About Findex New Zealand

The Findex Story

Why choose Findex?

Embark on a career journey that transforms and grows as your ambitions do, with a graduate position at Findex. The possibilities are endless as you gain the technical skills, experience and opportunity to carve your own career path - no matter where that may take you!

As one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated financial advisory and accounting solutions, we offer a comprehensive range of accounting, audit and wealth solutions. Our network comprises of over 100 offices and close to 3,000 employees throughout regional, rural and metropolitan New Zealand and Australia.

Importantly, Findex also operates the Australasian arm of Crowe Global, ranked the eighth largest accounting network in the world. It is through this global affiliation that our audit and international tax teams deliver solutions under the Crowe brand - opening the door to a world of career opportunities.

Now, we're searching for a new generation of talent to help drive growth and achieve great outcomes.

Applications for our 2022 graduate intake are open from 22 February to 28 March 2021.

Practical experience

From your first day, you'll be involved in a variety of real client work and be provided with the opportunities you need to become a well-rounded professional of the highest calibre. Our open-door policy also means you'll have direct access to ask questions and learn from your peers, managers and partners.

The best of both worlds

Findex proudly operates within a hybrid operating model using a blend of remote and in-office teams. This means you will have the flexibility to work from home without sacrificing the face-to-face interaction with colleagues and clients. Our distributed working model is built to suit you.

All work and all play

Professional fulfillment isn't just about working in the right role at the right company. Having a positive culture and work/life balance is just as important, and we encourage our team members to enjoy a friendly social atmosphere and build real relationships, all while achieving great outcomes for our clients.

Pathway to success

We provide you with the tools to grow a successful career through structured career pathways and development programs, comprising of global secondment opportunities, financial study support, ongoing coaching and our comprehensive in-house learning and development program, the Findex Academy.

The Recruitment Process

What we look for

We're searching for passionate people who are driven to accelerate their career. To be eligible for our graduate program you will be:

• Studying a relevant degree to the area you have applied to or have recently completed your degree (within 12 months at the time of application)
• Able to commence full-time work in February 2022
• Collaborative and thrive in a team-based environment
• Strategically focused and possess strong business acumen
• Dedicated to providing innovative solutions with a forward-facing mindset
• Able to adapt your communication style to fit a wide range of situations
• A New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

Applicants may apply once and cannot apply for more than one role across different locations or service lines. *You may be required to provide evidence at application.

Check out our video gallery to hear from Findex Chief People Officer, Jane Betts, as she talks about what we are looking for in a candidate and talks about our dynamic work model and life at Findex.

Application process

Step 1. Decide on what to apply for

It is important that you apply to a program that you’re eligible for; and a career pathway that suits your skills and goals. Navigate to the Career Opportunities tab to explore our career pathways and decide which is best matched to you.

Step 2. Submit your application

Once you’ve identified the career pathway that is best suited to your experience and skills, submit your CV and academic transcript through our careers page.

Step 3. Video Interview

If you’re what we’re looking for, one of our recruiters will invite you to complete a one-way video interview.

Step 4. Interview and/or assessment day

A final stage in this process involves a one-on-one interview with a Partner in your selected business stream and a chance to demonstrate your expertise in a group assessment.

Step 5. Reference check

Finally, we make contact with your nominated previous employer(s), school and/or university to learn a little more about your employment history, educational background and qualifications.

Step 6. Offers

Remuneration & Career prospects

Career pathways

We offer graduate positions across a number of professional disciplines. It's up to you which discipline suits you most - we recommend you consider what you enjoyed most during your studies, your interests and strengths. Learn more about our available career pathways below.

Business Advisory

Working in Business Advisory provides you with the opportunity to build strong relationships and interact with people all across the business. Gain experience in areas such as compliance, budgeting, cash flow, payroll services and business growth.

Experiences and client work:

• Closely support and manage SME, individual and corporate clients at all stages of their lifecycle.
• Day to day accounting requirements, tax compliance, preparation of financial statements.
• Gain exposure to growth strategies, tax planning and asset protection.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Are inquisitive.
• Have a great attention to detail.
• Enjoy helping people achieve their goals.

Audit and Assurance

Our Audit and Assurance division provides strategic advice to a diverse range of organisations on how they can improve their business processes and financial reporting; offering a range of solutions to help clients manage their risk and exposure.

Experiences and client work:

• Develop an ability to provide real industry advice, whilst learning the 'ins and outs' of all business types.
• Gain strong technical skills and varied experience across financial statement auditing, risk consulting and compliance.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy meeting clients and the opportunity to work across a range of different business types and industries.
• Are excited by the opportunity to work in a role where no two days are the same.
• Have strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail and enjoy meeting new people.

Tax Advisory

As a Tax Advisory graduate, you will be part of a team providing strategic advice to organisations ranging from medium-sized private groups to large listed and international corporations, helping them manage their tax positions and increase their bottom line.

Experiences and client work:

• Gain exposure to expertise in GST, Customs and Excise, Resources Taxes and Research & Development.
• Provide research and prepare structured advice.
• Develop skills across a variety of tax issues including legislative changes, cash flow impacts of tax payments and employee tax.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Have an inquisitive mind.
• Enjoy investigating and identifying tax principles.
• Are a strong collaborator with good communication skills.

Agribusiness

Findex is one of New Zealand's largest providers of practical accountancy and business advice to New Zealand agribusiness.

As a graduate, you will join a team of over 50 agribusiness specialists providing integrated financial services and sound advice across the business spectrum, from small family farms through to large corporate agribusiness operations.

We have a developed a one-year specialised agribusiness program to develop you into a well-rounded, rural professional. Training starts in the heart of the agri sector, Southland. After 12 months of receiving extensive training in Invercargill, the opportunity to be posted at one of our 24 offices nationwide, opens up.

Experiences and client work

• Develop competency in core farm accounting, GST returns and stock reconciliation.
• Gain expertise in using farm accounting software, Figured, MYOB and Cash Manager.
• Develop an advisory skill set to work with agribusiness more broadly as a trusted adviser.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Have a farming or broader agribusiness background.
• A passion for rural New Zealand and its businesses.
• Are a confident communicator with strong teamwork skills.

What you will gain as a Findex graduate

Developing and maintaining a strong culture is a vital ingredient to our business growth, and yours. We aim to support your professional and personal development through a range of financial and non-financial benefits.

• Access to a variety of clients and innovative resources, while experiencing the advantages of an international mid-tier environment focused on building relationships
• A distinctive leadership focused environment which encourages career advancement
• The opportunity to be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace and a culture that values work-life balance
• The ability to dress for your day, we trust you to decide what outfit works for the occasion
• The ability to work across multiple service lines to experience a holistic view of Findex and Crowe
• Opportunity for domestic or international secondments
• Financial support to undertake further study, including your CA or CPA qualification.

Here are just a few of the perks on offer to Findex team members.

Findex Academy

Our focus on development opportunities and career progression is embodied by a number of programs and conferences, which go above and beyond technical training.

Findex Backpack

All Findex team members receive a backpack, laptop and equipment to work anywhere - home, office or out and about.

Access to expertise

In addition to structured learning and development, you will have access to on-the-job training, by working closely with senior team members and Partners to build your own specialised skill set.

Study and membership support

We offer financial study support for postgraduate programs, including the CA program and help with a paid professional membership of your choice.

Findex on Demand

A comprehensive program of educational and entertaining live webinars to keep our people engaged, informed and connected. Check out our video gallery to view a highlights reel featuring some of our memorable 2020 Findex on Demand moments.