Senior Accountant (Dunedin based)

At Polson Higgs, we’re looking for a Senior Accountant with 5+ years’ experience to join our supportive, dynamic team. You’ll collaborate across a broad and interesting client base—partnerships, trusts, companies, and SMEs—delivering compliance and advisory services that make a real difference.

Being at Polson Higgs is not just about “doing the job”. We value our people, their development and importantly the connections we have as a team.

Why Dunedin?

Living and working in Dunedin offers advantages that are increasingly hard to find elsewhere:

• Commute times are in minutes, not hours — more time for family, sport, and rest
• More affordable housing, making home ownership or upgrading realistic
• Excellent schools and a stable, family‑friendly community
• Immediate access to coast, hills, trails, and green spaces — easy to enjoy day to day, not just on weekends

This is a city where professional careers and personal lives can genuinely coexist.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare timely, accurate accounting, tax, and management information for a range of clients
• Guide and mentor junior professionals, reviewing work and supporting their development
• Lead advisory assignments, including budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and management accounting
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing sound business and technical advice
• Participate in internal and external training, and contribute to continuous improvement
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and presentation of all work, actively managing workflow and deadlines

What you’ll bring:

• CA qualified, with at least 5 years’ relevant accounting experience within a New Zealand company
• Experience with farming and related Agribusiness clients would be an advantage
• Competency with Xero, Xero Practice Manager, Microsoft Office, and an openness to learn new systems
• Provide advice that draws on business and commercial experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive, professional attitude and the ability to be a role model to others
• Commitment to our values: Integrity, Care, Excellence

Why Polson Higgs?

• Ongoing professional development and tailored mentoring
• Opportunities for career progression, including management responsibilities
• Flexible hours and time-off-in-lieu to suit your lifestyle
• A vibrant, caring culture with regular social activities and community involvement
• Supportive environment where your wellbeing matters

How to apply:

If you are a NZ resident or citizen and are motivated to develop, then apply now!

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Applications close on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter and CV.  A position description is available on our website www.ph.co.nz/careers. Please apply via our website (applications via Seek will not be reviewed).

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