KPMG

Financial Services

JuniorAccountant

Wellington, New Zealand Student
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Entry candidates.

The Brief

“Junior Accountant at KPMG. Skills: Accounting, Taxation, Client Service. Assist in preparing annual accounts. Assist in preparing tax returns”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet client goals; Contribute to meaningful client outcomes; Help businesses thrive

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Insightful financial solutions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Pursuing Accounting degree, Plans to obtain Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification

Nice to Have

CAANZ CA Fundamentals pathway

What You'll Do.

Assist in preparing annual accounts

Assist in preparing tax returns

Assist in monthly management work

Respond to client queries

Support compliance team

Manage client relationships

Apply learning to practical challenges

Provide financial solutions

Balance work with study

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with Private Enterprise compliance team; Support compliance team in managing client relationships; Assist other team members

Communication Scope

Respond to client queries

Full Job Description

## Description Grow with KPMG and launch your accounting career in a role designed to develop you from day one. As a Junior Accountant in our Private Enterprise team, you’ll work with the small and medium‑sized businesses that drive Aotearoa’s economy - gaining hands‑on experience while you study toward becoming a Chartered Accountant. This is more than an entry‑level role. It’s a supported, long‑term pathway where your learning accelerates, your confidence builds, and your impact grows year after year. You’ll build skills, confidence, and experience from day one, all while contributing to meaningful client outcomes. At KPMG, growing your career means growing New Zealand’s prosperity too. "Tītokona tō tātou tōnuitanga, mō Aotearoa, mō Tātou. Fuelling prosperity for New Zealand, for all New Zealanders" ## Your Day-to-Day | Ngā mahi o ia rā Collaborate with the Private Enterprise compliance team to support New Zealand’s privately-owned businesses in meeting their goals. Assist in preparing annual accounts and tax returns, or monthly management work, initially focusing on smaller and more straightforward clients (including data entry, spreadsheet work, drafting accounts, etc.). Respond to client queries and support the compliance team in managing client relationships concerning income tax, GST, and other indirect taxes. Attend in-house or external training to enhance your knowledge and proficiency in using professional accounting software. Apply your learning directly to practical challenges, gaining hands-on experience. Provide insightful financial solutions and advice to help businesses thrive. Balance your work commitments with part-time study as you progress toward becoming a Chartered Accountant. Embrace opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the firm. Assist other team members with administrative tasks as needed. ## You - What you bring to our team | Ōu tā koha ki te whānau A recent high school graduate or first-year student purs

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