Intermediate Accountant

BDO; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Hawke’s Bay is seeking an Accountant to join our busy Business Advisory team. You’ll get exposure to a wide mix of clients and be involved in multiple aspects of accounting, joining a team that is genuinely part of the Hawke’s Bay community and kept practical, realistic, and supportive.

You’ll build on your knowledge with the support of our experienced team and benefit from diverse client opportunities and a clearly defined career pathway. Enjoy true work-life balance in sunny Hawke’s Bay.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of solid accounting experience in a CA environment.
• Tertiary qualification in accounting or with accounting specialty/major.
• Strong information systems skills/knowledge.
• Strong Xero skills/knowledge.
• Self-motivated to achieve outcomes and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work across a wide mix of clients and involvement in multiple aspects of accounting.
• Join a team that is part of the Hawke's Bay community and maintain practical, realistic, supportive service.
• Contribute to delivering quality work in a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Accounting

Information Systems

Xero

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Xero

Job description

Be part of a progressive CA firm with a great name in the market backed by a global brand. We offer close client relationships and a tight-knit team.

17th August, 2026

About the Role
As an Accountant in our busy Business Advisory team, you will get exposure to a wide mix of clients and get involved in multiple aspects of accounting. You’ll join a team that is genuinely part of the Hawke’s Bay community, and we like to keep things practical, realistic, and supportive.

• You’ll build on your knowledge with the support of our experienced team and diversity of our client base
• You’ll be exposed to strong career development opportunities; with a clearly defined pathway
• Be part of a fun and progressive team environment where people care about doing good quality work, and where people consistently put one another first
• Enjoy true work-life balance in sunny Hawke’s Bay

17th August, 2026

About the Role
As an Accountant in our busy Business Advisory team, you will get exposure to a wide mix of clients and get involved in multiple aspects of accounting. You’ll join a team that is genuinely part of the Hawke’s Bay community, and we like to keep things practical, realistic, and supportive.

• You’ll build on your knowledge with the support of our experienced team and diversity of our client base
• You’ll be exposed to strong career development opportunities; with a clearly defined pathway
• Be part of a fun and progressive team environment where people care about doing good quality work, and where people consistently put one another first
• Enjoy true work-life balance in sunny Hawke’s Bay

Skills and Experience
To feel comfortable and hit the ground running, you’ll have:

• Around 2+ years of solid Accounting experience in a CA environment
• Tertiary qualification in accounting or with accounting speciality/major
• Have strong Information Systems skills/knowledge
• Strong Xero skills/knowledge
• Be self motivated to achieve outcomes and you never miss a deadline

Why BDO?
We’re big believers in local knowledge and being there for our clients. BDO Hawke’s Bay knows the local business landscape inside out—and we love helping our clients grow and thrive.
A supportive, collaborative culture. We’re known for being friendly and relatable, and we genuinely value our people, our clients, and our local community. If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career, we’d love to talk.