Senior BAS Accountant

Fluid Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Fluid Recruitment, on behalf of a well-established Chartered Accounting firm in Wellington CBD, seeks a Senior BAS Accountant to join their growing team. You will prepare and review financial statements, GST returns, and tax compliance while building strong client relationships.

You will manage your own client portfolio, review work for junior staff, and partner with senior team members to deliver practical accounting and advisory services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of NZ public practice experience.
• Strong BAS, tax and financial reporting experience.
• Confident managing your own client portfolio.
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring juniors.
• CA qualified or working towards CA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, GST returns and compliance work.
• Build strong client relationships and provide practical accounting and business advice.
• Work closely with Partners and senior team members on client matters.
• Take ownership of your client portfolio and become a trusted point of contact.
• Opportunity to further develop advisory, commercial and client-facing skills.

Skills

BAS accounting

Tax accounting

Financial reporting

Client relationship building

Portfolio management

Communication skills

Education

CA qualification in progress or CA candidate

Job description

Are you an experienced BAS Accountant ready for your next challenge?

We're working with a well-established Chartered Accounting firm based in Wellington CBD, who are looking to add an experienced Senior BAS Accountant to their growing team.

The Opportunity

• Prepare and review financial statements, GST, tax returns and compliance work
• Build strong relationships with clients and provide practical accounting and business advice
• Work closely with Partners and senior team members on a range of client matters
• Take ownership of your client portfolio and become a trusted point of contact
• Opportunity to further develop your advisory, commercial and client-facing skills

About You

• 5+ years' experience within New Zealand public practice
• Strong BAS, tax and financial reporting experience
• Confident managing your own portfolio of clients
• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• CA qualified or working towards your CA qualification

What's on Offer?

• Salary range: $85k - $110k (Depending on experience)
• Wellington CBD location
• Social team environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities