Wider Auckland

  • West Auckland
  • East Auckland
  • North Shore (to Warkworth)
  • South Auckland (to Pukekohe)

 

BAS Accountant – CA Office

  • Take ownership of your work
  • Flexible arrangements if required
  • Excellent remuneration

Our client is a well-respected CA practice on the North Shore – relaxed and professional atmosphere.

They value work-life balance. If helpful, arrangements to fit around your family needs and activities. For example, picking up your kids at 3pm and having some time off during school holidays, etc. Or if regular time preferred, that’s fine.

You will work closely with the Partners, looking after a portfolio of clients. Your main responsibilities include:

  • Preparation of financial statements and tax returns, good cross section of clients
  • Rapport building with clients and provide them support
  • Help and guide other staff on occasions
  • Chance to grow in level of responsibility and involvement

We are looking for someone who can work independently and is confident dealing with clients’ queries and providing assistance.

Qualification is desirable, but established BAS experience and technical competency are the keys.

Please send your CV confidentially to Lachlan McLean to explore further. Reference #4440

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Company Accountant – South Auckland

  • NZ Private company
  • Market leader, highly profitable
  • Stable, secure, well-rewarded

The Company is an importer and wholesale distributor of hardware, garden tools, kitchenware, for both domestic and industrial use. Long established with customers nationwide. Outstanding agencies and product range.

Present incumbent retiring after many years in the role.

Responsible for accounting, finance, and reporting

  • Overview of financial accounting of a routine nature
  • Bank accounts and cashflow management
  • Overseas payments (forex) and other creditors
  • Control of documentation, shipping and customs for imports.
  • Inventory management from a value perspective
  • Tax compliance; GST, FBT, Income Tax
  • Margin analysis
  • Project costing, appraisal and funding
  • Monthly accounts and management reporting
  • Half year and Year-end accounts to audit standard
  • Guide and assist support staff

The business is customer focused. Work closely with Directors and management who are sales and product orientated. The Company’s uses an integrated UniVerse database linked to an ERP system.

This is an all-embracing role, enjoy the camaraderie of a reasonably small office where you are very much part of the management team, with reporting to the MD and Board.

Qualifications are desirable, but practical accounting experience to ensure you “tick the above boxes” is most important. You will have the commercial acumen, maturity and a confident personality. Same sector or related employment would be beneficial.

Stability, reliability and continuity are features this organisation values. The Company maintains profitable performance and has traded during recent economic times with competitive advantage and positive results. Excellent future.

This opportunity is “one out of the bag” and warrants close consideration. The importance of this position is reflected in the executive salary and benefits to attract the right candidate.

Please send your CV confidentially to Lachlan McLean. Reference #4435.

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Senior Contract Accountant – North Shore

  • Chartered Accounting environment
  • Long-term association
  • Autonomous role with interesting future prospects

Our client is a small Chartered Accountancy practice on the Shore. They are looking for a Senior Accountant to pick up the additional work along the way. Many of their clients are high-worth individuals.

The contract assignment structure is open. Flexible around hours/week, contract period and location of work. The key is to develop a mutual long-term association through an initial contractual relationship.

This could suit someone already involved in practice and looking for some extra work; alternatively, they are happy to provide the infrastructure to facilitate servicing of clients.

Looking ahead, there is also an opportunity to act at a locum capacity when the present owners are overseas next year. If your ultimate goal is to achieve ownership/partnership, this could well be the catalyst.

You need to be CA qualified with minimum of 5 years NZ CA experience. Technically competent and able to work with tight time-frame and expectant outcomes.

To learn more, please contact Lachlan McLean. Reference #4436.

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Partner, Partner, Partner – The Clock is Ticking!

We have a number of practices where “new blood” is sought as part of development or succession planning.

Through our specialist services, we are currently exclusively handling 10 assignments spread over a range of locations; Auckland CBD or near to, Waikato, Central Plateau/Bay of Plenty and East Coast North Island.

These opportunities are compatible prospects for equity participation, or employment to “pass the baton”. A mixture of sole practitioner or joint ownership is anticipated.

The openings are primarily BAS orientated, but there is also the opportunity to lead an Audit Division, if that is your discipline.

The key is being at a level where a CPP is obtainable and you have the wisdom, experience and aspiration, backed up with knowledge and competency. Clearly a people match is also critical.

We fully appreciate the sensitivity and utmost discretion required to ensure a practical and effective outcome for associations at this level.

Therefore, you may first wish to discuss these options to evaluate an individual match to align with your expectations.

For confidential communications, please contact Lachlan McLean. Reference GA4222.

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Senior Compliance Accountant

  • Complete accounts to a high standard
  • Relationship driven attitudes towards clients
  • Relaxed and enjoyable office environment

Thinking about a change of venue? Replacement for a long serving staff member who is heading overseas, is a good start to bring back the zip for you!

Our client is a well-established CA practice in the Eastern suburbs. They have variety of interesting clients and connection to the local community and businesses.

You will be entrusted to look after a portfolio of clients; preparing accounts, dealing with queries and contribute to their activities and growth.

A designated carpark, take a walk on the beach during your lunch break, enjoy the company of laid back professionals – just a few of the benefits. One thing is for sure, you will escape the city commuting.

Our client has an open mind about qualifications. However, at least 4-5 years CA experience is required.

We seek a mature person who values stability and is able to liaise effectively with clients.

Would like to know more about this opportunity, please get in touch with us. At PCA, we understand the importance of candidates’ confidentiality and do not forward information to clients prior to your consent.

To explore, please send your CV to Christine Feng, reference #4428.

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Partners/Principals – New Beginnings

  • Appreciate independence but would like more professional companionship?
  • Currently selling your time and expertise, but not enough hours in the day?
  • Want an improved structure and better economy of scale to enhance your rewards?

Our client is a progressive firm the North Shore with an established, small team of highly professional and competent staff which contribute to this business being very profitable. The mood to develop further continues.

Rather than only grow fees generically, the motivation is to link up or merge with another firm/ practitioner and achieve best outcomes for all.

So, if you are a practitioner, administering and running all aspects of your own practice, then this association creates the catalyst for a more successful and enjoyable life.

We could well have the answer for you. Let’s see, how we can be the facilitator for your professional and long-term goals.

Here at PCA, we have been looking after the needs of Accountants for over 25 years. An important part of our activities is the sale, purchase or merger of practices and fees.

The sensitivities around such discussions are fully appreciated, so you can be rest assured all enquiries will be totally confidential with no introduction without your knowledge and prior consent.

Please direct your initial enquiries to Lachlan McLean. Reference #4403.

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BAS Senior/Supervisor – North Shore

  • Take your next career step with this go-ahead CA firm
  • Desired organisation and culture – energised, vibrant and dynamic
  • Modern offices and great people

Anticipating a continuing growth and a busy year ahead, our client is actively recruiting for a new key appointment.

This opportunity is with a well-established and forward-thinking CA practice, who has strong brand recognition throughout New Zealand and Internationally.

They are seeking a high-end Senior Accountant, or at Supervisor level, to assist the Partner/Associate manage the Business Service division. There will be lots of client contact and interesting assignments.

You will also be involved in reviewing work, guiding a small team of newly qualified staff, allocating workflow and some challenging compliance accounting for larger and more advanced clients.

Given the nature of the role, the ideal candidate needs to have the following:

  • At least 4-5 years recent BAS experience which ensures your technical knowledge and competency
  • Ability to build rapport with clients and provide sound advice
  • Exposure to reviewing, some training and staff management tasks
  • An up-and-go “doer”

Finally, this excellent opportunity provides a pathway ahead for your progress with steps-up the ladder of promotion. 

Sounds like a great move ahead for you? Please get in touch now to explore further. In strict confidence, send your CV to Lachlan McLean. Reference #4376.

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Partnership Designate – Chartered Accountant

Our client is a medium sized Chartered Accounting practice in South Auckland. Reputation and geographic proximity to a flourishing local and business community encourages and endorses strong associations.

Wide range of clients across different industries will keep your relationships interesting and rewarding.

They seek a Senior Accountant who understands business operating ideology and organisational criteria. Aiming to add-value to existing services, income-streams and expand the client portfolio.

CA qualification is natural requirement as partnership potential qualities are sought. Ideally, you will have 5 years CA experience with a commercial perspective.

Your experience and expertise will be highly valued and remuneration aligned to the status of this important appointment.

For confidential enquiry, please send your CV to Lachlan McLean quoting reference #4201.

 

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