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KPMG New Zealand

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3.9
  • > 100,000 employees

Junior Accountant (Apr 2025)

Location details

On-site

  • New Zealand

    New Zealand

    • Canterbury

      Christchurch • Timaru

Location

Christchurch, Timaru

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeApprenticeship or Traineeship
  • SalaryNZD 48,000 - 53,000 / Year
  • Number of vacancies10 vacancies
  • Application open dateApply by 31 Aug 2024
  • Start dateStart date 6 Apr 2025

KPMG takes you behind the scenes of some of the world's most renowned companies, allowing you to provide market leading insight, critically informed solutions and trustworthy expertise to understand every aspect of a business from the inside out.

One of the best parts is that you are working on something different all the time. In our work we help our clients establish that their financial statements are presented in a true and fair way.

You:

  • Believe and want to join in on KPMG’s mission ‘to fuel the prosperity of New Zealand’
  • Approach new tasks and challenges with enthusiasm and optimism
  • Quickly build rapport with colleagues and clients
  • Work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and different levels
  • Can balance multiple commitments and maintain effectiveness during times of pressure
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
  • Build trust and credibility with others through open and honest communication
  • Clearly identify the relevant data or information needed to make decisions or add value

Us:

  • A locally owned firm where all decisions are made in New Zealand
  • Recieve support from your buddy, manager, and the Graduate Experience team
  • Attend KPMG's Intern Induction, meeting your summer cohort
  • Endless opportunities for further studies including Chartered Accountancy pathway and more
  • Work on exciting and fulfilling engagements that make a difference
  • A diverse whānau made up of people from different backgrounds
  • Meet key clients and visit their offices, often working from their sites
  • Help fuel New Zealand’s prosperity by doing work that matters

Together for Better:

  • Exciting opportunities for career growth and development
  • A supportive and collaborative environment
  • Flexible style of working dependent on individuals needs and work demands
  • Join a large global firm and have the potential for international secondments
  • Become part of an Intern cohort and make connections for life
  • Everyone has the confidence to speak up and share their ideas
  • Work shoulder to shoulder with clients to deliver real results
  • Attend boat cruises, annual ski trip, virtual events and more through the Social Club

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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New Zealand
New Zealand CitizenNew Zealand Permanent ResidentNew Zealand Student Visa

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Diploma or higher
Study field
Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    New Zealand Citizen
  • Study fields
    Business & Management
  • Degree typesDiploma or higher
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Reviews

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Graduate
Auckland
5 months ago

Accounting related responsibilities.

user
Graduate
Wellington
6 months ago

ad hoc tax advisory work, general client maintenance

user
Graduate
Auckland
2 years ago

Good opportunities to learn and grow.

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About the employer

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KPMG New Zealand

Rating

3.9

Number of employees

> 100,000 employees

Industries

Accounting & Advisory

The chance to build a better future is right in front of you. Join our whānau to build a purposeful career with global opportunities.

Pros and cons of working at KPMG New Zealand

Pros

  • The level of exposure to a wide range of work areas.

  • The people, are all young and fun... very inclusive and diverse workplace.

  • Best training and learn from our professional team.

  • Accommodating and friendly people.

  • Its international reputation provides good learning opportunities and career prospects.

Cons

    • It's highly stressful, and there is much overtime.

    • Overtime is considered as a norm.

    • There needs to be more space to work away from the day-to-day work desk.

    • There is not much flexibility when it comes to working hours.

    • No perks except some corporate benefits.