The Manager / Assistant Manager role at Biz Solutions Limited in New Zealand is a dynamic leadership position designed for a commercially minded professional with strong accounting and advisory expertise. This hands-on role combines workflow management, compliance oversight, and high-value client advisory work, including consulting and M&A-related engagements. It is ideal for someone looking to grow into a leadership position while directly contributing to client success and organizational development.
About the Company
Biz Solutions Limited is a professional advisory and accounting firm based in New Zealand, providing business solutions, compliance services, and strategic advice to a diverse portfolio of clients. The firm emphasizes collaboration, client-focused service, and continuous improvement. With a combination of local and offshore teams, Biz Solutions supports its clients with expertise in accounting, taxation, consulting, and transaction advisory, creating opportunities for employees to gain broad exposure across multiple business areas.
Responsibilities
The Manager / Assistant Manager will oversee team operations and contribute directly to client-facing advisory work. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a portfolio of business clients across compliance and advisory matters.
- Reviewing financial statements, tax returns, GST, and other compliance deliverables.
- Overseeing workflow allocation, turnaround times, and quality control across the team.
- Acting as a primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships directly.
- Supporting consulting engagements, including structuring, tax planning, performance reviews, and business advice.
- Assisting with transaction and M&A advisory work, including business sale readiness, financial analysis, and deal support.
- Improving internal systems, team processes, and delivery standards.
- Providing leadership and mentorship to junior and offshore team members.
Requirements
Candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Solid experience in NZ public practice or business advisory.
- Strong technical capability across accounting and tax compliance.
- Confidence in reviewing work and managing workflow across multiple clients.
- Good commercial judgment and the ability to communicate directly with clients.
- Interest in consulting, transaction, and M&A advisory work.
- Strong communication skills and practical leadership abilities.
- CA qualification or equivalent preferred.
Skills
Successful candidates typically demonstrate:
- Workflow management and team coordination
- Financial and tax compliance review
- Advisory and consulting skills
- Client relationship management
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Desired Knowledge
The following knowledge areas are highly beneficial:
- Accounting standards and tax compliance regulations in New Zealand
- Consulting and M&A advisory processes
- Financial analysis and performance evaluation
- Business structuring and transaction advisory
- Offshore team coordination and remote team management
- Process improvement and internal systems optimization
Benefits
Joining Biz Solutions Limited offers several advantages:
- A broad and varied role combining compliance, consulting, and advisory work.
- Direct client interaction and exposure to senior decision-makers.
- Leadership responsibility and genuine 2IC (second-in-command) opportunity.
- Opportunities to participate in M&A advisory and business transaction projects.
- Supportive work environment with local and offshore team resources.
- Career growth potential in leadership, advisory, and consulting pathways.
