Accountant

When your career starts at KPMG, you are joining one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firm. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition, and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people, and our communities. Find your path here!

At KPMG, we care about your career progression and recognize your hard work. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to build on your existing experience.

The opportunity

• We are looking for a Business Advisory Accountant to join our Private Enterprise team in Tauranga.
• Experience a vibrant, fun-loving culture where collaboration thrives, social connections matter, and staying active is part of our DNA.
• Join our national specialist team, where you will gain exposure to a broad client base and be provided with accelerated learning and career development opportunities!

Day to day you will

• Formulate solutions to client problems and issues and contribute to building a high-performance team culture.
• Oversee and undertake the preparation of a wide range of financial requirements of varying complexity, including preparing annual accounts, tax returns and tax compliance.
• Assist with data gathering and knowledge transfer.
• Deliver quality technical compliance work and support the development of others within the team in the delivery of this work.

About you

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a New Zealand Chartered Accounting environment.
• Hold a relevant tertiary degree in Accounting and Finance.
• Ideally holding on to or working towards CAANZ or CPA membership, or membership of a relevant overseas professional body.
• Competent and literate with the following packages: Microsoft Word, Excel and a computerised accounting system (preferably Xero, XPA, APS or MYOB)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks concurrently.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Professional approach to work and strong client focus.
• A team player that values input and support from the team but can also work autonomously.