Graduate Accountant - Business Advisory (Jan 2028)

SANITI - Student Association of Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology Inc; Auckland; Remote; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SANITI - Student Association of Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology Inc is seeking a junior accounting adviser to generate revenue by handling business advisory tasks in line with established processes. The role focuses on compliance, tax returns, and client accounts across NZ and overseas clients.

The ideal candidate has a business degree with accounting emphasis, aims to become a CA, and demonstrates strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills to manage workload and client

Qualifications

• Degree in Business majoring in accounting (CAANZ requirements met).
• Aspiration to become a full CA.
• Some work experience within accounting or client service roles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and willing to increase software/technology capability.

Responsibilities

• Perform general Compliance Pool duties, including rental investment accounts for NZ and overseas clients.
• Preparation of income tax returns for all tax types.
• Preparation of compliance financial accounts for all tax types.
• Preparation of compliance letters.
• Respond to clients’ enquiries and correspondence in a professional manner.
• Meet deliverables promised to clients.
• Timesheets completed daily.
• Understand and keep up to date with changes to company processes, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Client relationships

Communication skills

Time management

Empathy

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Business (Accounting)

CAANZ requirements met

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Purpose

Generate revenue by completing business advisory work in an accurate, timely manner following set processes and procedures to ensure the quality of work undertaken is to the required standard.

Key Responsibilities

Business Advisory Specific

Perform general Compliance Pool duties, including:

• Rental investment accounts for NZ and overseas clients
• Preparation of income tax returns for all tax types
• Preparation of compliance financial accounts for all tax types
• Preparation of compliance letters

Maintain and develop client relationships

• Respond to clients’ enquiries and correspondence in a professional manner
• Meet deliverables promised to clients

Administration

• Timesheets completed daily
• Fees agreed as with Director
• Understand and keep up to date with changes to company processes, policies, and procedures

Supports the team

• Assists others as required

Individual profile

• Essential: Degree in Business majoring in accounting, CAANZ requirements met
• Desired: Aspiration to become a full CA
• Some work experience within accounting or client service roles
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and willing to increase software/technology capability
• Build and maintain positive relationships with people at all levels inside and outside the organisation
• Client-centric in approach with all matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Has a high level of empathy and emotional intelligence
• The ability to plan, organise, and execute the workload, including completing timesheets, billing, and collections
• Is adaptive and willing to learn through research and constructive feedback