Senior Accountant

Traction; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Study leave

CA/CPA subscriptions

Flexible work from home

Job summary

Findex New Zealand is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a high-performing team serving rural and agribusiness clients across Hawke’s Bay. You may work from Waipukurau or Hastings, with one remote day per week supported.

Ideal candidates will have proven public practice experience, CA/CPA qualification (or working towards it), and strong tax and accounting skills to deliver timely financial statements and advisory support.

Qualifications

• Proven accounting experience within public practice.
• CA or CPA qualification, or working towards this (desirable).
• Agriculture or agribusiness client experience is ideal.
• Experience across a broad range of tax, accounting and business matters.
• The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• 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 rural and agribusiness clients, understanding the seasonal and financial pressures unique to the land.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Public practice experience

Education

CA or CPA qualification, or working towards this

Job description

Ready for a role with real variety, real clients, and a lifestyle to match? Keep reading. We’re a successful and forward-thinking accounting and business advisory firm, working with a wide range of clients across Hawke’s Bay’s agricultural region. We’re looking for a dedicated Senior Accountant to join our high-performing team, working from either our Waipukurau or Hastings office. Waipukurau offers a rural base, while Hastings gives you a bigger town with easy access to the same clients and countrysideWe partner with a wide range of clients, providing personalised advice built on genuine independence and close client contact. Given the region we work in, experience with agribusiness and rural clients is ideal, though not essential.

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 rural and agribusiness clients, understanding the seasonal and financial pressures unique to the land

The benefits of joining us

• A clear pathway to partnership, with ongoing career development, mentoring and training support
• Work from home one day a week, with the flexibility to be based at either our Waipukurau or Hastings office
• Easy access to the best of Hawke’s Bay: the Tukituki trail for walking and biking, Pukeora lookout, four local vineyards, golf, trout fishing, gliding and hot air ballooning, and some of Hawke’s Bay’s best beaches
• 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)
• Agriculture or agribusiness client experience is ideal
• Experience across a broad range of tax, accounting and business matters
• 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.