BAS Accountant

Ready to build on your accounting experience and take the next step in your career?

Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Taranaki is a leading business advisory firm offering an extensive range of services to our clients. We are passionate about helping our clients get the best out of their businesses and being a part of their journey.

Our team focuses on creating enduring success for our community, our clients and our team. We’re looking for graduates who are keen to learn, willing to ask great questions, and excited to grow with the support of an experienced team.

About the opportunity

We’re looking for a motivated Accountant to join our friendly and supportive team, however, for the right candidates we'd be open to taking more than one. This is a great opportunity for someone with at least one year of accounting experience and is ready for more variety, responsibility, and development. You’ll be supported to build your technical skills while contributing to meaningful client work across compliance, reporting, tax, and business support.

This is a permanent full‑time role, (37.5 hours per week, across Monday to Friday), based out of our New Plymouth office. However, we are open to flexibility for the right person.

The salary range for this role is $60,000 to $70,000 per annum. Remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing Financial Statements, Income Tax Returns and GST for a range of clients

• Liaising with our clients to uncover their business’s needs– specifically their financial needs and goals

• Consulting with a range of different client structures

• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting

• Preparing year end accounts

What we’re looking for

You’ll be someone who is naturally curious, detail-focused, and eager to keep improving. Ideally, you’ll have:

• At least two years of experience in accounting, business advisory, finance, or a similar role.

• A relevant accounting qualification.

• An interest in progressing toward CA or CAANZ study, if not already underway.

• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing accurate work.

• Clear communication skills and a client-focused approach.

• Confidence using systems such as Xero, MYOB, or similar platforms.

• Are passionate about supporting clients to achieve the best from their business

• Have a work ethic that prioritises quality, efficiency, and professionalism

• A team-focused mindset and a willingness to contribute to a positive workplace culture.

What can you look forward to

Our values of Family, Respect, Quality, and Passion guide how we work, and we’re committed to creating an environment where people feel supported to grow, contribute, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

How we support you:

• Paid Time in Lieu system to account for any extra hours worked

• Flexibility to structure your day.

• Income protection and discounted Southern Cross health insurance.

• Two additional Baker Tilly statutory holidays.

• A tailored development plan and structured training support.

• An active social club, social events, and company sports teams.

• A supportive, friendly, and inclusive team culture.

• Free coffee, fruit, and biscuits.

If you’re ready to build on your experience and take the next step toward becoming a confident, capable accountant, we’d love to hear from you. Send us your CV to apply now!