About this role
Company Profile
Our client is a network of locally owned firms focused on fueling ambitious business owners. Each firm within the network values local ownership, local clients, and a local team. By sharing resources and expertise, they tackle challenges more effectively and continuously innovate, delivering value to every client.
Job Overview
This is a great opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a company that promotes collaboration, innovation, and career development within a dynamic and supportive environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Business Services
Prepare monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly management accounts for a portfolio of clients.Prepare accurate and timely management reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cashflow reporting.Analyse financial performance and identify key business trends, risks and opportunities.Understand and accurately account for stock movements, gross margins, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and financing arrangements.Investigate unusual variances and raise queries with clients where appropriate.Prepare annual financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships and sole traders with limited assistance.Complete and independently self-review compliance work, including workpapers and reconciliations.Prepare budgets and basic forecasts with assistance.Maintain strong client relationships and communicate financial information in a clear and practical manner.Prepare workpapers in a logical and clear manner.Manage workflow and time budgets effectively to meet deadlines.Use live recording of time on timesheet (entering time as you go) and understand how to achieve productivity targetsTax
Prepare all forms of income tax returns.Prepare GST returns and assist with GST-related queries.Calculate tax obligations for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals with limited assistance.Conduct tax research and apply relevant legislation to client situations.Identify tax planning opportunities and escalate more complex matters to senior team members.Understand the interaction between financial reporting outcomes and tax obligations.Impact
Take ownership and responsibility of your own work and that of the team.Make appropriate recommendations and provide good solutions to problems in a timely manner.Proactively seek out a diverse range of views and perspectives recognising that these can contribute to a new and better solution.Assess and analyse information to draw an accurate conclusion.Identify roadblocks early and can recommend a course of action.Have sound knowledge of role responsibilities and requirements and demonstrate technical competence.Understand how projects and activities impact the wider business.
Requirements
Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in public practice accounting
Hands-on experience with New Zealand accounting and taxationExperience preparing management accounts and annual financial statements.Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, including stock, margins, accruals and prepaymentsExperience working with clients across various industries; experience with importing goods, inventory management, and goods-in-transit is preferredProficiency in Xero or other cloud-based accounting software
Job Type: Direct Employment
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Remote
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM PH time (May start earlier, but no later than 7:30 AM, and must complete 8 working hours.)
Industry: Accounting Services