Manager

Traction; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Membership support

Study leave

Flexible working

Hybrid work

Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)

Annual leave

Health insurance

Staff benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Findex New Zealand is seeking a senior client and team manager in Auckland to lead client relationships, mentor a talented team, and chart a pathway to Partner level. The role focuses on delivering high-quality advisory and accounting services within a balanced, growth-oriented environment.

The position offers a clear career path, mentoring, and milestones toward partnership, with an attractive salary and bonus opportunities, plus flexible working policies and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Leadership that supports and develops others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and relationship management expertise.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and service existing client relationships, ensuring jobs are delivered to technical standards, within budget, and on time.
• Identify opportunities to add value for clients, strengthen external networks, and raise the Findex profile in the market.
• Review compliance documents, complex SPFs, annual financial statements, tax returns, and reconciliations across entities.
• Contribute to advisory projects, such as business planning, budgeting, and cashflows.
• Empower and nurture your team, driving retention and capability while delivering outstanding results.
• Stay current with technical knowledge to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship management

Commercial acumen

CPD commitment

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

Are you an ambitious, results-driven client and team manager looking to build a fulfilling career that supports a balanced life? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Auckland team, where you’ll work directly with clients, lead a talented team, and chart a clear pathway to Partner level. This is a role for someone who wants more than just a great job — a chance to make a real impact with clients every day and grow into a future leader of the business.

Your role, your contribution

• Manage and service existing client relationships, ensuring jobs are delivered to technical standards, within budget, and on time.
• Identify opportunities to add value for clients, strengthen external networks, and raise the Findex profile in the market.
• Review compliance documents, complex special purpose financial statements, annual financial statements, tax returns, and reconciliations across companies, partnerships, trusts, and individuals.
• Contribute to advisory projects, such as business planning, budgeting, and cashflows.
• Empower and nurture your team, driving retention and capability while delivering outstanding results.
• Stay current with technical knowledge to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

The Benefits of joining us!

• A clear pathway to Partner level — with structured support, mentoring, and defined milestones to help you get there
• Attractive salary with bonus opportunities
• Professional membership support, study reimbursements and study leave
• Flexible working policies, including Time Off In Lieu (TOIL), hybrid working and purchased annual leave
• Southern Cross Health insurance plus access to a range of staff benefits
• Ongoing learning, development, and genuine career growth as our business grows.
• A supportive workplace that prioritises work-life balance and personal growth.

What you bring to the role:

• Previous business advisory accounting experience gained within public practice with a CA/CPA qualification
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and develop others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and relationship management expertise.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.

Our Impact: Why Findex?

Findex New Zealand is one of the largest providers of practical accounting, audit, tax, wealth and business advice to individuals and businesses from a network with 24 offices throughout the New Zealand and 90+ offices across Australasia. At Findex, we help clients manage, grow, and protect their financial future with confidence. Since 1987, we’ve become a leading Australasian provider of integrated accounting, advisory, and wealth solutions, delivered through our “Wealth Accountant” and Family Office models. With 2,500 professionals we combine local expertise with global reach and remain committed to supporting clients and communities in creating long-term financial security. Backed by the global reach of Crowe Global with genuine pathways to progress your career locally and beyond.

For the Community – The Findex Community Fund (FCF) is dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve. Since 2018, we have donated over $4.3 million to more than 800 charities across Australia and New Zealand. Collectively, our team has dedicated over 9,000 volunteer hours, making a tangible impact in their communities through personal engagement.

For our Customers – Together, Findex and Crowe champion the success of over 75,000 Australasian businesses, helping them grow with expert advice, fresh thinking, and top-tier professional services. Here, you’re empowered to work in a way that brings out your best — supporting your growth, your team, and the clients who trust us to make a real difference.

For You – At Findex, we focus on developing our people. With structured training and development opportunities, we allow our people to grow their career in a way that sets them up for success. We actively support our people by giving extra support to external studies that is relevant to their role.

For Diversity & Inclusion – Findex is an equal opportunity employer.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from candidates with a variety of strengths, backgrounds and experiences, results-driven.