# Intermediate Accountant (NZ/AU Experience)

> D2B · Metro Manila, Philippines (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-08

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** RecOps

## Description

**Position:** **INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT**

**Salary range**: $2000-2200 NZD _(The final amount will be at the client's discretion based on the candidate’s skills and experience)_

**Working Hours:** Following NZ business hours (Full-time); 5am-2pm PHT

**Work set-up:** 100% Remote work under Independent Contractor Agreement

**Holidays**: TBD

**Target Start Date:** ASAP

### **About the Company**

This company is a Certified B Corp accounting, tax, and business growth advisory firm based in New Zealand, with locations in Auckland, Wānaka, and Queenstown. Founded in 2015, the firm caters to a diverse range of clients, including scaling businesses, non-profits, funded startups, property investors, and high-net-worth individuals. They specialize in bridging the gap between corporate-level financial strategy and everyday business needs across sectors like tech, construction, and consumer goods.

### **Role Overview**

As an **Intermediate Accountant,** you will manage vital New Zealand compliance work, annual financial statements, and periodic tax returns for a diverse portfolio of clients. This is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of complex workflows, receive high-quality coaching, and directly contribute to the financial success of scaling businesses and progressive investors. 

### **Responsibilities:**

-   **Scenario Analysis:** Evaluate complex residential lending scenarios across a diverse range of client portfolios, including PAYG, self-employed, company, trust, and SMSF applications.
-   **Financial Assessment**: Review and verify tax returns, financial statements, Business Activity Statements (BAS), payslips, and comprehensive supporting documentation.
-   **Serviceability & Risk Evaluation:** Analyze borrowing capacity (servicing), outstanding liabilities, living expenses, and credit histories to identify policy issues, lender risks, and potential submission challenges.
-   **Strategic Lender Recommendations:** Research lender policies and liaise with Business Development Managers (BDMs) to recommend the most suitable lenders based on policy compliance, serviceability, and client goals.
-   **Loan Structuring & Summaries:** Prepare clear, high-quality credit recommendations and scenario summaries for brokers while assisting with structural design and overall submission strategy.
-   **Quality Assurance:** Conduct meticulous pre-submission quality assurance checks, collaborating with the processing team to ensure all files are complete, accurate, and completely submission-ready.

## Requirements

### Qualifications (Must-Haves)

-   **Experience:** A minimum of 2–3 years of accounting experience, ideally gained within a public practice environment focused on New Zealand or Australian compliance.

-   **Technical Proficiency:** Strong working knowledge of annual compliance workflows and confidence in performing complex reconciliations.
-   **Software Skills:** Proven proficiency in Xero, Xero Practice Manager, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
-   **Education:** Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or actively working toward a professional accounting qualification

### Preferred Skills & Technologies (Nice-to-Haves)

-   Previous experience working with CCH and FYI software platforms.
-   A strong client-service mindset with the ability to build and maintain professional, positive relationships.
-   High level of accountability, including the ability to manage workload effectively to meet strict deadlines.

## Apply

[Apply at D2B](https://apply.workable.com/d2b-1/j/58049D46D0/apply)

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