Junior Accountant - Tauranga - April 2026 Start

Titokona to tatou tonuitanga, mo Aotearoa, mo Tatou.

Fuelling prosperity for New Zealand, for all New Zealanders"Our Opportunity | Nga Aheinga : Start your career with KPMG as a Junior Accountant in April 2026!

Join our Private Enterprise team to support New Zealand's small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

As part of our purpose to Fuel New Zealand's Prosperity, you'll develop your skills while contributing to the success of local businesses.

Seize this opportunity to grow with an international accounting firm and pursue a career as a Chartered Accountant.Your Day-to-Day | Nga mahi o ia ra : 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, focusing on smaller and straightforward clients (including data entry, spreadsheets, 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 training to enhance your knowledge and proficiency in professional accounting software.Apply your learning to practical challenges, gaining hands-on experience.Provide financial solutions and advice to help businesses thrive.Balance work commitments with part-time study as you work towards becoming a Chartered Accountant.Engage in professional development and career growth opportunities within the firm.Assist team members with administrative tasks as needed.You - What you bring to our team | Ou ta koha ki te whanauA recent high school graduate or first-year student studying Accounting at a university, tertiary institution, or through the CAANZ CA Fundamentals pathway, with plans to qualify as a Chartered Accountant.Passionate about working with SMEs across Aotearoa to help drive #FuellingNewZealandsProsperity.Eager to gain practical accounting experience that complements academic studies.Motivated to develop their career at a leading international firm.Us - What we will provide for you | O matou ta koha ki a koeA permanent, full-time role with 37.5 hours per week, paid while you study.Up to 7.5 hours of unpaid study leave weekly for classes and paid leave for exams.Opportunity to take up to five papers per year to balance work, study, and social life, possibly extending your degree completion time.Support for postgraduate CA qualifications to become a Chartered Accountant.Ready to make a difference at KPMG in 2026?

Click APPLY FOR THIS JOB today!Recruitment is managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team.

We will contact preferred agency partners if needed.

Thank you for your understanding.Life at KPMGKPMG values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, mental health needs, or who are neurodivergent.

For accessibility support, contact Enya van Dulm at 04 816 4660 or

• offer rewarding careers and benefits to support your work-life balance and growth, including : Annual incentive schemeOpportunities for secondmentsHybrid working optionsFlexible leave and parental leaveProfessional memberships and digital learningHealth and wellness benefitsWe aim to be an employer of choice for all, valuing diversity and inclusion.

Further info on our website.

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