BAS Senior Accountant / Business Manager

Finch Recruitment; Nelson; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Nelson is seeking a driven Senior Accountant & Business Manager to join their leadership team. The role combines client advisory with strategic business leadership, supporting a portfolio of clients and managing daily practice operations. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in a NZ Chartered Accounting firm and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers competitive remuneration and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Tailored development opportunities

Fun and vibrant team culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience within a NZ Chartered Accounting firm.
• Experience leading a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills suitable for a client-facing position.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary advisor for a portfolio of valued clients.
• Responsible for day-to-day performance of the practice.
• Ensure exceptional service delivery across the firm.

Skills

Client advisory

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Job description

BAS Senior Accountant / Business Manager

Our client is a reputable, and forward-thinking accounting firm known for their commitment to excellence, innovative approach to technology, and deep client relationships. They support a broad range of clients — from local SMEs to complex, high-growth businesses. Due to organic growth, they are seeking a driven Senior Accountant & Business Manager to join their leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their practice.

About the Role

This unique hybrid position combines hands-on client advisory responsibilities with strategic business leadership. As a Senior Accountant, you will act as the primary advisor for a portfolio of valued clients, delivering a full range of compliance and business advisory services. You’ll play a key role in helping clients navigate financial challenges, optimize performance, and grow their businesses.

As Business Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day performance of the practice. This includes team leadership, workflow management, continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring exceptional service delivery across the firm.

Benefits include

• Play a key part of the leadership team
• Highly varied and unique role that utilizes your technical skills and business acumen
• Working closely with clients as a business advisory
• Be part of a fun and vibrant team culture
• Competitive remuneration and tailored development opportunities

Skills and experience required:

• 3+ years experience within a NZ Chartered Accounting firm
• Experience leading a team
• Strong interpersonal skills suitable for a client facing position