Senior Manager Tax Advisory

Consult Recruitment; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Hamilton, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to focus on tax advisory. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' tax experience, particularly with New Zealand tax regulations, and exceptional communication skills. The firm promotes a collaborative work environment, fostering teamwork and client service excellence. This role includes mentoring junior staff and maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' tax experience, ideally within a professional services firm.
• Exposure to New Zealand tax regulations is essential.
• Strong organizational abilities and effective time management.

Responsibilities

• Apply relevant legislation and case law to deliver tax advisory services.
• Mentor junior tax specialists and maintain high client service.
• Conduct comprehensive research to produce analytical tax opinions.

Skills

Tax Advisory

Client Relationship Management

Analytical Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) designation or Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The Role

I'm currently representing an established multi-partner CA firm with a lengthy history in the Waikato market; seeking an experienced Tax Manager seeking a step up in a generalist tax function with a heavy focus on Tax Advisory.

Responsibilities

• Applying a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, case law interpretation, and current Inland Revenue rulings.
• Managing and mentoring junior tax specialists to ensure the delivery of high-quality client service.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships by acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring timely, effective communication.
• Conducting comprehensive research across relevant materials and information sources to produce well-reasoned, analytical tax opinions.
• Interpreting and applying research findings to specific client scenarios, including evaluating alternative positions and potential adverse outcomes.
• Demonstrating familiarity with the tax lodgement programme and associated payment obligations.
• Applying a sound understanding of financial statements and their implications for tax compliance and planning.
• Effectively utilising compliance procedures to identify and assess potential tax planning opportunities.
• Demonstrating working knowledge of relevant non-tax financial matters as they relate to the broader advisory function.

What You Will Bring to Our Team

• Relevant qualifications such as Chartered Accountant (CA) designation or a Law degree
• A minimum of five years' tax experience, ideally within a professional services firm or a combination of professional services and corporate tax roles, with specific exposure to New Zealand tax regulations
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational abilities and effective time management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• A professional demeanor with a strong client service orientation
• A collaborative, inclusive, and team-focused approach

My Client believes in an open door policy and offers a strong and collaborative work environment which emphasis teamwork, support and an engaging and social work environment.

Contact

To discuss this role (and other opportunities within the Tax Advisory market), please get in touch for a confidential discussion:

Harry Dev Singh
[e-mail]
0204 048 4824