Consultant | Private Tax & Accounting

EY; Auckland; On-site; NZD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Auckland seeks a Consultant to join the Private Tax & Accounting team. You will work with clients across industries, supporting financial reporting, tax compliance and broader advisory needs, and develop trusted professional relationships.

You will deliver high-quality accounting and tax services, prepare deliverables and enhance your commercial and technical knowledge in collaboration with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in Business Advisory Services or public practice accounting with exposure to financial reporting and tax compliance.
• Degree in Accounting or Commerce with CA ANZ or CPA membership, or progress toward qualification.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, management reports and other compliance deliverables.
• Complete tax compliance work, including income tax, GST, PAYE and FBT, with guidance and review.
• Understand client business requirements and provide practical accounting and financial information to support decision-making.
• Maintain documentation, manage timelines and collaborate with colleagues across the team.

Skills

Business Advisory

Public Practice

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Tax Compliance

Xero

MYOB

Excel

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Accounting degree with CA ANZ/CPA

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Excel

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Hei Oranga Iwi | The opportunity

At EY, we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart. We bring together exceptional people, diverse perspectives and deep expertise to create better outcomes for our clients, communities and people.

We are seeking a Consultant to join our Private Tax & Accounting team in Auckland. This opportunity is suited to an accounting professional with experience in Business Advisory Services, public practice or a similar client accounting environment who is looking to continue developing their technical and advisory capability.

As part of a collaborative team, you will work with clients across a range of industries, supporting their financial reporting, tax compliance and broader business advisory needs. You will gain valuable experience, develop trusted professional relationships and contribute practical insights that support informed business decisions.

You will work closely with clients and colleagues to deliver high-quality accounting and tax services. You will contribute to client engagements, support the preparation of accurate and timely deliverables, and continue developing your commercial and technical knowledge.

• Prepare financial statements, management reports and other compliance deliverables for a varied portfolio of businesses and individuals.
• Complete tax compliance work, including income tax, GST, PAYE and FBT, with guidance and review from experienced team members.
• Work with clients to understand their business requirements and provide practical accounting and financial information to support decision-making.
• Contribute to the effective delivery of engagements by maintaining accurate documentation, managing agreed timeframes and collaborating with colleagues across the team.

You will bring a strong foundation in accounting and an interest in continuing to build your advisory capability. You will be organised, client-focused and committed to producing accurate, high-quality work.

• Experience in Business Advisory Services, public practice accounting or a similar accounting role, with exposure to financial reporting and tax compliance.
• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline, with membership of CA ANZ or CPA, or progress towards completing the relevant professional qualification.
• Sound analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain attention to detail.
• Experience using accounting and reporting tools such as Xero, MYOB and Microsoft Excel, together with clear communication and relationship-building skills.

Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you

At EY,we’llfuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

Career development:At EY, your career is yours to shape!We’lldevelop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment

Flexible work arrangements:Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive,to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, includingup to26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits

Inclusiveness iscore to who we areandhow we worktogether, driving value for our peopleandfor our business.We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providingan equitableand barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best andparticipateequitably in our recruitment process.We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or+64 9 300 7044(option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

We have 1 Consultant positions available.The salary range for this role is expected to be $34.35 NZD per hour to $38.95 NZD per hour dependent on skills and experience. This full-time role is for a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.

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