactive commercial advice.
• Work closely with senior leadership on business development and practice improvement initiatives.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• Strong experience in Business Advisory Services (BAS) within a New Zealand chartered accounting or public practice environment.
• Previous experience at Assistant Manager or Manager level, or as a Senior Accountant ready to step into management.
• A CA qualification or equivalent professional accounting designation.
• Strong technical knowledge of New Zealand accounting standards and tax legislation.
• Experience managing client portfolios and reviewing financial statements and tax returns.
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor and support junior team members.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• A commercially minded approach with a genuine interest in helping clients achieve their business goals.
• Proficiency in Xero, MYOB or similar accounting platforms.

What's on Offer

• Exposure to a broad range of business advisory and commercial accounting assignments.
• Leadership responsibilities, including coaching and mentoring team members.
• A collaborative and professional working environment.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration based on experience.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.