• Wellington CBD with flexible working options
• Inclusive, down-to-earth culture where you can be yourself
• Competitive benefits that reflect how much we value our people

Grant Thornton New Zealand is part of a leading global network providing audit, tax and advisory services to dynamic organisations across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

Our teams combine technical expertise with practical insights to help clients navigate complexity and achieve their goals. We value collaboration, fresh thinking and continuous improvement, creating an environment where our people and clients can thrive.

What You’ll Be Doing

This role goes beyond compliance – you’ll work closely with senior leaders in the team and contribute to meaningful business decisions. Play a crucial role in providing exceptional accounting services to our clients.

You'll work on a diverse range of engagements, including:

• Preparing financial statements, tax returns, supplementary tax and other IRD forms
• Reconciling bank statements and ensuring all work papers are cross references and reviewed by appropriate team members
• Preparing monthly reports, forecasts, and tax related documentation
• Build strong client relationships, becoming a key point of contact over time
• Help foster a positive team culture

You'll work closely with managers and senior team members while progressively taking ownership of engagements and developing specialist technical skills.

About You

You are a motivated accounting professional who is commercially minded and detail oriented.

Ideally, you will have:

• 2-3 years' experience in a CA environment
• Progressing toward or holding a CA or CPA qualification
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management and organisational abilities
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
• Proficiency in Xero (experience with MYOB and other systems a bonus)
• A proactive mindset and desire to continuously learn

Why work with us
At Grant Thornton, we believe our people perform at their best when they feel supported, included and empowered to succeed.

We foster a collaborative and flexible environment where individuals are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. Our leaders are approachable, supportive and committed to helping our people develop meaningful and rewarding careers.

Our modern, open-plan workplace encourages collaboration, innovation and professional growth while maintaining a healthy balance between achievement and wellbeing.

Benefits

What we offer

Our people are what set us apart. You’ll work alongside approachable leaders who genuinely invest in your development. We value balance, celebrate success, and create space for you to grow—professionally and personally.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including: flexible and hybrid working arrangements, Friday afternoon flexibility when deliverables are achieved, payment of professional membership fees, enhanced parental leave benefits, subsidised gym and sports memberships, fully funded social club and team activities, volunteer leave and cultural swap days, dress for your day policy, company laptop and mobile phone (iPhone or Samsung), ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

Apply today and be more with Grant Thornton!

To be considered for this role, you will need to be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. We are not offering sponsorship to candidates for this role.