Senior BAS Accountant | Whangārei

Consult Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Consult Recruitment in Whangārei seeks a Senior BAS Accountant to take ownership of client work, delivering BAS, financial statements and tax returns while building strong relationships. You will guide junior staff and contribute to advisory projects within a busy NZ practice.

The ideal candidate holds a CA/CPA or is working toward it, with NZ BAS experience, Xero proficiency, and a proactive, client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Relevant BAS experience in a NZ accounting practice.
• Strong knowledge of NZ accounting and tax requirements.
• CA or CPA qualification, or progressing toward completion.
• Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns for business clients.
• Proficiency with Xero and other accounting systems.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently.
• Interest in developing advisory skills and mentoring juniors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns, and management accounts.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and respond to queries.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow analysis for clients.
• Help clients understand financial results and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage assignments to meet deadlines and maintain high quality.

Skills

BAS experience

Client relationships

Advisory mindset

Communication

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

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Consult Recruitment – Auckland, North Island

You’ll work closely with senior colleagues to deliver accounting and advisory services across a portfolio of privately owned business clients.

This is a hands on BAS position where you’ll take ownership of your work, build strong relationships with clients and contribute across compliance, tax and broader business advisory matters.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, tax returns and management accounts.
• Managing day to day client relationships and responding to accounting and tax queries.
• Supporting clients with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow analysis.
• Helping clients understand their financial results and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Managing assignments to meet deadlines and maintain a high standard of work.
• Working with senior colleagues to resolve technical accounting and tax matters.
• Supporting junior team members through guidance and feedback.
• Contributing to broader business advisory work as your client relationships develop.

About you

You’re an experienced BAS professional who enjoys working directly with clients and taking ownership of your work.

You combine sound technical knowledge with clear communication and a practical approach to solving problems.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Relevant BAS experience within a New Zealand accounting practice.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand accounting and tax requirements.
• A CA or CPA qualification, or be working towards completion.
• Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns for business clients.
• Confidence using Xero and other accounting systems.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently.
• An interest in developing your advisory skills and supporting junior team members.

The opportunity This role would suit an experienced BAS Accountant looking to step into a Senior BAS Accountant position, or an established Senior seeking a new opportunity in Whangārei.

You’ll have the opportunity to take greater ownership of client relationships, broaden your exposure to advisory work and continue developing technically while working closely with experienced senior professionals.

Based in Whangārei, this is a strong opportunity for someone looking to build a long term career in public practice while working with a varied portfolio of New Zealand businesses.