Accountant

at  PeopleHQ

• Time for a lifestyle change or already living the Bay? Up your sunshine intake.
• Enjoy your time at māhi, alongside a supportive team.
• Diverse range of clients.
  Committed to the future through kaitiakitanga, whanungatanga and whakatutukitanga, our client is looking for an experienced Accountant to complement their team. With a strong focus on maintaining their already great team culture, this could be an opportunity for you to make the next move in your career. Currently, they are open to considering a range of applicants, with varying experience in the accounting field and this opportunity presents a potential pathway to shareholding.
  Our client utilises experience and contacts to find synergies that are creative, and not always obvious. If you are seeking a role out of the ordinary, consider this opportunity. Varied and interesting projects, and compliance across different types of entities will give you that variety and learning you are looking for.
  Depending on your skills, experience and qualifications, working with a range of clients, you may be is responsible for preparation of annual financial statements, tax returns and charity returns for clients. Senior Accountants in the firm oversee the Intermediate and Junior Teams, checking work and providing guidance, support, and training as required. They will also provide off-site training to clients and assist the Director as required.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• A Qualification in Business Management or Accounting at NZQA Level 7
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or working towards/Certificate of Public Practice
• 5+ years practical experience in an accounting practice
• Experience using MYOB Accountants office, Xero, IMS, Datamolino, Microsoft Word and Office
• Accounts payable and receivable experience
• IRD and accounting legislative knowledge (expert level)
• Financial return preparation experience
• Strong understanding of accounting systems
• Knowledge of IRD and legislative requirements
• Current IRD, accounting and legislation knowledge,
• Excellent analytical skills, able to quickly identify and fix discrepancies
• Payroll knowledge
• GST and FBT preparation experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to form and build client relationships and stakeholder relationships with ease.
• Able to work closely with a variety of clients, with experience across many industries

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand (no visa restrictions) and currently reside in New Zealand and have New Zealand accounting experience will be considered for this advertised position. The successful candidate will be required to undergo Police Vetting and Background Credit Checks as part of the recruitment process.
All applications will be received via our online application form, please do not contact our client directly.
For further information, including a detailed job description, please email jobs@peoplehq.nz or phone 07 393 2424.
Applications will be reviewed as received.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE INCLUDE:

• Good working knowledge of Xero and XPM
• Accounting and client administration
• Preparation of financial statements and tax returns for a variety of different entities
• Cashflow and financial reporting
• Preparation of budgets
• Training, leadership and mentoring of colleagues/peers
• Risk management
• Provide sound, practical business advice to clients
• Networking and stakeholder engagement

WHY THIS ROLE?

This position offers long term opportunity in a stable, successful, well-established company. The role is well-supported, and an attractive remuneration package is on offer for the right candidate. Make your move to the sunny Eastern Bay, it has so much to offer with everything you need, right here.
Our client works for a broad range of clients and offer you the opportunity to work with Māori entities, local body authorities, future focused enterprises, innovative agriculture/horticulture businesses in partnership with our advisory and consultancy services – a specialised area, unique to our client.