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Senior Accountant / Senior Consultant – Advisory & Large Clients Auckland | $85k – $110k This is a standout opportunity for a Senior looking to step into more complex, advisory-led work with exposure to large, high-value clients within a mid-tier firm. You’ll join a well-regarded firm known for its strength across advisory, governance, and strategic consulting — working closely with experienced leaders on meaningful client work. The Role Manage your own client portfolio and act as a key relationship lead Work on medium to large clients, including international groups and HNW entities Deliver advisory work including: Budgeting & forecasting Business planning & strategy Monthly & board reporting Prepare and review IFRS financial statements (Or willing to learn) Provide tax and structuring advice (with support from in-house specialists) Get exposure to corporate finance work: M&A, due diligence, valuations Mentor and review work for junior/intermediate staff What makes this role different Strong focus on IFRS and technical accounting Real blend of compliance + commercial advisory Direct exposure to Partners involved in client strategy Work on larger, more complex clients (up to $100M+) Experience comparable to Big 4 senior-level work The Team 50+ staff with a 7-partner leadership group Social, collaborative, and high-performing environment Ongoing training and development from experienced leaders What’s on offer Clear pathway toward Manager High-level client exposure early Flexible working + WFH options Strong mentorship and structured development About you Background in a NZ CA firm Strong communication and client-facing skills CA/CPA qualified (or close) Keen to move into more advisory and complex client work Apply For a confidential chat, contact: Luke Thompson 📞 021 0878 1759 📧 Luke@shyft.co.nz Or Jackson 📞 027 531 8530 📧 jackson@shyft.co.nz
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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