Intermediate Accountant - IFRS

Grant Thornton New Zealand Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Friday flexibility

Membership fees paid

Parental leave

Gym membership

Social events

Volunteer leave

Dress for day

Laptop and mobile

Learning & development

Job summary

Grant Thornton New Zealand Ltd is seeking a motivated accounting professional to join our International Financial Reporting (IFRS) Centre of Excellence in Auckland. You will develop specialist NZ IFRS expertise across diverse client engagements, including financial statements, secondments, lease accounting, cash flows, and consolidations.

The role emphasizes technical accounting, professional development, and collaboration with managers and senior staff.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience within Chartered Accountancy, professional services, audit or financial reporting
• Progress toward a CA ANZ, CPA or equivalent professional qualification
• Strong interest in technical accounting and financial reporting standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management and organisational abilities
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
• Proactive mindset and desire to continuously learn

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, including NZ IFRS and special purpose reports across industries
• Participate in short-term client secondments for specialist IFRS work
• Support lease accounting engagements under IFRS 16
• Prepare cash flow statements per IAS 7
• Assist with group consolidations under IFRS 10
• Support business combination reporting under IFRS 3
• Assist with first-time adoption of IFRS under IFRS 1
• Provide technical accounting and financial reporting support
• Assist with tax compliance engagements as required

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Excel

Technical accounting

IFRS knowledge

Proactive mindset

Education

CA ANZ CPA progression

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grant Thornton New Zealand is part of a leading global network providing audit, tax and advisory services to dynamic organisations across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

Our teams combine technical expertise with practical insights to help clients navigate complexity and achieve their goals. We value collaboration, fresh thinking and continuous improvement, creating an environment where our people and clients can thrive.

What You'll Be Doing | He aha āu mahi

Looking for something different from a traditional BAS role or considering a move from audit? Join our International Financial Reporting (IFRS) Centre of Excellence and build specialist financial reporting expertise while working with a diverse range of clients and industries.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys technical accounting and wants to build specialist NZ IFRS expertise. You'll work on a diverse range of engagements, including:

• Preparing financial statements, including both NZ IFRS and special purpose financial reports, across a range of industries.
• Participating in short-term client secondments where specialist IFRS expertise is required
• Supporting lease accounting engagements under IFRS 16
• Preparing cash flow statements in accordance with IAS 7
• Assisting with group consolidations under IFRS 10
• Supporting business combination reporting and disclosures under IFRS 3
• Assisting clients with first-time adoption of IFRS under IFRS 1
• Providing technical accounting and financial reporting support
• Assist with tax compliance and related compliance engagements where required

You’ll work closely with managers and senior team members while progressively taking ownership of engagements and developing specialist technical skills. Through dedicated training, global Grant Thornton IFRS programmes and mentoring from experienced specialists, you’ll build expertise that sets you apart in the market.

Requirements

About You | Mōu

You are a motivated accounting professional who enjoys technical problem-solving and has a genuine interest in financial reporting.

Ideally, you will have:

• 1 to 2 years' experience within Chartered Accountancy, professional services, audit or financial reporting
• Progress toward a CA ANZ, CPA or equivalent professional qualification
• A strong interest in technical accounting and financial reporting standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management and organisational abilities
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
• A proactive mindset and desire to continuously learn

Experience preparing Tier 2 financial statements, participating in audit engagements or supporting IFRS-related projects would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

Why work with us | He aha ai ka mahi ki a mātou?

At Grant Thornton, we believe our people perform at their best when they feel supported, included and empowered to succeed.

We foster a collaborative and flexible environment where individuals are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. Our leaders are approachable, supportive and committed to helping our people develop meaningful and rewarding careers.

Our modern, open-plan workplace encourages collaboration, innovation and professional growth while maintaining a healthy balance between achievement and wellbeing.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Friday afternoon flexibility when deliverables are achieved
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Enhanced parental leave benefits
• Subsidised gym and sports memberships
• Fully funded social club and team activities
• Volunteer leave and cultural swap days
• Dress for your day policy
• Company laptop and mobile phone (iPhone or Samsung)
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities