Experienced Accountant and Business Advisor

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Experienced Accountant and Business Advisor Murphy and Landrigan Chartered Accountants – New Plymouth, North Island About us Murphy & Landrigan is the fastest growing accounting practice in the region and we’re not your typical number crunchers. We’re all about building relationships and we go the extra mile to make accounting less stuffy and more fun. The role We’re now looking for new people for growth positions to join our growing and emerging practice to further support our incredible team and clients. Fantastic opportunity to grow your experience and knowledge across commercial and/or rural sectors Be part of a dynamic, future focused, locally owned and growing practice Access to flexible working arrangements through our flexible working policy Join a firm that values your strengths Remuneration of $90,000 - $120,000 per year plus employer Kiwisaver contributions (depending on experience) 5 weeks annual leave per year plus an additional wellbeing day. About the role: Our Business Advisory team are constantly being exposed to different industries and project work that develops their knowledge and diversifies their expertise. We have a range of clients with the standard need for year-end accounts but as businesses become more complex, we look at the strategy and drivers of a business, which provides endless opportunities for learning new things for you and our clients. There is always something challenging to be working on and the opportunity to be involved in other more specialised areas of our business. You will have the opportunity to work closely with clients and build strong relationships with them. We are looking for an exceptional person with a pro-active approach and a can-do attitude, with previous public practice CA firm experience. This client facing role will focus on a broad range of services with an emphasis on growth. What we can offer you: Paid for every hour worked each pay period Flexible working policy in place Paid CAANZ membership fees and training time (if applicable) 5 weeks annual leave Long Service Leave of an additional (6th week) after 7 year’s service. An additional paid Wellbeing day each year CBD parking provided by us Reimbursement for contribution to your monthly mobile phone and home internet Kiwisaver 3.5% paid on top of your wages/salary Regular team events - including firm-funded Social club Be part of a fun, kind and supportive team, where we value you, your experience, knowledge and ideas Manage your own portfolio of clients with the support of the directors, be the main contact for your portfolio and be given the opportunities to grow by attending client meetings. What you will ideally have is: At least 7 years recent experience working in public practice CA firm in a senior accounting role. You do not have to be CA/ACA/AT qualified If you’re experienced using Xero that’s preferable – We’re a full Xero practice The ability to be nimble and not confined to policies and procedures Excellent written and communication skills Hold a current entitlement to work in New Zealand Able to be flexible with your time to meet client timelines and expectations The ability to work on average a minimum of 32 hours in each 7 day calendar week Be physically based in the Taranaki region. #J-18808-Ljbffr