Senior Accountant

Visory; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health insurance

Team culture

Study support

Job summary

Findex New Zealand in Hamilton is seeking a Senior Accountant to support Partners and deliver hands-on accounting and advisory services to a diverse client base across the Waikato region. The role offers flexibility with 32–40 hours per week and a pathway to partnership as you grow with the firm.

You will prepare financial statements, income tax returns, cash flow forecasts and management reports, using leading software.

Qualifications

• Public practice accounting experience
• CA or CPA qualification or working towards this
• Experience across tax, accounting and business matters
• Genuine client-focused approach with ability to build trust
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Produce financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts and companies
• Prepare management reports
• Prepare cash flow forecasts to help clients plan cash-based transactions and meet their financial commitments
• Deliver quality accounting services with efficiency and accuracy, ensuring tax liabilities and due dates are understood
• Work with leading accounting software systems to meet client needs
• Build relationships with clients and support Partners on a day-to-day basis

Skills

Public practice accounting

Client focus

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Working towards CA/CPA

Job description

Ready for a role with real variety and real clients? Keep reading.

We're a successful and forward-thinking accounting and business advisory firm, working with a wide range of clients across the Waikato region. We're looking for a dedicated Senior Accountant to join our hardworking team in Hamilton, providing hands-on support to our Partners.

We work with a wide range of clients, providing personalised advice built on genuine independence and close client contact. This role suits someone who's genuinely client-focused and comfortable being a reliable point of contact and support while the Partner is out seeing clients.

We are open to applications from candidates looking for 32-40 hours per week.

Your role, your contribution

• Produce financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts and companies


• Preparation of management reports


• Prepare cash flow forecasts to help clients plan cash-based transactions and meet their financial commitments


• Consistently deliver quality accountancy services with efficiency and accuracy, helping clients understand their tax liabilities and due dates well in advance so they can plan ahead


• Work with a range of leading accounting software systems, helping clients get the most out of their system for their business needs


• Build genuine relationships with clients, acting as a trusted point of contact and supporting the Partner's client base day to day

The benefits of joining us

• A clear pathway to partnership, with ongoing career development, mentoring and training support


• Attractive salary package plus health insurance and corporate benefits


• A supportive, experienced team culture with genuine independence and direct client interaction


• Full study support, including study leave, fee reimbursement and CA or CPA subscriptions

What you bring to the role

• Proven accounting experience within public practice


• CA or CPA qualification, or working towards this (desirable)


• Experience across a broad range of tax, accounting and business matters


• A genuinely client-focused approach, with the ability to build trust and support a Partner's client relationships while they're out of office


• The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and clients


• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail

Our impact: why Findex?

Findex New Zealand is one of the largest providers of practical accounting, audit, tax, wealth and business advice to individuals and businesses, from a network of over 20 offices throughout the country.

At Findex, we help clients manage, grow and protect their financial future with confidence. Since 1987, we've become a leading Australasian provider of integrated accounting, advisory and wealth solutions, delivered through our Wealth Accountant and Family Office models. With 2,500 professionals across 100+ offices, we combine local expertise with global reach and remain committed to supporting clients and communities in creating long-term financial security.

For the community: the Findex Community Fund 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 help our people grow their careers in a way that sets them up for success. We actively support our people with extra funding for external study 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 we encourage applications from candidates with a variety of strengths, backgrounds and experiences.

Job Info

• Job Identification 5476


• Job Category Accounting & Business Advisory