Business Advisory Consultant

Company Description

Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you’ll do more than just join something, you’ll add something. You’ve found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make? 

The team you'll join:

Deloitte Wellington’s Business Advisory team is a market leader and focuses on delivering value to small, medium and large sized enterprises, local governments and not for profit sector. We work closely with businesses to develop a trusted advisor relationship through our unique and personalised approach to dealing with the individual, and unique challenges New Zealand businesses face today. Our role is to share knowledge and provide guidance, helping Small to Medium-sized Enterprises, High Net Worth Individuals and Family Groups, Crown entities and not for profits to grow and succeed. We help our clients across New Zealand and beyond to realise their full potential and put them on a pathway to grow and succeed. 

We are looking for a self-starter who is motivated by the opportunity to build their networks and progress their career. By joining us, you will be a part of a thriving, high-performing team within a supportive environment that’s committed to providing a world class service to all our clients no matter how big or small. We work closely with organisations, their owners and leaders to develop a trusted advisor relationship through our unique and personalised approach. Our role is to share knowledge and provide guidance, helping small to medium sized enterprises grow and succeed. At Deloitte we are passionate about the success of our clients.

You will also enjoy our culture of working hard and celebrating our successes together. We offer continuous learning and development with resources both locally and globally.

Job Description

The impact you'll make:

As a consultant in our Business Advisory team you will provide advice to clients on a range of accounting and tax issues.

While a typical day is difficult to articulate, below are some key aspects of the role:

• Providing advice to clients on a range of business and tax issues, including in the context of transaction work, business operations and strategy. This includes working alongside businesses to help them deliver on their strategic initiatives.
• Supporting them with domestic and international tax compliance and queries. Seeking solutions to their complex queries through our inhouse expertise.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and income tax returns, as well as assisting clients in managing their tax obligations throughout the year.
• Building strong relationships with key client contacts particularly through our virtual finance offerings where you get to be part of the client’s finance team and develop vCFO skills.
• Building your business partnering skills through preparing management accounts, forecasts and budgets to support clients to achieve their business objectives.
• Being part of the team culture, becoming a role model for our people and clients, as well as recognising others for the impact they make by their valued contributions.

Qualifications

Bring your passion for supporting local and international businesses to thrive and see what impact you can make. You'll also have:

• 1+ year of business advisory experience
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting (or similar)
• Working towards your CA/CPA or equivalent
• Previous experience with Xero
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Drive and be highly committed
• A sharp and analytical mind
• The ability to be a team player that values input and support from team members, but can also work autonomously.

Additional Information

Making an impact that matters, together: 

We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference. 

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including ‘taking care of each other’ and ‘fostering inclusion’, is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential. For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop. 

How you’ll be rewarded:  

We hold a simple belief – that our people’s hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration. The Deloitte experience is founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing and the importance of personal connection.  

As part of our market leading remuneration package in addition to your base salary we offer you: 

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you, us and our clients best     
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships 
• Subsidised health insurance 
• Income protection insurance 
• 22 days annual leave 
• Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks 
• A focus on wellness and well-being  
• Community focused volunteer days 

We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.

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