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About the Role As an Accountant in our busy Business Advisory team, you will get exposure to a wide mix of clients and get involved in multiple aspects of accounting. You’ll join a team that is genuinely part of the Hawke’s Bay community, and we like to keep things practical, realistic, and supportive. You’ll build on your knowledge with the support of our experienced team and diversity of our client base You’ll be exposed to strong career development opportunities; with a clearly defined pathway Be part of a fun and progressive team environment where people care about doing good quality work, and where people consistently put one another first Enjoy true work-life balance in sunny Hawke’s Bay Skills and Experience To feel comfortable and hit the ground running, you’ll have: Around 2+ years of solid Accounting experience in a CA environment Tertiary qualification in accounting or with accounting speciality/major Have strong Information Systems skills/knowledge Strong Xero skills/knowledge Be self motivated to achieve outcomes and you never miss a deadline Why BDO? We’re big believers in local knowledge and being there for our clients. BDO Hawke’s Bay knows the local business landscape inside out—and we love helping our clients grow and thrive. A supportive, collaborative culture. We’re known for being friendly and relatable, and we genuinely value our people, our clients, and our local community. If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career, we’d love to talk. Keen to know more? Let’s have a confidential discussion about the role and remuneration.
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.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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