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William Buck New Zealand

3.8
  • 500 - 1,000 employees

Graduate Accountant - Tax (Jan 2025)

Auckland

Opportunity Expired

Be supported throughout your Chartered Accountancy journey, enjoy a work/life balance and make friends for life. Take the next step with William Buck!

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
1-2
Salary
NZD 55,000 - 60,000 / Year

We pay above the median for graduate roles

Start Date
28 Jan 2025 - 5 Feb 2025

Application dates

Applications Open
26 Feb 2024
Applications Close
7 Apr 2024

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
B
Accounting
Commerce
Finance

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway

See details

Working rights

New Zealand

  • New Zealand Citizen
  • New Zealand Permanent Resident
  • New Zealand Temporary Work Visa
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Careers start with care. As a William Buck Graduate, we will nurture and grow your skills and confidence with focused Learning and Development programs, and a fun and collaborative team culture. 

You will be valued for what you bring, encouraged to discover your interests, shape your own career path, and be excited for your future.

 At William Buck, we’re big enough to challenge the Big 4 on the complexity of work, but small enough that you’ll get to work one-on-one with your Directors – they’ll know your name, celebrate your birthday, and take a keen interest in helping you achieve your ambitions and career goals.

The Graduate Opportunity

Our Graduate roles start off as permanent full-time positions, with promotions typically earned after 12 months employment. 

Our Tax Specialists research complex legislative requirements and provide practical advice on tax solutions to our clients, without the jargon. They work closely with the Business Advisory division to ensure our clients receive clear, concise advice to manage their tax risk, local and international tax issues, and develop tax strategies to and planning opportunities.

What you need to be successful in this role:

  • The mindset to treat each day as a learning opportunity.
  • A passion for client service and relationship building.
  • A willingness to have a go and give it your best.
  • Be completing your final year of university studies, majoring in Accounting or similar discipline

We will provide you with:

  • A defined career plan including structured on-the-job training to ensure year on year professional and personal growth.
  • Financial and coaching support as you work towards becoming a Chartered Accountant through CAANZ.
  • The opportunity to attend our “Grad College” overseas with William Buck Graduates from around Australia and NZ.
  • Access to numerous social events, networking opportunities and a range of employee benefits – it’s not all work!

What happens next?

  1. Apply: Fill out the online application, attaching a cover letter, your resume and your academic transcript.
  2. Online testing and video interview: You will be invited to answer a range of questions and complete activities through our gamification suite. We recommend you set aside 1hr of your time to complete the test and ensure your environment is free from distractions. You will also be asked 3 questions via video interviewing, so a working camera, a microphone and hi-speed internet are essential!
  3. Response: Following completion of step 2, we will be in contact regarding the process moving forward.

If you’re interested in working in an inclusive and team-oriented environment where you are supported every step of the way, then William Buck is the place for you to start your CAREeer. 

Learn more about the different service lines and our benefits via our Graduates page.

We look forward to getting to know you. Time to work where you matter. 

Hiring criteria

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

Entry pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Associate Degree or higher
Study Field
B
Accounting
Commerce
Finance

Work rights

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

country
eligibility

New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand Citizen

New Zealand Permanent Resident

New Zealand Temporary Work Visa


Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
Personally, I love the working arrangements that I have created within my team. Being able to work from home is great as I live a fair way from the office.

Ben Lawson

  • Graduate stories
Personally, I love the working arrangements that I have created within my team. Being able to work from home is great as I live a fair way from the office.

Ben Lawson

  • Graduate stories
William Buck has a strong culture of teamwork and communication, which fosters a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.

Zoe Zhen

  • Graduate stories
William Buck has a strong culture of teamwork and communication, which fosters a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.

Zoe Zhen

  • Graduate stories
Personally, I love the working arrangements that I have created within my team. Being able to work from home is great as I live a fair way from the office.

Ben Lawson

  • Graduate stories
Personally, I love the working arrangements that I have created within my team. Being able to work from home is great as I live a fair way from the office.

Ben Lawson

  • Graduate stories
William Buck has a strong culture of teamwork and communication, which fosters a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.

Zoe Zhen

  • Graduate stories
William Buck has a strong culture of teamwork and communication, which fosters a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.

Zoe Zhen