Graduate Accountant

Polson Higgs; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing allowance

2 extra days leave

40 hours per week, no weekends

Paid study leave and CA coursework

Job summary

Polson Higgs in Dunedin is offering a graduate accounting role that provides a structured training pathway from annual accounts and GST preparation to forecasting and financial statements. You will be supported by experienced team members to learn and grow in a friendly, collaborative environment.

The role targets final-year BCom students majoring in Accounting, with emphasis on communication and problem-solving as you build client relationships and expand broader engagement beyond your studies.

Qualifications

• Final year of a BCom, majoring in Accounting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills to develop positive relationships with clients and the team.
• Demonstrate wider engagement and responsibilities beyond studies.
• Motivated to learn, develop and grow your career.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a comprehensive training pathway starting with annual accounts and GST preparation and progressing to forecasts and financial statements.
• Receive resources and support from experienced team members to ensure success.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Motivation to learn

Education

BCom in Accounting (final year)

Job description

Introduction

A graduate role with us will offer you excellent opportunities to learn and develop your career in a supportive environment. Work/life balance is key to achieving this and we will help you every step of the way!

What you'll be doing

• You will be supported on your career journey through a comprehensive training pathway starting off with annual accounts and GST preparation through to preparation of forecasts and financial statements.
• All resources will be provided to you to ensure your success, including support from experienced team members.

What we're looking for

• You will be in your final year of a BCom, majoring in Accounting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills to develop positive relationships with our clients and team.
• Be able to demonstrate a wider engagement and responsibilities in life beyond your studies.
• Motivated to learn, develop and grow your career.

What you will enjoy

• We offer you scope to develop your career, a salary that recognises your qualifications and the ability to learn from the best.
• Competitive first year salary with significant increases between 7-12% in your first two years of gaining experience.
• 2 extra days leave.
• $1,000 clothing allowance.
• 40 hours per week and no weekend work!
• Paid study leave and course costs to complete your Chartered Accounting qualification.
• Incentive and recognition rewards.
• Open collaborative work environment.
• Insurance coverage.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active social club with subsidised sporting and social activities.

About us

Polson Higgs provides quality business advisory and accounting services to a range of clients including rural, trade, professional services and logistics throughout the wider Otago Southland region. There is the opportunity to gain experience in a broad range of industries. We add value to all our clients through our exceptional people, with the belief in our vision of Better Business together. We value our team and know that life is more than going to work.