Senior Tax Consultant

Consult Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm in Christchurch is looking for an experienced Senior Tax Consultant to manage complex tax functions and mentor junior consultants. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting, CA or CPA qualifications, and at least 4 years of NZ tax experience. You'll work in a collaborative environment with a focus on teamwork and support. This role offers diverse consulting exposure across tax types and a central Christchurch location.

Benefits

Strong collaborative work environment

Team support and training opportunities

Central Christchurch location

Qualifications

• 4 years of proven NZ tax experience in professional services.
• Experience with R&D tax incentives and cross-border tax issues is desirable.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and HNWIs.
• Provide tax consulting advice across various tax types.
• Liaise with Inland Revenue on audits and rulings.

Skills

NZ tax legislation knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Excel proficiency

TaxLab experience

Time management

Education

CA or CPA qualified or working towards it

Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

TaxLab

AI platforms for tax research

Job description

Senior Tax Consultant

We are currently representing an international mid-market CA firm with a lengthy history in the Christchurch market, seeking an experienced Senior Tax Consultant seeking a step up in a generalist tax function with focus on inbound and outbound work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review complex tax returns (companies, trusts, partnerships, HNWIs)
• Provide tax consulting advice across income tax, GST, FBT, DTA, residency, and RDTI
• Support the audit team through tax review work and deferred tax calculations
• Liaise with Inland Revenue on audits, rulings, and client negotiations
• Mentor and lead junior consultants, while contributing to internal and external training

Ideal Candidate

• CA or CPA qualified (or working towards it), with a degree in Accounting or related field
• 4 years of proven NZ tax experience in professional services
• In-depth knowledge of NZ tax legislation, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in tax research and tools (ideally including AI platforms)
• Experience with R&D tax incentives and cross-border tax issues desirable
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
• Skilled in Excel and TaxLab, and comfortable embracing new tech

The firm believes in an open door policy and offers a strong and collaborative work environment which emphasizes teamwork, support, and an engaging and social work environment.

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

• Contact Tyrone Harris at [e-mail] or 027 700 23612
• Contact Harry Dev Singh at [e-mail] or 020 4048 4824

The firm offers:

• Join a respected mid-market firm with deep roots in the Canterbury region
• Broad consulting compliance exposure across all tax types
• Central Christchurch location