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We’re partnering with a well-established accounting firm in Pukekohe to find a Assistant Branch Manager to join their close-knit and high-performing team This is a great opportunity for someone who is technically strong across compliance accounting, enjoys building trusted client relationships and is keen to broaden their experience into leadership. The team is experienced, supportive and highly collaborative, with a strong culture of sharing knowledge and working together across the wider business. You’ll be joining a branch where quality work, strong client relationships and professional development are genuinely valued. About the role As Assistant Branch Manager, you’ll play an important role in the day-to-day success of the branch, working alongside the General Manager to support clients, workflow, team capability and business performance. Your core responsibilities will include delivering high-quality compliance work across a diverse client base, while increasingly identifying opportunities to provide clients with broader business and advisory support. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your BAS capability across areas such as management reporting, cash flow analysis, budgeting and business performance advice, with strong training and support available. The role will also see you mentoring junior team members, contributing to workflow and branch operations, and helping create a positive, high-performing team environment. What you’ll be responsible for Preparing and reviewing financial statements, tax returns and GST Managing a portfolio of diverse clients and building strong relationships Providing practical accounting and commercial advice Developing your Business Advisory Services capability Identifying opportunities to expand clients beyond traditional compliance services Supporting client meetings and relationship management Mentoring and guiding junior and intermediate accountants Supporting workflow, deadlines and branch operations Contributing to business growth and client retention Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency Working collaboratively with the wider accounting team What we’re looking for We’re looking for an accountant who can bring strong technical capability while also demonstrating the interpersonal and commercial skills needed to step into a broader role. Requirements: Several years’ experience within a New Zealand accounting firm at the Senior accounting level Strong compliance accounting experience Experience preparing and/or reviewing financial statements, GST and tax returns An understanding of Business Advisory Services, or a genuine desire to develop in this area Strong client relationship and communication skills Experience mentoring, reviewing or supporting less experienced accountants A commercially minded approach and an interest in understanding the wider needs of your clients The confidence to take ownership and operate at a senior level A collaborative, team-focused attitude CA or CPA qualification is not essential. We’re more interested in the depth of your accounting firm experience, technical capability, client skills and overall fit with the team. Previous business development experience is advantageous but not essential. The right person will be comfortable building relationships and identifying opportunities, with support available to develop your business development capability further. Why join? This is an opportunity to join a well-established accounting business where you’ll have the support and structure to continue developing your career. You’ll work with a varied client base, be surrounded by experienced accountants and have the opportunity to broaden your skill set beyond traditional compliance. For someone looking to move towards advisory and leadership, this role offers a genuine platform to do so. The business has strong training and development in place, uses Xero, and offers a collaborative working environment with flexibility around the right person. If you’re an experienced accountant looking for a role that combines technical accounting, client advisory and a pathway into leadership, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply via this advert and I will be touch if your experience aligns with the requirements.
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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