Senior Accountant – Client Portfolio & Advisory

About the role

We are partnering with a respected Taupō accounting practice to find a Senior Accountant who will manage a diverse client portfolio. This hands‑on position blends compliance, reporting and tax work with forward‑thinking advisory support, helping clients make informed financial decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements and manage income tax returns, tax planning and provisional tax estimates.
• File GST returns, maintain accurate records and adhere to agreed time and cost budgets.
• Produce management reports, budgeting, cash‑flow modelling and three‑way forecasting for clients.
• Conduct performance monitoring, financial analysis, benchmarking and identify business improvement opportunities.
• Mentor junior staff, support workflow planning and collaborate with partners to meet delivery targets.

Required profile

• Proven senior‑level accounting experience within a public practice environment.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to interpret numbers and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, client‑first attitude.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, flat‑structure team.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with Xero accounting software.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience.
• Supportive team culture with an open‑door policy and encouraging leadership.
• Flat organisational structure that promotes collaboration and autonomy.
• Flexibility to shape the role and engage in advisory work as desired.