Senior Accountant Senior Client Manager - Outside Accounting

About our firm:

Our team of Chartered Accountants are passionate about improving SMEs in New Zealand. We dive deep into understanding the key drivers of our clients businesses learning their goals producing accurate numbers and aiding in decisionmaking that leads to impactful changes. Our expertise spans accounting tax and business advisory equipped with the skills knowledge and enthusiasm to elevate our clients business to the next level.

We are seeking a Senior Client Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience in New Zealand Public Practice.

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Role Summary:

As a Senior Client Manager youll manage a portfolio of clients addressing their accounting and taxation needs. Your responsibilities will include client communication financial reviews project management and operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate with clients regarding annual accounts GST returns payroll strategic planning software selection tax planning and structuring advice.
• Set client budgets and manage projects to meet financial targets and deadlines.
• Review and finalize financial statements tax returns (FBT GST Income Tax) and payroll for accuracy.
• Conduct regular invoicing and manage Work in Progress for your clients.
• Work with the Production Manager to efficiently delegate tasks and meet client expectations.
• Support team members professional growth through training and mentoring both locally and overseas.
• Participate in weekly management meetings to report on business operations workflow and team budgets driving team progress and unity.
• Identify and recommend improvements in operational systems and processes to the Operations Manager.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in preparing tax estimates GST FBT returns and financial statements using Xero.
• Understanding business structures employment obligations and various taxation responsibilities.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and tax laws.
• Experience with Xero Practice Manager and Xero Workpapers is ideal.
• Simplify and effectively communicate accounting and tax information verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a passion for helping clients.
• Organized able to manage multiple priorities and motivated to achieve excellent outcomes for clients and the team.

What were offering:

• Salary starting from $120000 per year.
• Working Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm.
• Location in Wellington with the option to work in Kapiti and some days from home.
• Great working environment.
• Onthejob training and career growth.
• Flexible working arrangements.

(Candidates who wish to apply must live in New Zealand and have permanent work rights with no restrictions)

Remote Work :

No