[Hiring] Senior Accountant @D2B

Role Description

A well-established New Zealand-based accounting and advisory firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to support the delivery of high-quality financial reporting and tax compliance services across a diverse client portfolio. This role is critical in ensuring all outputs meet NZ regulatory standards, CA ANZ expectations, and internal quality benchmarks.

• Prepare annual financial statements for a range of entities, including:
  • Companies
  • Trusts
  • Partnerships
  • Charities (Tiers 2–4)
• Ensure compliance with:
  • NZ IFRS (where applicable)
  • Special Purpose Financial Reporting (SPFR)
  • NZ Charities Services reporting requirements
• Prepare detailed and well-structured workpapers to support all balances and disclosures.
• Prepare and file income tax returns across multiple entity types.
• Prepare and review:
  • GST returns
  • FBT returns (where applicable)
• Calculate and advise on:
  • Provisional tax (standard, estimation, AIM methods)
  • Terminal tax obligations
• Ensure all tax filings are accurate and submitted within statutory deadlines.
• Prepare complete, audit-ready digital workpapers using internal systems and document management tools (e.g., FYI Docs).
• Maintain clear audit trails and proper supporting documentation.
• Ensure all files meet internal practice review standards and professional expectations.
• Work within core accounting platforms such as Xero and cloud-based tools.
• Review client financial data for completeness and accuracy.
• Recommend improvements to client accounting systems and internal processes where appropriate.
• Deliver outputs that are review-ready for Director/Partner sign-off.
• Respond to review queries promptly and accurately.
• Apply strong professional judgement while maintaining high documentation standards.

Qualifications

• CA ANZ qualified (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in public practice or accounting advisory
• Strong knowledge of:
  • New Zealand tax legislation
  • Financial reporting frameworks
• Advanced proficiency in:
  • Xero
  • Cloud-based accounting tools
• Experience handling multi-entity client portfolios

Requirements

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Strong documentation discipline with an audit-ready mindset

Success Measures

• Accuracy and completeness of financial statements and tax returns
• Efficiency and timeliness of deliverables
• Quality of workpapers aligned with professional standards
• Minimal revisions required during review
• Positive contribution to team workflow and client outcomes

Desirable

• Experience working with not-for-profit organisations
• Familiarity with NZ Charities Services reporting (Tiers 2–4)