Tax Accountant

Graham Consulting; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Consulting in Christchurch seeks a Tax Accountant to join a growing organisation in a newly created role. You will manage NZ and international tax matters, provide expert advice and help ensure compliance across the group.

You’ll work closely with internal teams and external advisors, shaping tax processes, reporting and planning. The role offers breadth across tax compliance, advisory work and process improvement in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Experience across New Zealand and/or international tax.
• CA/CPA qualification or equivalent preferred.
• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply it to practical situations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a broad portfolio of tax compliance and reporting.
• Provide advice on NZ and international tax matters.
• Work across NZ and international jurisdictions and regulatory environments.
• Support tax planning, research, and technical advice.
• Assist with interpretation and application of tax legislation.

Skills

NZ/international tax experience

CA/CPA qualification

Tax legislation interpretation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

Location: Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Job Type: Full time

Salary: $95,000 – $115,000 per year

• Newly created role in a growing organisation

• International tax exposure

• Permanent, full time position

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Tax Accountant to join a well-established organisation in a newly created position.

This is a broad and interesting tax role, offering the opportunity to work across a range of tax matters within a complex and internationally connected environment. You’ll provide tax advice and support across the organisation, helping ensure compliance while also contributing to the ongoing development of tax processes and reporting.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for a varied portfolio of tax activities, working closely with internal stakeholders and supporting matters that span both New Zealand and international jurisdictions.

This could include:

• Managing and supporting a range of tax compliance and reporting requirements

• Providing advice on New Zealand and international tax matters

• Working across different tax jurisdictions and regulatory environments

• Supporting the organisation with tax planning, research and technical advice

• Assisting with the interpretation and application of relevant tax legislation

• Identifying opportunities to improve tax processes, systems and reporting

• Working collaboratively with internal teams and external advisors as required

About You

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Experience working across New Zealand and/or international tax

• CA/CPA qualification or equivalent is preferred

• Exposure to different tax jurisdictions or international entities

• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge

• The ability to interpret legislation and apply it to practical situations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with a range of stakeholders