" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Accountant\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 4/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eVaried client portfolio. Serious work minus the corporate starch\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDown-to-earth team that backs your growth\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOamaru based\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOur Client\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With over 60 years in business, Ashton Wheelans is a gold-standard chartered accounting firm with offices across Christchurch, Rangiora, the West Coast, Oamaru and Wanaka, serving a diverse and loyal client base across a wide range of industries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Ashton Wheelans are more than just accountants - they\u0026rsquo;re trusted advisors focused on staying ahead of the curve, driving growth, and building genuine, long-term relationships. They call it \u0026ldquo;Shaping Success,\u0026rdquo; and it shows up in how the team works together as much as how they work with clients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Find out more about Ashton Wheelans here: https://www.ashtonwheelans.co.nz/\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Oamaru office is a well-established practice with deep roots in the region, backed by the scale, systems and specialist expertise of the wider firm.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll manage your own portfolio end to end: annual financial statements, income tax and GST, tax planning and advisory, and the client conversations that go with it. You\u0026rsquo;ll be a review point for the work of the wider team, and you\u0026rsquo;ll bring the kind of steady technical judgement that lifts everyone around you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Working closely with the Partners, you\u0026rsquo;ll support them in their roles and take real ownership of the work alongside them. Just as importantly, you\u0026rsquo;ll help grow the team, mentoring the junior and intermediate accountants, sharing your knowledge, and investing in their development as much as your own.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Ashton Wheelan\u0026rsquo;s offices work closely together and share resources, so there\u0026rsquo;s scope to get involved across the South Island - including exposure to the firm\u0026rsquo;s agri client base.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills and Experience\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll be CA-qualified, or have the equivalent experience under your belt, with a strong grounding in New Zealand tax and compliance. Beyond the technical, you\u0026rsquo;ll be someone who can run jobs independently, deal directly with Partners and clients, and keep things moving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exposure to a broad range of industries is valuable. Agri exposure is a bonus rather than a requirement - there\u0026rsquo;s plenty of support in the firm if you want to build it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Whether you\u0026rsquo;re ready to move up to review level, or keen to grow a team and pass on what you know, this is a rare opportunity in a firm with the scale to back it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Apply\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease apply online with your cover letter and CV.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply now!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor further enquiries, contact Sally Wynn-Williams 027 4785554 or Nick Hodgson 022 1265755 \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"900726\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "