Accountant

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Position: Accountant ( your level may be Graduate, Junior, or Senior)

Location: Lyttelton

Reports to: The Team (yes, really)

Employment Type: Full-time (ideally, but happy to chat about what works for you)

About the Role

We’re a small, values-driven accounting practice that believes good systems, quality work, and flexibility make for happier accountants (and better outcomes for clients).

At Lyttelsoft, accountants do what accountants are trained to do:
prepare financial statements and tax returns, review and balance bookkeeping work, and talk to clients like real humans.

If you’re looking for autonomy, realistic workloads, and a supportive, low-ego environment — you’ll feel right at home.

What You’ll Be Doing

Financial Reporting & Tax

Preparing and reviewing annual financial statements
Preparing income tax returns for individuals, trusts, companies, and other entities
Reviewing, reconciling, and balancing bookkeeping prepared by others
Identifying and resolving accounting and tax issues
Ensuring compliance with NZ tax legislation and professional standards
Client Advisory & Communication

Working directly with clients to explain financial results and tax positions
Responding to queries clearly, practically, and on time
Offering proactive insights (when it adds value — not just noise)
Building strong, long-term client relationships
Practice & Systems

Working efficiently in Xero and cloud-based systems
Maintaining tidy, accurate workpapers
Meeting deadlines without last-minute heroics
Contributing ideas to improve how we do things
What We’re Looking For

Essential

Qualified or near-qualified accountant (CA / CPA or equivalent)
Public practice experience
Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge
Confidence reviewing and balancing Xero files
Great attention to detail
Clear, professional written and verbal communication
Nice to Have

Experience across companies, trusts, and individuals
Client advisory experience
Ability to manage a client portfolio with minimal supervision
You’re Probably Someone Who…

Takes a professional and ethical approach
Enjoys solving problems (and finishing them)
Is comfortable working independently and as part of a team
Is calm, organised, and reliable
Values flexibility, balance, and doing quality work properly
What We Offer

Competitive salary, based on experience
Genuine flexibility (not just lip service)
Supportive, low-ego workplace culture
Sustainable workloads
The chance to be part of a growing practice where your input matters
Keen?

Send your CV to accounts@lyttelsoft.co.nz, or get in touch for a confidential chat.

We’re more interested in finding the right person than ticking every box.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Subcontract, Graduate

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee mentoring program
Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):

Do you have unrestricted working rights in New Zealand (i.e. no visa sponsorship required)?
Work Location: In person