Senior Accountant — Hybrid, Client Impact & Growth

Grant Thornton; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Membership fees paid

Parental leave benefits

Gym subsidy

Social club

Volunteer leave

Dress for day

Laptop & phone

Learning & development

Job summary

Grant Thornton New Zealand is a leading global network delivering audit, tax and advisory services. The role involves delivering exceptional accounting services, engaging with senior leaders, and taking ownership of engagements to develop specialist skills while supporting a collaborative, flexible and inclusive culture.

You’ll work on diverse engagements, prepare financial statements and tax work, reconcile bank statements, and build strong client relationships as you progress toward CA/CPA

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.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements, tax returns, supplementary tax and other IRD forms.
• Reconciling bank statements and ensuring all work papers are cross references and reviewed by appropriate team members.
• Preparing monthly reports, forecasts, and tax related documentation.
• Build strong client relationships, becoming a key point of contact over time.
• Help foster a positive team culture.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Xero experience

MYOB experience a bonus

Education

CA/CPA in progress

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Grant Thornton New Zealand is a leading global network delivering audit, tax and advisory services. The role involves delivering exceptional accounting services, engaging with senior leaders, and taking ownership of engagements to develop specialist skills while supporting a collaborative, flexible and inclusive culture.

You’ll work on diverse engagements, prepare financial statements and tax work, reconcile bank statements, and build strong client relationships as you progress toward CA/CPA