Private Enterprise Graduate (Feb 2027)

CSEA; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

KPMG benefits

Graduate Camp

Boost! development programme

Hybrid working

Job summary

KPMG's Private Enterprise Auckland team invites you to join as a Graduate, supporting privately owned businesses and individuals across tax, accounting, and advisory services. You will gain hands-on experience aligning with your studies and entrepreneurial spirit while contributing to client success.

You will work with clients from diverse sectors, from retail to software, collaborating with a national network and benefiting from induction, a graduate program, and development initiatives like

Qualifications

• Collaborative approach to client work and team projects.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Working towards an Accounting or Finance degree with CA prerequisites.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns and GST/FBT returns, respond to IRD queries, reconcile ledgers, analyse financial data, and prepare financial statements.
• Assist with income projections and research to support business investment decisions.
• Support senior staff on larger assignments and assist with trusts and partnerships.
• Respond to client queries, identify value-added opportunities, and maintain client relationships.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, stay informed about business trends, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Build knowledge of accounting software, contribute to proposal development, and adapt to changes in the business environment.

Skills

Collaborative approach

Pragmatic problem-solving

Relationship building

Team motivation

Adaptability

High standards

Strong communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Tītokona tō tātou tōnuitanga, mō Aotearoa, mō Tātou. Fuelling prosperity for New Zealand, for all New Zealanders.

Our Opportunity | Ngā Āheinga

Join KPMG's Private Enterprise team and support privately owned businesses and individuals in achieving their goals.

You will make a meaningful impact by providing practical solutions for clients throughout their unique journeys, including:

• Startup and early-stage growth
• Business expansion
• International expansion
• Consolidation
• Rationalisation

You will collaborate with a national network of clients across a range of industries, from retail and kiwifruit to software and government departments.

Leverage your accounting, tax, and advisory skills to deliver value-added solutions across compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic planning.

As a Private Enterprise Graduate, you will enjoy diverse work opportunities that align with your studies and entrepreneurial spirit while supporting the prosperity of New Zealand's small to medium businesses.

Your Day-to-Day | Ngā mahi o ia rā

• Financial Preparation: Prepare tax returns and GST/FBT returns, respond to IRD queries, reconcile ledgers, analyse financial data, and prepare financial statements.
• Management Accounting: Assist with income projections and research to support business investment decisions.
• Support and Secondment: Support senior staff on larger assignments and assist with non-company entities such as trusts and partnerships.
• Client Management: Respond to client queries, identify value-added opportunities, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Business Development: Develop and maintain client relationships, stay informed about business trends, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Learning and Development: Build your knowledge of accounting software, contribute to proposal development, and adapt to changes in the business environment.

You – What You Bring to Our Team | Ōu tā koha ki te whānau

• A collaborative approach to working with colleagues.
• A pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to develop trusted and respected relationships with clients.
• The ability to inspire and motivate team members to perform at their best.
• A willingness to contribute to a dynamic and creative environment that encourages innovation.
• The ability to embrace change and seek opportunities for growth and improvement.
• A commitment to high standards and quality.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with others.
• Currently working towards a degree majoring in Accounting or Finance, or another major that meets the prerequisites for a Chartered Accountancy qualification.

Us – What We Will Provide for You | Ō mātou tā koha ki a koe

• An entry-level position within our Private Enterprise Auckland team, starting alongside our National Graduate cohort.
• A Graduate package, including a sign-on bonus and access to KPMG benefits and initiatives.
• An induction week, including Graduate Camp, cultural competency activities, team-based activities, and volunteering opportunities.
• Access to Boost!, KPMG's Graduate Development Programme, designed to support you throughout your first year as a graduate.

Ready to Grow With KPMG?

Recruitment Agencies

The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team.

We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions, or those who identify as neurodivergent.

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on 04 816 4660 or email [e-mail].

KPMG offers rewarding careers and a holistic range of benefits designed to support work-life balance. The firm wants its people to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow, and know that they Belong at KPMG.

Employee Benefits

As a KPMG employee, you will have access to:

• The firm's annual incentive scheme.
• Local and international secondment opportunities.
• Hybrid working across office, client, and home locations.
• Opportunities to work from overseas and spend additional time with friends and family outside New Zealand.
• Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Gender-neutral parental support, including up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for new parents.
• A paid professional association membership of your choice.
• Digital accreditations through KPMG's partnership with Microsoft.
• LinkedIn Learning and tailored learning pathways.
• Special offers and discounts on insurance, banking services, lifestyle goods, and services.
• Opportunities to join Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity Networks, including Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility, and Wahine groups.
• Opportunities to participate in Green Team activities supporting KPMG's environmental sustainability goals.
• Invitations to join local Social Clubs and participate in social, sporting, cultural, family, and fundraising activities.
• Paid time off for volunteering and citizenship activities.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including:
  • Free flu vaccinations.
  • Subsidised sporting events.
  • Free confidential counselling services.
  • An additional five days of Wellbeing Leave.
  • Access to KPMG's Wellbeing Portal and its range of advice and resources.

Diversity and Inclusion

KPMG believes that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to its people, clients, and communities.

The firm's goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation, or disability.

Further information can be found on KPMG's website.