Senior Accountant — Hybrid, Client‑Focused & Growth‑Ready

Grant Thornton International; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working

Professional membership fees

Parental leave benefits

Gym memberships

Social club and team activities

Volunteer leave and cultural swap days

Dress for your day

Company laptop and mobile phone

Ongoing learning and professional dev

Job summary

Grant Thornton New Zealand in Wellington CBD offers a flexible, hybrid working environment and a down-to-earth culture that values collaboration and ongoing development. You’ll join a dynamic accounting team delivering high-quality advisory and assurance work for diverse clients.

As a motivated accounting professional, you’ll support senior leaders, prepare financial statements and tax documentation, and build strong client relationships while developing specialist technical skills and a

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in a CA environment.
• Progressing toward or holding a CA or CPA qualification.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Xero.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, tax returns and IRD forms.
• Reconcile bank statements and ensure work papers are reviewed by appropriate team members.
• Prepare monthly reports, forecasts and tax-related documentation.
• Build strong client relationships and become a key contact over time.
• Help foster a positive team culture.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Excel

Xero

MYOB experience

Proactive mindset

Education

CA/CPA qualification (progress toward)

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Excel

Job description

Grant Thornton New Zealand in Wellington CBD offers a flexible, hybrid working environment and a down-to-earth culture that values collaboration and ongoing development. You’ll join a dynamic accounting team delivering high-quality advisory and assurance work for diverse clients.

As a motivated accounting professional, you’ll support senior leaders, prepare financial statements and tax documentation, and build strong client relationships while developing specialist technical skills and a