Senior Accountant/Manager

Traction; Dunedin; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CA membership fees covered

Career development programs

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Findex seeks an experienced accounting professional in Dunedin to prepare financial statements and tax returns, while delivering business advisory support. You will engage in budgeting, forecasting and client reporting, building strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

A proactive, self-motivated mindset and ability to work both independently and in a team are essential. Joining Findex offers structured development, CA membership support, and clear career pathways designed to advance

Qualifications

• Proven accounting experience within public practice.
• CA qualification is preferred.
• Genuine desire to be an enthusiastic and active contributor to our team.
• Fantastic people skills and a passion for accounting and business advisory services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for clients, using strong technical skills including tax, GST, and reporting requirements.
• Assist in preparing business advice and/or producing complex special purpose reports and reconciliations.
• Experience with project-related financials, including budgeting, cash flow management, forecasting, and tracking project costs.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Proactive attitude, self-motivated, and able to work unsupervised and in a team environment.

Skills

Public practice accounting

People skills

Business advisory

Education

CA qualification preferred

Job description

Your role, your contribution!

• Preparing financial statements and income tax returns for clients, using your strong technical skills, including working knowledge of income tax, company tax, GST, FBT, trusts, management accounting, and reporting requirements.
• Assist in preparing business advice and/or producing complex special purpose reports, annual financial statements, tax returns, and reconciliations.
• Experience with project-related financials, including budgeting, cash flow management, forecasting, and tracking project costs to support financial decision-making.
• The ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Proactive attitude, self-motivated, and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.

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 development

What you bring to the role:

You are someone with….

• Proven accounting experience within public practice
• CA qualification is preferred
• Genuine desire to be an enthusiastic and active contributor to our 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 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 allow our people to grow their career in a way that sets them up for success. We actively support our people by giving them extra support to external studies that is relevant to their role.

For Diversity & Inclusion –

Findex is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from candidates with a variety of strengths, backgrounds and experiences.