SENIOR BAS ACCOUNTANT

Te Puke, Bay of Plenty | Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week


Bennetts Proactive has been a trusted chartered accountancy firm in Te Puke and the wider Bay of Plenty for over 80 years, providing expert financial services and business advisory to clients across diverse industries. We pride ourselves on delivering prompt, personalised service and building long-standing relationships that help businesses reach their full potential.

We’re looking for a focused and technically strong Senior BAS Accountant to join our dynamic and growing team. If you have great communication skills, enjoy client service, problem-solving, and bringing efficiency to the table, this is your chance to make an impact in a firm that values both its clients and its people.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Manage a diverse client portfolio, handling all tax compliance and income tax matters up to client owner review.

  • Lead projects for key client groups, ensuring smooth workflows and top-tier service.

  • Prepare financial reports as required (e.g. budgets, rent reviews)

  • Compliance review of draft packages before it reaches clients.

  • Team and client support for technical queries and problem solving

  • Supporting the wider practice with process improvements, and internal controls, ensuring the team have the resources to deliver their roles and objectives

  • Assist with performance management, appraisal reviews, training, mentoring and team development.

  • Worfklow management to assist with the work is delivered in full, on time and within budget

  • Direct support to the Client Owners for compliance, advisory and project tasks

  • Help onboard new clients, ensuring seamless Xero integration, software applications and compliance understanding.

  • Identify ways to enhance client services and contribute to our overall firm’s growth.

    A rural background is a bonus, but not essential!

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • A natural leader who thrives on mentoring and supporting a team.

  • Strong technical tax skills with a deep understanding of NZ’s tax processes and current environment

  • Able to maintain good relationships with clients, team members and other stakeholders

  • Results-driven and client focused, with a passion for efficiency and client service.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • 7+ years of recent experience in tax compliance & advisory.

  • A professional qualification in accounting, and a member of CAANZ or plans to be

  • Proven leadership skills, management flair, and a drive for business development.

WHY JOIN US

  • We’re an approved ATO and can provide a mentor if needed.

  • Our close-knit team of 14 is growing and evolving.

  • Our practice is celebrating its 80 year with many of our team members being a part of our journey for over 10 years!

  • We genuinely value our clients and aim to provide top-tier service.

  • Two additional statutory holidays (Labour Weekend) + a day off on your birthday.

  • We wrap up early on Fridays—our office closes at 2:00 PM, so working hours are flexible to accommodate that

  • Ongoing CPD & Xero certification for all accounting team members

If you think you would be a good fit for this role, please submit your CV and cover letter to careers@bennettsproactive.co.nz.