BAS Manager: Lead Client Growth & Strategy

JobAdder Operations Pty; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Auckland is seeking a senior adviser to lead client engagements and provide practical, commercially driven advice across accounting and tax matters. Based in our East Tamaki office, you will supervise teams, review financial reports and deliver clear guidance to clients.

You’ll work with internal stakeholders to support growth, develop strategic plans, and mentor staff, with a strong emphasis on relationship-building, reliability and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ideally 5+ years’ experience in business advisory within a CA environment.
• Accounting background and/or working towards a CA qualification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical capability and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to identify business challenges, develop strategic plans and implement solutions that support sustainable growth.
• Draft accurate, high-quality advice across accounting standards, tax compliance and business management principles.
• Analyse and interpret client financial reports and management accounts to deliver meaningful, actionable insights.
• Advise on tax-effective strategies including trust income distribution, group structures, FBT, GST, PAYE and indirect taxes.
• Supervise medium to large engagements through to review stage and complete final reviews for small to medium jobs.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills and appropriately escalated complex issues for resolution.
• Communicate complex matters and practical solutions clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
• Motivate, mentor and develop team members to build a high-performance culture within BAS.

Job description

BDO Auckland is seeking a senior adviser to lead client engagements and provide practical, commercially driven advice across accounting and tax matters. Based in our East Tamaki office, you will supervise teams, review financial reports and deliver clear guidance to clients.

You’ll work with internal stakeholders to support growth, develop strategic plans, and mentor staff, with a strong emphasis on relationship-building, reliability and delivering high-quality outcomes.