Senior Accountant

IntroductionReady to advance your accounting career and experience the lifestyle of beautiful Dunedin?
At Polson Higgs, we're looking for a Senior Accountant with 5+ years' experience to join our supportive, dynamic team.
You'll collaborate across a broad and interesting client base—partnerships, trusts, companies, and SMEs—delivering compliance and advisory services that make a real difference.
Being at Polson Higgs is not just about "doing the job".
We value our people, their development and importantly the connections we have as a team.Why Dunedin?
Living and working in Dunedin offers advantages that are increasingly hard to find elsewhere:Commute times are in minutes, not hours — more time for family, sport, and restMore affordable housing, making home ownership or upgrading realisticExcellent schools and a stable, family‐friendly communityImmediate access to coast, hills, trails, and green spaces — easy to enjoy day to day, not just on weekendsThis is a city where professional careers and personal lives can genuinely coexist.DescriptionWhat you'll do:Prepare timely, accurate accounting, tax, and management information for a range of clientsGuide and mentor junior professionals, reviewing work and supporting their developmentLead advisory assignments, including budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and management accountingBuild and maintain strong client relationships, providing sound business and technical adviceParticipate in internal and external training, and contribute to continuous improvementEnsure quality, timeliness, and presentation of all work, actively managing workflow and deadlinesSkills and ExperiencesWhat you'll bring:CA qualified, with at least 5 years' relevant accounting experience within a New Zealand companyExperience with farming and related Agribusiness clients would be an advantageCompetency with Xero, Xero Practice Manager, Microsoft Office, and an openness to learn new systemsProvide advice that draws on business and commercial experienceExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAnalytical mindset and attention to detailAbility to work independently and as part of a teamA positive, professional attitude and the ability to be a role model to othersCommitment to our values: Integrity, Care, ExcellenceWhy Polson Higgs?
Ongoing professional development and tailored mentoringOpportunities for career progression, including management responsibilitiesFlexible hours and time-off-in-lieu to suit your lifestyleA vibrant, caring culture with regular social activities and community involvementSupportive environment where your wellbeing mattersHow to applyIf you are a NZ resident or citizen and are motivated to develop, then apply now!
If you have any questions, please email ****** close on Friday, 10 July ****.Please ensure your application includes a cover letter and CV.
A position description is available on our website .
Please apply via our website (applications via Seek will not be reviewed).
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the role may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
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