About the job
Position: Senior Accountant
Salary: To be determined based on skills and experience.
Working Hours: To be determined.
Work Setup: 100% Remote
Holidays: Observance of New Zealand Public Holidays
OVERVIEW
An esteemed accounting and advisory firm based in New Zealand is in search of a talented Senior Accountant to enhance financial reporting and tax compliance services for a varied clientele. This role is highly significant in delivering outputs that adhere to New Zealand regulatory standards, CA ANZ expectations, and internal quality benchmarks.
The successful candidate will enjoy a high level of autonomy while collaborating with Directors and internal teams to produce accurate and timely financial outputs.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting
- Prepare annual financial statements for diverse entities, including Companies, Trusts, Partnerships, and Charities (Tiers 2–4).
- Ensure compliance with NZ IFRS (where applicable), Special Purpose Financial Reporting (SPFR), and NZ Charities Services reporting requirements.
- Prepare detailed, well-structured workpapers to support all balances and disclosures.
2. Tax Compliance
- Prepare and file income tax returns across various entity types.
- Prepare and review GST returns and FBT returns (where applicable).
- Calculate and advise on provisional tax (using standard, estimation, or AIM methods) and terminal tax obligations.
- Ensure all tax filings are accurate and submitted within statutory deadlines.
3. Workpapers & Documentation
- Prepare complete, audit-ready digital workpapers utilizing internal systems and document management tools (e.g., FYI Docs).
- Maintain clear audit trails and adequate supporting documentation.
- Ensure all files meet internal practice review standards and professional expectations.
4. Systems & Technology
- Utilize core accounting platforms such as Xero and cloud-based tools.
- Review client financial data for completeness and accuracy.
- Recommend enhancements to client accounting systems and internal processes as necessary.
5. Quality Assurance & Review Support
Participate in quality assurance processes and provide review support to ensure high standards are consistently met.
