BAS Senior Accountant

BDO in New Zealand; Kerikeri; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear progression path

Mentoring and CA support

Diverse regional client base

Work-life balance

Northland lifestyle

Job summary

BDO Northland seeks a Senior Accountant for its Northland Business Advisory team in Kerikeri. This is a genuine career opportunity with strong support and a regional lifestyle.

Relocation assistance may be available for the right person. You'll work closely with Partners to deliver high-quality accounting and advisory services, preparing financial statements, tax returns, budgets and forecasts for a diverse client base across SME, trusts, farming and regional businesses.

Qualifications

• CA ANZ qualified or actively working towards it
• 4+ years' experience in a NZ CA, business advisory or professional services environment
• Experience managing a portfolio of New Zealand SME clients
• Technically strong across NZ accounting and tax fundamentals
• Proficient in Xero and comfortable picking up new software

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, management and annual accounts
• Prepare tax returns including GST, FBT and income tax
• Build budgets and cashflow forecasts for clients
• Work in Xero and other accounting software, including implementation projects
• Liaise directly with clients to answer queries and support engagements
• Identify issues and opportunities in your work and raise them with the relevant Partner
• Support and mentor junior team members

Skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Education

CA ANZ qualified

Tools

Xero

Job description

Trade the traffic for the coast - build your CA career with BDO Northland - Kerikeri

We are seeking a Senior Accountant for BDO Northland's Business Advisory team in Kerikeri. This is a genuine opportunity to develop your career with a firm that backs its people, in a region where the commute is short, and the lifestyle is the drawcard.

Whether you're already in Northland, thinking about coming home, or ready to leave the city behind, this one is worth a look. Relocation support may be available for the right person.

About BDO Northland

BDO Northland combines the resources of a global network with the close-knit feel of a respected regional firm, and is proud of its strong presence in the Northland community. You'd work directly with the Partners, across a varied client base, in a supportive team that genuinely invests in its people's development.

The role

Working closely with senior team members and the Partners, you'll deliver high-quality accounting and advisory services.

Day To Day You'll

• Prepare financial statements, management and annual accounts
• Prepare tax returns including GST, FBT and income tax
• Build budgets and cashflow forecasts for clients
• Work in Xero and other accounting software, including implementation projects
• Liaise directly with clients to answer queries and support engagements
• Identify issues and opportunities in your work and raise them with the relevant Partner
• Support and mentor junior team members

What's on offer

• A clear pathway to progress, with direct exposure to the Partners
• Strong mentoring and full CA support
• A varied client base across SME, trust, farming, Māori business, forestry and other regional businesses
• Genuine work-life balance
• A social, collaborative team culture and the Northland lifestyle of beaches, short commutes and a family-friendly pace

About you

• CA ANZ qualified, or actively working towards it
• Minimum 4+ years' experience in a New Zealand CA, business advisory or professional services environment
• Experience managing a portfolio of New Zealand SME clients.
• Technically strong across NZ accounting and tax fundamentals
• Proficient in Xero and comfortable picking up new software
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• A confident communicator who enjoys working with clients
• A team player keen to build a long-term career in Northland

This role requires existing New Zealand work rights, you must already be living in New Zealand and hold the right to work here indefinitely. Applicants that don't meet this criteria will not be considered.