Senior BAS Consultant / Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

Consult Recruitment is seeking a Senior BAS professional for an Assistant Manager level role in Auckland. You will work with senior colleagues to deliver accounting and advisory services for a portfolio of business clients, taking on ownership and coordinating workflow as you develop the wider team.

The role emphasizes reviewing work, client delivery, and developing advisory and leadership capabilities while ensuring deadlines and quality are met.

Qualifications

• Experience performing BAS for NZ clients.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand accounting and tax requirements.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for client advisory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns and management accounts.
• Manage client relationships and respond to accounting and tax queries.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow analysis.
• Help clients understand their financial results and identify improvements.
• Manage assignments to meet deadlines and maintain quality.
• Collaborate with colleagues to resolve accounting and tax matters.
• Mentor junior team members with guidance and feedback.

Skills

BAS experience

Client relationship management

Clear communication

Problem solving

Education

CA or CPA qualification or nearing completion

Tools

Xero

Job description

Join a leading CA firm, delivering accounting, tax and advisory services and building client expertise.

About the role

You’ll work closely with senior colleagues to deliver accounting and advisory services across a portfolio of business clients. Your responsibilities and level of ownership will reflect your experience.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, tax returns and management accounts.
• Managing client relationships and responding to day-to-day accounting and tax queries.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow analysis.
• Helping clients understand their financial results and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Managing assignments to meet deadlines and maintain quality.
• Working with colleagues to resolve technical accounting and tax matters.
• Supporting junior team members through guidance and feedback.

At Assistant Manager level, you’ll take greater responsibility for reviewing work, coordinating workflow and overseeing client delivery, while supporting the development of the wider team.

About you

You’re an experienced BAS professional who enjoys working 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 nearing completion.
• Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns for business clients.
• Confidence using Xero and other accounting systems.
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and communicate effectively with clients.
• An interest in developing your advisory and leadership skills.

For appointment at Assistant Manager level, you’ll also demonstrate experience reviewing work, supporting junior accountants and managing client relationships with greater independence.

The opportunity

This role would suit a Senior BAS professional seeking broader responsibility, or someone ready to step into an Assistant Manager position.

You’ll have scope to build your client management experience, contribute to business advisory work and develop your ability to guide others, with the role tailored to the level you’re ready to take on.