Senior NZ Tax Accountant

Tax Excellence Across New Zealand Accounting and Financial Advisory

Our client stands among Australasia's most distinguished integrated accounting and financial advisory firms, trusted by individuals, enterprises, and institutions to navigate complex financial decisions with confidence. For more than three decades, its expansive regional network and thousands of accomplished professionals have set benchmarks in client service and technical excellence. Its sophisticated, personalized offering spans accounting, tax, audit, wealth, and business advisory, combining expertise with local insight to produce enduring value, exceptional outcomes, and stronger communities across Australia and New Zealand.

Job Description

Broaden your expertise through complex engagements that influence the success of New Zealand businesses. The Senior NZ Tax Accountant transforms technical accuracy into trusted financial guidance, supporting compliance, planning, and advisory outcomes. Emapta connects top 1% professionals with an Australasian firm, permanent work-from-home flexibility, global exposure, continuous development, and a long-term career where work earns recognition and creates lasting value.

Job Overview

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Shift: Day Shift, Weekends Off
• Work Setup: Permanent Work From Home

Exciting Perks Await!

• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Competitive Salary Package
• Day Shift schedule
• Fixed weekends off
• Permanent WFH arrangement
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

The Qualifications We Seek

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Accounting degree or a related degree with a major in accounting
• Completed CA or CPA qualification, or current progress toward completion

Practical Experience

• At least 5 years of proven accounting and taxation experience within New Zealand
• Experience managing a broad client portfolio, including SMEs, trusts, partnerships, and companies across various industries
• Demonstrated ability to follow established processes and procedures
• Proven success collaborating with colleagues to achieve shared outcomes and goals

Technical Skills

• Thorough understanding of New Zealand tax legislation, including GST, FBT, and the Companies Act
• Proficiency in preparing financial statements, income tax returns, and other lodgements for companies, partnerships, trusts, and individual businesses
• Experience using MYOB, Xero, Reckon, and QuickBooks
• Familiarity with Reckon APS, which is desirable
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Effective problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment
• Adaptability when managing diverse tasks and changing priorities
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Proactive communication with clients and internal stakeholders
• Effective collaboration within virtual teams
• Strong technological proficiency
• Positive, proactive, and results-oriented approach
• Self-directed work ethic and ability to operate independently in a remote environment
• Willingness to take initiative and complete tasks without constant supervision
• Confidence working autonomously while meeting deadlines and producing high-quality, well-reasoned work

Your Daily Tasks

Tax Preparation and Compliance

• Prepare tax returns, activity statements, and other lodgements in accordance with current New Zealand tax requirements
• Complete workpapers and reconcile accounts through the financial statement stage
• Prepare complex financial statements, income tax returns, and other lodgements for companies, partnerships, trusts, and individual businesses
• Manage accounting requirements for large groups, including inter-entity reconciliations
• Maintain workpapers, client files, and supporting documentation in accordance with established compliance requirements

Client and Advisory Support

• Assist clients with tax planning, GST, and bookkeeping matters
• Support business advisory projects involving budgets, cash flow forecasts, and management reporting

Values Alignment

• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen performance and share knowledge under the Better Together value
• Apply a client-centric mindset by proactively engaging and communicating with clients to meet or exceed their expectations under the Client First value
• Cultivate innovation by developing promising ideas through prototyping, experimentation, and constructive challenges under the Big and Bold value
• Achieve results by demonstrating determination through obstacles and setbacks while maintaining high personal performance standards under the Get It Done value

Join the Top 1% Talent. A Better Career. A Better Life.

Welcome to Emapta Philippines, where high-performing professionals build long-term global careers with leading international companies. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta delivers a workplace defined by stability, growth, and purpose. Here, your career moves forward with meaningful opportunities, world-class support, and a culture built for excellence.

Apply now and be part of the #EmaptaEra.