Careers at MAQ
At MAQ, people come first
At MAQ we do all the things you'd expect of an accountancy firm.
What makes our firm unique is our team, and our belief that business is all about relationships. Our values are more than just words on a page - they guide everything we do. Integrity, excellence, and teamwork are the foundation of our practice, and they are embedded in our culture. We believe that by upholding these values, we can create a workplace where our employees thrive and our clients receive exceptional service.
Our people are our greatest asset
We are committed to staff development, and we think coming to work should be rewarding and fun! Working at MAQ Chartered Accountants means being part of a supportive and dynamic team. We pride ourselves on providing a workplace where our employees feel valued, respected, and challenged to reach their full potential. We encourage innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement, with opportunities to step outside your comfort zone to grow your skills and knowledge.
Our team culture is inclusive and vibrant with an active social calendar. We offer a range of benefits and flexible working scenarios that support a healthy work-life balance for our team.
Senior Accountant
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Accountant who is CA qualified, to play a pivotal role in our growing, modern Chartered Accounting firm.
Key responsibilities include:
- preparing accounts, tax returns and management reports
- reviewing jobs
- building trusted client relationships
- providing day-to-day client support
- sharing knowledge and mentoring other team members
For the right person, this role offers a pathway to ownership.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation of recent, hands-on taxation and accounting experience, along with strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive, client-focused approach that delivers strong, meaningful relationships.
Our ideal candidate:
Is CA qualified (preferred) with 5+ years of experience in a New Zealand accounting firm.
Demonstrates a strong understanding of compliance requirements and NZ tax legislation
Loves building relationships and is at ease communicating with a diverse range of people.
Fluent in Xero
Is tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems
Has fantastic attention to detail
Why our team loves working at MAQ
Opportunities to work and grow together within an enthusiastic and talented team from diverse backgrounds.
Career development pathways in a supportive and caring environment.
Our work is truly valued, we are encouraged to think creatively, and our impact is real.
A fun and varied social calendar, Friday is chocolate day!
Healthy body, healthy mind. We’re committed to supporting your well-being with a balanced wellness program. Our time to recharge is valued so we’re offered flexible working arrangements and wellness leave as part of this program.
Our personal growth is important. MAQ offers an annual $1000 self-development budget to be used for anything that fuels personal growth.
Importantly, we offer a competitive remuneration package made up of salary, benefits and an employee bonus scheme.
MAQ is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace — a place where we can each be ourselves and do our best work. If you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily tick every requirement on the job description, please still get in touch and apply to MAQ. We’d love to chat to see if you’ll be a fit!
If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply below by sending through your cover letter explaining why you’re excited about this role and working at MAQ, along with your CV to kathrynl@maq.co.nz, and we’ll be in touch.
Administrator
This is a great opportunity to join MAQ’s admin team showcasing your excellent customer service and organisational skills. This role is perfect for a systems thinker who enjoys keeping things “ship shape”. We’re a friendly, supportive team looking for someone with energy, initiative, and solid admin skills.
What your day could look like
Supporting partners and the wider team
Greeting customers and answering calls
Making appointments
Managing debtors & creditors
Preparing documents for new and existing clients
Assisting with our social media program
Who are we looking for?
Along with being self-motivated, organised, and a team player, ideally you will have:
Great interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
An eye for detail and a high level of accuracy
Brilliant time management skills and the ability to prioritise
Word and Excel skills
Experience in accounting software packages would be beneficial but not essential as training will be provided
Why our team loves working at MAQ
Opportunities to work and grow together within an enthusiastic and talented team from diverse backgrounds.
Career development pathways in a supportive and caring environment.
Our work is truly valued, we are encouraged to think creatively, and our impact is real.
A fun and varied social calendar, Friday is chocolate day!
Healthy body, healthy mind. We’re committed to supporting your well-being with a balanced wellness program. Our time to recharge is valued so we’re offered wellness leave as part of this program.
Our personal growth is important. MAQ offers an annual $1000 self-development budget to be used for anything that fuels personal growth.
Importantly, we offer an inclusive and attractive remuneration package made up of salary, benefits and an employee bonus scheme.
MAQ is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace — a place where we can each be ourselves and do our best work. If you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily tick every requirement on this job description, please still get in touch and apply to MAQ. We’d love to chat to see if you’ll be an epic fit!
If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply below by sending through your cover letter explaining why you’re excited about this role and working at MAQ, along with your CV to kathrynl@maq.co.nz, and we’ll be in touch.
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