Intermediate Accountant - IFRS

Grant Thornton International; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Friday afternoon flexibility

Professional membership fees

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised gym memberships

Social club and team activities

Volunteer leave and cultural swap days

Dress for your day policy

Company laptop and mobile

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

Grant Thornton New Zealand is seeking an accounting professional to join the International Financial Reporting Centre of Excellence. You’ll develop specialist NZ IFRS expertise while working with a diverse range of clients across industries.

You will engage in technical accounting, financial reporting, and related engagements, with dedicated training and mentoring to build your expertise for the market.

Qualifications

• Motivated accounting professional with an interest in financial reporting.
• 1–2 years’ experience in Chartered Accountancy, professional services, audit or financial reporting.
• Progress toward CA ANZ, CPA or equivalent qualification.
• Strong interest in technical accounting and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare NZ IFRS financial statements and special reports for diverse clients.
• Participate in client secondments requiring specialist IFRS expertise.
• 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 and first-time adoption under IFRS 1.
• Provide technical accounting and financial reporting support; assist with tax compliance.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Excel proficiency

Proactive learning

Education

CA ANZ / CPA progress or equivalent

Tools

Excel

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.

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.

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

If you're looking to build specialist expertise in financial reporting and develop your career with a supportive, high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.