• Take the next step in your accounting career
• Build your business advisory and client management skills
• Work with leading-edge AI and emerging technologies

Ready for more than compliance work?

If you’re looking to take your accounting career to the next level, this is an opportunity to make your next move count.

Mackay Bailey Chartered Accountants is a forward-thinking Christchurch advisory practice combining strong technical expertise with a progressive approach to technology and client service. With a growing client base and a genuine commitment to developing its people, Mackay Bailey offers the opportunity to broaden your experience, build strong client relationships and develop your advisory skills.

They are looking for an ambitious Accountant with a relevant degree who is CA qualified or in the process of finishing those exams.

Why Mackay Bailey?

This is more than a move to another accounting firm. It’s an opportunity to accelerate your development, work collaboratively alongside experienced professionals and take on increasing responsibility as your confidence grows. A core part of the role is still preparing annual accounts, tax and GST for your own portfolio of clients but in a fast-paced environment full of change, where they all learn from each other, share what works and support each other to grow.

Accounting meets AI

Mackay Bailey is embracing AI to automate compilation and review processes, improve efficiency and extract valuable insights from client data. This forward-thinking approach creates opportunities to spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time on analysis, problem-solving and helping clients make better business decisions.

If you’re curious about AI and excited by the future of accounting, you’ll have the opportunity to develop skills that will set you apart.

About you

You may be looking for better training, more client exposure or a clearer pathway for career progression. Whatever your motivation, we’re interested in people who are proactive, curious and keen to build a career in business advisory.

You’ll ideally bring:

• A relevant accounting degree and a CA qualification or working towards that goal.
• An interest in business advisory and building strong client relationships.
• An enthusiasm for AI, technology and smarter ways of working.
• Comfort with challenging AI output and questioning the systems you use.
• Strong communication skills and real enjoyment of working with people, both clients and colleagues.
• Flexibility and comfort with change.
• A positive attitude and commitment to your professional development.

Thinking of relocating to Christchurch?

If you’re currently based elsewhere in New Zealand, financial assistance may be available with relocation.

Ready for your next step?

Join a practice that will invest in your development, embrace new technology and help you build a rewarding career in business advisory.