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Assistant Manager/Manager - Business Advisory
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Advises small, medium and large enterprises on accounting and tax issues, manages multiple client engagements concurrently, and coaches junior team members within Deloitte's Business Advisory team.
About this role
Assistant Manager/Manager - Business Advisory
Deloitte New Zealand's Tax and Business Advisory team is a market leader and focuses on delivering value to small, medium and large sized enterprises. Join us, and together we will help our clients across New Zealand and beyond to realise their full potential and put them on a pathway to grow and succeed.
Here, you’ll do meaningful work with talented people while building a career shaped around your ambitions. As New Zealand's leading professional services firm, we combine local expertise with global capability to create impact that matters for our clients, communities and country.
We invest in our people through learning, development and professional growth opportunities, while offering flexibility and wellbeing support to help you thrive both professionally and personally. No matter your career stage, you'll be part of a values-led organisation committed to inclusion, innovation and making an impact that matters.
Our people benefit from:
- Flexible ways of working
- Ongoing learning, development and career progression
- Support for professional qualifications and certifications
- Wellbeing initiatives and employee support programmes
- Additional leave and community impact opportunities
- An inclusive and collaborative culture where you can be yourself
The impact you’ll make:
As a Manager in our Business Advisory team you will provide advice to clients on a range of accounting and tax issues.
While a typical day is difficult to articulate, below are some key aspects of the role:
- Problem solving SME key accounting and tax issues, advising clients on the best practice accounting methodologies and business growth strategies.
- Managing multiple jobs concurrently
- Identifying and providing insightful recommendations to clients
- Sharing knowledge and experiences to develop yourself, peers and junior team members.
- Being present in the market and creating opportunities to build relationships across a broad range of stakeholders.
- Being a role model for our people and clients and recognising others for the impact they make by their valued contributions.
- Coaching and managing team members, building careers and technical skills to effectively contribute client deliverables and team success.
- Being part of the team culture, becoming a role model for our people and clients, as well as recognising others for the impact they make by their valued contributions.
Qualifications
Your expertise:
Bring your passion for supporting local and international businesses to thrive and see what impact you can make. You'll also have:
- Sound accounting and advisory skills developed through 5+ years’ work experience in a corporate environment (preferably with experience from a mid-tier or Big4 accounting firm).
- CA ANZ qualification or equivalent
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to build rapport quickly and build connections across all levels within our teams and clients.
- Good problem-solving skills with an eye for detail - able to report on findings, draw insights and help develop tangible solutions.
- Experience in the preparation of and reviewing financial statements in compliance with IRD Standards.
- Knowledge of GST and Income tax
- Experience using Xero and other Financial ERP/Business Systems.
- A drive for excellence and a “can-do” attitude.
- Coaching and mentoring experience of a successful team.
Additional Information
Making an impact that matters, together:
Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential. For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to thrive, grow and make an impact that matters.
You can find out more about our recruitment process here.
To be considered for this role, you must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Does this sound like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now
Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you’ll do more than just join something, you’ll add something. You’ve found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make? .
Please note that this advert will continue to run until all positions are filled.
We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.
Please be aware of phishing attempts posing as Deloitte recruiters. Official communications from Deloitte New Zealand will come from “@deloitte.co.nz,” “@smartrecruiters.com,” or our video interview platform Deloitte<interviews@hirevue.com>. If you receive a suspicious email, verify its authenticity by contacting us at NZinfo@deloitte.co.nz.
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