Senior Accountant (Audit)

GPC Finance; Kaipātiki; On-site; NZD 99,108 - 118,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-based bonus

Pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Free on-site parking

Employee wellbeing programme

Job summary

GPC Finance is looking for an experienced Audit Senior to join their team in Auckland, New Zealand. The successful candidate will manage client audit files and financial statements, contribute to audit planning, and train junior staff in auditing practices.

The role requires ACA or ACCA qualification with at least one year of experience in audit. The salary ranges from €50,000 to €60,000, plus benefits such as a performance-based bonus, pension contribution, and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in an Irish practice-based audit role.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and multiple assignments efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and completion of client audit files and financial statements.
• Drafting financial reports as required by client assignment.
• Training junior staff in accounts preparation and auditing.

Skills

Auditing standards knowledge

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Deadline management

Team leadership

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Our client, a long-established and highly regarded accountancy practice based in Cork, is seeking to recruit an experienced Audit Senior to support ongoing growth. The successful Audit Senior will be working with a varied client portfolio across multiple industries, and gain exposure to high-quality audit work and benefit from genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and completion of client audit files and financial statements (from start to finish) to a high professional standard, within budget and time deadlines, both internal and statutory.
• Drafting financial reports as required by client assignment.
• Training junior staff in all technical aspects of accounts preparation and auditing, whilst leading them on client assignments.
• To identify areas of non-compliance with auditing and accounting standards, and to bring these to the attention of the engagement manager.
• Some travel at certain times may be required, including overnight stays.
• The position will attract additional duties depending on the type of client assignment, but will always be of a professional accounting or auditing nature.
• Working as part of a team in the provision of statutory external audit services to a wide portfolio of clients in various sectors.
• Preparation and review of high-quality audit planning and reporting deliverables.
• Presentation of results of engagements to the engagement manager.
• Contributing to the development of your own, and the team’s, technical acumen through continuous coaching, mentoring and leading your team on engagements.

Requirements

• Audit Senior will be ACA or ACCA-qualified.
• Minimum 1 year’s experience in an Irish practice-based audit role.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and multiple assignments efficiently.
• Experience with audit software (e.g., CaseWare) is desirable but not essential.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: €50,000 – €60,000, depending on experience.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Pension contribution.
• Annual Christmas gift card.
• Employee wellbeing programme.
• Hybrid working options.
• Company events.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free on-site parking.