Leech & Partners started as a boutique accounting practice with a specialty in agribusiness, but with strong growth, it wasn’t long before developing an edge in commercial accounting with specialised knowledge in construction, trades, hospitality, and property.
35 years’ later and the team has grown to 50+, spread across two offices in Ashburton and Christchurch. We support clients nationwide with agriculture accounting, commercial accounting, business advisory, bookkeeping, future planning, and more.
For us, it’s not about the numbers, it’s about the people. We support, enable, and grow our people and clients. We want to add value, together!
You will provide accounting and advisory services to a portfolio of agri clients, including the preparation of:
- Financial statements, drafting and finals.
- Tax returns for Individuals, Trusts, Partnerships, Companies, and Incorporated Societies.
- GST, FBT, & RWT returns, plus preparation of dividends and/or DWT returns.
- Cashflow reports, budgets, provisional tax estimates and other advisory jobs as necessary.
Key to this role is building trusted relationships with clients and having a deep understanding of their business. You will identify opportunities and explore better ways of doing things, providing sound advice to clients that enhances their business.
Utilising your leadership and team skills, you will mentor team members, supporting their development. You will assist in the delivery of projects and processes, actively working towards achieving firmwide goals.
You will have strong technical skills gained from experience in a Public Practice environment, along with holding a tertiary qualification in accounting. It will be desirable if you have some experience working with agri clients, or a passion to learn.
You will have been exposed to a variety of modern accounting and practise management software, using these to effectively manage jobs and remain organised.
Looking past the numbers will be a key strength; demonstrate your ability to proactively solve problems and understanding the ‘why’. You will thrive on being curious; asking good questions, while knowing where to find information and what tools are available.
You will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and time management.
Ashburton is a vibrant rural support town that provides services to large catchment known as Mid Canterbury. Significant recent development (both residential and commercial) means Ashburton’s population is growing and so are the number of shops and businesses springing up around the town.
The town is large enough to provide all the necessary sporting and cultural offerings of a city but with the added advantage of being a 10 min drive from one side to the other. It’s great for raising a family or visiting friends. With a little bit less hustle and bustle and more of a focus on lifestyle, people tend to be are a little more relaxed.
Ashburton is well located with Christchurch an hour to the North, Timaru an hour to the South and Methven 30 minutes to the West. For those who like to get outdoors, Mount Hutt is an hour away and Lake Tekapo is less than two hours. There are plenty of walks, tramping, hunting etc can be carried out within a short drive from Ashburton.
The best part of all is that you get to work with great people and the clients are some of the most amazing you will find.
Not only is this a great role but also an opportunity to join a small team with an ambitious future. This is your chance to be part of a team that has a sense of value and purpose, offering a supportive culture.
While we are looking for someone full time, we would be open to discuss part time or flexible working arrangements.
If this sounds like you and are legally entitled to work in New Zealand, then we want to hear from you!
For a confidential conversation or to apply for this exciting opportunity, please contact wendyh@leech.co.nz.
Read the full positions descriptions for the Intermediate Role and the Senior Role.
