Private Business Accountant & Advisor — Growth & AI

PwC New Zealand; Napier; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing allowance

Sonder/EAP/Headspace

Paid parental leave

Recognition days

Job summary

PwC New Zealand’s Private Business team in Napier is seeking an Associate to join a collaborative environment. You will handle accounting and tax compliance for privately owned clients, develop technical and advisory skills, and build trusted relationships with business owners and finance teams.

You’ll work with colleagues across PwC New Zealand and internationally, take increasing ownership of client work, and leverage new technology including AI tools to deliver practical accounting solutions.

Qualifications

• Commerce or Accounting degree required or progress toward one.
• CAANZ or CPA qualification preferred or in progress.
• Experience in chartered accounting or professional services a must.
• Experience preparing NZ tax returns and financial statements.
• Strong knowledge of NZ tax and accounting requirements.
• Ability to work with Xero and Excel.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality work on time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting and tax compliance work for clients.
• Own assigned client work and meet deadlines with support as needed.
• Interact with clients to gather information and provide advisory guidance.
• Identify risks and opportunities and discuss with the client team.
• Build relationships with business owners and finance teams.
• Collaborate with PwC colleagues on broader client matters.

Skills

Commerce degree

CA/CPA qualification

NZ tax compliance

Xero

Excel

Data analytics awareness

Client communication

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Commerce or Accounting degree

CAANZ or CPA qualification

Progress towards CAANZ/CPA

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

PwC New Zealand’s Private Business team in Napier is seeking an Associate to join a collaborative environment. You will handle accounting and tax compliance for privately owned clients, develop technical and advisory skills, and build trusted relationships with business owners and finance teams.

You’ll work with colleagues across PwC New Zealand and internationally, take increasing ownership of client work, and leverage new technology including AI tools to deliver practical accounting solutions.