Graduate Accountant

A graduate role with us will offer you excellent opportunities to learn and develop your career in a supportive environment. Work/life balance is key to achieving this and we will help you every step of the way!

What you’ll be doing:

• You will be supported on your career journey through a comprehensive training pathway starting off with annual accounts and GST preparation through to preparation of forecasts and financial statements.
• All resources will be provided to you to ensure your success, including support from experienced team members.

What we’re looking for:

• You will be in your final year of a BCom, majoring in Accounting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills to develop positive relationships with our clients and team.
• Be able to demonstrate a wider engagement and responsibilities in life beyond your studies.
• Motivated to learn, develop and grow your career.

What you will enjoy:

• We offer you scope to develop your career, a salary that recognises your qualifications and the ability to learn from the best.
• Competitive first year salary with significant increases between 7-12% in your first two years of gaining experience.
• 2 extra days leave.
• $1,000 clothing allowance.
• 40 hours per week and no weekend work!
• Paid study leave and course costs to complete your Chartered Accounting qualification.
• Incentive and recognition rewards.
• Open collaborative work environment.
• Insurance coverage.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active social club with subsidised sporting and social activities.

About us:

Polson Higgs provides quality business advisory and accounting services to a range of clients including rural, trade, professional services and logistics throughout the wider Otago Southland region. There is the opportunity to gain experience in a broad range of industries. We add value to all our clients through our exceptional people, with the belief in our vision of Better Business together. We value our team and know that life is more than going to work.

How to apply:

If this sounds like you, please head to our website https://www.ph.co.nz/graduates/ and apply by sending your cover letter, cv and academic transcript. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

Applications close on Friday, 30 October 2026. This role will commence in April 2027.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the role may close early if a suitable candidate is found.