Senior Accountant

Findex; Oamaru; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CA membership fees covered

Job summary

Findex in Oamaru invites you to join as an Accounting Professional, serving a local client portfolio in a close-knit team. Enjoy living in one of New Zealand's most liveable towns with coastal access and a balanced lifestyle.

You will prepare financial statements and tax returns, support business advisory work, and benefit from on-the-job learning and dedicated development. A supportive firm environment encourages growth and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Proven accounting experience within public practice.
• Enthusiastic team contributor with strong people skills.
• Interest in accounting and business advisory services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for clients.
• Assist with business advice, annual financial statements, tax returns and reconciliations.
• Work on budgeting, cash flow, forecasting and cost tracking.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Contribute proactively, whether solo or in a team.

Skills

Accounting

People skills

Business advisory

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Live and work in one of the South Island's most liveable towns. Findex has an opportunity for an Accounting Professional to join our Oamaru team. If you're looking to grow your career somewhere with a genuinely great lifestyle - think coastal walks, heritage architecture, a thriving food and wine scene, and a fraction of the commute of the big cities - this is your chance.

You'll join a close-knit, client-focused team, working directly with the stakeholders and clients in your own portfolio. Continuous self-improvement is built in, through on-the-job learning and personalised training.

What will your typical week look like?

• Preparing financial statements and income tax returns for clients, drawing on strong technical skills across income tax, company tax, GST, FBT, trusts, management accounting and reporting requirements
• Assisting with business advice and complex special purpose reports, annual financial statements, tax returns and reconciliations
• Working with project-related financials - budgeting, cash flow management, forecasting and cost tracking to support financial decision-making
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and clients
• Bringing a proactive, self-motivated attitude, equally comfortable working solo or as part of a team

The benefits of joining us

• We support your professional growth by covering your CA membership fees, ensuring you stay up to date with industry standards
• Tailored career pathways and development programs aligned with your professional aspirations
• Access to industry-leading learning and development designed to accelerate your growth

What you bring to the role

You are someone with:

• Proven accounting experience within public practice
• A genuine desire to be an enthusiastic and active contributor to the team
• Fantastic people skills and a passion for accounting and business advisory services

Our impact: why Findex?

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 (FCF) is dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve. Since 2018, we've 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 with extra assistance 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.