Accountant/ Senior Accountant- NZ Accounting

Elite Taxation · India

Company Description Elite Taxation is an accounting and business consulting firm focused on supporting ambitious small to medium business owners across New Zealand. The team provides tailored assistance with individual and company taxation, compliance, and broader accounting requirements. By building strong client relationships, Elite Taxation works to understand each client’s financial goals and provide practical tools that support sustainable growth and work-life balance. Leveraging deep technical expertise, logical thinking, and hands-on experience, the firm delivers solutions that are both accurate and actionable for clients throughout New Zealand.

Role Description The Senior Accountant – NZ Accounting role is a full-time, remote position responsible for managing and reviewing end-to-end accounting and tax compliance for New Zealand clients. Day-to-day tasks include preparing financial statements, GST returns, income tax returns, and other statutory filings, as well as maintaining general ledgers and performing reconciliations. The role involves providing advisory services on tax planning, cash flow management, and business performance, while ensuring adherence to New Zealand accounting standards and tax regulations. The Senior Accountant will collaborate with clients to clarify financial information, respond to queries, and support decision-making, and may mentor junior team members to ensure consistent quality of service.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in New Zealand accounting standards, tax legislation, and compliance requirements, including preparation of financial statements and tax returns.
• 3-5 Years New Zealand Experience with accounting software and cloud-based systems (e.g., Xero, MYOB, or similar), as well as advanced Excel skills for analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and providing practical business advisory insights to small and medium enterprises.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines in a remote environment.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial and tax concepts in an accessible way to clients and team members.
• Relevant accounting qualification (e.g., degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce); CA or CPA, or progress toward such designation, is highly regarded.
• Proven experience in a public practice accounting or business consulting environment, ideally with New Zealand SME clients.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and contribute to a collaborative, client-focused culture in a remote setting.