Manager | Private Tax

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Hei Oranga Iwi | The opportunity

As our Manager in our EY Private team, you’ll work with some of NZ’s leading privately owned businesses, innovative entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth families and individuals to navigate complex accounting and tax matters with confidence. You will play a key role in delivering practical, high-quality advice while building trusted relationships with clients. On any given day your role could include business structuring advice, transaction support, tax accounting and compliance, SPFR reviews, IRD audits, VCFO advisory and more, which shows the diversity of work and how no day is the same. These are just some examples of the work we do and you do not need to be confident in all these areas to apply for the role.

Based in our Auckland office, this is an opportunity to join a collaborative and people-focused team where your experience in accounting and tax will help shape meaningful outcomes for clients and support the development of junior team members. There is a strong opportunity for future career pathways in the team, and the right person will be closely mentored by the NZ EY Private Leader.

Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

 Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities 

In this role, you’ll contribute to both client delivery and team development, using your technical expertise and commercial mindset to support a diverse portfolio of clients.

• Deliver high-quality accounting and tax services across a range of privately owned entities, including companies, trusts and individuals
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing clear, practical advice tailored to client needs
• Lead and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

We’re looking for a well-rounded Manager who brings strong accounting capability alongside tax expertise, and a genuine interest in working with private clients and developing junior team members.

• Experience in accounting and tax within a professional services environment
• Strong understanding of New Zealand tax and compliance requirements
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and mentor junior staff
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues

 Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits    

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +64 9 300 7044 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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