Senior Accountant

Traction; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid study leave

CA/CPA study fee refund

Mentorship by industry leaders

Job summary

Traction in Christchurch is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage a diverse client portfolio across companies, partnerships, trusts and individuals, preparing financial statements, tax returns, cash flows and budgets. You’ll work closely with Managers and mentor junior team members in a close-knit Christchurch office.

The role offers a clear career development pathway with CA/CPA study support, including fee reimbursement and paid study leave, plus health insurance and corporate benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven accounting experience within public practice, with CA/CPA in progress.
• Strong foundation in accounting software and willingness to learn new systems.
• Confident preparing financial statements and tax returns across a range of entities.
• An outgoing, team-first attitude with a genuine interest in mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements, tax returns, cash flows and budgets for a diverse client portfolio.
• Managing client relationships across companies, partnerships, trusts and individuals.
• Work closely with Managers and team to ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of junior team members as you grow into the role.
• Help clients get the most out of leading cloud accounting software for their business needs.
• Contributing to a positive team culture in our Christchurch office.

Skills

Public practice accounting

CA/CPA in progress

Client relationship management

Mentoring others

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Cloud accounting software

Job description

# Senior AccountantAccounting & Business AdvisoryChristchurch, Canterbury, New ZealandOctober 22, 2026Full TimeApply Now### Job Description**Ready to join a close-knit team and make your mark in Christchurch?**We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Christchurch team. You’ll manage a diverse client portfolio across companies, partnerships, trusts and individuals, preparing financial statements, tax returns, cash flows and budgets.This is a close-knit team based primarily in our Christchurch office, where personality counts as much as technical skill. We’re looking for an outgoing team player who’ll help build on a great culture, with the opportunity to coach and review junior team members’ work as you grow into the role.**Your role, your contribution!*** Preparing financial statements, tax returns, cash flows and budgets for a diverse client portfolio.* Managing client relationships across companies, partnerships, trusts and individuals.* Work closely with Managers and team to ensure work is completed accurately and on time.* Coaching and reviewing the work of junior team members as you grow into the role.* Help clients get the most out of leading cloud accounting software for their business needs.* Contributing to a positive team culture in our Christchurch office.**The Benefits of joining us!*** Clear career development pathway and ongoing training/support.* Full support for CA/CPA studies, including fee reimbursement and paid study leave.* Attractive salary package, plus health insurance and corporate benefits.* Be mentored by industry-leading professionals as you grow your career.* Access industry-leading learning and development designed to accelerate your progress.* Work with a diverse portfolio of clients across a broad range of industries.* Join a firm that develops and promotes its own talent.**What you bring to the role*** Proven accounting experience within public practice, and well underway with your CA/CPA qualification.* A strong foundation in accounting software, with a willingness to learn new systems.* Confidence preparing financial statements and tax returns across a range of entities.* An outgoing, team-first attitude with a genuine interest in mentoring others.**Next steps:** If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career, apply now. We’d love to hear from you! You’ll be directed to our careers page to complete your application.**Our Impact: Why Findex?**Findex helps clients manage, grow, and protect their financial future with confidence. Since 1987, we’ve grown into one of Australasia’s leading providers of integrated accounting, audit, tax, wealth, and business advisory services, with 2,500 professionals across more than 100 offices, including over 20 throughout New Zealand. Through our innovative Wealth Accountant and Family Office models, we combine local expertise with global reach to deliver personalised, holistic support; empowering clients and communities to grow, protect, and secure their financial future.**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 first. 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 them extra support to external studies that is relevant to their role.**For Diversity and 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.