About the business

We are a forward thinking CA firm based in Birkenhead, North Shore. We are always always open to new ideas and constant improvement.

We undertake a range of engagements with current work approximately split as:

35% compliance

15% Insolvency Appointments and Restructures

50% Specialised services including business valuations, tax opinions and advising, IM preparations for capital & debt raising, due diligence on business acquisitions, IRD voluntary disclosures & negotiations.

The staff at BASE are never just given the answer to complex situations they are required to undertake research and present their solutions.

About the role

We are looking for a solutions focused accountant who can adapt to a changing environment.

• Xero reconciliation for clients
• Answer client coding queries
• Prepare and process wages and PAYE returns for clients
• Prepare and process GST returns for clients
• Prepare Monthly Management Accounts for clients
• Prepare Annual Financial Statements for companies, individuals, trusts & partnerships.
• Prepare Income Tax Returns for companies, individuals, trusts & partnerships.
• Prepare dividend documentation for companies
• Prepare budgets & cash flow forecasts for clients
• Tax research for complex tax matters

Purpose of the Role:

• Support clients with queries throughout the year
• Assist clients with tax compliance obligations
• Assist the senior accountants with tax research

Benefits and perks

• Bonus & Rewards
• Free car parking 50m from the office
• Newly fit-out offices
• Opportunities to undertake detailed research as part of the advisory process
• Opportunities to upskill via courses and webinars
• Easy access to management
• Flexibility around holidays
• Growing firm that welcomes new ideas
• Attractive remuneration

Skills and experience

• Relevant accounting or business (with accounting major) tertiary qualification
• At least 2 years’ accounting experience in a small or mid-size accounting firm
• Ideally studying toward CAANZ accreditation
• Competent in Xero
• Able to prepare financial statements
• Able to prepare GST & PAYE returns
• Strong problem solver and analytical thinker
• Competent in MS products
• Strong written and verbal communication
• NZ citizen or residence visa holder

Preferences

• Experience in a firm that undertakes insolvency appointments
• Experience interacting with clients.