Grant Thornton New Zealand Ltd

Senior Accountant

Grant Thornton New Zealand Ltd

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Wellington • New Zealand

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Assist in delivering vCFO services including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
  • Prepare complex financial statements, including large consolidations and compilations
  • Prepare monthly reports, forecasts, and tax related documentation
  • Gradually take on direct client relationship responsibilities, becoming a key point of contact and trusted advisor over time
  • Participate in advisory projects, providing insights and support aligned with client needs
  • Contribute to business development activities and commercial projects
  • Provide guidance to the junior team and contribute to a positive team culture

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting in a CA environment
  • High proficiency in Excel for financial modelling, analysis and reporting
  • High proficiency in Xero
  • Familiarity with most off-the-shelf accounting systems, e.g. MYOB
  • High performing and results driven individual
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Acts with integrity and delivers on their own commitments and supports others to do the same
  • Ability to demonstrate a strong attention to detail while maintaining awareness of broader business considerations
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
  • Professional certification – or in progress (CA or CPA) is preferred
  • Legal right to work in New Zealand
Benefits
  • A high trust environment with flexible work options
  • Ability to take your Friday afternoon back to recharge if you’ve achieved all your outcomes for the week
  • Subsidised sports or gym memberships
  • An inclusive and social team environment
  • A day to volunteer
  • Plenty of professional development and membership fees
  • A laptop and mobile phone supplied
  • Plenty more benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial reportingbudgetingforecastingfinancial statementsfinancial modellinganalysisproblem-solvingattention to detail
Soft Skills
client relationship managementtrusted advisorbusiness developmentteam culture contributionintegrityresults driven
Certifications
CACPA