Accountant

Hunter Campbell; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Campbell is seeking a skilled finance leader to head the finance function in New Zealand. You will oversee cashflow, reporting, tax and compliance, and contribute to strategic planning and forecasting for leadership.

Responsibilities include month-end/ year-end processes, GST/compliance, payroll, fixed assets, and building budgets and three-year plans with the General Manager. A CA/CPA or equivalent and 2+ years in a similar role are required.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA or equivalent).
• 2+ years’ experience producing monthly and annual financial statements.
• Working knowledge of modern ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication.
• GST, tax and statutory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage cashflow daily, weekly and rolling 13-week forecasts.
• Deliver monthly P&L, balance sheet, budget vs actual, margins.
• GST, FBT, R&D credits, statutory filings and year-end audit data.
• Oversee payroll, creditors, reconciliations and asset schedules.
• Build budgets, forecasts and three-year plans with GM.
• Lead ERP usage and coordinate IT/HR support.

Skills

Cashflow management

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Description

About the Company

Our client is a well-established New Zealand business with a strong reputation and a genuine focus on growing great people. Finance sits close to leadership here, and the function plays a visible part in how the business is run.

The Role

Working alongside the General Manager and CEO, you will lead the finance function across cashflow, reporting, tax and compliance. You will also step into strategic planning, building the forecasting and insight that help leadership make commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cashflow daily, weekly and on a rolling 13-week basis
• Represent the business on the treasury committee and manage currency risk
• Deliver monthly reporting including P&L, budget vs actual, balance sheet and margin analysis
• Own GST, FBT, R&D credits, statutory filings and year-end audit information
• Oversee creditors, credit control, bank reconciliations and payroll
• Administer the fixed asset and depreciation schedule
• Build budgets, forecasts and three-year plans with the General Manager
• Develop predictive models and recommendations for the CEO
• Lead direct reports, act as ERP super user and coordinate IT and operational HR support

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA or equivalent)
• Two or more years’ experience in a similar role producing monthly and annual financial statements
• Working knowledge of modern ERP systems
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical and abstract reasoning skills, with clear written and verbal communication
• Sound knowledge of GST, tax and statutory compliance
• Comfortable leading a small team and balancing a broad, hands-on remit
• Strong organisation skills and a customer-service mindset with internal stakeholders

What’s In It For You

This is a broad, hands-on finance role where your work is seen and used. You will work closely with the CEO and General Manager, shaping budgets and three-year plans, with a remit that spans treasury, tax, reporting and systems. For a qualified accountant, it offers real commercial influence in a business that backs its people.