Senior Accounting Team Lead – Advisory & Mentorship

Fluid Recruitment; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Autonomy

Flexible schedule

Quality advisory-focused work

Job summary

Fluid Recruitment, Auckland-based accounting practice, is seeking a Team Leader to manage a portfolio of business advisory and compliance clients while mentoring a small team. The role blends hands-on technical accounting with client relationship leadership and the opportunity to influence team performance.

You’ll supervise staff, review work, and collaborate with Directors on complex matters, all within a flexible, balanced work culture that values work-life balance and high-quality advisory

Qualifications

• CA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong public practice accounting background
• Experience managing client relationships end-to-end
• Comfortable reviewing work and mentoring junior staff
• Confident working autonomously within a flexible environment
• Looking for a long-term role with balance, trust, and genuine flexibility

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of business advisory and compliance clients across a range of industries
• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns, and other compliance work
• Provide practical business advisory support and build trusted client relationships
• Lead, mentor, and support junior team members in their day-to-day development
• Review workflow and assist with delegation and prioritisation across the team
• Work closely with Directors on complex client matters and strategic planning
• Support a collaborative and flexible team culture with a strong focus on work-life balance

Skills

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Autonomy

Leadership

Education

CA qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Fluid Recruitment, Auckland-based accounting practice, is seeking a Team Leader to manage a portfolio of business advisory and compliance clients while mentoring a small team. The role blends hands-on technical accounting with client relationship leadership and the opportunity to influence team performance.

You’ll supervise staff, review work, and collaborate with Directors on complex matters, all within a flexible, balanced work culture that values work-life balance and high-quality advisory