15th October, 2025
Are you ready to take the next step in your accounting career, with more client interaction, autonomy, and a supportive team behind you?
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accountant who is driven by high standards and delivers impactful work. You will be someone who values work-life balance and loves partnering with your clients and making a difference. You'll be joining a values-led, close-knit team where your growth and contributions truly matter.
About the Company
Our client is a professional accounting firm based in central Hamilton. They are driven to provide a high level of service to their clients, and they foster a collaborative and caring culture with a strong focus on work-life balance.
Client work is varied and interesting, including work for SMEs, agri-businesses, foreign-based firms and property developers. Monthly training sessions keep the team learning and growing, and this role offers exciting development opportunities. It’s ideal for an Accountant with sound New Zealand experience, who is confident in their technical skills and is keen to take on more and to lead and guide others.
About the role
You’ll manage your own portfolio of clients, engaging directly with them and building long-term relationships while providing impact.
Responsibilities will include the following:
- Ensuring clients are financially compliant with end-of-year financial statements, tax returns and management reporting.
- Providing meaningful business advice, insights and solutions across tax planning and business improvement to help businesses thrive.
- Reviewing work, mentoring junior team members and leading by example.
Ideally, we are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant, but what matters most is your technical proficiency, your experience, confidence, and ability to connect with clients. Full-time hours are preferred, but part-time or job-share options may be considered.
Knowledge and Experience You will bring with you the following:
- Strong knowledge of NZ accounting practices and tax legislation.
- Confident interpersonal skills and ability to relate well to others.
- Proven and demonstrated technical knowledge, including experience with Xero, XPM and Suite files.
- A detail-driven and technical focus with sound commercial awareness.
- A team-focused attitude, ambition and a sense of fun.
Why Apply? This team is known for its supportive culture, regular training, and genuine commitment to your career growth. You’ll enjoy:
- Very competitive salary with regular reviews.
- Standout benefits including birthday leave, generous wellness support, medical cover and paid carparking.
- A workplace that values fun, learning, and balance.
- Opportunities to shape your role around your strengths and lifestyle.
- Flexible work arrangements (hybrid option available depending on your level).
Interested?
Please send your up-to-date CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested and what you can bring to linley@gprl.co.nz. CVs will be reviewed as they are received. Only applicants who have the right to live and work in NZ will be considered. Please call Linley Steele at 021 837 123 for more information.
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