Assistant Manager - Business Advisory Services

About the role

Acclime is seeking an Assistant Manager to join its Business Advisory Services team in New Zealand. You will work closely with Directors and Senior Managers, managing a diverse portfolio of privately owned businesses, trusts, companies and high‑net‑worth clients. The role offers the opportunity to develop leadership, client relationship and commercial advisory skills.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of business advisory clients across multiple industries.
• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day contact, maintaining strong client relationships through proactive communication.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements, tax returns (income tax, GST, FBT), management accounts, budgets, cash‑flow forecasts and business performance reports.
• Provide commercial advice on profitability improvement, cash‑flow management, business structuring, tax planning, financial modelling and general consulting.
• Oversee workflow and team management for allocated client portfolios, review junior staff work, delegate tasks and assist with resource planning.
• Monitor job budgets, ensure recoverability and support recruitment, onboarding and staff development.
• Maintain up‑to‑date technical knowledge of NZ IFRS, NZ tax legislation, Income Tax Act, GST Act, Companies Act, trust legislation, AML/CFT obligations and IRD requirements.
• Contribute to business development by identifying growth opportunities, preparing proposals and supporting new client onboarding.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant with solid experience in advisory, tax and accounting services.
• Proven ability to manage client portfolios and deliver high‑quality advisory services.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, capable of coaching graduate, intermediate and senior accountants.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and compliance with CPD requirements.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.

Required skills

• NZ IFRS
• NZ tax legislation (Income Tax Act, GST Act)
• Financial modelling
• Tax calculations and filing
• Budgeting and cash‑flow forecasting
• Business performance analysis
• AML/CFT compliance