Tax Administrator

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Auckland; On-site; NZD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20 hours per week

Modern offices

Professional CA firm environment

Supportive team

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Chartered Accountancy firm in Auckland is seeking a capable Tax Administrator to join on a part-time basis, ~20 hours per week. You will work closely with accountants to support tax compliance and client administration.

Ideal candidates bring experience in CA firms or tax environments, strong organisation, and attention to detail. Flexibility around hours, modern offices, and a collaborative team await.

Qualifications

• Experience in CA firm, accounting practice or tax environment.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Understanding of NZ tax and IRD processes.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and processing of tax returns.
• Manage IRD correspondence and client documentation.
• Monitor tax deadlines and ensure timely work.
• Maintain accurate client records and databases.
• Prepare and send client correspondence.
• Support accountants with tax administration and compliance.
• Liaise with clients, IRD and team members.
• Provide general admin support across the tax team.
• Keep files and documentation accurate and up to date.

Skills

Administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline management

Microsoft Office

Tools

XPM

FYI

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're working with a well-established Chartered Accountancy firm in Auckland that is looking for a capable and experienced Tax Administrator to join their team on a part-time basis, working approximately 20 hours per week.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys the structure and variety of a professional accounting environment and is looking for part-time hours that provide genuine flexibility.

About the role

Working closely with the accountants and wider team, you'll provide administration and support across the firm's tax compliance function.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation and processing of tax returns
• Managing IRD correspondence and client documentation
• Monitoring tax deadlines and ensuring work is completed on time
• Maintaining accurate client records and databases
• Preparing and sending client correspondence
• Assisting accountants with tax administration and compliance requirements
• Liaising with clients, IRD and internal team members
• General administration and support across the tax team
• Ensuring files and documentation are kept accurate, organised and up to date

About you

We're looking for someone who understands the CA firm environment and is comfortable working with confidential client information and tax compliance deadlines.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a CA firm, accounting practice or tax environment
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• An understanding of New Zealand tax and IRD processes
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise competing tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence using accounting practice software and Microsoft Office
• A professional, reliable and team-focused approach
• Love ticking things off a list and have a real sense of satisfaction

Experience with XPM, FYI or similar accounting practice systems would be advantageous.

What's on offer?

• 20 hours per week - flexibility around how these hours are structured over the 5 days per week
• A friendly and professional CA firm environment with modern offices
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced accounting professionals
• A supportive team that values accuracy, relationships and quality work
• Excellent work-life balance without stepping away from the profession

This role could suit an experienced Tax Administrator, Tax Secretary, Accounting Administrator or someone with previous CA firm experience who is looking to return to the workforce or reduce their hours while continuing to use their skills.

If you're organised, detail-focused and know your way around a CA firm, we'd love to hear from you.