Senior/Intermediate BAS Accountant, Private Clients

EY; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness incentive

8 weeks of flex leave

Gender-neutral parental leave

Job summary

EY Christchurch is seeking a BAS Intermediate / Senior Accountant to join our Private Clients team. You will deliver accounting, tax and advisory services across a diverse portfolio of clients locally and internationally as they grow and evolve.

You will mentor junior teammates, build strong client relationships, and apply commercial and technical insight to deliver practical, high-quality solutions in a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting; CA ANZ or CPA (completed or in progress).
• Experience in financial reporting and New Zealand tax.
• Strong relationship management with ability to work across teams and clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient with Excel, PowerBI or Xero.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accounting, tax and advisory services across engagements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to team development.
• Apply commercial and technical insight to provide practical, client-focused solutions.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Mentoring juniors

Commercial/technical insight

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant degree in Accounting

CA ANZ or CPA (completed or in progress)

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Xero

Job description

EY Christchurch is seeking a BAS Intermediate / Senior Accountant to join our Private Clients team. You will deliver accounting, tax and advisory services across a diverse portfolio of clients locally and internationally as they grow and evolve.

You will mentor junior teammates, build strong client relationships, and apply commercial and technical insight to deliver practical, high-quality solutions in a collaborative, inclusive culture.