Intermediate/Senior Accountant - BAS, Christchurch

BDO New Zealand Ltd

Intermediate/Senior Accountant - BAS

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Christchurch


Job Description

Join a team that combines great people, quality work, and a culture you'll enjoy being part of.

  • Diverse accounting, advisory & tax compliance work across broad client porfolio
  • Clear career development and ongoing technical support
  • Southern Cross Health Insurance and wellbeing perks

Join a high-performing BAS team where you'll deliver quality accounting, advisory and tax compliance services to a diverse range of clients. You'll build trusted client relationships and be part of a collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional client outcomes.


This role offers exposure to a broad range of compliance and reporting work, with opportunities to deepen your technical expertise and expand your client responsibilities over time.


Why BDO Christchurch?

Working for BDO Christchurch means you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements across diverse industry sectors and services.


Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors to guide and accelerate your professional career.


What you’ll be doing

  • Deliver high-quality accounting, financial reporting, and compliance services
  • Prepare financial statements and tax returns for SMEs across a range of industries
  • Support and contribute to advisory and reporting engagements
  • Work directly with clients, including on-site management accounting support as required
  • Review junior team members’ work and provide coaching and guidance (Senior)
  • Collaborate with Managers and Partners to deliver quality client outcomes
  • Explore and adopt new technologies, including AI tools, to improve efficiency, enhance client outcomes, and support smarter ways of working


What you’ll bring

  • CA or CPA qualified (or working towards)
  • Solid experience in Business Advisory Services within a NZ accounting firm (2 years minimum preferred)
  • Strong technical accounting and compliance knowledge
  • Excellent communication skills and a client-focused mindset
  • Curiosity about emerging technologies and a willingness to embrace AI and other digital tools in a practical, productive way
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong attention to detail
  • Confidence working both independently and as part of a team



What we’ll offer you

  • Clear and transparent career progression pathways
  • Structured learning and development, including ongoing CA/CPA support and mentoring
  • Subsidised health insurance and wellbeing benefits
  • Lifestyle perks, including gym support
  • Flexible, supportive working environment
  • Central Christchurch CBD location


Ready to apply?

If you're ready to take the next step in your BAS career and build your expertise within a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.


Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.


Learn more about life at BDO Christchurch:

https://www.bdo.nz/en-nz/careers


Desired Hard Skills

  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Statements
  • Tax Compliance
  • Business Advisory
  • Accounting
  • AI Tools Usage
  • CA Qualification
  • CPA Qualification

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Attention To Detail
  • Client-Focused Mindset
  • Collaborative
  • Independent
  • Proactive
  • Solutions-Focused

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 💯 Employee Mentoring Program
  • 🩺 Health Insurance
  • 🏋 Gym Membership
  • 🏥 Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
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  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday

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