Contract Accountant / Auditor

Aurora Financials is an award-winning Accounting, Audit and Business Consulting firm. We are passionate about helping our global clients and local communities to achieve their financial goals. We deliver advisory, accounting, assurance, consulting, and tax services. We help clients grow their business and achieve best practices through simplification, innovation and digital transformation. Our focus on the future and use of industry-leading processes and cloud technology enables us to deliver time-saving, data-driven value which empowers businesses to be successful. We’re currently in an exciting period of growth with many opportunities to add value to our clients, and progress your career. We are looking for someone who is a go-getter with integrity, a passion for customer service, and the expertise to be a trusted financial adviser for our clients. The role will appeal to a candidate who is results oriented, professional, proactive, has confident communication skills, has an enquiring mind, and who genuinely cares about helping others. Role Description This role is for a Contract Accountant / Auditor. You will be responsible for proactively managing your client workflows, ensuring deadlines are met, compliance with current accounting and audit standards, preparing workpapers and supporting clients with their requirements on a timely basis. This is a remote position with a flexible working schedule. We are looking for someone who can lead the end-to-end technical delivery of auditing, financial reporting, and accounting services to a high standard. We are also open to candidates with relevant overseas experience who want to gain experience with a New Zealand firm. What is in it for you?· Flexible remote working: The role is fully remote so you can work from anywhere globally and there are no commute times. You have the flexibility to work the way that works for you. You can work the hours that fit with your lifestyle and family commitments. · Supportive workplace culture – We have a continuous improvement approach to our work, and your insights and suggestions are valued. · Learning and development – You will work with a leading New Zealand audit and business turnaround practitioner. · Variety of work – You will have the opportunity to gain experience with a variety of accounting and assurance services. Here is a brief overview of some of the work you will do: · Communicating insightful analysis to senior staff and stakeholders · Working closely with the Director to deliver high quality services · Preparing a variety of tax returns for a diverse client portfolio · Contributing to continuous improvement and ad hoc projects · Leading service delivery and meeting client deadlines · Compiling annual and periodic financial statements · Corporate finance and valuations for businesses · Coding and reconciliation of transactions in Xero · Auditing year end financial statements · Automating or simplifying processes Experience and Attributes: Required: · Proven experience (3+ years) in a accounting / auditor role at a CPA / CA firm · Able to manage competing priorities and work efficiently to meet deadlines · Able to present financial information simply to non-financial stakeholders · Experience working with clients in a consulting firm or corporate setting · High level of integrity and commitment to ethical business practices · Experience working remotely with modern collaboration tools · Able to work independently and also support team members · Strong technical accounting skills, including IFRS and ISAs · Quick learner with a good ability to solve issues · Audit, review and financial reporting experience · Resilience and a professional working style · Previous customer service experience · Excellent project management skills · Excellent writing skills · Attention to detail · Proactive · Integrity Advantageous: · Understanding of New Zealand tax, payroll, and relevant laws · Corporate finance and business valuations experience · Previous Big 4 experience is a significant advantage · Relevant tertiary or accounting qualifications · Current Xero certifications · Member of CPA Australia If you are interested and have what it takes – please APPLY NOW! A note for Job Seekers According to LinkedIn and Harvard Business Review research, women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they feel they don't match the job description criteria exactly. As a result, many capable people miss out on good jobs. If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes to do great work with us, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you. We value different perspectives and innovation. Put simply - you can be yourself here. We encourage you to apply.