Senior Accountant, NZ Experience

About the Role

Pear Tree is hiring an experienced Senior Accountant to join their fully remote team, specifically focusing on New Zealand financial compliance. This position is ideal for an accounting professional seeking to manage complex portfolios while receiving high-level mentorship. Candidates must be available to work during New Zealand business hours to ensure consistent client service.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate brings four to six years of accounting experience, preferably gained within a public practice setting with a focus on New Zealand or Australian compliance.
• You must possess a strong working knowledge of annual compliance workflows and demonstrate confidence in performing complex reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Xero and Xero Practice Manager is essential, and familiarity with CCH and FYI software platforms is highly regarded.
• Candidates should hold an undergraduate degree in Accounting or be actively working toward a professional qualification.
• Furthermore, successful applicants will demonstrate strong accountability, an effective approach to managing workloads under strict deadlines, and a client-service mindset that fosters positive professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will be responsible for managing New Zealand compliance work, including the preparation of annual financial statements and periodic tax returns for a diverse client portfolio.
• Beyond core accounting tasks, you will assist with loan structural design, analyze borrowing capacity, and evaluate complex residential lending scenarios across various structures such as PAYG, self-employed, trusts, and SMSFs.
• Your duties will include verifying tax returns, financial statements, and Business Activity Statements, as well as conducting pre-submission quality assurance checks.
• You will also analyze credit histories and outstanding liabilities, identify potential submission risks, research lender policies, and collaborate with the processing team to ensure all files are accurate and ready for submission.

Benefits & Perks

• The role offers a 100% remote working arrangement under an independent contractor agreement.
• Employees follow a full-time schedule aligned with New Zealand business hours and receive high-quality professional coaching.
• The position provides the autonomy to take ownership of complex workflows and financial projects.