Senior Accountant

23 hours ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Madison Recruitment Full time

Relocation opportunity We're looking for an experienced accountant who's ready to step up into a role that blends technical expertise with business leadership. This is a unique opportunity to join a well known Accounting firm in
Richmond, Nelson
, where you'll play a pivotal role in both client delivery and running the day-to-day of the local firm.

About the role As Senior Accountant / Business Manager, you'll split your time between:

  • Accounting and Advisory (50%) – producing and reviewing accounts, providing taxation advice, and liaising with clients in a public practise setting
  • Practice Management (50%) – overseeing workflow allocation, invoicing, staff management, and supporting the smooth running of the office (with additional support from our Auckland head office)

You'll lead a small, close-knit team of 4 (including yourself), with 2 accountants and 1 administrator reporting directly to you.

About you:
We're seeking someone who is confident across both accounting and people leadership. To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

  • Minimum 3+ years' experience in an accounting practice environment
  • Strong background in taxation advisory, accounts preparation, and client engagement
  • Proven ability to review work, allocate workflow, and manage a small team
  • CA or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential – expired or past CAANZ membership will still be considered where experience is relevant.

Why join? Being with this team, you'll enjoy:

  • The autonomy to run the local office while still having support from a larger head office
  • A varied role that balances client-facing technical work with leadership and practice management
  • A supportive and professional team environment, where your skills will make an immediate impact
  • The chance to build strong relationships with local businesses in the Nelson region

This is a great next step for an experienced accountant looking to expand into business management, or for someone already managing a practice who wants the backing of a respected accounting group.

How to apply:
If you're ready to take on a role where your accounting expertise and leadership skills will both shine, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV - applications will be reviewed as they come in.

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