Senior Accountant & Quality Leader — Flexible Growth

Markhams Clarke Craw Ltd; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Extra day off on Easter Tuesday

Family-friendly workplace

Active social club and regular team–or

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Moore Markhams Otago is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead quality initiatives and support continuous improvement across the firm. You will work closely with Directors and Managers to deliver exceptional client service and maintain high standards.

This is a flexible role that can be shaped around your skills and interests in technical accounting, mentoring, and operational improvement, with a strong emphasis on training and development.

Qualifications

• CA qualification (or equivalent) and significant accounting experience in public practice.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, compliance requirements, and practice workflows.
• Experience in training, mentoring, coaching, or professional development programmes is advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and compliance support at Senior Accountant level when required.
• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns, and related documentation as required.
• Support the development and implementation of firm-wide quality initiatives.
• Assist Directors with special projects and operational initiatives.
• Contribute to the firm’s training and professional development programme.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Mentoring and coaching

Training and development

Education

CA qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office

Job description

Moore Markhams Otago is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead quality initiatives and support continuous improvement across the firm. You will work closely with Directors and Managers to deliver exceptional client service and maintain high standards.

This is a flexible role that can be shaped around your skills and interests in technical accounting, mentoring, and operational improvement, with a strong emphasis on training and development.