Senior Accountant (NZ Experience)

Position: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Salary range: PHP 80,000 - 110,000 Working Hours: Following NZ business hours (Full-time); 5am-2pm PHT Work set-up: 100% Remote work under Independent Contractor Agreement Holidays: TBD Target Start Date: November

About the Company

This company is a Certified B Corp accounting, tax, and business growth advisory firm based in New Zealand, with locations in Auckland, Wānaka, and Queenstown. Founded in 2015, the firm caters to a diverse range of clients, including scaling businesses, non-profits, funded startups, property investors, and high-net-worth individuals. They specialize in bridging the gap between corporate-level financial strategy and everyday business needs across sectors like tech, construction, and consumer goods.

Role Overview As a Senior Accountant, you will manage vital New Zealand compliance work, annual financial statements, and periodic tax returns for a diverse portfolio of clients. This is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of complex workflows, receive high-quality coaching, and directly contribute to the financial success of scaling businesses and progressive investors.

Responsibilities

• Compliance & Tax Leadership: Review and prepare complex annual financial statements, income tax returns, GST, FBT, and specialized tax filings for a diverse portfolio of entities, including multi-entity groups, trusts, and partnerships.
• Scenario Analysis: Evaluate complex residential lending scenarios across a diverse range of client portfolios, including PAYG, self-employed, company, trust, and SMSF applications.
• Financial Assessment: Review and verify tax returns, financial statements, Business Activity Statements (BAS), payslips, and comprehensive supporting documentation.
• Serviceability & Risk Evaluation: Analyze borrowing capacity (servicing), outstanding liabilities, living expenses, and credit histories to identify policy issues, lender risks, and potential submission challenges.
• Strategic Lender Recommendations: Research lender policies and liaise with Business Development Managers (BDMs) to recommend the most suitable lenders based on policy compliance, serviceability, and client goals.
• Loan Structuring & Summaries: Prepare clear, high-quality credit recommendations and scenario summaries for brokers while assisting with structural design and overall submission strategy.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct meticulous pre-submission quality assurance checks, collaborating with the processing team to ensure all files are complete, accurate, and completely submission-ready.

Requirements

• Qualifications (Must-Haves)
• Experience: A minimum of 4-6 years of accounting experience, ideally gained within a public practice environment focused on New Zealand compliance.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of annual compliance workflows and confidence in performing complex reconciliations.
• Software

Skills

• Proven proficiency in Xero, Xero Practice Manager, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

• Education: Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or actively working toward a professional accounting qualification

• Preferred Skills & Technologies (Nice-to-Haves)

• Previous experience working with CCH and FYI software platforms.

• A strong client-service mindset with the ability to build and maintain professional, positive relationships.

• High level of accountability, including the ability to manage workload effectively to meet strict deadlines.