Intermediate / Senior Chartered Accountant - Te Puke

Our client is a progressive Te Puke based chartered accounting firm that is committed to providing high quality professional services to their established client base.

Due to continued business growth, an exciting career opportunity has arisen to add to their successful team at an intermediate/senior level Chartered Accountant or Technician level. The team culture is friendly and supportive, the work is varied and challenging, and you will be exposed to a broad range of clients completing a variety of compliance and management accounting responsibilities. You will also be encouraged to further your technical skills and capabilities along with being supported to further your professional development.

The following skills and experience will be necessary for you to be successful in this role:
Three plus years Chartered Accountancy experience with competency in the preparation/compilation of annual financial statements and tax returns
Advanced computer literacy levels with a current working knowledge of Xero Accounting and Practice Management and other industry standard SME accounting software
Ability to use initiative and common sense to approach jobs; be efficient; organised; detailed-orientated and able to connect with a diverse range of people
A team player with a bright personality
Knowledge and understanding of the kiwifruit and diary industries are preferred
Current NZ tax knowledge and sound grounding in compliance is essential

Specific tasks will include:
Preparation of financial statements; workpapers and tax returns
Preparation of periodic management reports
Xero processing
Budgeting and forecasting
Tax planning
IRD compliance for all tax types
Assisting with business advisory and planning tasks

In this role you will be part of a friendly and positive team where you will be encouraged to take on new professional challenges and advance your career further. You will work directly with clients across various industries, not only on core compliance accounting and tax assignments, but also on special projects with a range of various business structures including companies, trusts, partnerships, sole traders and individuals.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a portfolio of clients and your own workflow but contributing to the team performance.
We are looking for a confident communicator with well-rounded technical skills and outstanding client-facing skills. This is a full time permanent role that will be particularly attractive to a career minded professional looking to take the next step in their career.

Applications close Friday 8 February 2019. Please apply online and forward your letter of application with your CV.