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Management Accountant

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We’re recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a well-known retail business based in South Auckland. This role is suited to someone with a Big 4 or CA accounting firm background who enjoys a mix of financial reporting, tax compliance, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and manage GST, PAYE, income tax, and other statutory obligations
  • Complete tax journals, reconciliations, and tax provisioning
  • Support month-end and year-end reporting processes
  • Assist with monthly management reporting and statutory financial statements
  • Liaise with external advisors, auditors, and regulatory bodies
  • Maintain strong financial controls and support process improvements
  • Monitor changes in tax legislation and ensure ongoing compliance
  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support stock takes when required

About You

  • Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
  • CA or CPA qualified (or working towards)
  • Background in a Big 4 or CA firm
  • Experience in Business Advisory, external reporting, or tax-focused accounting
  • 2–3+ year's experience in tax accounting or financial accounting
  • Strong understanding of NZ and/or Australian tax compliance
  • Advanced Excel and strong systems/ERP experience
  • Mandarin speaking advantageous

Key Attributes

  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders
  • Able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Continuous improvement mindset and strong problem-solving ability

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business and gain broad exposure across Accounting and Tax.

This is your chance to shape the future of a dynamic organisation. Apply today via the link below!

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Willy McBride on +6493747331.

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accounting & Finance

Focus: Financial Accounting & Group Accounting

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Auckland CBD

Job Reference: LAGG49-A9A015E7

Date posted: 12 May 2026

Consultant: Willy McBride