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Senior Accountant Our client is a well-established medium-sized Chartered Accounting firm that has experienced strong growth over recent years. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to add an experienced Senior Accountant to their team. This role offers a genuine mix of compliance and advisory work, with the opportunity to manage your own client portfolio while continuing to develop your technical and commercial skills. The Role You will manage your own portfolio of clients across a broad range of industries, building long-term relationships and acting as a trusted advisor. Your responsibilities will include: Preparation of financial statements and tax returns Budgeting and forecasting Management reporting Business planning and advisory Cashflow forecasting Tax planning and structuring with Partner support Assisting clients with day-to-day business and tax queries As you develop within the role, you will also become involved in reviewing work, mentoring junior staff and assisting with workflow management. Clients You'll work with a varied client base including: Financial Services Construction Retail Horticulture Property and Investment High Net Worth Individuals The firm has an excellent mix of established SMEs and growing businesses, providing exposure to interesting and varied work. About the Firm Well-established medium-sized practice Strong focus on advisory alongside compliance Supportive Partners and Managers Ongoing technical and professional development Collaborative team environment Flexible working arrangements available Clear progression opportunities based on performance rather than tenure About You To be successful you will have: 4+ years' experience within a New Zealand CA firm CA or CPA qualified (or close to completion) Experience managing client relationships Strong communication skills A genuine interest in providing quality advice to clients If you're looking to join a firm where you'll continue to develop your advisory skills while working with quality clients and a supportive team, we'd be interested in speaking with you. For a confidential discussion, contact: Luke Thompson luke@shyft.co.nz | 021 0878 1759 or Jackson McNaughton jackson@shyft.co.nz | 027 531 8530
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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