Private Enterprise Graduate: Grow NZ SMEs & Impact

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

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