Intermediate 2 | Senior Accountant - Wellington
Description
- Wellington CBD with flexible working options
- Inclusive, down-to-earth culture where you can be yourself
- Competitive benefits that reflect how much we value our people
Grant Thornton New Zealand is part of a leading global network providing audit, tax and advisory services to dynamic organisations across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
Our teams combine technical expertise with practical insights to help clients navigate complexity and achieve their goals. We value collaboration, fresh thinking and continuous improvement, creating an environment where our people and clients can thrive.
What You’ll Be Doing
This role goes beyond compliance – you’ll work closely with senior leaders in the team and contribute to meaningful business decisions. Play a crucial role in providing exceptional accounting services to our clients.
You'll work on a diverse range of engagements, including:
- Preparing financial statements, tax returns, supplementary tax and other IRD forms
- Reconciling bank statements and ensuring all work papers are cross references and reviewed by appropriate team members
- Preparing monthly reports, forecasts, and tax related documentation
- Build strong client relationships, becoming a key point of contact over time
- Help foster a positive team culture
You'll work closely with managers and senior team members while progressively taking ownership of engagements and developing specialist technical skills.
About You
You are a motivated accounting professional who is commercially minded and detail oriented.
Ideally, you will have:
- 2-3 years' experience in a CA environment
- Progressing toward or holding a CA or CPA qualification
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective time management and organisational abilities
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
- Proficiency in Xero (experience with MYOB and other systems a bonus)
- A proactive mindset and desire to continuously learn
Why work with us
At Grant Thornton, we believe our people perform at their best when they feel supported, included and empowered to succeed.
We foster a collaborative and flexible environment where individuals are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. Our leaders are approachable, supportive and committed to helping our people develop meaningful and rewarding careers.
Our modern, open-plan workplace encourages collaboration, innovation and professional growth while maintaining a healthy balance between achievement and wellbeing.
Benefits
What we offer
Our people are what set us apart. You’ll work alongside approachable leaders who genuinely invest in your development. We value balance, celebrate success, and create space for you to grow—professionally and personally.
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including: flexible and hybrid working arrangements, Friday afternoon flexibility when deliverables are achieved, payment of professional membership fees, enhanced parental leave benefits, subsidised gym and sports memberships, fully funded social club and team activities, volunteer leave and cultural swap days, dress for your day policy, company laptop and mobile phone (iPhone or Samsung), ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
Apply today and be more with Grant Thornton!
To be considered for this role, you will need to be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. We are not offering sponsorship to candidates for this role.
Skills
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Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Resume
Short answers (3)
- What are your salary expectations
- If previously employed by GT and/or another GT country member firm, please specify your role and location optional
- Have you been referred to this role by a current Grant Thornton Employee? If yes, please state current employee's full name optional
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- Grant Thornton is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable culture where everyone has a sense of belonging and our distinctive differences are celebrate. As part of our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy we are committed to ensuring our recruitment practices are equitable and inclusive. We want to continue to enrich our culture with a diverse range of perspectives and experiences that reflect the richness of Aotearoa. These three questions are optional, however we hope you are willing to help us by disclosing answers to our diversity related questions. Which ethnic group/s do you belong to? Select all that apply
- Pronouns: What pronoun do you use? optional
- What gender do you identify as?
- Are you a New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident or on a Resident Visa?
- If not a NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident or on a Resident Visa: please select the following that is applicable to your current situation. Please tick N/A if answered yes to the above question.
- How did you hear about this role? Please select the primary source.
- Notice Period
- Have you been previously employed by Grant Thornton?
- I confirm that all representations whether oral or in wording made by me when applying for this position are true and correct. I understand that any incorrect, misleading or omitted information may disqualify me from appointment, or if already appointed, that my employment may be terminated.
- Are you currently living in New Zealand?
Written answers (5)
- Are you aware of any medical or health related condition that may impact adversely on your ability to carry out the requirements of the position or that may be aggravated or further contributed to by the tasks of this job? This includes any current (physical or mental) condition you have may have or any (physical or mental) condition you have had in the past.
- Are you taking regular medication that may affect your ability to carry out the requirements of the position?
- Are there any special services or facilities which we could provide to help you carry out the work duties? If yes, please list:
- Are you currently awaiting the hearing of any charges or do you have a court conviction(s) (including criminal/traffic)? If you answered yes to previous question, please provide details. If no, please answer N/A.
- Have you ever had your employment terminated for reasons of poor performance, misconduct or been on a performance improvement or performance management plan? If you answered yes to previous question, please provide details. If no, please answer N/A.
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