What Are Kiwi Accountants Worth Right Now?

As the year draws to a close, perhaps you’re thinking you’re due a pay rise in 2015.
Or maybe you’re planning on hiring next year, and need to nail down your budget.
Whatever your situation: if you work in accounting, or hire accountants, now’s a very good time to check out what Kiwi accounting professionals are currently being paid.
What’s My Worth? have pulled together a snapshot of four key accounting roles, plus a few interesting facts about how hard Kiwi accountants are working, and what’s most important to them when it comes to choosing their next role.
Check it out below.
(And if you haven’t already, don’t forget to enter your profile for a detailed comparison with your peers, here.)
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