Associate

Suited to an experienced tax compliance professional wanting to take the next exciting step in their career toward practice ownership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Total management of a portfolio of clients ranging in complexity, size, and industry type

  • Team and client support for technical queries and problem-solving

  • Support with practice internal controls and processes, keeping them up to date and ensuring they are complied with as well as ensuring the team has the resources to deliver their roles and objectives

  • Training and mentoring to all team members

  • Workflow management to assist with the work being delivered in full, on time and within budget

  • Team performance management, including appraisal interviews

  • Direct responsibility for compliance, advisory and project tasks of a group of clients

  • Identifying opportunities to add value to client services

  • Initial support of new clients recently onboarded into the practice

  • Involvement in internal management meetings and contributing to the growth of the practice

ATTRIBUTES

  • Enjoy leading a team and providing support, learning and development

  • Client service delivery focused

  • Strong technical skills and a strong understanding of end-to-end tax processes and the NZ tax environment

  • Maintains good client relationships

  • Results-driven and client-oriented. Driven to improve work efficiency and effectiveness, and passionate about providing excellent client service

REQUIREMENTS

  • 10+ years of Public Practice work experience in a tax compliance and advisory environment

  • CA qualification. Public Practice Certificate preferred, but not essential

  • Excellent team player and proven leadership and management skills

  • Ability to demonstrate management flair, drive and identify business development opportunities

WHAT’S ON OFFER

  • A competitive salary package

  • A boutique team that you’ll be proud to be part of

  • Our modern offices provide a great place to work, up-to-date systems, a supportive team environment, and free parking right outside the door

  • We are an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) and ongoing professional career development forms an integral part of our business development culture and philosophy

  • As well as competitive remuneration, our team members enjoy a number of non-financial rewards, including birthdays off on paid leave, 2 additional Stat Holidays and 2pm Friday finishes every week

  • An ownership opportunity exists for the right person

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or forward your application with your CV to careers@bennettsproactive.co.nz