Senior Accountant

PKF Otago; Alexandra; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.5 day week

Central Otago lifestyle

Office-first role

Job summary

PKF Otago in Alexandra is looking for a senior public practice accountant with CA qualification and 5+ years' NZ experience. You’ll provide sound, practical advice, be the go-to for clients, and lead by example in a fast-growing Central Otago setting.

You may be a generalist or specialised, ready to review and support the team, deepen client conversations, and broaden service offerings. This is an office-first, Alexandra-based role with a balanced 4.5-day week, and the chance to thrive while

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a New Zealand Public Practice environment.
• CA qualification required.
• Ability to review and support the rest of the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide sound, practical accounting advice to clients.
• Be the go-to for clients and deepen advisory conversations.
• Lead by example and help broaden services offered.

Skills

CA qualification

Public practice experience

Client advisory

Leadership

Education

CA qualification (NZ/PCA) or equivalent

Job description

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PKF combines the very best of grass roots independence, collective strength and global reach. With 500+ offices spread across 150 countries we’re the 15th largest accounting network globally. Recently formed PKF Otago is the result of three established firms coming together. With a team of 30 across Dunedin and Alexandra, we have an enviable combination of scale, heritage and expertise.

This senior role is Alexandra-based, right on the doorstep of all that Central Otago has to offer. New beginnings create opportunity to build something truly exceptional, and we want your help to seize every bit of it.

The Opportunity

You’re ideally CA qualified, experienced, get the technical numbers piece of accounting and have the confidence to provide sound, practical advice. You work hard, show urgency and always see things through. You’re willing to speak up if there’s a better way and will always lend a hand. You’re known for being smart, caring and taking incredible pride in what you do.

You genuinely love being the go-to for clients and are hungry to deepen the conversation, broaden the services and generate more of those priceless “ah hah” moments that take them wherever they want to go. You know what world class, proactive business support looks like – or could look like – and are invited to do just that right here. You have experience reviewing and supporting the rest of the team – or are ready to take this next step.

You might be a generalist or have specialised along the way, but you will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a New Zealand Public Practice environment. You may already be in Central or are considering a move. What matters here is sound technical skill matched with a smart, curious mind and a personality that genuinely gives a damn about others.

Central Otago is one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing regions attracting professionals and business owners seeking an outstanding lifestyle without compromising career opportunities. Alexandra offers a rare combination of affordability and lifestyle with easy access to all the wider region has to offer.

The Nuts and Bolts

This is a full-time, Alexandra-based, office-first role. You’ll have the tools and flexibility to work elsewhere occasionally, including from our Dunedin office. We currently have a 4.5 day work week policy so we can truly enjoy some work/life balance. Imagine finishing work lunchtime Friday and being on a bike trail, golf course, ski field, lake or vineyard within minutes. That's just everyday life in Central Otago.