Job Description

I am working with a fast moving startup that is gearing up for a major scale phase and needs a senior accounting specialist to help shape a market ready compliance platform. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys the accounting profession but wants to apply their expertise in a more innovative, tech driven environment.

The product you will be working on is a compliance platform that integrates with the key accounting systems used across New Zealand. It has been in development for some time and is now entering pilot stage with strong demand already building from firms nationwide. Your role is to bring deep, practical knowledge of New Zealand accounting practice into the product to ensure it aligns with real world workflows, client expectations and regulatory requirements.

The team is small and collaborative, working from a Parnell office with parking provided. Most of the development team is offshore, so you will experience a blend of local coordination and international collaboration. The culture is pragmatic, fast paced and supportive. There is a strong appreciation for people who think independently, communicate clearly and act quickly. 

This position suits someone who enjoys problem solving, likes being involved in shaping ideas and is comfortable influencing both technical and non technical stakeholders. You will be a key bridge between accountants, onboarding teams and an offshore development group. Expect to work closely with the product, support pilot firms and have a meaningful voice in how the platform evolves.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the compliance platform by using it daily, running test jobs and identifying gaps or issues
• Apply New Zealand accounting standards and knowledge to refine workflows, permissions and outputs
• Act as the link between NZ accountants, the local onboarding team and offshore developers
• Translate user needs, pain points and compliance requirements into clear, actionable guidance for the development team
• Support pilot clients by joining calls, answering technical questions and providing hands on practical support
• Participate in internal meetings, training sessions and product strategy discussions
• Help prioritise enhancements, fixes and roadmap items based on client feedback and professional insight
• Join evening sessions with offshore developers, with flexibility offered in return
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders
• Provide leadership and mentoring to ensure quality releases and smooth onboarding for clients

Role Requirements

• Recent senior level experience in a New Zealand chartered accounting firm
• Strong understanding of NZ accounting workflows, compliance obligations and client management
• Excellent problem solving skills and comfort working through ambiguity
• Clear and confident communication skills with the ability to influence discussions and provide direction
• Ability to navigate cross cultural team environments confidently
• Strong digital literacy and experience with cloud accounting tools, particularly Xero and XPM
• Ideally some familiarity with software development cycles, QA or structured product feedback
• Resilient, adaptable and comfortable with rapid change in a startup environment
• Willing to work onsite regularly while using hybrid arrangements when appropriate
• Self directed, proactive and able to drive work forward independently

This is a six month contract with strong potential to extend as the business continues to grow. Due to the immediate nature of this requirement, we are only able to consider candidates with current New Zealand work rights. Please note, that you will be required to work through the Christmas/New Year period. 

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you have been looking for, please apply via this advert or feel free to reach out to miria.jacobs@parkerbridge.nz for further information