Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant job description

The Senior Tax Accountant leads the preparation, review, and strategic oversight of tax compliance and advisory functions, ensuring alignment with New Zealand tax legislation and business objectives. This role partners with internal stakeholders and external advisors to optimise tax outcomes and mitigate risk across New Zealand operations.

Senior Tax Accountant duties and responsibilities of the job

Key responsibilities of a Senior Tax Accountant include:

Reviewing and preparing complex tax returns including GST, FBT, PAYE, income tax, and provisional tax in compliance with IRD requirements

Managing tax reconciliations, ensuring accuracy across general ledger and tax filings

Providing tax advisory support on business transactions, restructures, and cross-border matters

Monitoring legislative updates and advising on impacts to tax compliance and reporting

Supporting transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transaction reviews

Leading tax components of year-end reporting, audits, and liaising with external advisors and IRD

Developing and improving tax processes, controls, and documentation for audit readiness

Collaborating with finance and legal teams to ensure NZ IFRS compliance in tax treatments

Senior Tax Accountant job qualifications and requirements

A degree in accounting, taxation, or finance is required. CA ANZ or CPA Australia qualification is essential.

Requirements include:

5+ years’ experience in New Zealand tax compliance and advisory

In-depth knowledge of IRD obligations and NZ corporate tax legislation

Experience with tax planning, audit support, and stakeholder engagement

Strong understanding of transfer pricing, withholding tax, and international tax concepts

Proficiency with tax and accounting systems (e.g. SAP, Xero, MYOB)

High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and reporting abilities across financial and non-financial teams

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Salary for Senior Tax Accountant

140000 - 220000

25th Percentile

140000

The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.

50th Percentile

180000

The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

75th Percentile

220000

The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills and may have specialised qualifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or KiwiSaver.

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