Client & Team Leader: Pathway to Partner

Traction; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Membership support

Study leave

Flexible working

Hybrid work

Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)

Annual leave

Health insurance

Staff benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Findex New Zealand is seeking a senior client and team manager in Auckland to lead client relationships, mentor a talented team, and chart a pathway to Partner level. The role focuses on delivering high-quality advisory and accounting services within a balanced, growth-oriented environment.

The position offers a clear career path, mentoring, and milestones toward partnership, with an attractive salary and bonus opportunities, plus flexible working policies and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Leadership that supports and develops others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and relationship management expertise.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and service existing client relationships, ensuring jobs are delivered to technical standards, within budget, and on time.
• Identify opportunities to add value for clients, strengthen external networks, and raise the Findex profile in the market.
• Review compliance documents, complex SPFs, annual financial statements, tax returns, and reconciliations across entities.
• Contribute to advisory projects, such as business planning, budgeting, and cashflows.
• Empower and nurture your team, driving retention and capability while delivering outstanding results.
• Stay current with technical knowledge to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship management

Commercial acumen

CPD commitment

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

Findex New Zealand is seeking a senior client and team manager in Auckland to lead client relationships, mentor a talented team, and chart a pathway to Partner level. The role focuses on delivering high-quality advisory and accounting services within a balanced, growth-oriented environment.

The position offers a clear career path, mentoring, and milestones toward partnership, with an attractive salary and bonus opportunities, plus flexible working policies and ongoing professional development.