Tax Senior Associate / New Manager

Overview

Embark on a significant career advancement at PwC New Zealand's Hawke's Bay office located in Napier, where professional development meets quality lifestyle. In this role, you will engage with a diverse client base addressing complex tax issues, driving tax effect accounting, compliance, and advisory initiatives. Supported by a high-performing and collaborative team, you will experience substantial growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver insightful and practical tax advice to a wide spectrum of clients, including high net worth individuals, family trusts, private businesses, corporates, and multinationals.
• Manage your own portfolio of clients and nurture these business relationships effectively.
• Conduct preparation and review of technical compliance activities such as tax effect accounting, IFRS tax note disclosures, and tax returns.
• Mentor Associates by supporting their professional development and fostering a positive team culture.
• Identify potential risk areas and opportunities for sustainable tax planning throughout the tax lifecycle.
• Oversee and coordinate multiple projects at once, ensuring accuracy, timely delivery, and excellent client satisfaction.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commerce, Accounting, and/or Law degree.
• A minimum of three to four years in a tax-related role within Big 4, second-tier firms, in-house teams, or law firms, with thorough knowledge of New Zealand taxation.
• Competency in tax effect accounting, tax note disclosures, and handling annual compliance.
• Strong grasp of accounting principles and ability to analyze financial statements.
• Proficiency with Xero (XPM), Microsoft Excel, and data analytics tools; experience with TaxLab is advantageous.
• Willingness to be based in or relocate to Hawke's Bay.
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail, proactive approach with strong ownership of tasks.

Benefits and Working Culture

• Performance-related discretionary bonuses and referral bonuses.
• Access to retail discounts and deals.
• Opportunity to tap into global networks and leadership development programs.
• Training on A.I. tools and structured learning pathways.
• An annual wellbeing allowance of $250, life and income protection insurance, employee assistance programs, 15 days paid sick leave, and health insurance options.
• Reputation for career acceleration while contributing meaningfully to clients and communities.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive coaching environment.
• Two annual paid recognition days during summer shutdown, with option to purchase additional leave.
• Paid parental leave for all parents, inclusive networks, financial planning help, and paid volunteering leave.

Additional Information

• Maintaining independence is essential to maintain objectivity and avoid conflicts of interest; an independence review process applies.
• The application must be submitted directly; recruitment agencies are not engaged for this position.
• Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is found.
• A.I. assisted recruitment methods may be employed securely, but final decisions rest with recruitment personnel.
• No work visa sponsorship provided.