Senior Associate - Private Business

PwC South Africa; Auckland; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Referral bonuses

Retail discounts

Job summary

PwC NZ is seeking talented professionals at Senior Associate through Director level for our Private Business team in Auckland and Hamilton. In this role you’ll work with entrepreneurs across industries, delivering accounting, tax compliance and business advisory solutions while developing leadership, client relationships and opportunities for growth.

You’ll translate complex information into practical advice, leverage AI and data-driven insights, and contribute to a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, tax, legal, business advisory or related professional services.
• Strong technical capability and commercial acumen.
• Confidence leveraging AI, technology and data-driven insights to create value.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Curiosity, adaptability and a growth mindset.
• An analytical, solutions-focused approach and attention to detail.
• A collaborative style, strong sense of ownership and commitment to quality.
• Leadership, coaching or client engagement experience aligned to your level.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with business owners and leadership teams to understand goals, challenges and opportunities.
• Delivering accounting, tax compliance and business advisory solutions.
• Supporting financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and business planning.
• Translating complex technical information into clear, practical and commercially focused advice.
• Building trusted client relationships and identifying opportunities to add value.
• Leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance insights, streamline processes and deliver greater value for clients.
• Leading and delivering high-quality client engagements.
• Coaching others and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Skills

Accounting experience

Tax

Business advisory

AI and data insights

Communication

Growth mindset

Analytical thinking

Leadership coaching

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. In private tax at PwC, you will focus on providing personalised tax planning and compliance services to high-net-worth individuals and privately-owned businesses. Kia ora, Be a catalyst for growth. Help New Zealand businesses thrive. At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems. This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities and Aotearoa.

Our Private Business team works alongside some of New Zealand’s most ambitious privately owned, family-owned and high-growth businesses. From helping clients navigate growth and change to providing trusted accounting, tax and business advice, we help business owners and leaders make confident decisions and build for the future. As our team continues to grow, we’re seeking expressions of interest from talented professionals at Senior Associate through to Director level for future opportunities in Auckland and Hamilton.

Ngā kōrero mō tēnei tūranga / About the role

In Private Business, you’ll work directly with entrepreneurs, business owners and leadership teams across a broad range of industries. Combining technical expertise with practical commercial advice, you’ll help clients solve complex challenges, identify opportunities and create long-term value. We’re interested in connecting with professionals at the following levels: Senior Associate, Manager, Senior Manager, Director. The scope and level of responsibility will reflect your experience. As you progress through the grades, you’ll take on greater responsibility for leading engagements, developing people, building client relationships and identifying opportunities for growth.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Partnering with business owners and leadership teams to understand their goals, challenges and opportunities
• Delivering accounting, tax compliance and business advisory solutions
• Supporting financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and business planning
• Translating complex technical information into clear, practical and commercially focused advice
• Building trusted client relationships and identifying opportunities to add value
• Leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance insights, streamline processes and deliver greater value for clients
• Leading and delivering high-quality client engagements
• Coaching others and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team culture

Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe, ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga / Skills you will bring or develop in this role

• Experience in accounting, tax, legal, business advisory or related professional services
• Strong technical capability and commercial acumen
• Confidence leveraging AI, technology and data-driven insights to create value
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Curiosity, adaptability and a growth mindset
• An analytical, solutions-focused approach and attention to detail
• A collaborative style, strong sense of ownership and commitment to quality
• Leadership, coaching or client engagement experience aligned to your level

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts and deals
• Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways
• Wellbeing - $250 annual wellbeing allowance; life and income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance, with eligibility applying
• Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems
• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture
• Time off - Two paid recognition days off each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave
• Whānau and community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave

Mō te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?

We’d love to connect with professionals who are passionate about helping New Zealand businesses thrive. Whether you’re actively exploring your next move or would simply like to hear about future opportunities, we’re here to help.

We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.

Motuhake / Independence

Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This opportunity requires an independence review process.

Tono tika mai / Please apply directly:

We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this opportunity. If you’d like to be considered, please apply directly. We’d love to hear from you.

Expression of interest:

This advert is intended to build a talent pool for anticipated opportunities within our Private Business teams in Auckland and Hamilton. Registering your interest does not guarantee that an immediate vacancy is available. Applications will be considered as suitable opportunities arise.

Atamai hangahanga / A.I. usage:

Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.

Travel Requirements Up to 20%.

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

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