We are keeping our eyes peeled for a super cool accountant who might be interested in working with us! More on the role below.

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Part-time Accountant

Interested in joining the Prosper team as an accountant? We are on the look-out for a part-time or full-time person to join our team!

  • About Prosper & the role

    At Prosper, we are proud not to be your typical accountants.

    We set the gold standard in proactive accounting, helping business owners unlock their full potential. Based in Cambridge, our small but mighty team thrives in a flexible and supportive environment — empowering our clients to learn, grow, and succeed. We speak client language, handle compliance with precision, and focus on wealth generation through advisory services that make a real impact.

    We’re looking for someone who shares our values and wants to contribute meaningfully to our clients’ success.

    We are looking at a start date of either early November 2025, otherwise January 2026.

  • Key Responsibilities

    Prepare financial statements and tax returns (Income Tax, GST, FBT) to a client-ready level

    Deliver monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and variance analysis

    Provide strategic recommendations to clients based on financial insights

    Support clients with Xero queries, training, and system improvements

    Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NZ tax law and regulatory changes

    Respond to client queries within 1 working day and manage communications professionally

    Participate in advisory meetings and contribute to quarterly financial health check-ins

    Assist with finance applications, business valuations, and due diligence

    Collaborate on internal workflow planning and job budget

  • Qualifications & Experience

    Bachelor's degree in Accounting

    Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting practice

    Strong proficiency in Xero, Xero Practice Manager and Xero Workpapers

    Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail

    Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote work environment

    Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

    Love having a laugh with your colleagues and clients

    Big 4 accounting firm experience is highly desirable

  • Team Culture & Workflow

    Fortnightly team meetings (in-person in Cambridge preferred, online okay)

    Supportive environment with open communication and shared learning

    Structured workflow tools and expectations to help you succeed

    Encouragement to identify opportunities for additional services and referrals

  • Benefits

    Flexible part-time schedule with potential to scale up

    Remote work from anywhere in the Waikato region

    Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

    Ongoing professional development (minimum 20 hours CPD encouraged)

    Opportunity to grow your advisory skills and contribute to business development

    A genuinely fun and collaborative team culture

  • Pay & Hours

    The role is part-time (minimum 20 hours/week), with flexibility to increase hours based on your preferences. Salary is listed as full-time equivalent.

    Salary scale $60,000 - $100,000 full-time equivalent - experience dependent.

  • How to Apply

    If you are a skilled Accountant with a passion for excellence and a desire to make a difference in the lives of our clients, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter to the questionnaire below detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role to – I can’t wait to receive your application and see if we would be a great fit!

    If you have any questions about the role, there is space in the application form to include these.